OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY – Seafood
A white-tablecloth room on Little Sarasota Bay where the water does half the work and the kitchen does the rest. The cooking is unapologetically ambitious: Paella Ophelia built on lane snapper, diver scallop, duck confit and Portuguese sausage; Alaskan halibut under Maine lobster persillade; a colossal lump blue crab cake set on fried green tomato with saffron remoulade. Escargots and wagyu steak tartare open the meal and a long wine list runs beside it. Diners come for anniversaries and keep talking about the bayfront tables. Fine dining that never forgets it is on the Gulf Coast.
9105 Midnight Pass Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242 941.349.2212 https://opheliasonthebay.net/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, vegetarian, low-sodium, pescatarian, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, tlc
Diet fit at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
Halal at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colossal Black Tiger Coconut Shrimp, Maine Lobster Rangoons and Tataki Seared Loin of Yellowfin Tuna. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Maine Lobster Risotto. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 7 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Lazy Bay Cheesecake, Key Lime Pie and Roasted Half of Jurgielewicz Farm Pekin Duckling. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 7 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Surf and Turf, Lazy Bay Cheesecake and Roasted Half of Jurgielewicz Farm Pekin Duckling. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 16 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colossal Black Tiger Coconut Shrimp, Maine Lobster Rangoons and Butter Poached Maine Lobster Bisque. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Atkins at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 1 atkins-tagged dish on its current menu, including Surf and Turf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
DASH Sodium-Reduced at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 1 dash sodium-reduced-tagged dish on its current menu, including Surf and Turf. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Fiber at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY in Sarasota has 4 high-fiber-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Alaskan Halibut, Key Lime Pie and Sticky Bun Bread Pudding. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Alaskan Halibut | 77.7 g | 35.6 g |
| Maine Lobster Risotto | 18.7 g | 24.8 g |
| Surf and Turf | 0.1 g | 19 g |
| Opera Cake | 77.3 g | 18.9 g |
| Sticky Bun Bread Pudding | 94.9 g | 14.1 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Butter Poached Maine Lobster Bisque - $20: Butter Cracker Crumb, Creme Fraiche, Fresh Chives Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yellowfin Tuna Tartare Nachos - $22: Won Ton Chips, Smashed Avocado, Soy Sweet Chili Glaze, Gochujang Mayo, Fresh Jalapeno, Wasabi Tobiko Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Colossal Black Tiger Coconut Shrimp - $20: Marcona Almond-Coconut Crust, Tropical Fruit Coulis, Kimchee Napa Slaw Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Long Bar Horseshoe Beach Florida Oysters - $19: Garlic Butter, Smoked Portuguese Sausage, Hazelnut Pesto, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Rangoons - $24: Togorashi Cream Cheese, Fresh Chives, Sweet Chili Sesame Glaze, Kabayaki Soy, Carrot-Scallion Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Colossal Lump Blue Crab Cake - $22: Fried Green Tomato, Truffle Perfumed Baby Heirloom Tomato Coulis, Saffron Remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargots aux Champignons - $23: Burgundy Snails, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Fresh Ramps, Spring Garlic, Champagne Truffle Cream, Toasted Sourdough Batard Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Crepes - $19: Ricotta, Buffalo Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Fontina, Spinach, Genovese Basil, California Pomodoro Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Melon and Feta - $17: Fresh Seasonal Melon, Bentons Aged Country Ham, Cantaloupe Sprouts, Toasted Sunflower Kernels, Greek Feta, Champagne-Watermelon Coulis, Balsamic Gastrique Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ophelia's House Salad - $17: Chopped Iceberg Lettuce, Nueskes Applewood Smoked Bacon, Angel Hair Carrots, Local Cucumbers, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes, Pickled Red Pearl Onions, Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Buttermilk Dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caprese of Imported Buffalo Mozzarella - $17: Heirloom Tomatoes, Artisan Greens, Micro Lemon Basil, Balsamic Syrup, Fresh Ground Pepper, White Truffle Olive Oil, Italian Sea Salt, Marcona Almonds Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vermont Creamery Chevre and Beets - $18: Golden Beets, Salt Roasted & Pickled, Purple Carrot Gastrique, Date Syrup, Fresh Strawberries, Sweet Goat Cheese Chantilly, Baby Lettuces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Romaine Caesar Salad - $16: Classic Caesar Dressing, Gremolata Crouton Crumb, Parmigiano Reggiano, Baby Heirloom Tomatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Entrées
