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

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8
4.8
3876 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 59 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!

Order delivery or takeout

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 3,876 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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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.

3,876 Reviews

  1. Jim

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Haven’t been there in years, but met old friends there for lunch today and happily enjoyed excellent service and great food.

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  2. Kymberly

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shellie was the best. Attentive. Friendly. Helpful. Food was great.😊

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  3. Cheryl

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful day with a delightful waterside lunch. Nick did a great job of taking care of us. Our party had a Mahi sandwich, a burger, seafood bisque, & a tropical salad and it was all delicious! Will definitely be back!

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  4. Ralph

    VIP

    Tampa

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always we had an awesome experience. Our server Shelly was Very Good. Dinner was outstanding. Can’t go wrong here. Highly recommend.

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  5. Adrianne

    Naples

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our food was delicious and the service was excellent. Our waitress, Carly, was friendly and attentive. The only complaint is the parking. We got there at 1 pm and wound up parking 2 blocks away (and then you better read all of the posted signs as many areas are forbidden for parking). I believe that our timing was bad as many of the lunch crowd had not left yet. Nonetheless, they could use a bigger parking lot and more than one handicapped parking spot.

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  6. TomM

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I would highly recommend this restaurant. The service was excellent and the food was very good.

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  7. Whitney

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My parents and I had a wonderful evening celebrating my mom’s birthday. The staff was friendly and welcoming. Everyone acknowledged my mom’s birthday which made her feel special. We ate in the upstairs dining room and were seated promptly with a great view. All food was delicious and service was quick. I loved the New England clam chowder and the walnut crusted salmon. My mom really enjoyed her crab cakes. They even brought out a key lime pie with a candle in it to celebrate. We ended up getting the NY cheesecake and crème brûlée as well. Everything was delicious! We will definitely make this an annual tradition here in Venice.

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  8. Rhonda

    Cincinnati

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating our 55 anniversary. We mentioned it in our reservation and it was acknowledged by all the staff from the time we walked in. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Very delicious. Our meal was complete with a complementary piece of key lime pie for our anniversary. Very much appreciated it is my husbands favorite.

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  9. Ed

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just fine. Ate indoors looking out over the water. Service was excellent. Met friends we had nit seen in 13 years. Server did not rush us at all. The only complaint (which I did not bring up) was I ordered a seafood platter. I asked could I take the fried shrimp off and add more fried oysters. Was told yes but when platter arrived there were only 6 oysters. Still had plenty to eat with the large piece of fish. Overall we would certainly eat here again.

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  10. Mimi

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an excellent dinner . Sean our waiter was terrific

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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 3876 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 59 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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