Seafood Restaurants in Venice, Florida

Here is a listing of the seafood restaurants in Venice, Florida. They were chosen because of their popularity, their ratings and the variety of seafood they serve. Some of these restaurants may not be to your liking, but remember, there are others who truly enjoy them.

The best way to judge you local seafood restaurant is to go there, and try it for yourself. This list is just a helpful way of letting you know some of the seafood restaurants that are out there and just a little of what they offer.

So plan a day out and go check out at least one of them and form your own opinion. I for one love the Crow's Nest and Sharky's, but some others don't. I think the food is delicious, the wait staff is very friendly and helpful and the views are excellent. But check them and let me know what you think!

Sharky's On the Pier
1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice, FL 34285-3700
Phone: (941) 488-1456
www.sharky'sonthepier.com

Summer Hours: (Lunch and Dinner)
Sun - Thurs 11:30am to 10 pm
Fri - Sat 11:30am to Midnight

You can add sandwiches, salads and platters to their delicious menu. Enjoy the food, the atmosphere, the view and the helpful wait staff. When you finish your meal, take a walk out to the pier and enjoy a fabulous view of the Gulf.

For your larger functions and events, Sharky's offers a beautiful outdoor beach front setting, that is absolutely wonderful for reunions, parties and picnics. They also specialize in corporate picnics and theme parties for groups up to 800.

Menu:
• Tuna • Shark • Conch • Shrimp • Calamari • Lobster • Oysters • Salmon • Grouper
• Scallops • Flounder • Chicken • Steak • Ribs • Pork Chops • Tofu

Cooking Styles:
• Grilled • Blackened • Fried • Poached • Baked • Sauteed

Specials:
- Dancing On the Deck ~ Wed-Sun
- On Line Gift Shopping
- Gift Cards

Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant
1968 Tarpon Center Drive
Venice, FL 34285-1035
Phone: (941) 484-9551
www.crowsnest-venice.com

Tavern Hours:
Monday through Thursday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 11:30 am - Midnight
Sunday: Noon - 10:00 pm

Dining Room:
Lunch
Monday through Saturday: 11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Porch Seating: 11:30am - 4:30 pm

Dinner
Monday through Saturday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday: Noon - 10:00 pm

Sandwiches, Salads, Platters Soups, Desserts, Beverages, Beer, Wine. For larger functions, the Crow's Nest offers catering and a private dinning room with a beautiful outside view. There is a variety of delicious food, wonderful staff and stunning view of the marina, the boats and the water.

Menu:
• Tuna • Shark • Conch • Shrimp • Calamari • Lobster • Oysters • Salmon • Grouper
• Scallops • Flounder • Chicken • Steak • Ribs • Clams • Crab Cakes • Burgers • Crabs
• Tenderloin Tips • Filet Mignon • Mediterranean Antipasto • Raw Bar

Cooking Styles:
• Grilled • Fried • Poached • Baked • Sauteed • Smoked

Specials:
- $10 Business Power Lunch
- Cellar Wine Tuesdays (25% off cellar wines)
- Food & Wine Wednesdays
- Boat Rentals
- Marina Fuel For Boats
- Gifts

Left Coast Seafood Co
750 Us Highway 41 Bypass
Venice, FL 34285-6043
Phone: (941) 485-5064
www.leftcoastseafood.com

Hours: (Lunch and Dinner)
Sunday through Saturday: 11:00 am Until Closing

Left Coast Seafood also has sandwiches, salads and baskets. This is family style dining with a lovely atmosphere. They offer a variety of food that is delicious, and the wait staff are very helpful.

Menu:
• Shrimp • Lobster • Oysters • Salmon • Grouper • Catfish • Sole • Tuna • Mahi Mahi
• Scallops • Chicken • New York Strip • Ribs • Burgers • Blue Crab • Clams

Cooking Styles:
• Grilled • Fried • Poached • Baked • Sauteed • Blackened • Broiled

Special Offers:
- Full Service Bar
- Early Birds 3:00-5:30pm
- Happy Hour 11am-6pm
- Kid Friendly
- Tuesday (All You Can Eat Shrimp)
- Wednesday (All You Can Eat Fish Fry)
- Thursday (Fried Whole Belly Ipswich Clams)
- Home Brewed Beer

Snook Haven Restaurant
5000 E Venice Avenue
Venice, FL 34292-2541
Phone: (941) 485-7221
www.snookhavenfl.com


Hours: (July Hours)
Mondays and Tuesdays: Closed
Wednesday: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday through Saturday: 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
Sundays: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Okay, this may not be to everyone's tasted, Snook Haven is an Old Florida restaurant with family style seating in side, and outside on the deck. They are located next to the Myakka River, which makes it easy for them to offer a boat cruise and boat rental.

The food and the service are good, and the atmosphere is quaint. The menu is a variety of seafood and turf that you will enjoy. If you're looking for posh here, you won't find it.

But if you're looking for good, clean food, Southern hospitality, entertainment and an Old Florida restaurant, then this is it. They also offer catering services for small groups of up to 10 people, and large groups up to 150 people.

Menu:
• Shrimp • Salmon • Grouper • Catfish • Gator • Clams • Rib eye • Ribs • Burgers
• Sirloin Steaks • Pork Cutlets

Cooking Styles:
• Grilled • Fried • Baked

Special Offers:
- Daytime Concerts
- River Cruises
- Boat Rentals
- Kid Friendly
- Catering
- Entertainment
- Gift Shop

This concludes the list of the top 4 seafood restaurants in Venice, Florida, now go out there and find one that you truly enjoy. Don't wait until a birthday or anniversary to find your favorite local seafood restaurant.