If you’ve got a reason to gather — whether it’s a birthday, backyard BBQ, beach bash, or just a “we-survived-the-week” dinner — there’s one guaranteed way to impress your crowd: serve up fresh, local seafood.

At Captain Brian’s Seafood Market, we make it easy to build the ultimate party platter, with the freshest Gulf and Atlantic seafood delivered daily, right to our market counter. Whether you're planning for two or twenty, we’ve got what you need to make your spread unforgettable.

🎉 Big Parties, Small Gatherings, or Just You? We’ve Got a Platter for That.

Hosting a crowd or just treating yourself to something great? Our seafood platters come in all sizes — from simple smoked salmon trays to impressive crab leg towers — and they’re made fresh to order.

Some of our most popular options include:

🐟 Smoked Salmon Platters – Perfect for brunches, bridal showers, or snacking like a pro.
🍤 Shrimp Cocktail Displays – Cold, clean, and the first thing to disappear at any party.
🦀 Crab Claw Trays – Sweet, juicy, and totally irresistible.
🐠 Grouper & Snapper Filets – Ready to grill, bake, or pan-sear to perfection.

And if you’ve got a specific fish in mind? Just ask. We’re happy to create custom spreads to suit your event and taste.

🧊 Fresh, Local, and Delivered Daily

Here’s the real secret to a next-level seafood platter: quality matters.
At Captain Brian’s, we stock a rotating selection of fresh-caught Gulf and Atlantic seafood — never days-old, never generic.

Our selection changes daily, but here’s a peek at some of the amazing local and specialty fish we often carry:

🎣 Fresh Fish Favorites:

Grouper (Black, Red, Gag, Scamp)
Snapper (Red, Yellowtail, Mangrove, Lane)
Mahi-Mahi, Amberjack, Cobia, Tripletail
Hogfish, Pompano, Flounder, Sea Trout
Spanish Mackerel, King Mackerel, Sheepshead
Bluefish, Jack Crevalle, Whiting

🌊 Ocean & Specialty Fish:

Swordfish, Wahoo
Tuna (Yellowfin & Blackfin)
Tilefish, Blacktip & Bonnethead Shark

🦐 Shellfish That Shines

No party is complete without shellfish — and ours are always top quality:

Stone Crab Claws (seasonal)
Snow Crab Legs
Soft Shell Crab & Blue Crab
Spiny Lobster (Florida) & Maine Lobster
Gulf White, Pink & Rock Shrimp
Bay & Sea Scallops
Oysters (East & West Coast)
Clams (Cedar Key or local)
Mussels (PEI or Chilean)

Whether you’re going all out or keeping it casual, this is the seafood that elevates your entire table.

📞 Let’s Plan Your Perfect Party Platter

Ready to wow your guests without breaking a sweat?
Give us a call, and we’ll help you build a spread that’s as delicious as it is stress-free.

📞 Call us at (941) 351-4492 to check today’s freshest catch and order your custom platter.
📍 Captain Brian’s Seafood Market (opens 10AM daily) & Restaurant (opens 11AM daily)
8421 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL
🌐 captainbriansseafood.com

🐟 Local. Fresh. Flavorful. That’s How We Party.

If you're planning a get-together, skip the chips and casseroles — and bring home a spread your guests will actually talk about.

Fresh seafood isn’t just food — it’s a vibe.
Make your next gathering unforgettable with a market-fresh selection from Captain Brian’s.

🐟 Planning a Party? Local Seafood Is the Star of the Show