Locals Eat Here

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.

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🌴 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. ()

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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. ()

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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. ()

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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. ()

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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. ()

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Dockside Waterfront Grill

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

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Evie’s at Spanish Point Tiki

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

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Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House

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

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Casey Key Fish House

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

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

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

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Walt’s Fish Market & Restaurant (Sarasota)

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

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Tarpon Point Grill & Marina (Myakka River)

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

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Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club

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

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Waterfrontoo

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

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🍔 Casual Dining & Sports Bars

Bogey’s Restaurant & Sports Pub

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

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🍕 Pizza Spots

Sicilia Italian Pizzeria

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

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Big Mike’s Pizza

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

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Bocca Lupo Pizza

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

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Frankie’s Pizza (Sarasota)

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

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🍝 Italian Restaurants

Valenti’s Ristorante

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

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Cassariano Italian Eatery

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

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Tuscany Ristorante (Nokomis)

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

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🌹 Upscale Dining (Osprey, Fl )

Rosebud’s Steak & Seafood House

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