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

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8
4.8
3852 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
8:00 PM

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Booked 58 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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 3,852 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
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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.
3,852 Reviews
  1. Susan

    VIP

    Fort Lauderdale

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had an enjoyable lunch for 4 with seating outside. My only quibble is the our table seemed squished into the corner--with two of our party having their backs to the water view. That was disappointing. Food was delicious and service excellent. I'd recommend getting there early (for parking) and making a reservation if at all possible. On our way out we saw people waiting to be seated, while we were seated promptly for our 11:30 reservation.

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  2. Cristin

    VIP

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely delicious! I had the special, which was a tropical shrimp wrap. Hubby had a VERY large and delicious crab cake. It was our first meal there, but it won’t be our last!

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  3. Linda and Fred

    Portland

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress Janelle was wonderful! I really loved the arugula salad before they changed it to spinach arugula salad. Not nearly as good. I love Josh Reserve. It's the only wine I drink. Last week the Josh was great; this week it tasted flat and old. I don't like to complain in person. I left most of the wine.

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  4. Bernie

    VIP

    Milwaukee

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and service. WE had a table on the window on the second floor, absolutely wonderful view

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  5. Diana

    Minneapolis

    217 reviews

    5.0

    217 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great lunch experience fish and salads and beverages were excellent service always great.

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  6. Ruth

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great experience with a reservation made 4 days in advance.

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  7. Bob

    Pittsburgh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was Brittany. Ask for her to serve your table. What can I say but wonderfully excellent! Since it is not the first time at this restaurant for us, I can only highly recommend if you are near Venice Fl, to schedule you & yours to enjoy the sights, sounds & scrumptious food. You will not be disappointed (except for the parking)…

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  8. James

    Charlotte

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Met friends from home and a very nice lunch together. Food was very good and service was great.

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  9. Jacqueline

    Tampa

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always Food and Service was awesome! We were greeted by a friendly host when entering the building and the manager at the top of the stairs. I was able to purchase wine glasses inscribed with the restaurants name from the bartender Layla. She was very friendly and helpful! Our server Dario explained the menu very well and stayed on top of filling our drinks. The busser Berry cleared our dishes in a timely manner. We left happy!

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  10. Brenda

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our Food and Service (our server was Dustin) were outstanding

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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 3852 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 58 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
  • 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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