Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Island Destination for Seafood & Fun in Sarasota
Captain Curts Village has been a cornerstone of Siesta Key since 1979, offering an unparalleled blend of culinary excellence, island entertainment, and family-friendly hospitality. Founded by the Stewart Family, our seafood restaurant is renowned for serving the World's Best Clam Chowder, a title earned through decades of perfecting our creamy, clam-rich recipe. Our multi-venue complex caters to diverse tastes with Captain Curts Seafood Restaurant, Sniki Tiki Outdoor Bar, Captain Curts Coffee Shop, and The Orange Octopus Premium Ice Cream Shop. We provide immersive experiences through live music, karaoke nights, and a vibrant calendar of events that celebrate coastal culture.Our commitment to quality extends to our Take Home Chowder Kits, allowing customers to recreate our signature dish anywhere. With kayak and bike rentals, a Tiki Trading Co. gift shop, and waterfront dining under the American flag, we ensure every visit creates lasting memories. Our team prioritizes warm, personalized service that makes guests feel part of our extended family. Located at 1200 Old Stickney Point Road, we combine Old Florida charm with modern amenities to deliver a destination where food, fun, and Florida sunshine converge.
Services
Seafood Dining
Outdoor Bar
Live Music
Gift Shop
Kayak Rentals
Ice Cream Shop
Chowder Kits
Karaoke Nights
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We've served award-winning seafood since 1979 as a family-owned Florida institution
- Our chowder won Newport's Great Chowder Cook Off with 2.5x more clams than potatoes
- We offer six unique venues including coffee shop, ice cream parlor, and tiki bar
- We host daily live music and the longest-running karaoke nights on Siesta Key
- Our waterfront location combines Old Florida charm with modern coastal amenities
Services
Seafood Dining
Our flagship seafood restaurant serves fresh Gulf catches and signature dishes in a nautical setting. The menu features shrimp, oysters, crab, and our famous clam chowder that won national acclaim. Dine indoors or on the waterfront patio overlooking Sarasota Bay.
Sniki Tiki Bar
This tropical outdoor bar offers craft cocktails, frozen daiquiris, and cold beer in a festive island atmosphere. Open late nightly with live entertainment schedules featuring local musicians and full bands on weekends.
Live Music
Daily musical performances from 1-5pm and 6-10pm with rotating solo artists, duos, and regional bands. Special extended karaoke sessions available Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights at dedicated stages.
Chowder Kits
Take-home kits containing pre-measured ingredients and instructions to recreate our award-winning clam chowder. Available for local pickup at our Tiki Trading Co. gift shop or shipped nationwide through our online store.
Recreational Rentals
Kayak and bicycle rentals available for exploring Siesta Key's waterways and scenic trails. Reservations recommended during peak season with equipment pickup at our designated rental center near the main restaurant.
Questions
What makes Captain Curts chowder famous?
Our chowder won the Great Chowder Cook Off in Newport, RI with its creamy texture and 2.5x more clams than potatoes.
What are your operating hours?
Restaurants open daily 11am-10:30pm; Sniki Tiki Bar until midnight; Coffee Shop 8am-3pm; Gift Shop 9am-9pm.
Do you offer live entertainment?
Yes! Daily music 1-5pm & 6-10pm with full bands Friday-Sunday and karaoke Tuesday/Thursday nights.
Can I rent beach equipment?
We offer kayak and bicycle rentals for exploring Siesta Key's beaches and waterways during operating hours.
Are gift cards available?
Yes! Purchase physical or digital gift cards through our website or at the Tiki Trading Co. gift shop.
Reviews (5)
Elaine N.
Jan 30, 2022
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Great chowder! Ordered take out and everything was perfect, warm food, and all the necessary fixings to go with it.
Edward A.
Jan 29, 2022
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Without a doubt the best clam's in a clam chowder I ever have eaten
They weren't chewy great texture wonderful flavor.
They weren't chewy great texture wonderful flavor.
Tracy Jenkins Lempe
Jan 20, 2022
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If you go for no other reason go for the smoking tiki bartender Jenny! Fall off your bar seat hilarious! She makes the experience a great fun time!! The atmosphere feels like your on the water! It would be over the top if it was! But still worth checking it out!!!
Brenda Christy
Jan 04, 2022
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Fun atmosphere, great servers, awesome food & drinks!! Sat outside & watched OSU win the Rose Bowl
Travis G.
Jan 04, 2022
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Amazing chowder here! Its probably the best I've had. Fun atmosphere and nice staff
I also ordered the basket of fish and chips....I would NOT order them again as they were pretty bland and lacked taste.
Chowder = YES! Fish and chips = NO. Restaurant is still worth going to.
I also ordered the basket of fish and chips....I would NOT order them again as they were pretty bland and lacked taste.
Chowder = YES! Fish and chips = NO. Restaurant is still worth going to.
