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If you’re looking for local dining in and around Venice, Florida, here’s few places that I like —Waterfront, Seafood to Italian favorites—all with addresses and clickable direct links.

🌴 Local Favorites & Waterfront Dining

Original Word of Mouth

📍 1740 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292
🔗 https://www.originalwordofmouth.com/
A popular breakfast and lunch spot known for fresh ingredients and a hometown feel. ()

Captain Eddie’s Seafood (Nokomis – near Venice)

📍 107 E Colonia Ln, Nokomis, FL 34275
🔗 https://www.captaineddiesseafood.com/
Fresh seafood restaurant and fish market with a tiki bar and live music. ()

Crow’s Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

📍 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://www.crowsnest-venice.com/
A longtime waterfront landmark offering seafood and marina views. ()

Sharky’s on the Pier

📍 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://www.sharkysonthepier.com/
Beachfront dining at the Venice Fishing Pier with Gulf views and live music. ()

Fins at Sharky’s

📍 1600 Harbor Dr S, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://www.finsatsharkys.com/
Upscale coastal dining with steak, seafood, and sushi overlooking the Gulf. ()

Dockside Waterfront Grill

📍 509 N Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://docksidewaterfrontgrill.com/

Evie’s at Spanish Point Tiki

📍 135 Bayview Dr, Osprey, FL 34229
🔗 https://eviesonline.com/location/spanish-point-tiki-bar/

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House

📍 1400 US-41 Bypass, Venice, FL 34293
🔗 https://www.deeplagoon.com/

Casey Key Fish House

📍 801 Blackburn Point Rd, Osprey, FL 34229
🔗 https://caseykey-fishhouse.com/

Captain Curt’s Crab & Oyster Bar (Siesta Key – near Venice)

📍 1200 Old Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242
🔗 https://www.captaincurts.com/

Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant (Sarasota)

📍 4144 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
🔗 https://www.waltsfishmarketrestaurant.com/

Tarpon Point Grill & Marina (Myakka River)

📍 121 Playmore Dr, Venice, FL 34293
🔗 https://www.tarponpointmyakka.com/

Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

📍 499 Derbyshire Dr, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://www.pelicanpointeclub.com/

Waterfrontoo

📍 2205 Tamiami Trl, Osprey, FL 34229
🔗 https://waterfrontoo.com/

🍔 Casual Dining & Sports Bars

Bogey’s Restaurant & Sports Pub

📍 652 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://www.bogeys.tv/

🍕 Pizza Spots

Sicilia Italian Pizzeria

📍 2001 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293
🔗 https://www.siciliaitalianpizzeria.com/

Big Mike’s Pizza

📍 619 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
🔗 https://www.bigmikespizzavenice.com/

Bocca Lupo Pizza

📍 121 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://boccalupopizza.com/

Frankie’s Pizza (Sarasota)

📍 1882 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
🔗 https://www.frankiespizzasarasota.com/

🍝 Italian Restaurants

Valenti’s Ristorante

📍 1200 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://valentisristorante.com/

Cassariano Italian Eatery

📍 313 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
🔗 https://cassariano.com/

Tuscany Ristorante (Nokomis)

📍 820 Tamiami Trl N, Nokomis, FL 34275
🔗 https://www.tuscanynokomis.com/

🌹 Upscale Dining (Osprey, Fl )

Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood House

📍 2215 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239
🔗 https://www.rosebudssarasota.com/

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Bill Garrison

Bill Garrison is a RE/MAX Hall of Fame Realtor, licensed Broker Associate (CRS, GRI) and certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE) with RE/MAX Palm Realty in Venice, FL. The RENE certification means Bill is specially trained to negotiate the best price and terms for his clients, whether buying or selling. Bill moved to Venice on his 30th birthday in 1986 and started helping area homeowners, first in homeowners insurance and residential mortgages, then 25+ years in real estate. He recently celebrated his 70th birthday and has helped a lot of people and learned a lot along the way. Today he puts that experience to work for buyers and sellers in Venice and every corner of Southwest Florida. Call or text Bill: 941-400-2307. Serving Venice, Venice Island, Nokomis, Casey Key, Osprey, Wellen Park, North Port, Englewood, and Manasota Key, with 55+ five-star Google reviews. Ask about the Venice Insider Plan (VIP). We buy our clients a $500 American Home Shield warranty at closing.

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