In a state where seafood restaurants are as plentiful as sunshine, Walt’s Fish Market Restaurant in Sarasota stands like a weathered lighthouse among imposters – a beacon of authenticity in a sea of pretenders.
You might drive past this place three times before you realize it’s there, tucked away with its unassuming exterior and thatched tiki roof that whispers rather than shouts about the culinary treasures within.
Florida’s Gulf Coast is dotted with establishments claiming to serve the freshest catch, but at Walt’s, it’s not just marketing speak – it’s their entire philosophy.
Their motto tells you everything you need to know: “The fish we sell today, slept in the Gulf last night.”…