Shore Longboat Key

Beat restaurant on longboat key!!! You need a reservation and don’t be surprised if you need to valet the car. They have a cute home decor shop inside. You can also park you your boat at the dock!!! We had a water front view and amazing food. To die for!!! Drinks were delicious and the staff were super personal. Also, you can get a get view of space X launches from the water front tables. Oh and the best part, the wildlife!!! We saw an 8 foot shark and huge groupers. Best place on longboat key!!!

My sisters and I came down from Indiana for a girls trip. Someone recommended that eat here. The food was great, but the attitudes of the employees SUCKED! The valet workers were pleasant and friendly! But, the waitress, hostess and manager were snobby and stuck up! We felt like we were not presented with all of the menu options. We would have loved to have something simple, like fish tacos, which was on the online menu. Our neighboring table were able to have fish tacos, so we were highly disappointed!! The view was outstanding and the openness of the restaurant was inviting. Good place to eat, if you can deal with snobby staff.

We dined at Shore on Valentines Day after making reservations about a month in advance. We’ve been here in the past and always valet park the car due to limited parking at and around the restaurant.

We were promptly seated at a nice booth close to the water. The wooden seat booth was comfortable and spacious with small cushions to sit on. What’s nice about Shore is that no matter where you are seated you’ll have a view of the water and boats going by. The roof was closed (yes it’s retractable) due to the cool weather but we’ve been here in the past when it’s all opened up with breezes coming through. The noise level is also good here (probably due to the openness) and it was easy to have a conversation.

Ryan, our waiter did a good job. He was attentive and knowledgeable (with the exception of where the oysters were from). We were never rushed and he routinely checked up us.

They have a nice selection of house cocktails, wines and beers.
We started off with a Manhattan and an Old-Fashioned. Both were made very well. The only dig I have is they served the Manhattan in a coupe glass rather than a Martini glass. Portions were as expected.

The menu has a fair number of choices but not overwhelming by and means. There was also a Specials menu for the evening. We started with the California Crab Roll & Shrimp Volcano which is a roll stacked in the shape of a volcano and drizzled with a spicy sauce. It was outstanding and perfect for two to share!

For entrees we opted for the St Louis Jenga Ribs w/ Chopped Chinese salad and the Black Angus NY Strip (Med-rare) Special that came with an amazing oyster mushroom demi glace and assorted vegetables. I almost opted for the Beluga Black Lentil Ragout w/ Chicken but opted out at the last minute. It looked fabulous coming out of the kitchen – maybe next time!

Bothe entrees came out warm and with good presentation. Both were also cooked perfectly and we shared and finished both. My partner kept using the oyster mushroom demi glace as a dipping sauce for her ribs (might be a future menu item?).

For desert we shared the Crème Brule Vanilla Cheesecake which came with the smear of toffee sauce on the cold plate. It was a very good combination and my only regret is not getting a coffee to go with it (keeps me up). The cold plate had the added benefit of keeping the desert cold while we savored each and every bite.

Overall we were both impressed with the Service, Food, Ambiance and vibe here. It made for a memorable Valentines Day and I’d highly recommend it.

Went here for a late lunch. The weather was great, the views were awesome. It was quick service, included valet parking. Ate calamari salad – great but was slightly sweet, didn’t like the sweet taste. My friend had a shrimp lobster salad and I had a crab cake burger with truffle fries. The food was presented well and it tasted great, no complaints.

One of the best dining rooms in Sarasota with a great view almost anywhere you sit. Huge fan of Chef Dylan who made me some of the best dishes I have had the privilege to enjoy. His extra detail and effort could be seen and tasted. Must try and worth the drive!