Many quality choices of appetizers and main courses. Good wine list and fairly priced for quality available more

Absoulutely the best restaurant on Floridas Gulf Coast. more

Four of us dined at Derek's arriving shortly after opening. The service was excellent. Our waiter gave us the highlights of the menu and, upon request, his favorites and what he especially liked about each dish. He did not exaggerate! We ordered the wild Scottish salmon, beef short ribs, duck two ways and double cut pork chops and all were... more

The food is consistently amazing. The flavor & texture combinations are fantastic. The food is not only more complex than you find in most restaurants in the area, but it's executed very well. Each dish that I've seen come out of this kitchen was ideal. Although the prices are in the higher range, the value you get is great! The... more

After living in the Sarasota area for four years and dining happily at the same places we decided to give Derek's a try. It was wonderful from start to finish. The scallop appetizer was great. As were my husband mussels. All that was left of my short ribs and his duck were the bones. We sat at the bar over... more