Selva Grill

I had a delightful happy hour with the excellent bartender, Travis. He was attentive and super informative about the menu, and made a great Tito's Dirty Martini. The crows at 4 on a Thursday was thin, but the bar was full by 7. The food is amazingly good. I had a Caesar Salad (hold the onions) and a Short Rib Spring Roll. Both were somewhat unusual, but delicious. Portions were small, and they were expensive even at happy-hour prices, but with taste to die for. Nothing is inexpensive, but nothing isn't worth it.

This review is coming a tad bit late, but still after just over a month I feel compelled to write this review. It was my boyfriend's birthday and our first time in Sarasota. Our server, Eric, was super knowledgeable and kind and stirred our taste buds in the right direction. If we ever make the three hour drive back there we will definitely be coming back. I will say if you go at night and want to sit outside bring a jacket or sit on the patio. (Tip your servers ;)

Where to start... appetizers: Scallop appetizer was great. The ceviche was delicious. The empanadas were good. Entrée: we all shared braised short ribs, filet mignon, New York strip and a skirt steak. They were all excellent, but if you had to pick one, the braised short ribs were out of this world. The flavor was was just amazing. I'm not a couscous guy, but it was really good. The staff was on point and the drinks were great. We always come to Sarasota because you can't go wrong. Love this place.

Fabulous place many unique items plated with presentation appeal. Two items in particular are not the norm the potatoes au gratin and the Caesar salad both you can tell they are a work of art. Don't expect to see what you think it should look like, eat and enjoy! While the Caesar salad was unlike any other just take one bite and you will wish you could get it elsewhere! The rack of lamb was also Excellent encrusted and served still on the bones!! All was top notch! The cocktails were a bit expensive but the rest of the prices were reasonable, especially considering the extra unique presentation. Our waiter Alex was very attentive and being it was my birthday they presented a yummy moose like desert encrusted in a chocolate cylinder! I give it 5++ stars

This place is ran off complete love! I could write a book about my birthday dinner 10/13 because the experience was phenomenal! Our waiter/host sorry I'm horrible with names but he made suggestions since it was our first time there EVERYTHING MELTED IN OUR MOUTH😋 The part that stole the night and was when our host brought out the happy birthday cake and the patriots sang Happy Birthday to me! I think I shedded a tear🥹 Thank you to my host and the restaurant if I could give 100 stars I would. ♥️