The Lobster Pot

Seafood in Siesta Key Village

Many locals will tell you that the Lobster Pot is one of the best seafood restaurants in the Sarasota area. Conveniently located in Siesta Village where there are plenty of things to do, The Lobster Pot offers a seafood focused menu featuring inspirations from New England. All of the menu items are made from the freshest local ingredients, and live lobsters are used for the lobster dishes, imported from Boothbay Maine and Bar Harbor.

The Lobster Pot has frequently been mentioned as one of the best Siesta Key restaurants by local dining reviewers, and it is certainly the place to go when you are in the mood for a delicious lobster or seafood dish, cooked with New England authenticity.

A large lunch and dinner seafood menu

Lunch is served from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and includes a selection of fish and crab sandwiches, chicken, fish or lobster tacos, beef burgers, shrimp, chicken or shrimp stir fry, and quesadillas with the option to add meat. New England sea rolls are also available along with a selection of side dishes that are included with the entrees.

The dinner menu is much larger and includes soups, salads, appetizers, sides, pasta and rice dinners, steak, pork chops, Lobster Pot specialty dishes, seafood dishes, and fish dinners. Some of the favorites from local customers include the lobster bisque and other lobster dishes, chowders, fried clams, fish tacos, crab cakes, scallops, and pretty much everything else on the menu!

The Lobster Pot is locally known for making lobster and seafood the right way. Customers love how the food is expertly seasoned and prepared just right so that it is tender and not overcooked. The restaurant offers attentive service and comfortable seating in the dining room or on the patio. Reservations are only necessary for large groups.

Great prices with a family atmosphere

You’ll find that the menu at The Lobster Pot is reasonably priced for a quality seafood restaurant. The décor shows a nautical flair and the restaurant interior can be described as a comfortable and cozy family atmosphere.

A kids’ menu is available with the food served on a collectible Frisbee for a few dollars more, and you can also choose to add a lobster toy or lobster hat to any meal for a small extra charge. It is more of a relaxed and quiet atmosphere which is a nice change of pace from some of the other restaurants and bars on Siesta Key.

The Lobster Pot is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Mon-Sat and 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday. It is located at 5157 Ocean Blvd in Siesta Village. Be sure to stop by the next time you want a perfectly made lobster dish or fresh local seafood prepared by chefs who truly know what they are doing!

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