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

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

4.8
4.8
3936 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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.
Both dining areas do not allow pets-Service Animals only!

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 one or two person kayaks, 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

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 484-9551
  • Website
    http://www.crowsnest-venice.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Brent Austin
  • Private party facilities
    Private parties up to 15 people are welcome in our wine-themed Private Dining Room. Minimum charges apply and gratuity will be included.
  • Location
    1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Cross street
    Down the road from the South Jetty <br />-Service animals only
  • 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, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 3,936 people are saying

Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 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 an exceptional dining experience with "excellent food and service." Guests rave about the "beautiful views" and "generous portions." The seafood dishes, especially the "Grouper Key Largo" and "bouillabaisse," are highly recommended. Despite parking challenges, the "lovely ambiance" and "attentive staff" make it a must-visit.

3,936 Reviews

  1. Cathy VIP

    Denver58 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Four of us had lunch and sat outside. Ordered poke special, chicken panko salad, clam chowder, Cobb salad, and crab cake. All were cooked to perfection and delicious.

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  2. Rafael

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and food. Quality is always the same.

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  3. John VIP

    Philadelphia28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was excellent. Waiter (Jonathan) was courteous and personable.

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  4. Jeanne VIP

    Philadelphia64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Crows Nest has always been a favorite of ours in Florida. The food is exceptional. The service is always attentive without being intrusive. If you have not eaten here. What are you waiting for?

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  5. Guido VIP

    Hamburg110 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent, our server was generally absent and very inattentive.

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  6. Dave

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Calamari, grouper bites, New England chowder, seafood bisque, wine. All choices were excellent

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  7. Christi

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden spot tucked away from the hustle and bustle overlooking boats and yachts on the canal. Lovely outdoor seating. Great food, with a menu that offers ideal selections for fish and seafood. The calamari is perfection! Wonderful, attentive service and relaxing ambiance that makes it one of our favorite restaurants in SW Florida.

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  8. Tom

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dining at the crows nest is an unforgettable experience. The food is excellent. The service is great and the view is divine. What a great atmosphere to enjoy a meal. I highly recommend this to everyone.

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  9. Deborah

    Greater Boston45 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve been here a couple times… the food is really good and the location is very nice on the water. The only challenge is the staffing is a little low for the number of guests so follow up is somewhat slow, I’m sure they’re trying to meet the needs as well as they can.

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  10. george

    New York City7 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Pricey for average food although service was excellent. Great views

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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 3936 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. United States
  3. Tampa / Central Florida West
  4. Sarasota / Bradenton
  5. Venice

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
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 <br />-Service animals only
  • Neighborhood
    Venice
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm Lunch Daily 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Steakhouse, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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
    Brent Austin
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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