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Food scene
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SFun, casual dining and a great Tiki bar.
Seafood, chops & sushi in airy, modern surrounds with coastal decor, deck seating & gulf views.
76 locals recommend
Fins At Sharky's
1600 Harbor Dr SSeafood, chops & sushi in airy, modern surrounds with coastal decor, deck seating & gulf views.
Old-world eatery offers traditional Italian fare & wine pairings in a comfortable, sleek setting.
28 locals recommend
Cassariano Italian Eatery
313 W Venice AveOld-world eatery offers traditional Italian fare & wine pairings in a comfortable, sleek setting.
Waterfront fixture for surf 'n' turf served either in an upstairs dining room or downstairs tavern.
67 locals recommend
Crow's Nest Restaurant & Marina
1968 Tarpon Center DrWaterfront fixture for surf 'n' turf served either in an upstairs dining room or downstairs tavern.
Contemporary spot with a long bar & patio serving wood-fired pies & other Italian eats.
44 locals recommend
Made in Italy
117 W Venice AveContemporary spot with a long bar & patio serving wood-fired pies & other Italian eats.
Deco pink-&-white restaurant offering classic American fare & seafood all day, plus full bar.
7 locals recommend
ABBY'S on Miami
220 Miami Ave WDeco pink-&-white restaurant offering classic American fare & seafood all day, plus full bar.
Modern, down-to-earth place cooking up classic Southern comfort fare & wood-smoked BBQ.
16 locals recommend
Darrell's Restaurant
215 S Tamiami TrailModern, down-to-earth place cooking up classic Southern comfort fare & wood-smoked BBQ.
Outpost of an upbeat area eatery offers classic Mexican plates & margaritas in colorful quarters.
21 locals recommend
Mi Pueblo El Restaurante Mexicano & Cantina - Venice
530 US-41 BYPOutpost of an upbeat area eatery offers classic Mexican plates & margaritas in colorful quarters.
Italian cuisine & a variety of imported wine offered in a relaxed, cozy space with sidewalk seating.
14 locals recommend
RISTORANTE SAN MARCO
305 W Venice AveItalian cuisine & a variety of imported wine offered in a relaxed, cozy space with sidewalk seating.
Relaxed setup with an all-American menu of comfort foods including lobster rolls & breakfast.
6 locals recommend
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 Miami Ave WRelaxed setup with an all-American menu of comfort foods including lobster rolls & breakfast.
Lively outdoor dining under tiki huts, with a seafood-focused American menu & daily happy hour.
25 locals recommend
Dockside Waterfront Grill
509 N Tamiami TrailLively outdoor dining under tiki huts, with a seafood-focused American menu & daily happy hour.
Daytime cafe offering homestyle Caribbean & American fare with views of the Venice airport runway.
12 locals recommend
Suncoast Cafe
400 Airport Ave EDaytime cafe offering homestyle Caribbean & American fare with views of the Venice airport runway.
Casual, family-run seafood restaurant offering daily happy-hour specials & a large fish tank.
11 locals recommend
Left Coast Seafood Co
385 US-41 BYPCasual, family-run seafood restaurant offering daily happy-hour specials & a large fish tank.
Indoor and outdoor dining by the marina on the Intercoastal.
17 locals recommend
The Old Salty Dog Venice
1485 S Tamiami TrailIndoor and outdoor dining by the marina on the Intercoastal.
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other American standards in diner like digs.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery
1331 US-41 BYPKid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other American standards in diner like digs.
Casual, contemporary sports bar serving New York–style pizzas, sandwiches, American mains & shakes.
10 locals recommend
Bogey's of Venice
652 E Venice AveCasual, contemporary sports bar serving New York–style pizzas, sandwiches, American mains & shakes.
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveGood food, drinks, and live music.
T J Carney's
231 W Venice AveIrish Pub & restaurant.
Luna Restaurant
200 Nokomis Ave NCash only, comfort food. Indoor and outdoor dining.
Lucky Dog Diner
602 S Tamiami TrailFun, Comfort food, outdoor dining.
This is a favorite stop for visitors as well as local residents. Your sure to find something that satisfies your taste buds.
10 locals recommend
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W Venice AveThis is a favorite stop for visitors as well as local residents. Your sure to find something that satisfies your taste buds.
Activities
27 holes of golf for your enjoyment adjacent to airport and across from Sharkey's on the island.
15 locals recommend
Lake Venice Golf Club
1801 Harbor Dr S27 holes of golf for your enjoyment adjacent to airport and across from Sharkey's on the island.
Very nice golf course (27 holes) and nice people.
9 locals recommend
Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club
499 Derbyshire DrVery nice golf course (27 holes) and nice people.
Waterford Golf Club
1454 Gleneagles Dr27 holes of wonderful golf, nice facility, driving range, and putting green.
Calusa Lakes Golf Club
1995 Calusa Lakes BlvdChallenging golf course and nice facility.
A very nice golf course with driving range, and putting green.
7 locals recommend
Jacaranda West Country Club
1901 Jacaranda BlvdA very nice golf course with driving range, and putting green.
Capri Isles Golf Club
849 Capri Isles BlvdA fun round of golf.
Legacy Trail (Sarasota to Venice Rail-Trail)
Legacy TrailGet on your bike and go.
Venice Tennis Clinics
601 W Venice AveVenice Tennis Clinics & Lessons
535 U.S. 41 Bypass NorthThe Venetian Waterway Park is a 9.3-mile concrete trail in Sarasota County, Florida located in Venice. It was built jointly by Venice Area Beautification Inc., Sarasota County, and the city of Venice. Walking, jogging, biking.
8 locals recommend
Waterway Park
200 N Tamiami TrailThe Venetian Waterway Park is a 9.3-mile concrete trail in Sarasota County, Florida located in Venice. It was built jointly by Venice Area Beautification Inc., Sarasota County, and the city of Venice. Walking, jogging, biking.
Chalk Festival
Annual event that is always fun.
Florida Flyers Flight Academy Aviation Flight School
220 Airport Ave EWant to learn how to fly??
Cool Breeze Boats & Jet Ski Rentals
100 Circuit RdBoat and Jet Ski rentals
Fish Factor Charters
801 E Venice AveLiquid Lifestyle Charters
1968 Tarpon Center DrFishing Charters
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
101 S Casey Key RdFishing Charters
Services
Bicycles International
1752 S Tamiami TrailBike rentals
Cribs-To-Go
Specialty rentals for your vacation
Venice Community Center
326 Nokomis Ave SLocal information
Venice Boat Rental
465 N Tamiami TrailBoat Rentals
Entertainment
Shows, Plays, Concerts, and special performances. Always something to enjoy.
8 locals recommend
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian AveShows, Plays, Concerts, and special performances. Always something to enjoy.
Historic Downtown Venice, FL
101 W Venice AveInformation, concerts, events
Venice Art Center Inc
390 Nokomis Ave SArt classes, displays, education.