Owen’s Fish Camp: Innovative Concept Keeps Restaurant Busy

On any given night, the crowd at is overflowing. Could it be the rustic charm of a renovated 1920’s Florida cottage? Could it be the selection of fresh seafood? Could it be the reasonable prices? Yes, yes and yes. Whatever the reason, the appeal is broad, the food is good, and the atmosphere is fun. Going to Owen’s is more than just dining, it is a complete experience.

Owned and operated by the Caragiulo brothers, a Sarasota restaurant family, Owen’s Fish Camp has captured the essence of simple seafood dining; all in an historic downtown setting.

As one would expect, the menu is almost exclusively seafood based ranging from raw bar, seafood baskets, sandwiches and a daily choice of fresh fish entrees and sides. There is a token nod to the non-seafood eater with offers of burger, hot dogs, pulled pork, or grilled veggie platter. Nothing too sophisticated; the menu offers quality, freshness and value. For our meals, we had the following:

• Smoked Mullet spread with saltine’s $8.00
  • Smooth, smoky flavor not too overpowering; a nice simple starter
• Key West Conch Ceviche $8.00 
  • Fresh, firm texture with a little spicy “kick” to it
• Pan Seared Grouper served with spicy collard greens and garlic pasta $21.00
  • Very fresh and moist
• Grilled Corvina-served with garlicky green beans and Owen’s Succotash $22.00
  
  • Fresh, flaky almost sweet tasting fish; the sides were fresh, crisp and well apportioned
• Fried oyster basket served with cocktail sauce, shoestring fries $14.00
  • Crunchy and sweet, good flavor and texture
• Seared Sea Scallops with Braised Pork and Owen’s Succotash $21.00
  • An interesting combination of sweet scallop and smoky pork, at first I was uncertain but it works very well together

To accompany your meal, Owen’s offers and adequate selection of beer, wine and soft drinks. The wait staffs are friendly, fast, and efficient.

Since reservations are not accepted and the restaurant is on the smaller side, there usually is a wait for a table. Planning a dinner early or late can help alleviate the wait. Owen’s Fish Camp, “Old Florida” styled seafood dining, worth the wait. 

Owen’s Fish Camp
516 Burns Lane
Sarasota, FL 34236

Phone: 941-951-6936

http://owensfishcamp.com