Discover Venice 2023-2024
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Croissant & Co. ($) 323 W. Venice Ave. 941-480-1700 facebook.com/croissantandco 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 facebook.com/DoorBelleDinnersFL 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) (Temporarily closed.) 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. Flynn's on Venice Avenue ($$) 133 W. Venice Ave. 941-488-2200 flynnsonveniceave.com Londoner Susan Flynn presents a restaurant and wine bar using fresh local ingredients in traditional and new American fare. Now offering afternoon tea menus. Limited hours; call for information. (Temporarily closed.) Gold Rush BBQ ($$) 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. Jetty Jack's ($) 2000 Tarpon Center Drive #1042, Venice facebook.com/JettyJacksVenice/ 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 ($$) 117 W. Venice Ave. 941-488-8282 madeinitaly-venice.com Authentic, fresh-made Italian food and wood- oven pizza. Mission Organic Cafe & Coffee ($) 231 W. Miami Ave. 941-484-3565 missionorganic.biz Smoothies, bowls, juice cleanses and salads, with plenty of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options from a holistic health coach who aims to heal and nourish. Obee's Soup-Salad-Subs ($) 261 S. Tamiami Trail 941-486-0988 obeesvenice.com Fresh-baked bread, vegetarian items, pick up or delivery, and catering. The Old Salty Dog ($$) 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. Unit B (941) 800-7280 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 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soda- Fountain-of-Venice/172023603639697 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 Offers drafts, bar food and game day packages. Trattoria da Mino ($$) 335 W. Venice Ave. 941-800-4466 eatattrattoriadaminofl.com Rustic Italian food made affordable, with fresh pastas, pizza, homemade mozzarella cheese and, of course, sidewalk seating. Upper Crust Café & Bakery ($$) 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 facebook.com/VeniceAvenueCreamery/ Premium homemade ice cream and yogurt from local dairies. 18 Discover Venice Dining on the island Dining key $ = inexpensive (under $10)* $$ = moderate ($11-$30)* $$$ = pricey (over $30)* *includes tips and beverage.