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

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8
4.8
3891 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!

Additional information

  • Location
    1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
  • Phone number
    (941) 484-9551
  • 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
  • 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

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What 3,891 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Tampa / Central Florida West

    Seafood

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Best Service

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina offers "fantastic restaurant location with a great atmosphere" and "excellent food and service." Guests appreciate the "beautiful view" and "friendly staff." Highlights include delicious seafood dishes and a relaxing ambiance. Though parking can be challenging, the overall dining experience is both memorable and enjoyable.

3,891 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, oysters and seafood bouillabaisse was possibly the best I’ve ever had. Waiter was on point and a great server. Made the recommendations for me when I told him I was really hungry.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Aiden was fantastic! The food was amazing and the view outstanding!

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  3. lisa

    Orlando1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding food and top notch service. Went for a birthday celebration and I felt like they went above and beyond. Escargot and chicken curry soup is a must.

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  4. Kristina

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was fast and efficient. Our server, Cody, did an excellent job.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was phenomenal! All of the food was presentable and for the most part, amazing taste. However, the grouper (for the cost especially) was very tough, almost rubber like. Shrimp, scallops, oysters and veggies-to perfection! Other than the grouper, excellent place to dine.

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  6. James

    Tampa1 review

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The usual good food and service. However, parking was not good: the normal lot was full and there was limited on street parking. Ended up parking where we almost were towed. Luckily, the police officer took pity and did call the tow truck. Will not be returning until the parking situation is under control.

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  7. Jeanne

    Philadelphia63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love visiting Venice. A meal at the Crows Nest just adds to the day. Wonderful food and view. ❤️

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  8. Monica VIP

    Chicago82 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lunch today was wonderful. We had an excellent server, Jamie, who was very helpful and attentive. The food came out quickly and was hot and delicious. The Margarita and Rum Punch also was delicious!

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  9. Lori

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Sean is an amazing server! The best ever, great on every level.

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  10. gloria

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The skinny margarita was just the right tartness. The calamari was delicious and ample for 4. The grouper lago was excellent as was the grilled veggies. The steak was perfectly cooked, tasty and just right. The only failure was the key lime pie. Not nearly enough key lime flavor. Overall a very good dinner experience. Btw the view was spectacular.

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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 3891 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
Google Map for Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

Additional information

  • Phone number
    (941) 484-9551
  • 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
  • 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

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