Crab & Fin

An excellent meal and service! The stone crab was amazing, as well as the dip that came out with our oysters. We got our Apple Tatin a la Mode to go, and it was still perfect when we got back to our hotel. This is our number one recommendation for anyone visiting Sarasota and wanting the best food! We’ll definitely be returning. The pineapple chocolate slices were the best little treat on our way out!

Very nice outside atmosphere. There was alot going on but the foot traffic wasn't bad at all. The service was excellent. The food, well the chicken salad croissant wasn't very good. There was absolutely no seasoning of any kind. The coleslaw salad wasn't very good either. The lobster and crab bisque was great thought. The other two dishes were also very good.

Not every place should get a 5 star rating, in my opinion. It must go above and beyond in all facets of the dining experience, and this place hits the mark. Great service, delicious offerings and wonderful presentation of the dishes. Many different varieties of fresh seafood, blended with individual flavors, most that seem unique to Crab & Fin. Our server was polite and professional. Everything was fresh, wonderful ambiance and we were delighted to have such a wonderful dining experience.

Arrived around 5pm. The hostess was very nice and seated us immediately. Our wait staff arrived and we all requested water because it was very hot out. She brought water than left. Finally arrived back, got a partial drink order, and left again. When she arrived after 3rd time, we were able to ask questions and order our food. After that, the food was amazing. Clam Chowder was the best I've ever had. Scallops were fresh and cooked to perfection. Braised shory ribs were top notch along with filet.

It is rare that I give a 5-star review to anything. Especially to a restaurant and more specifically to a seafood restaurant. I have eaten a lot of good seafood meals in a lot of locations around the world. I have also eaten a few really good seafood meals. And among those few really good seafood meals...there are even fewer of them that were outstanding. This was one of those outstanding meals. Not only was it a pleasure to dine in this restaurant, it is a pleasure to remember having been there. I highly recommend Crab & Fin.

With so many wonderful choices, we could not decide on entrees. We decided to sample a variety of small plates. We started with the oyster sampler of a dozen oysters from three different regions. We then enjoyed a delicious bowl of gazpacho. We finished with grilled Portuguese octopus and PEI mussels. Combine that with excellent service, and it was a wonderful experience.