Sarasota Dining
Waterfront Restaurants in Sarasota
Tables over the water with bay views, from glowing marinas to dock-side tiki decks. This dedicated list carries 13 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
Waterfront Restaurants in Venice
Tables over the Gulf and the Intracoastal, from the inlet jetty to the pier. 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
Waterfront Restaurants in Osprey
Tables on Little Sarasota Bay and the Intracoastal, from a tiki dock to a bayfront dinner room. 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.
Arriving by boat? The Dine by Boat guide lists the waterfront spots you can actually reach by water, with dockage notes and call-ahead advice.
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Featured picks
Three places we send people first, then the complete verified Venice list below.
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront dining at the Venice Inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Sharky's on the Pier
Waterfront RestaurantsBeachfront dining at the base of the Venice Fishing Pier
1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsOn the Intracoastal at Fisherman's Wharf Marina
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
The complete list
All 3 verified waterfront 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
Waterfront Restaurants OspreyDock-side tables beside the Blackburn Point swing bridge
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House
Waterfront Restaurants OspreyWaterfront dining on the Intracoastal near the bridge
482 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Evie's at Spanish Point (The Tiki)
Waterfront Restaurants OspreyOpen-air tiki bar on Little Sarasota Bay at Historic Spanish Point
135 Bayview Dr, Osprey FL 34229
The complete list
All 3 verified waterfront 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.
Marina Jack
Waterfront RestaurantsDockside dining room and lounges over Sarasota Bay at the marina
2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota FL 34236
O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill
Waterfront RestaurantsBayfront tiki deck over Sarasota Bay with live music
5 Bayfront Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
Dry Dock Waterfront Grill
Waterfront Restaurants Longboat KeyWaterfront grill on the Longboat Key bayfront
412 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
The complete list
All 13 verified waterfront picks
Every entry below is a currently listed restaurant with its address, phone where confirmed, an official website only when verified, and directions.
Chart House
Waterfront Restaurants Longboat KeyWaterfront dining on Longboat Key
201 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key FL 34228
Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront dining at the Ritz-Carlton Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota FL 34236
Ocean Prime
Waterfront RestaurantsUpscale steak and seafood on the Quay bayfront
501 Quay Commons, Sarasota FL 34236
Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsOysters and seafood near Phillippi Creek
5353 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34231
Pop's Sunset Grill
Waterfront Restaurants NokomisOld-Florida waterfront dining with boat access in Nokomis
112 Circuit Rd, Nokomis FL 34275
Casey Key Fish House & Tiki Bar
Waterfront Restaurants OspreyWaterfront fish house on the Intracoastal in Osprey
801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey FL 34229
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Waterfront Restaurants VeniceWaterfront landmark at the Venice Inlet jetty
1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice FL 34285
Dockside Waterfront Grill
Waterfront Restaurants VeniceCasual waterfront grill at Fisherman's Wharf Marina in Venice
509 N Tamiami Trail, Venice FL 34285
Nokomo's Sunset Hut
Waterfront Restaurants NokomisWaterfront on Dona Bay in Nokomis with its own dock
690 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis FL 34275
Tarpon Bay Grill & Tiki Bar
Waterfront RestaurantsWaterfront tiki grill on North Tamiami Trail
7150 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota FL 34243
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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