DINING ON THE ISLAND
Brew-Za-Bagels ($$)
525 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-786-3341
brewzabagels.com
A slice of New York in the Sunshine
State. Features bagels, breakfast
sandwiches, New York-style pizza,
pizabagels, beer and locally brewed
Black Gold coffee. Back Porch, similar
to Brewburgers off the island, will be
opening on the south end of the center
in early 2022. It will include a full bar
and live music. Catering offered at
both locations.
Burgundy Square Café ($$)
227 W. Miami Ave.
941-451-8261
burgundysquarecafe.website
Founded by New Englanders,
Burgundy Square knows lobstah and
serves the best lobster roll around—
along with all-around good home-
style cooking.
Bushido Sushi ($$)
125 W. Venice Ave
941-485-1757
bushidosushi.com
Standby for sushi and Japanese
cuisine, with takeout self-catering.
Café Longet French Cuisine
($$)
239 W. Miami Ave.
941-244-2643
facebook.com/cafelonget
French-American bistro, serving
galettes, crepes, wine and a variety of
entrees in a vintage house amid works
by local artists.
Café Venice Restaurant &
Bar
($$-$$$)
101 W. Venice Avenue, Venice
941-484-1855
cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com
Kay Kropac's intimate bistro features
exquisite American cuisine made with
homemade sauces, specialty side
dishes and delectable desserts, all
paired with fine wines.
Cassariano Italian Eatery
($$-$$$)
313 W. Venice Ave.
941-786-1000
cassariano.com
Contemporary northern Italian cuisine
in a casual, decade-old atmosphere.
China Jade ($)
521 S. Tamiami Trail
941-488-8898
chinajadeofvenice.com
A wide array of authentic Chinese
dishes, from traditional to new style.
Ciao Gelato ($)
317A W. Venice Ave.
941-445-5840
ciaogelato.business.site
Ice cream, frozen yogurt and, of course,
Italian gelato, for your cold-sweet fix.
Cormick's ($)
200 N. Tamiami Trail
941-488-0717
One-man gem, run by chef-owner
Jim Long, brings some of the best
pastries and fresh-baked breads to
Venice. Breakfast and lunch include
sandwiches, soups and salads.
Côté France French Bistro
($$-$$$)
218 W. Tampa Ave
941-220-7189
cotefrancevenice.com
Owners from southern France serve
croissants, tartines, escargot, duck
foie gras, fine wines and more, in the
historic KMI building.
Croissant & Co. ($)
323 W. Venice Ave.
941-480-1700.
croissantandcovenice.com
Melt-in-your-mouth baked French
specialties and salads.
The Crow's Nest ($$-$$$)
1968 Tarpon Center Dr.
941-484-9551
crowsnest-venice.com
Upscale waterfront view upstairs,
tavern downstairs and a marina.
Daiquiri Deck Island of
Venice
($)
300 W. Venice Ave.
941-488-0649
daiquirideckvenice.com
Venice outpost of Sarasota Daiquiri
Decks known for frozen drinks and raw
bar. Legendary daily happy hour, live
music, open mic night, sports and bike
night.
Darrell's Restaurant ($$)
215 S. Tamiami Trail
941-485-9900
darrellsrestaurant.net
Darrell's specializes in southern-style
comfort food, wood-smoked barbecue
and delectable sides and desserts.
Door Belle Dinners ($$)
113 W. Tampa Avenue
941-480-1606
doorbelledinners.com
Balanced, hand-crafted, ready-to-eat
dinners for two and for families of four
or five arriving hot in an actual dinner
pot (which you must return).
Fins at Sharky's ($$-$$$)
1600 Harbor Drive S.
941-999-3467
finsatsharkys.com
Gulf-front dining with an extensive
land-and-sea menu, plus sushi.
$ = inexpensive (under $10)*
$$ = moderate ($11-$30)*
$$$ = pricey (over $30)*
*includes tip and beverage.
AVERAGE PRICE RANGES
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