Food Scene
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SRight on the beach and excellent atmosphere and food.
Upscale with excellent seafood menu and great water view
67 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrUpscale with excellent seafood menu and great water view
RISTORANTE SAN MARCO
305 W Venice AveCozy authentic Italian food right on Venice Avenue
French family business with the best pastries, breads and breakfast and lunch menu.
23 locals recommend
Croissant & Co
501 W Venice AveFrench family business with the best pastries, breads and breakfast and lunch menu.
Organic, vegetarian and vegan options, juice bar, with a creative menu for lunch and dinner.
27 locals recommend
Café Evergreen Restaurant
801 S Tamiami TrailOrganic, vegetarian and vegan options, juice bar, with a creative menu for lunch and dinner.
Venice standard right on the avenue with delicious and comprehensive menu for lunch and dinner. Excellent wine list.
9 locals recommend
Cafe Venice Restaurant and Bar
101 W Venice AveVenice standard right on the avenue with delicious and comprehensive menu for lunch and dinner. Excellent wine list.
Made in Italy
117 W Venice AveMade to order pizza, family recipes, full bar
Sports bar with wings,pizza, beer and sports. Huge beer list serving local beers
10 locals recommend
Bogey's of Venice
652 E Venice AveSports bar with wings,pizza, beer and sports. Huge beer list serving local beers
Drinks & Nightlife
Serves food and vast array of drinks - excellent oyster bar.
38 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveServes food and vast array of drinks - excellent oyster bar.
Cozy island Wine bar with live piano bar music - lots of friendly fun
10 locals recommend
Zebra Lounge
215 Miami Ave WCozy island Wine bar with live piano bar music - lots of friendly fun
Teddy's After Dark
125 N Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229 N Tamiami TrailLocal fun
Parks & Nature
Gather sharks teeth, volleyball court, snack bar and restrooms - very relaxing beach
232 locals recommend
Venice Beach
101 The Esplanade SGather sharks teeth, volleyball court, snack bar and restrooms - very relaxing beach
Bay Preserve at Osprey
400 Palmetto AveBeautiful natural environment only 15 minutes away.
Bike or walk this extensive trail from Venice all the way to Sarasota - can pick it up at Old Depot across the Venice Ave bridge.
Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy TrailBike or walk this extensive trail from Venice all the way to Sarasota - can pick it up at Old Depot across the Venice Ave bridge.
Voted one of the top beaches in the country - white beaches and lots of people!
798 locals recommend
Siesta Beach
Voted one of the top beaches in the country - white beaches and lots of people!
Sightseeing
Right on the Myakka River this spot serves burgers and fries, rents kayaks and is a bit of Old Florida at its best.
60 locals recommend
Snook Haven
5000 E Venice AveRight on the Myakka River this spot serves burgers and fries, rents kayaks and is a bit of Old Florida at its best.
Ringling Circus Museum, historic waterfront with the kissing sailor monument, and lots of wonderful restaurants
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
Ringling Circus Museum, historic waterfront with the kissing sailor monument, and lots of wonderful restaurants
Arts & Culture
Live theater with a variety of shows. Check box office for shows, dates and times
65 locals recommend
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave WLive theater with a variety of shows. Check box office for shows, dates and times
First class performances from international and national performers
154 locals recommend
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
777 N Tamiami TrailFirst class performances from international and national performers
Local juried art, lovely cafe and gallery shop for hand made gifts and art
17 locals recommend
Venice Art Center Inc
390 Nokomis Ave SLocal juried art, lovely cafe and gallery shop for hand made gifts and art
Essentials
Publix
13435 S McCall RdAmish Farm fresh veggies and fruits and specialty goriceries, excellent meat and seafood and deli. Great value and fresh!
53 locals recommend
Detwiler's Farm Market
1250 US-41 BYPAmish Farm fresh veggies and fruits and specialty goriceries, excellent meat and seafood and deli. Great value and fresh!
Every Saturday 8 am - noon with veggies, seafood, plants, coffee and baked goods - fun crafts and extras! Must go!
22 locals recommend
The Venice Farmer's Market
401 W Venice AveEvery Saturday 8 am - noon with veggies, seafood, plants, coffee and baked goods - fun crafts and extras! Must go!