- Paella Ophelia - $63: Lane Snapper, Colossal Black Tiger Shrimp, Diver Scallop, Florida Clams, Black Mussels, Duck Confit, Portuguese Sausage, Saffron Rice, Maine Lobster Sofrito Butter Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caribbean Lane Snapper - $54: Dried Sweet Banana & Coconut Crust, Pineapple-Mango & Papaya Jam, Coconut Coulis, Toasted Cashews, Glazed Baby Carrots, Sriracha Potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Alaskan Halibut - $64: Maine Lobster en Persillade, Genovese Basil, Taragon, Lemon, Oil Espelette, Sauce Bercy, Asparagus, Goose Island Jasmine Rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tataki Seared Loin of Yellowfin Tuna - $59: Five Spice, Ginger Kabayaki, Spicy Mayo, Wasabi Tobiko, Kimchee Cucumber, Wakame Salad, Blue Crab Fried Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fruits de Mer - $66: Alaskan King Crab, Wild Blue Crab, Maine Lobster, Black Tiger Shrimp, Artichoke Hearts, Asparagus, Heirloom Tomato, Scampi Sauce, Spaghetti Available at: dinner, lunch
- Maine Lobster Risotto - $57: Butter Poached, Shells Removed, English Peas, King Trumpet Mushrooms, Sweet Onion, Sweet Pea Tendrils, Fresh Herb Mascarpone Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- New Bedford U-10 Diver Scallops - $60: Pan Seared, Vidalia Onion Potato Rosti, Sweet Corn Butter Sauce, Fresh Corn Ribs, Nueskes Applewood Bacon Jam Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frenched Rack of Grassfed New Zealand Lamb - $58: Sous Vide, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Pistachio Crust, Fresh Mint, Florida Honey, Strawberry Port Wine Demi Glacé, Glazed Carrots, Crème Fraiche Potato Available at: dinner
- Surf and Turf - $66: Petite Filet Mignon of Black Angus Beef, Maine Lobster Scampi, Shallot Demi-Glace, Roasted Asparagus, Sauce Bearnaise, Chive Lobster Potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner
- 8oz Center Cut Filet Mignon of Black Angus Beef - $65: Whole Butter Pan Roasted, Cambozola Onion Jam, Black Truffle Poivrade, Creamed Spinach, Potato Gratin Dauphinoise Available at: dinner
- Roasted Half of Jurgielewicz Farm Pekin Duckling - $56: Crispy Skin, Apricot Glaze, Sauce Bigarade, Brandy, Cointreau, Sweet Baby Carrots, Crème Fraiche Potatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner
Desserts
- Lazy Bay Cheesecake - $16: Clairin Communal Rum Cheesecake, Cashew-Coconut Icing, Banana Cake, Belgian Chocolate Glaze, Cinnamon Shortbread, Swiss White Chocolate Anglaise Sauce, Slow Roasted Pineapple Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Sticky Bun Bread Pudding - $16: Homemade Pecan Sticky Buns, White Chocolate Custard, Vanilla Gelato, Maple Butterscotch Sauce, Fresh Berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Opera Cake - $16: Cappuccino Diplomat Cream, Almond Sponge Cake, Sao Palme Chocolate Ganaches, Caramel Sauce, Vanilla Tuile Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Rose Creme Brulee - $15: Rose & Madagascar Vanilla Bean Infused French Custard, Caramelized Sugar Crust, Honey Madeleine’s, Fresh Berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Key Lime Pie - $14: Florida Key Lime Infused with Coconut and Rum, Graham Crust, Passion Fruit-Mango Coulis, Coconut Chantilly Cream, Fresh Kiwi Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Imported Italian Gelato or Sorbet - $11: Choice of Belgian Chocolate, Madagascar Vanilla, Pistachio, Sea Salted Caramel, Mango Sorbet, or Wild Strawberry Sorbet Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY
- Is OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY halal-friendly?
- Yes. OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Colossal Black Tiger Coconut Shrimp, Maine Lobster Rangoons and Tataki Seared Loin of Yellowfin Tuna.
- What can I eat at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY on a halal diet?
- Colossal Black Tiger Coconut Shrimp, Maine Lobster Rangoons and Tataki Seared Loin of Yellowfin Tuna carry the halal tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at OPHELIA'S ON THE BAY?
- Alaskan Halibut, at roughly 35.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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