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Food - Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota, Sarasota, FL

Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

4.9 (2575)
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
67 N Cattlemen Rd 6, Sarasota, FL 34243-4761

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Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

4.9
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
Lakewood Ranch

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for fine wines
Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. Selva has earned raves from allover the world, including from the New York Times, which write that Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,”and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.”

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Latin American, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Selva at University Town Center offers an upscale Private Dining Event space for your Corportate Event, Family Event or just friends that want an amazing private dining experience!
  • Private party contact
    Mario DiFiore: (941) 358-6272
  • Neighborhood
    Lakewood Ranch
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota.

4.9

4.9
(2575)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota is a delightful dining destination known for its "excellent food" and "superb service." Guests rave about the "creative presentation" and generous portions, making it a perfect spot for special occasions. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, and the staff is consistently "attentive and friendly."
2,575 Reviews
  1. Alan Gold

    Naples166 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding dining experience at Selva UTC Sarasota. Food and service exceptional. Michelle our waitress was extremely pleasant and went above and beyond for us. Highly recommend Selva!

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  2. RichardN

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Layla our server was amazing. the food was great. we live in bocs raton but get here for our kids. its our new favorite place.

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  3. Heather Gold

    Tampa4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really delicious food . Inside was fancier than I thought but everyone was very attentive and nice. Food came out perfect !

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  4. Ike Gold

    Tampa70 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant has always been great- staff, food etc

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  5. Robert Gold

    Naples152 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The overall experience has improved dramatically since our last visit. The food, both appetizers and main courses were excellent. The potions were generous and the presentation was creative. The service was attentive and friendly. Prices were reasonable for a somewhat upscale restaurant. One improvement: They have no alcohol-free wines. Adding some would improve the overall experience.

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  6. John

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent! I would highly recommend this place. 

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  7. carolyn Gold

    Naples11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful as always. Great service and great food

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  8. Herb Gold

    Naples203 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service. What more can you ask for?

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  9. Susmaylin

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 19, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Divino , la comida exquisita, la mesera super amable y el ambiente muy acogedor

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  10. henry Gold

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I celebrated our anniversary at Selva Restaurant, and our waitress made the evening even more special. She was warm, attentive, professional, and genuinely welcoming throughout our dining experience. Her excellent service and attention to detail helped make our anniversary celebration truly memorable. We sincerely appreciate her outstanding hospitality and look forward to returning!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Latin / Spanish, Latin American, Peruvian
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Selva at University Town Center offers an upscale Private Dining Event space for your Corportate Event, Family Event or just friends that want an amazing private dining experience!
  • Private party contact
    Mario DiFiore: (941) 358-6272
  • Neighborhood
    Lakewood Ranch
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Selva Grill UTC feels warm and elegant, tasteful décor, mood lighting, and attentive service create an intimate dining room, while the bar offers a livelier, more social lounge vibe.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but relaxed, and many guests note they dress up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions at Selva UTC.

Portions at Selva Grill UTC are often described as generous for certain dishes, reviewers call the paella and some mains large or 'huge, ' and several say starters can be 'nearly a meal.'

Yes, Selva Grill UTC welcomes families: reviewers described smoothly run family dinners (one party of 24 that included kids and grandkids) with well-timed service and careful logistics.

Yes, reviewers reference an original downtown Selva Grill in addition to the University Town Center location, calling the downtown spot the other Selva location.

Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota is at its calmest at lunch and on midweek visits, guests call lunch “very quiet and comfortable” and report pleasant midweek dinners; if you want more energy, the bar/lounge tends to be livelier in the evenings.

Yes, Selva Grill UTC is frequently recommended for date nights and special occasions, with guests praising its warm, intimate ambience and recounting memorable anniversary and Valentine’s dinners.

For a quieter, more relaxed visit to Selva Grill UTC, Monday evenings (and midweek) are a great choice, guests note pleasant, low-key Monday nights and positive midweek experiences.

Yes, Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota welcomes private parties, and guests report it successfully handled a 24-person family dinner with smooth logistics and timing.

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Selva Grill University Town Center Sarasota

4.9
$31 to $50
Latin / Spanish
Lakewood Ranch

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
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