The Old Salty Dog is a standout Seafood Restaurant serving Sarasota, FL, where guests enjoy expertly prepared dishes and a memorable dining experience. Our 4.40 rating across 4667 reviews reflects our commitment to excellent food, great service and quality, and attentive service.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Our spicy dip served with tortilla chips
Served with sweet chili mango sauce
Served with Marinara sauce
Steamed domestic shrimp tossed in garlic butter & Old Bay
Sauteed with celery & onion, tossed in white wine and garlic butter and served with toasted bread points
Steamed domestic shrimp tossed in garlic butter & Old Bay
Served weith jalapeno raspberry jam
It's spicy!
Tossed in a Greek dressing with corn and dried cranberries, served atop a bed of romaine lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber
Romaine, cherry tomato, cucumber and shredded carrot
Romaine lettuce, croutons, shredded Parmesan cheese tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing
Charbroiled, blackened to your taste with Cajun spices, or beer battered served on a Kaiser roll with choice of garnish
Lightly blackened filet of salmon topped with bacon, lettuce and tomato with an herb mayo
With lettuce and tomato on a hoagie roll
Charbroiled or blackened with Cajun spices served on a Kaiser roll with choice of garnish
Two tacos in a warm flour tortilla with pineapple slaw and boom boom sauce
Chipotle tortilla with crisp lettuce, tomato and crispy tortilla strips served with a spicy boom boom sauce
1/4 pound hot dog dipped in our batter and fried to a golden brown
1/4 pounder made for us by Geier's Sausage Kitchen
Topped with sauerkraut, bacon, grilled onion & mushrooms, American, cheddar, pepperjack & Swiss cheese. As seen on Travel Channel's Man vs. Food.
Made with roasted corn & smoked chipotle peppers
Topped with grilled pineapple, melted Swiss & crispy bacon
Deep fried in our delicious batter
Chunks of our hot dog deep fried in our delicious batter
Five plump shrimp served with cocktail sauce
Filet of cold water fish, deep fried in Our delicious batter, served on a mound of golden French fries
A filet of mahi mahi & 4 large shrimp cooked charbroiled or blackened to your taste with Cajun spices.
Filet of fish cooked charbroiled or blackened to your taste with Cajun spices, or deep fried in a light beer batter
Eight shrimp charbroiled, blackened to your taste with Cajun spices or deep fried in a light batter
Full rack of ribs seasoned with our special dry rub then glazed with a smokey bold BBQ sauce
Crispy breaded coconut shrimp, lightly fried served with jalapeno raspberry sauce
Fried seafood paradise! Sampling of our signature fish n' chips, paired with four beer battered shrimp
Hear from our valued guests
Beautiful coast side restaurant with a view that didn't disappoint and made the food even better. However, THE FOOD IS AWESOME. Try the Salty Dog. Whatever's in the batter for the delicious hotdogs is the true star of this namesake menu item. A light and impressive crunch that's in everybite you take. Great service and it was busy too. Thank you Sarah, you were a great aerver and had great recommendations for what to top our salty dogs with. Great stop and worth it to make.
My mom and I had lunch at the Old Salty Dog today. Food and service was excellent. Mindy was the best server ever. Thank you Mindy 😊
This was one of the best restaurants we ate at. Everything was great. The food was above average!! The Service was fantastic!! Several of the workers stopped and talked to us. We set on the deck overlooking the water. This is a must if you are near the area. The sunset on the water is a must see.
It's a fun, laid-back stop with a great location and classic beach-bar energy. It’s an easy place to roll in casual, grab a bite, and enjoy the atmosphere. The food is solid and dependable, making it a good option when you want something familiar and low-pressure.
Always a favorite when we are in town. Good food, reasonably priced and a definitely kid friendly. Crab dip was delicious and so was the grouper sandwiches. Lots of fresh fruit with our kid’s meals as well. The kids love looking out at the water and checking out the boats the Mote uses for research.
We had a stunning lunch here. Everything was super fresh and crisp. Best lobster roll I’ve had in a long time and their sweet potato fries were delicious. Service was friendly and super attentive. Robbie was so sweet and great at serving us. We saw a manatee swimming right by us and lots of fish, jelly fish and dolphins in the distance. Amazing location for the perfect relaxing lunch on the water.
If you want the beach vibe while eating dinner this is the place for it. If you imagine having a drink with the weather breeze blowing on you then look no further. Sitting there while a boat floats by, a pelican lands 10 ft from you, and seeing a rainbow was amazing. The food wasn't amazing, but the atmosphere makes up for it. I got a hamburger and an order of the Salty dog nuggets. I had a wonderful time eating here.
hospitality! bartender have us and another couple some Grouper Egg rolls to try! very, very good. we had just stopped for a beer to check it out. if you ate in the area, you'll be missing out if you dont come by. They had heaters at the bar cuz it was a very cold blustery sunday!
We absolutely love this Old Salty Dog location near St. Armands Circle in Sarasota. The restaurant is waterfront and right next to a marina/boat yard and marine center. There are always boats being launched, refueling, or just cruising by. On a sunny day, it is a perfect waterfront spot in Sarasota to boat watch. The Pelicans are always swooping for fish and putting on a show for restaurant guests. You can also occasionally see jelly fish, we just saw a couple hundred swimming by on our last visit. Rain or shine, Old Salty Dog is always worth a visit. The patio gets the perfect amount of sun on a sunny day with light sun shades, a gulf breeze, and the perfect sunset back drop. On rainy days, you might have to wait a minute for an inside table or seat at the bar because they stay busy, but it is worth the wait. As the name implies, they are known for their deep fried hot dogs and dog bites which are always a favorite. The burgers also hit the spot for a change up and the seafood doesn’t disappoint. If you’re looking for a frozen drink on a hot day, a delicious rum runner, or just a beer they have something for everyone. The parking lot gets full pretty quick with limited spaces while they are working on the building next door, but additional lots are across the street and a short 2 minute walk. We’d highly recommend Old Salty Dog for a casual waterfront restaurant in Sarasota with good food, good drinks, and the ability to come in your swim suit by boat or car.
Probably one of the most beautiful places you can go to eat on the water. It's usually our last stop on our way home when we travel. The water is SO turquoise, and you can see so many animals. This last time we saw a dolphin VERY close to where we were sitting. It was amazing. Plus the food is always amazing. It's definitely hard to leave. You just want to sit and stare at the water all day.
Common questions about The Old Salty Dog
The Old Salty Dog is located at 1601 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States, Sarasota, FL, United States.
You can reach The Old Salty Dog by calling +1 941-388-4311.
The Old Salty Dog has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 4667 customer reviews.
The Old Salty Dog features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible toilet, Assistive hearing loop.
The Old Salty Dog features the following service options: Outdoor seating, On-site services, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
The Old Salty Dog features the following highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Serves local specialty.
The Old Salty Dog features the following popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining.
The Old Salty Dog features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Happy-hour drinks, Happy-hour food, Quick bite, Small plates, Spirits, Wine.
The Old Salty Dog features the following dining options: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
The Old Salty Dog features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
The Old Salty Dog features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Trendy.
The Old Salty Dog features the following crowd: Family friendly, Groups, Tourists.
The Old Salty Dog features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
The Old Salty Dog features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
The Old Salty Dog features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs, Kids' menu.
The Old Salty Dog features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot.
The Old Salty Dog features the following pets: Dogs allowed, Dogs allowed inside, Dogs allowed outside.
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