Restaurant Spotlight: Big Water Fish Market

Voted best grouper sandwiches on the island in 2013, the Big Water Fish Market has plenty to offer. It's a unique place and it all started with the unique opening time on 11/11/11 at 11am.

Found in the Crescent Beach Shopping Center in Siesta Key, this retail fish market provides plenty of fresh, wild, Florida seafood for sale, along with a casual dining menu. They pride themselves on offering the freshest fish possible.

The Menu

Some of the items found on the casual dining menu include:

• Grouper, Mahi or Snapper Sandwich
• Crab Cake Sandwich or Plate
• Siesta Fish Sandwich
• The Big Tuna
• Fish Tacos
• Fish Burrito
• Grilled Scallops
• Jack's Famous Fish Stew
• And More!

They also offer a steam pot, which includes crab legs, shrimp, mussels, potatoes and corn.

You can reserve a picnic table and enjoy steamed meals with your family, Florida stone crabs, raw oysters, a sashimi place, a ceviche plate or anything else from the menu. They don't serve alcohol, but do allow you to bring your own.

Of course, you won't want to miss dessert, which is Momma's Key Lime Pie.

The Market

You will find all types of fish, seafood, specialty spices, sauces and other products in the boutique market. Big Water Fish Market will even get you what you're looking for if they don't have it in stock. Usually, they can have it available for you the next day.

Location and Hours

Big Water Fish Market is found at 6641 Midnight Pass Road in Siesta Key. They are open from 10am to 6:45pm, Monday through Thursday, from 10am to 8pm on Fridays, from 10am to 6pm on Saturdays and from 11am to 4pm on Sundays.

Whether you come in for lunch or to pick up fresh seafood, you're sure to enjoy what's offered at this restaurant and market.