Serving Sarasota Since 1984

🦞 About Captain Brian’s Seafood Market & Restaurant

Serving Sarasota Since 1984

Located just steps from the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Captain Brian’s Seafood Market and Restaurant has been a local landmark for over 40 years. What began in 1984 as a humble seafood market has grown into a full-service restaurant, fresh market, and trusted neighborhood staple.

We’re proud to serve fresh-from-the-dock seafood with a side of warm Florida hospitality.

  • Shrimp Cocktail Party Platter

  • Block Island Swordfish Steak

  • 2 Tacos $12 Every Tuesday

  • Whole Maine Lobster

🍽️ Two Experiences, One Tradition

Whether you’re dining in or taking something home to grill, our mission is the same: to bring you the freshest seafood, cooked or ready-to-cook, with service that feels like family.

Bouillabaisse – Classic French seafood stew with fresh fish, shellfish, and aromatic herbs in a saffron-tomato broth.

More Than a Meal

  • Ready-to-serve catering platters

  • Early Bird Specials 11–12:30 & 4–5:30

  • Seasonings, sauces, and sides for home chefs

  • Great for group events and casual celebrations

  • Family-owned, locally loved, and proudly rooted in Sarasota

Together As A

Community

Fresh Market

Stop by our in-house seafood market for premium selections — including Gulf shrimp, live lobsters, salmon, scallops, and seasonings to make it your own. Perfect for grilling, entertaining, or stocking up on your favorites.

Dine In

Pull up a chair in our casual dining room and enjoy house favorites like our Whole Maine Lobster Feast, Maryland-style crab cakes, Snow Crab platters, and classic Fish & Chips. Early Bird specials run daily, and group-friendly tables make us a go-to for family dinners and gatherings.

  • Large Dining Room for Groups and Events

  • Fresh Snapper

  • Captain Brian's Seafood Market & Restaurant

  • Fresh Grouper Sandwich

  • Ideal for kids and aquarium lovers

  • Fried Grouper Sandwich

  • Smoked Salmon Platter

Meet The Chef & Owner

“Captain Brian’s has always been about more than seafood — it’s about people. I started here in the kitchen, and now I have the honor of carrying on a Sarasota tradition that began in 1984. Our team is like family, and many of them have been with us for years.

Whether you're picking up fresh fish from the market or dining with us in the restaurant, we’re proud to serve the community with the same heart and flavor that's made Captain Brian’s a local favorite for decades.”


— Cris Pineda, Owner & Chef

Honoring its past while looking

forward to the future

Known for serving the freshest seafood Florida has to offer, Captain Brian’s has long been a gathering place for both Sarasota-Bradenton locals and visitors seeking quality, coastal cuisine. The new owners are committed to preserving that legacy while enhancing the experience with a refreshed interior, improved market layout, and the same warm hospitality guests have come to expect.

“Whether you’re a longtime regular or a first-time guest, we’re grateful for every visit, every meal shared, and every memory made at our tables,” say Cris. “Without our community, there would be no Captain Brian’s — and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of the family.”

Guests are invited to stop by, see the changes, and enjoy the same great seafood — from the dining room or the fresh market — that has made Captain Brian’s a trusted name for over four decades.

About Captain Brian’s

Since 1984, Captain Brian’s Seafood Market & Restaurant has been proudly serving the Sarasota-Bradenton area with high-quality, Florida-fresh seafood. Offering both a dine-in restaurant and a full-service seafood market, Captain Brian’s is a go-to destination for those who love great food and genuine coastal hospitality.

  • The best seafood since I lived in Key West in the 60’s….. and REAL KEY LIME PIE !

    Gretchen

  • Fantastic experience. Food was delicious, freshly taste and well cooked. Our waitress ‘Maria’ was adorable

    DZP

  • Very unassuming, casual approachable restaurant with GREAT fish. I had the blackened grouper with yellow rice. Simple and DELICIOUS!

    Victor

  • Stopped in before a show at the theatre. The seafood chowder and shrimp tacos were delicious! Service was fantastic, can’t wait to come back.

    Stephanie

Local Recognition & Community Support

At Captain Brian’s, we believe great seafood brings people together — but it’s our connection to the Sarasota community that truly sets us apart.

For over 40 years, we’ve had the honor of serving generations of families, welcoming locals, visitors, and regulars who feel more like friends. Whether it’s a weekly lunch with neighbors or catering a holiday gathering, we’re proud to be part of your Sarasota story.