Flynn's on Venice Avenue ($$)
133 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-2200
flynnsonveniceave.com
Londoner Susan Flynn presents a
restaurant and wine bar using fresh
local ingredients in traditional and
new American fare. Limited hours;
call for information.
Gold Rush BBQ ($$)
661 Tamiami Trail S.
941-483-3137
goldrushbbq.com
Perennial award-winning barbecue
restaurant with outlandishly friendly
service. Old-fashioned family-style
restaurant serving ribs, steaks,
chicken, pork, seafood, burgers and
more, all in gold miners' pans.
Island Organics Smoothie
& Juice Bar ($)
231 W. Miami Ave.
941-484-3565
islandorganicssmoothie.com
Smoothies, bowls, juice cleanses and
salads, with plenty of gluten-free,
vegetarian and vegan options from
a holistic health coach who aims to
heal and nourish.
Jetty Jack's ($)
2000 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice
jetty-jacks.com
Chris Johnson opened Jetty Jack's
refreshment deck in Humphris Park
at the South Jetty, selling hot dogs,
Angus beef and veggie burgers,
kielbasa, nachos and cheese, and
breakfast. He also sells ice cream from
family-owned Bob's Twist N' Shake.
Made in Italy Restaurant &
Martini Bar
($$)
117 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-8282
madeinitaly-venice.com
Authentic, fresh-made Italian food
and wood-oven pizza.
Obee's ($)
261 S. Tamiami Trail
941-486-0988
obeesvenice.com
Fresh-baked bread, vegetarian items,
pick up or delivery, and catering.
The Old Salty Dog ($$)
1485 S. Tamiami Trail
941-483-1000
theoldsaltydog.com
Marina views from a dog-friendly
casual restaurant serving signature
sandwiches and burgers, seafood
entrees and baskets.
Ristorante San Marco ($$-$$$)
305 W. Venice Ave.
941-254-6565
sanmarcovenice.com
Elegant southern Italian dining.
Sharky's on the Pier ($$)
1600 Harbor Drive S.
941-488-1456
sharkysonthepier.com
Fresh seafood, fruity drinks and
tiki bar, right on the Gulf. Live
entertainment just about every night.
The Soda Fountain &
Vinnie's Pizzeria
($-$$)
349 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-7600
sodafountainofvenice.com
Nostalgia on a roll. An old-time soda
fountain serving hot dogs, a Dagwood
sandwich, burgers and 1950s soda
fountain treats, along with New York-
style, hand-tossed pizza.
Suncoast Café ($-$$)
400 Airport Ave. E.
941-484-0100
suncoastcafe.com
Best-kept secret in Venice.
Caribbean-American cuisine from
Chef Tony is tucked inside the Venice
Municipal Airport terminal, in a dining
room overlooking the runway.
T.J. Carney's ($$)
231 W. Venice Ave.
941-480-9244
tjcarneys.com
Though the name keeps changing,
it's still T.J. Carney's sports grill—with
drafts, bar food and game day packages.
Trattoria da Mino ($$)
335 W. Venice Ave.
866-863-6633
trattoriadamino.com
Rustic Italian food made affordable,
with fresh pastas, pizza, homemade
mozzarella cheese and, of course,
sidewalk seating.
Upper Crust Café
& Bakery
($$)
213 W. Venice Ave.
941-244-0430
uppercrustvenice.com
Cozy café with homemade baked
goods, breakfast and lunch.
Venice Avenue Creamery ($)
249 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-0332
Premium homemade ice cream and
yogurt from local dairies.
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