Venice · Restaurants & Bars
Venice Dining Guide
The Venice restaurant reference, organized across the exact same 19 cuisine and experience categories as the Sarasota guide, from the inlet jetty's waterfront landmarks to the walkable tables of Historic Downtown Venice. All 19 categories carry verified Venice picks with address, phone and website status. An honest "Website not confirmed" stands in where we could not verify one.
Browse by cuisine & experience
Each chip is its own complete list below, not a filter: tap one and it takes you straight to that list. All 19 categories from the Sarasota guide are present, and every one now carries verified Venice picks.
Italian
Featured picksHistoric district Italians on and around Venice Avenue, from red-sauce classics to handmade pasta.
San Marco of Venice
ItalianSouthern Italian in Historic Downtown Venice across from Centennial Park
305-B West Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Made in Italy
ItalianFamily-run Italian in the historic district
117 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Cassariano Italian Eatery
ItalianAuthentic Italian kitchen on Venice Avenue, known for handmade pastas
313 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Mexican
Featured picksSix verified local cantinas and taquerias: mariscos on the north Bypass, family-run kitchens on the south Bypass and a Wellen Park taco bar.
Plaza Mexico Mariscos
MexicanMexican seafood (mariscos) restaurant, bar and grill on the north Bypass
405 US-41 Bypass N, Venice FL 34285
Chicanos Mexican Restaurant
MexicanFamily-run Mexican kitchen on the south Bypass, open daily from 11 a.m.
1185 US-41 Bypass S, Venice FL 34285
Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina
MexicanLong-running cantina with classic Mexican plates
530 US-41 Bypass S, Venice FL 34285
Seafood
Featured picksFresh-off-the-boat fish houses, the inlet jetty and the pier head of the Gulf.
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
SeafoodWaterfront landmark at the Venice Inlet jetty since 1976, with a restaurant, tavern and full-service marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Sharky's on the Pier
SeafoodBeachfront dining at the base of the Venice Fishing Pier, with live music most evenings
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
SeafoodCasual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina (Marker 4), near the Intracoastal with boat access
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Steakhouse
Featured picksThe 41 Bypass and South Trail steakhouses, with the inlet jetty waterfront room at the Crow's Nest.
CHAZ 51 Steakhouse
SteakhouseSteakhouse and craft cocktails on the 41 Bypass
549 US-41 Bypass, Venice FL 34285
PRIME Serious Steak
SteakhouseUpscale prime steak and seafood on South Tamiami Trail
133 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
SteakhouseWaterfront steakhouse dining at the inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Sushi & Japanese
Featured picksA downtown sushi bar on Venice Avenue, plus Thai-and-sushi counters on the Bypass and South Trail.
Bushido Sushi
Sushi & JapaneseDowntown sushi bar on West Venice Avenue
125 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
The Star Thai & Sushi
Sushi & JapaneseThai kitchen and sushi bar on the Bypass
533 US-41 Bypass N, Venice FL 34285
ZENSHI Handcrafted Sushi
Sushi & JapaneseHandcrafted rolls on South Tamiami Trail
535 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34285
Pizza
Featured picksDeep dish, Sicilian and family pizza parlors from the Bypass to South Tamiami Trail.
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza
PizzaChicago-style deep dish and pub menu
750 US-41 Bypass N, Venice FL 34285
Sicilia Italian Pizzeria
PizzaSicilian-style pizzeria on the Bypass
765 US-41 Bypass S, Venice FL 34285
Italiano's Pasta & Pizza Parlor
PizzaFamily pizza and pasta parlor on South Tamiami Trail
4191 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34293
American
Featured picksLong-running downtown favorites and Old Florida classics on the island.
Cafe Venice
AmericanA downtown staple with a restaurant and bar on Venice Avenue
101 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Asian
Featured picksThai curries and sushi bar at The Star Thai on the Bypass; the wider sushi scene lives in its own category.
The Star Thai & Sushi
AsianThai curries and noodles alongside the sushi bar
533 US-41 Bypass N, Venice FL 34285
Breakfast & Brunch
Featured picksCourtyard cafes off Miami Avenue, a Venice Avenue bakery and a South Trail bistro that does breakfast and dinner.
Burgundy Square Cafe
Breakfast & BrunchCourtyard cafe off Miami Avenue with breakfast and lunch all day
227 Miami Ave W, Venice FL 34285
Upper Crust Cafe & Bakery
Breakfast & BrunchBakery and cafe on West Venice Avenue
213 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Blu' Island Bistro
Breakfast & BrunchBistro and bar on South Tamiami Trail known for breakfast and dinner both
625 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34285
Waterfront
Featured picksTables over the Gulf and the Intracoastal, from the inlet jetty to the pier.
