DINING ON THE ISLAND
Lucarelli's Italian
Restaurant ($$-$$$)
1965 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-445-4755
lucarellisrestaurant.com
Italian comfort food like Nonna used
to make. A strip mall surprise with
stellar cuisine and service.
Mad Moe's Pub & Grill ($-$$)
106 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
941-966-9700
madmoes.com
Sports pub advertising itself as "the
most exciting place in Osprey," with a
solid pub menu and the "30-Day Club,"
awarding regulars a personalized
nameplate on their barstool.
Mama Maria's Pizzeria
& Subs ($)
2085 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-408-9226.
Made-to-order Italian food, pizza and
sandwiches.
Metro Diner ($-$$)
2053 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-451-2832
metrodiner.com
The Guy Fieri-featured Metro Diner chain
is noted for day-long breakfast and
standbys like Fried Chicken & Waffle.
Mi Pueblo ($$)
530 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
941-486-0005
mipueblo.com
Authentic Mexican cooking in a
festive atmosphere.
Mitch's Kitchen ($)
789 U.S. Highway 41 Bypass S, Venice
941-485-6092
eatatmitchs.com
Previously Bud's Restaurant, this
25-plus-year-old institution features
three-egg omelets, specialties
such as biscuits and gravy or
Italian sausage, plus Benedicts and
pancakes from the griddle.
Tarpon Point Grill & Marina
($$)
121 Playmore Dr., Venice
941-423-9616
Waterfront dining on the Myakka River,
serving seafood in a former fish camp.
Norma Jean's Sports Bar
& Grill Room ($$)
1635 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
941-492-5524
normajeanssportsgrill.com
Making great burgers and
sandwiches in Venice for nearly 30
years. Grill Room open Thursday
to Saturday 4-9 p.m. for steak and
seafood dinners.
Off The Wagon Brewery
& Kitchen
($$)
2107 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-497-2048
otwbar.com
Unique brewpub with gourmet
restaurant, onstage entertainment,
bar and onsite craft brewery by 3
Bridges Brewing.
Original Word of Mouth ($)
1740 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-218-6509
originalwordofmouth.com
Cozy, fresh and elegant breakfast and
lunch spot with sidewalk seating.
Paradise Grill ($$)
1097 N. Tamiami Trail, Nokomis
941-786-1524
paradisegrillfl.com
"Good food, good fun, good folks,"
with an outdoor tiki bar and live
entertainment.
Patches Restaurant ($)
501 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-484-6713
patchesrestaurant.com
A Venice family tradition for 35 years,
serving breakfast all day, as well as
Greek cuisine for lunch.
Pelican Alley Restaurant ($-$$)
1009 Albee Road West, Nokomis
941-786-3616
pelican-alley.com
Renee and Tommy Adorna's Intracoastal
Waterway seafood institution.
Plaza Mexico Bar & Grill ($$)
405 U.S. 41 Bypass, Venice
941-488-0503
Newest location of Plaza Mexico
family, with extensive menu and full-
liquor bar for margaritas.
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