There’s something magical about finding a restaurant where the food outshines the frills, where paper napkins and plastic baskets are badges of honor rather than compromises.
The Old Salty Dog on Sarasota’s City Island isn’t trying to impress you with white tablecloths or fancy presentations – it’s too busy serving some of the best seafood in Florida with a side of waterfront views that no amount of interior decorating could improve upon.
Perched on the edge of Sarasota Bay, this weathered wooden establishment has the confident demeanor of a place that knows exactly what it is – a beloved local institution where the grouper sandwich has achieved near-mythical status among Florida seafood aficionados.
The journey to The Old Salty Dog feels like you’re in on a secret, even though it’s hardly hidden…