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A photo of Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3866)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Venice
Booked 62 times today
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!
A photo of Ophelia's on the Bay restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6358)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Siesta Key
Booked 62 times today
Ophelia's on the Bay is one of Sarasota’s premier fine dining waterfront restaurants. Enjoy beautiful vistas of Little Sarasota Bay, from the floor-to-ceiling windows that line the dining room. Or join us for al fresco dining on our open-air patio, as the dolphins and manatee swim by. Winner of many awards both locally and nationally, including an Excellence rating from Zagat as well as being listed as the number one restaurant in America in Power and Motoryacht Magazine for dock and dine. Ophelia's on the Bay has also been voted most romantic, best waterfront and best restaurant with a view by its loyal customers. The menu changes nightly using fresh and seasonal ingredients, fresh fish flown in from all over the world and specialty meats. There is certainly something for every palate! We feature an extensive wine list, specialty martinis, as well as a full bar. Family owned and operated for over 22 years, we have an experienced staff that prides itself on exemplary service.
A photo of The Banyan House restaurant
4.4
Awesome(349)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • North Port
Booked 60 times today
Enjoy Creative Cuisine at Downtown Wellen Park's Landmark Lakefront RestaurantNEW AMERICAN CUISINEEnjoy citruswood-fired steaks, seafood, and pasta, plus creative chef-driven small plates while surrounded by beautiful scenic views.
A photo of The Point kitchen + cocktails + sunset restaurant
4.1
Excellent(392)
Price: Moderate
• American • Osprey
Booked 9 times today
The Point Kitchen + Cocktails + Sunset is located on Little Sarasota Bay, offering a relaxing waterfront dining experience. Many reviews mention the fantastic views of the bay and the inter-coastal waterway, making it a popular spot to watch the sunset. One reviewer even noted that it's 'one of the few restaurants in the area on the water.'
A photo of Dockside Waterfront Grill restaurant
Price: Moderate
• American • Venice
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  • Kathi
    Tampa / Central Florida West •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed a lovely dinner at Dry Dock for Valentine’s Day. The restaurant was busy but the team had everything under control. We were greeted immediately and taken care of promptly at the bar for cocktails as we waited a very short time for our table. Our server was informative and efficient and went above and beyond to make us feel at home and understand the menu. Our food was amazing The snapper served right off the grill and the side veggies perfectly cooked. The jambalaya was piping hot and delicious. No room for dessert this time but the key lime pie was so tempting! 5 ⭐️
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    Dry Dock Waterfront GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Longboat Key
    4.8
  • Cindy
    Atlantic City / South Jersey Shore •14 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Cody was hands on. Detailed information for our many questions. I can be a pain. lol. Cheif did a fine job for our special diet needs. Took a friend there for the first time. She was very pleased. Two of us got the lobster tail. I got the glazed grouper/shrimp. Very moist. Ended with the key lime pie which is unique to the restaurant and an Expresso Martini. Oh and thank you for allowing us to push our reservations back a few hours.
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    Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & MarinaPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Venice
    4.8
  • SteveVIP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great location with waterviews. The food was excellent, as was our service. When we got there, the outside seating for the live music was full, so we dined inside.
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    Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & BistroPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Cape Coral
    4
  • Tom - Linda
    Wisconsin •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food was delicious & portions were generous. Service was perfect & friendly! Food prices were reasonable (for the great quality) but drink prices were pretty high. We sat out on the patio (on the parking lot side). The music was a bit loud, which made it difficult to hear conversations with our guests. We probably should have just asked our server if she could turn it down a bit, but didn’t think to do that. Overall, it was a great dining experience with an easy solution…talk louder & drink less ;)
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    Tripletail Seafood & SpiritsPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sarasota
    4.8
  • Trent
    Tampa / Central Florida West •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Waitress was phenomenal! Sadly forget her name. We had reservations right at sunset, they were completely packed and still got us in right on time. Drinks were ok but to be fair we each tried “out of the box” options for ourselves so we when we return we’ll be giving those another shot. The grouper sandwich was right hand to god one of the best fish sandwiches I’ve had in my life. I’ve written 2 reviews my whole life but that sandwich alone made me want to express my gratitude and appreciate for the beautiful staff and crew at this location. Will be returning !
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    Beach House Waterfront RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Bradenton
    4.5
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