The Sarasota area of Florida is known for it’s weather, attractions, beaches and food. The premier place to get a great meal has to be the Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar. This family style restaurant has received numerous awards. It was voted “Best of the Best” Raw Bar & Seafood Restaurant 12 Years in a Row by Sarasota Magazine. It has a tropical setting with a fun atmosphere. It is most unique in many ways. A customer can come by car, truck, bus, or even boat! The Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar has waterfront dining. A wonderful dining experience will be had by all.
The menu is like none other. The appetizers are as varied as the rest of the menu. They have fried oysters and fried calamari. There are even things on this menu that not many other places have. If someone is feeling adventurous they can try the fried gator as their appetizer. They also have the more traditional buffalo wings, fried mozzarella, chicken fingers and much much more.
There are a few soups on the menu. The ever popular Cajun Seafood Gumbo and the ultra creamy, stocked with clams, New England Clam Chowder. Steamed pots are another choice. Oysters pots come in 1-3 dozen, steamed clams are in 1 dozen pot, and the mussels are in a 2 dozen pot. They are perfect for an appetizer or even a fast lunch.
There are seafood sandwiches, charbroiled sandwiches, salad plates, baked seafood platters, charbroiled platters, steamed and fried seafood platters, Norfolks and Creek combo pots, pastas, imported and domestic beers, draft, wines, and even champagne. There is also a menu for the little ones too. Nothing and no one is left out at the Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar.
If you are looking for casual dining that is more than just burgers and fries, then The Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar is the perfect choice. It is family friendly with a beautiful and unique atmosphere. The food as been rated as the best in town. There is a friendly staff and a home town feel.
