Sarasota Dining
Outdoor Dining in Sarasota
Patios, parkside tables and open-air decks for Gulf Coast weather. This dedicated list carries 12 current Sarasota picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
Venice Dining
Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Venice
Deck chairs over the Gulf, tables on the Intracoastal and sidewalk seats under the palms. This dedicated list carries 3 current Venice picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
Osprey Dining
Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Osprey
Most of Osprey dining is outside: bayfront decks, dockside tables and open-air tikis. This dedicated list carries 3 current Osprey-area picks, each with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions. Where a detail could not be confirmed, it says so instead of guessing.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Venice list below.
Sharky's on the Pier
Outdoor Dining RestaurantsBeachfront and pier-side outdoor seating
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Outdoor Dining RestaurantsOpen-air deck on the Intracoastal at Fisherman's Wharf Marina
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Outdoor Dining RestaurantsOutdoor tiki bar and patio seating at the inlet
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
The complete list
All 3 verified outdoor picks in Venice
Every entry below is a currently listed Venice restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full Venice multi-category reference, see the Venice Dining Guide.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Osprey list below.
Casey Key Fish House
Outdoor Dining Restaurants OspreyLarge waterfront deck at the swing bridge
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Evie's at Spanish Point (The Tiki)
Outdoor Dining Restaurants OspreyCompletely open-air tiki bar on the bay
135 Bayview Dr, Osprey FL 34229
The Point Waterfront Restaurant
Outdoor Dining Restaurants OspreyBayfront outdoor seating at Historic Spanish Point
131 Bayview Dr, Osprey FL 34229
The complete list
All 3 verified outdoor picks in Osprey
Every entry below is a currently listed Osprey-area restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full Osprey multi-category reference, return to the Osprey community hub.
Back to the Osprey hubStart here
Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified list below.
Owen's Fish Camp
Outdoor DiningCovered Burns Court patio, dog bowls provided
516 Burns Ct, Sarasota FL 34236
Stottlemyer's Smokehouse
Outdoor DiningOpen-air chickee-hut dining with live bands
19 East Rd, Sarasota FL 34240
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Outdoor DiningSunset deck seating over Sarasota Bay
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
The complete list
All 12 verified outdoor picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Pop's Sunset Grill
Outdoor Dining NokomisScreened sunset decks overlooking the Intracoastal
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Siesta Key Oyster Bar
Outdoor DiningBig outdoor deck in Siesta Key Village
5238 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill
Outdoor DiningOutdoor island bar in Siesta Key Village
5253 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
The Hub Baja Grill
Outdoor DiningOpen-air patio dining in Siesta Key Village
5148 Ocean Blvd, Sarasota FL 34242
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
Outdoor Dining Longboat KeyWaterfront deck on Longboat Key
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
Bijou Garden Cafe
Outdoor DiningGarden patio dining downtown
1287 1st St, Sarasota FL 34236
C'est La Vie
Outdoor DiningMain Street cafe with patio seating
1553 Main St, Sarasota FL 34236
Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
Outdoor DiningOutdoor tiki seating on the water side
7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243
Origin Pizza Cafe
Outdoor DiningPatio seating at the original Hillview location
1837 Hillview St, Sarasota FL 34239
Restaurants marked "Website not confirmed" appear because we only publish websites we have verified firsthand. Selections change with the seasons; always confirm hours and availability with the restaurant before visiting. For the full multi-category reference, see the Sarasota Dining Guide.
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