Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina

Name: Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina
Address: 1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL, United States, 34285
Telephone: (941) 484-9551
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (4012)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

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2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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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What 4,012 people are saying

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

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for scenic views
Sarasota / Bradenton
Seafood

Review summary

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Crow's Nest Restaurant offers an inviting dining experience with "excellent food and service," stunning waterside views, and a "lovely atmosphere." Guests rave about the fresh seafood, including standout dishes like the Grouper Key Largo and walnut-crusted salmon. Attentive staff and memorable sunsets make it a "favorite spot" for many visitors.

4,012 Reviews

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Grace
Nebraska2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, delicious meal, fantastic view!!
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Ken
Southwest Florida3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the Gouper and shrimp with sesame sauce, outstanding. My wife had the salmon. She asked for medium rare but serve medium to done. It was very good anyway.
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Kim
New York City15 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another amazing dinner! Shelley was fantastic as were all staff we interacted with. Our meal was wonderful- I can’t say enough good things!
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Julie
Southwest Florida2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pierce was an excellent waiter, very polite and attentive! The food was delicious! The atmosphere was lovely! We thank You!
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Ryan
Columbus4 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Liam was our server. He was fantastic & attentive. My husband & I ordered the Oysters Rockefeller and the Caprese Salad for an appetizer. I had the walnut crusted salmon with cheese grits & green beens. My husband had the Grouper Key Largo. We’ve been coming to Crows Nest for 20 yrs & have never had a meal that wasn’t amazing. We were married on Venice Beach 18 yrs ago in October & had our wedding night dinner at The Crows Nest. Every couple of yrs we come back to Venice & make a point to have dinner there. Highly recommend!
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Julie VIP
Edinburgh/Midlothian7 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food, view, and staff are always first rate! Always a pleasure!
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Tom
South Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere. