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NewsThe Suncoast PostJuly 29, 2026Sarasota County

Best 'Old Florida' Seafood Restaurants on the Suncoast in 2026

This article highlights a selection of long-standing seafood restaurants on Florida's Suncoast that maintain a traditional, casual coastal atmosphere. It features establishments in Cortez, Sarasota, and Longboat Key known for their connection to local fishing culture and waterfront settings.

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Why It Matters

This list identifies specific local businesses that preserve historical coastal character and culture in the Suncoast region as of 2026.

Key Facts

  • Star Fish Company is located at 12306 46th Ave. W., Cortez, FL 34215.
  • Cortez village was settled in the 1880s and contains 97 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • Tide Tables is located at 12507 Cortez Road W., Bradenton, FL 34210.
  • Swordfish Grill & Tiki is located at 4628 119th St. W., Cortez, FL 34215.
  • Cortez Kitchen is located at 4528 119th St., Cortez, FL 34215.
  • Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar is located at 4144 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 and has operated since 1918.
  • Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar is located at 5353 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231.
  • Owen’s Fish Camp is located at 516 Burns Court, Sarasota, FL 34236.
  • The Old Salty Dog has operated since 1985 with locations on City Island, Siesta Key, and Venice Island.
  • Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub is located at 760 Broadway St., Longboat Key, FL 34228.
  • Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is located at 412 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, FL 34228.

Who's Mentioned

organizationCortez Kitchen“Restaurant in Cortez, FL.”organizationTide Tables“Waterfront restaurant near Cortez Bridge.”organizationDry Dock Waterfront Grill“Waterfront restaurant in Longboat Key, FL.”organizationMar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub“Dockside dining in Longboat Key, FL.”organizationCortez Village Historical Society“Organization noting the historical significance of Cortez buildings.”organizationOwen’s Fish Camp“Restaurant located in Burns Court, Sarasota.”organizationSwordfish Grill & Tiki“Dockside restaurant in Cortez, FL.”organizationStar Fish Company“Seafood restaurant and market in Cortez, FL.”organizationThe Old Salty Dog“Restaurant chain with locations in Sarasota, Siesta Key, and Venice.”organizationPhillippi Creek Oyster Bar“Creekside restaurant in Sarasota, FL.”organizationWalt’s Fish Market Restaurant & Tiki Bar“Sarasota institution operating since 1918.”