Speaks Clam Bar

4.6 ( 1360 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM See Hours
$30–50
29 N Boulevard of the Presidents, Sarasota, FL 34236, United States
+1 941-232-7633

Speaks Clam Bar, nestled in the charming Sarasota area, has quickly become a seafood sanctuary for both locals and visitors. Patrons rave about the exceptional quality of dishes like the branzino and the standout clams, which have garnered praise for their delightful flavor. Guests such as Brian Dufek appreciate the friendly service, quick seating, and a well-curated selection of wines and cocktails.

Food reviews reveal a consistent passion for innovation and taste. Sara Elizabeth called it her new favorite spot, highlighting the cold lobster roll as a remarkable delight, even surpassing her Maine experiences. The extensive menu features crowd-pleasers ranging from spinach and crab dip to sautéed shrimp and scallops, all met with rave reviews.

Positive experiences are not limited to the food. The atmosphere exudes charm, with plenty of natural light creating a welcoming ambiance. Customers like Jackson Roman loved the friendly service and quick turnaround, noting the freshness of the oysters and rich flavors in dishes like eggplant parmesan.

Whether you're indulging in a lobster and shrimp lasagna or sipping a delish espresso martini, Speaks Clam Bar is positioned to be a must-visit for seafood lovers in Lido Key. It seamlessly blends great food, inviting service, and a vibrant atmosphere, ensuring that you’ll want to return again and again.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Speaks Clam Bar

Brian Dufek
Jul 1,2025
Great spot for clams and seafood. The clams are wonderful, and the branzino was really nice. Friendly service and decent selection of wine & cocktails. We arrived late for dinner and were seated immediately. We were served by the bartender, who was personable and knowledgeable.
Sara Elizabeth
May 31,2025
New favorite place with amazing food & BEST service. Heather was incredible, with great recommendations & such a positive, welcoming attitude. We had the spinach & crab dip, cold lobster roll & shrimp & scallop scampi. All out of this world! The lobster roll was even better than the ones I get in Maine! I was shocked. The espresso martini is also delish. Can’t wait to come back.
Jackson Roman
May 11,2025
Amazing food, the sauce is awesome and flavorful. The pasta is amazing. The oysters are also fresh and are great. Eggplant paramesan also has great flavor and is nice to see a restaurant do. The servers are friendly and the service is quick. Lots of windows so natural light is main light source. Overall this turned from a place we were trying out for just oysters, into a must go restaurant every time we’re in the area.
Carelis Enriquez
May 7,2025
This Italian restaurant is a must in Lido Key, our waiter was Carlos, the best waiter, what attention!!!!. The atmosphere of the restaurant, the spectacular decoration, the menu in the form of a newspaper, super innovative. The dishes were delicious. That freshly baked homemade bread with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and parmesan cheese. Lobster cream as an appetizer. The main dishes arrived super quickly. Everything was delicious, for lobster lovers I recommend the lobster and shrimp lasagna. We will definitely be back soon.
Joe Steele
Apr 3,2025
Came here to visit some an old college friend and her boyfriend. It was the halfway point between Orlando and Naples and had good reviews for seafood so we met there. Great location, and modern interior. Very open and lots of light . The service was very good. The food was excellent, and a particularly stellar version of French fries. The chowder was a little thin but tasty with a good amount of clam. The fish basket (cod in this case) was very good quality fish and was cooked well.b the lobster roll was a 7/10 for a lobster roll outside of New England. The roll was not as fresh as I would have liked and it could have used more meat, but overall it was good. The salad was just OK but the seafood in it was really good. Overall this was a good choice and I would come back when in Sarasota. Keep in mind the restrooms are upstairs, they were clean but a bit hidden.
Debra Lo
Mar 27,2025
Excellent service and the staff were super kind and nice. Clams were great; pasta dish was excellent. Recommend!
Cotton McCulloch
Mar 22,2025
Celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and the service was first class! The atmosphere is incredible with wonderful attention to detail. Our food tasted amazing and we would happily return for any occasion.
Colby Troyer
Mar 8,2025
This place exceeded expectations. Excellent food, drinks and service. We started with raw clams and spicy margaritas and then had two pasta dishes for entrees. My partner is gluten free and they offer gluten free pasta which was great! Everything tasted and was presented beautifully. Serving sizes were very generous - I took at least half my entree home! Our server was friendly, professional and quick. We will be back!

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