Pop's Sunset Grill ($$)
112 Circuit Road, Nokomis
941-488-3177
popssunsetgrill.com
Old Florida-style seafood institution with
a multilevel tiki bar, in a former fishing
camp right on the Intracoastal Waterway.
Rosebud's Steak & Seafood
House
($$-$$$)
2215 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey
941-918-8771
rosebudssarasota.com
Elevated surf 'n' turf eatery with
prime rib and fish dishes, plus pasta
and Italian entrees.
The Sand Trap ($$)
4145 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-493-2300
sandtrapbarandgrill.com
Standard American sports bar and
grill. The surprise? A top-notch,
classic Thai menu, too.
Seed to Table Vegan Eatery
($-$$)
2357 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-492-6232
eatseedtotable.com
All-vegan, all-natural lunch in a fresh,
green setting for dine-in and pickup.
Shamrock Café ($$)
759 Shamrock Blvd., Venice
941-244-0795
shamrockcafevenice.com
Owners Fabien and Carine Langelus,
formerly of Le Petit Bistrot, serve
diner-style comfort food, plus French
specials.
Snook Haven Restaurant
($-$$)
5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-485-7221
snookhaven.com
Must-visit Old Florida riverfront
fishing camp turned restaurant. Live
music, gator bites and smokehouse
barbecue, and river tours exploring
the Myakka River ecosystem.
Snowbirds Grille ($$)
4167 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-492-5798
snowbirdsgrille.com
Café that aims to please the tastes of
northerners missing their favorites,
from Maryland crab cakes to Wisconsin
poutine fries with cheese curds.
Taqueria El Chavo ($-$$)
2045 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-445-4628
taqueria-el-chavo-inc.negocio.site
Arguably the most authentic Mexican
cuisine in Venice.
The Star Thai & Sushi ($$)
533 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
941-485-3981
starthaiandsushi.com
Chef Mike Castro exhibits mastery of
Thai cuisine, but it's his virtuosic sushi
artistry that draws adoring crowds.
Thai Bistro ($-$$)
537 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-484-8458
thaibistrovenice.com
Authentic Thai cuisine, curries and
entrees. Dine in and takeout.
Tikka Indian Cuisine ($-$$)
525A U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
941-303-5073
tikkaindian.com
Venice's first Indian restaurant in 25 years,
a runaway success in Bird Bay Plaza.
Valenti's Ristorante ($$)
1200 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-484-1888
valentisristorante.com
Comfy Italian eatery serving classic
dishes flavored with herbs from an
onsite garden.
Venezia Restaurant & Bar ($$)
425 U.S. 41 Bypass N., Venice
941-308-7700
Fine dining at Hotel Venezia, with
poolside bar and live entertainment
every weekend.
Venice Ale House ($-$$)
775 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
941-303-6906.
Comfort food for families and the
whole community, with "genuine
hospitality and cold beer every day."
Wee Blew Inn ($)
590 U.S. 41 Bypass S., Venice
941-484-5616
Traditional diner fare in lovable Old
Florida hole-in-the-wall.
Yellow Sub Café ($)
412 E. Venice Ave., Venice
941-495-0505
swmsystems.net
All comfort food, all the time—
Reubens, meatloaf, lobster rolls—
served with love. Catering, too.
Yummies Donuts & BBQ ($)
2001 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice
941-493-7170
yummiesdonuts.com
The one and only Yummies, home of
doughnuts, bagels, smoked barbecue,
paczki (once a year) and the over-the-
top Sticky Pig Sandwich—pulled pork
on a glazed cinnamon sticky bun.
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