We tried out the Happy Hour specials at the downtown Sarasota Selva Grill (only good in the bar) and discovered a pleasant alternative to their delightful dinners. Cosmopolitans were marked down and other drinks as well. Plus, you can order appetizers, or anything you want, really, from the menu. It's nice and dark in the bar, with additional comfy seating... More

Great Bar atmosphere with a good selection of reduced price appetizers and a limited selection of happy hour drinks. Highly recommend the small order of 2 plump lamb chops as well as the croquettes. Main courses are priced well and volume of food delivered is mucho!! Bar and wait staff are very friendly, polite and knowledgeable. After 9pm the bar... More

A very nice bar with early and late happy hours and a good restaurant. Went there for early happy hour 5-7pm and had some very nice cocktails plus ceviche and pulled chicken spring rolls. Did some galleries in the area and bought some handmade jewelery and decided to go back to the late night menu and drinks so had octopus... More

This was the best restaurant of all we visited on our 2-week trip to Florida. Though a tad pricey, we deemed it to be worth every penny, and the "staff with an attitude" that some reviews mentioned was nowhere to be found. Our service was almost as good as the food. Get a sidewalk table, enjoy the passing scene and... More

I went to this restaurant with my husband on April 7th. We were visiting Sarasota and bought a Living Social deal to give the place a try, since it's well rated here. What a disappointment! Well, 1st, the hostess didn't receive us with a smile, it was like she was doing us a favor to seat us. 2nd, the waiter... More

Nice friendly small out of the way bar with an upscale trendy vibe. The food smells great and looks awesome, too.

The good news: We enjoyed a wonderful meal--traditional ceviche, empanadas, paella. Ample portions, beautifully presented and delicious. The bad news: Service was slow; the server was inattentive. The noise in the restaurant was so loud we had to shout across a small table to hear one another. The wonderful food was trumped by the lack of service and horrible atmosphere... More

Went to Selva with my sister and her husband. I wanted to eat light and ordered 2 appetizers. The Spicy pulled chicken spring roll had just the right amount of spice, outside was crispy, inside creamy. I had the Tomato Salad next. Roasted tomatoes marinated in olive oil, buffalo mozzarella, pine nut pesto & balsamic Small portion but really one... More

Food and service were exceptional. Paella was delicious and the crab appetizer with mango salsa was subtle and explosive at the same time. We will continue to come here as often as possible. Oh, and P.S. try their signature Mojito!