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Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina, Venice, FL

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8
4.8
3866 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
The Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern and Marina has been serving the Venice, FL community since 1976. With the freshest seafood and most flavorful dishes, the Crow’s Nest strives to prides itself on providing 5-star experiences for their guests each and every time they visit.

The upstairs dining room provides a fine dining experience with a fantastic view of the water for lunch or dinner. The wood-paneled and cozy tavern downstairs serves for a more casual experience and is open all day.

You can also enjoy their full-service marina, offering overnight dockage, gas and diesel pumps, and all the supplies you need for a day or week on the water. You can also rent their paddleboat, one or two person kayaks, paddleboards, bicycles and more!
Whatever experience you choose, you’ll be sure to enjoy a 5-star experience! Stay up to date on their specials and promotions by joining their email list at CrowsNest-Venice.com!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 484-9551
  • Website
    http://www.crowsnest-venice.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mike Christy
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 16 people are welcome in our wine-themed Private Dining Room. Minimum charges apply and gratuity will be included.
  • Location
    1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Cross street
    Down the road from the South Jetty
  • Parking details
    Overflow parking available nearby at The South Jetty. We have a shuttle running when parking lot is full. Give us a call at 941.484.9551 if you need picked up from the South Jetty.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 3,866 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Ambiance

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "wonderful view" from the restaurant, creating a perfect ambiance for a meal. The "friendly and attentive" staff consistently enhances the experience. Make reservations for a memorable visit in Venice, FL.

3,866 Reviews

  1. Cindy

    Atlantic City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cody was hands on. Detailed information for our many questions. I can be a pain. lol. Cheif did a fine job for our special diet needs. Took a friend there for the first time. She was very pleased. Two of us got the lobster tail. I got the glazed grouper/shrimp. Very moist. Ended with the key lime pie which is unique to the restaurant and an Expresso Martini. Oh and thank you for allowing us to push our reservations back a few hours.

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  2. Sherrill

    VIP

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic meal. Oysters, caesar salad, scallops, pecan crusted salmon all excellent, as well as my martini.

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  3. Julie

    VIP

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always enjoy our dining experience when we stop @ The Marina while heading South.

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  4. Kathy

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cathy, our server, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and the specific ingredients in the dishes.

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  5. Marsha

    VIP

    Baltimore

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and beautiful views! We especially enjoyed the stone crab claws!

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  6. Marianne

    VIP

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I ordered a great salad with an additional option of shrimp. All others in the party were pleased. Former boat owners, they loved the location. Three out of four wore hearing aids so the noise level was a problem. All in all though, we were very happy.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Inside dining was very loud. Outside was lovely. Our service was excellent.

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  8. Jennifer

    Detroit

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service. Parking is challenging as area under repair. Will go back.

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  9. Ron

    New York State

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There were six of us for dinner and I have to say the service from our check in to our severer and everyone in between was great , food was outstanding, drinks before hand were spot on and they have a very fine wine list. A great dinner experience, would definitely recommend this restaurant for a great experience

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  10. Sally

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE Crow’s Nest. Everything including the servers. Excwllent

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FAQs

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (941) 484-9551.

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina is rated 4.8 stars by 3866 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 50 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Down the road from the South Jetty
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Overflow parking available nearby at The South Jetty. We have a shuttle running when parking lot is full. Give us a call at 941.484.9551 if you need picked up from the South Jetty.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mike Christy
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.crowsnest-venice.com/
  • Phone number
    (941) 484-9551
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 16 people are welcome in our wine-themed Private Dining Room. Minimum charges apply and gratuity will be included.

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