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
WaterfrontWaterfront dining at the Venice Inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Sharky's on the Pier
WaterfrontBeachfront dining at the base of the Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
WaterfrontOn the Intracoastal at Fisherman's Wharf Marina
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Tiki & Island Bars
Featured picksDaiquiri Deck on the island and Cabo Breeze's tiki side on South Tamiami Trail.
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
Tiki & Island BarsBeach-bar daiquiris and island plates on West Venice Avenue
300 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Cabo Breeze Mexican Grill & Tiki Bar
Tiki & Island BarsTiki drinks and Mexican grill on South Tamiami Trail
648 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34285
Fine Dining
Featured picksPrime steak at PRIME, the upscale waterfront room at the Crow's Nest and Valenti's ristorante on East Venice Avenue.
PRIME Serious Steak
Fine DiningPrime steakhouse in a refined setting on South Tamiami Trail
133 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Fine DiningUpscale waterfront dining room at the Venice Inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Valenti's Ristorante
Fine DiningItalian ristorante and banquet house on East Venice Avenue
1200 E Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Date Night
Featured picksInlet sunset views at the Crow's Nest, hand-rolled pasta at Cassariano and a warm trattoria on Venice Avenue.
San Marco of Venice
Date NightSouthern Italian in Historic Downtown Venice across from Centennial Park
305-B West Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Date NightWaterfront room with inlet sunset views
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Trattoria Da Mino
Date NightWarm neighborhood trattoria on Venice Avenue
335 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Pet Friendly
Featured picksOutdoor decks and patios: Sharky's by the beach, Burgundy Square's courtyard and Made in Italy's sidewalk tables.
Sharky's on the Pier
Pet FriendlyOutdoor deck seating overlooking the beach
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Burgundy Square Cafe
Pet FriendlyCourtyard tables where dogs are welcome at the patio
227 Miami Ave W, Venice FL 34285
Made in Italy
Pet FriendlyUmbrella-shaded patio tables on Venice Avenue
117 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
Live Music
Featured picksRestaurants and bars where bands and musicians are part of the Venice evening.
Sharky's on the Pier
Live MusicBeachfront dining with live music over the Gulf at the base of the Venice Fishing Pier, most evenings
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
T.J. Carney's Pub & Grille
Live MusicIrish pub with live music on multiple nights, music bingo and trivia, and open jam sessions on Thursdays
231 W Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
3 Bridges Brewing
Live MusicCraft brewery with Friday evening live music, featuring rotating local and regional acts
1765 S Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34293
Dock Access
Featured picksArrive by boat for waterfront seats; tie up at the marina and eat.
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Dock AccessDock access at the adjacent inlet marina
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Dock AccessBoat access at Fisherman's Wharf Marina
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Outdoor Dining
Featured picksPatios and open-air decks for Gulf Coast weather in Venice.
Sharky's on the Pier
Outdoor DiningBeachfront and pier-side outdoor seating
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Outdoor DiningOpen-air deck on the Intracoastal at Fisherman's Wharf Marina
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Outdoor DiningOutdoor tiki bar and patio seating at the inlet
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Family Friendly
Featured picksBeachfront dining at Sharky's, a big-menu diner on the Trail and casual pizza-and-pub plates at Joey D's.
Sharky's on the Pier
Family FriendlyBeachfront dining the whole family can walk to from the sand
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Metro Diner
Family FriendlyBig-menu diner on South Tamiami Trail
2053 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34293
Joey D's Chicago Style Eatery & Pizza
Family FriendlyCasual family pizza and pub plates on the Bypass
750 US-41 Bypass N, Venice FL 34285
Sports Bars
Featured picksNeighborhood sports pubs from Venice Avenue to the Bypass: Bogey's, The Sand Trap and Norma Jean's.
Bogey's Sports Pub
Sports BarsNeighborhood sports pub on East Venice Avenue
652 E Venice Ave, Venice FL 34285
The Sand Trap Sports Bar & Grill
Sports BarsSports bar and grill on South Tamiami Trail
4145 S Tamiami Trl, Venice FL 34293
Norma Jean's Sports Bar & Grill Room
Sports BarsLong-running sports bar and grill on the Bypass
1635 US-41 Bypass S, Venice FL 34285
The Venice dining guide carries the same 19-category structure as the Sarasota guide: every cuisine and experience category is present and each carries verified Venice picks, so no card is a Phase 2 gap anymore. "Website not confirmed" appears exactly because we only publish websites we have checked. Selections change with the seasons, so always confirm hours and availability before visiting.
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