LEFTY'S OYSTER & SEAFOOD BAR – Restaurant
428 N LEMON AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34236 941-954-8688 https://leftysoysterseafood.com/0Cuisine: Restaurant
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, vegetarian, vegan, halal, diabetic, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, heart-healthy, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, atkins, south-beach, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, raw-food, tlc, aip, mayo-clinic, candida, slow-carb, lectin-free
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Menu
Fresh Oysters
- Oysters Raw: Fresh raw oysters served by the half dozen or dozen Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Pearls & Parm - Half Dozen - $16: Baked with Parmesan Breadcrumbs, Garlic Butter, Bacon & Cayenne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Pearls & Parm - Dozen - $32: Baked with Parmesan Breadcrumbs, Garlic Butter, Bacon & Cayenne Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Appetizers
- Lobster Bites: Maine Lobster tail lightly fried and served with Piña Tropicale sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Key West Conch Fritters - $14: Served with Lefty’s Cajun remoulade Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seafood Ceviche - $15: Freshest catch marinated in citrus juice & cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Crispy Calamari - $15: Served with spicy marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Frog Legs - $15: Lightly fried and served with Lefty’s Tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Two Fried Soft Shell Crabs - $16: Served with Lefty’s sauce & grilled lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Gulf Grouper Bites - $16: Lightly fried & served with Lefty’s tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Louisiana Gator Tail Bites - $16: Tenderized & crispy, served with Lefty’s Cajun remoulade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big Bad Shrimp - $15: Butterflied & panko-breaded, served with Lefty’s cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smoked Fish Dip - $14: Served with crispy corn tortilla chip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
From The Steamer
- Drunken Clams - $16: One Dozen Cedar Key Middlenecks simmered in White Wine Garlic Butter Broth
- Steamed Mussels - $16: One Pound Prince Edward Island simmered in White Wine Garlic Butter Broth
- Peel & Eat Shrimp - 10 ct. - $15: Bare or tossed with Garlic Butter or Old Bay
- Peel & Eat Shrimp - 20 ct. - $28: Bare or tossed with Garlic Butter or Old Bay
Lefty's Chowders
- Seafood Chowder - Cup - $7: Cream base with Gulf Grouper & clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Key West Chowder - Cup - $7: Tomato base with Key West conch, Gulf Grouper & clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Lefty’s Chowder Blend - Cup - $7: Seafood Chowder and Key West Chowder blended together Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics
From The Garden
- Neptune Salad - $13: Romaine, red onion, cucumber, Kalamata olive, tomatoes, pepperoncini, feta cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Lefty’s Caesar Salad - $12: Romaine, fried anchovy, parmesan cheese, housemade croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Salad - $12: Spinach, mushrooms, bacon, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Dog House Salad - $10: Romaine, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, mixed cheese, housemade croutons Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Handhelds
- Soft Shell Crab BLT - $16: Lightly fried with bacon, lettuce, tomato & Lefty’s sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gulf Grouper Sandwich - $25: Grilled, seared or fried. Lettuce, tomato, onion & Lefty’s tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Smash Burger Double Patty - $15: American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion & Lefty’s sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich - $15: Skin-on, dark meat house-brined with lettuce, tomato, onion & pickle Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Big Fish Sandwich - $18: Beer-battered Haddock with lettuce, tomato & Lefty’s tartar sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seafood Tacos - Shrimp - $17: Two soft flour tortillas, cabbage, pico de gallo & cilantro crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Seafood Tacos - Mahi - $17: Two soft flour tortillas, cabbage, pico de gallo & cilantro crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Market Signatures
- Gulf Grouper Platter - $32: Prepared grilled, seared or fried. Served with seasonal vegetables & side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Crispy Shrimp Platter - $26: Butterflied & panko-breaded. Served with seasonal vegetables & side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Sea Scallops - $32: Pan seared with white wine, lemon, shallots. Served with seasonal vegetables & side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon - $24: Atlantic Salmon grilled or seared with housemade Dill sauce. Served with seasonal vegetables & side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
Pasta & Grains
- Watershed Seafood Pasta - $32: Lobster, scallops, shrimp over linguine with shallot garlic butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp & Grits - $26: Jumbo Gulf shrimp paired with creamy Southern grits & spicy andouille Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Linguine with Clams - $22: Garlic, shallot, white wine butter sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Chicken a la Vodka - $18: Linguine, spinach, red onion, tossed in a creamy Cajun vodka sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Lefty’s Hush Pups - $6: Served with hot honey butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Creamy Southern Grits - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Fries - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Parmesan panko-breaded Onion Rings - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Lefty’s Lemonade - $10: Refreshing philanthropic cocktail
- Water Lily - $10: Three Olives Rose, Cointreau, Fresh Lemon Juice, Crème de Violette
- Garden Party - $13: Empress Indigo Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, fresh lime juice, cucumber, mint & Prosecco
- The Old Rosemary District - $14: Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon, Rosemary Ginger Demerara Syrup, Orange Bitters & torched Rosemary
Sweets
- Key Lime Pie - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Local Pies - $8 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian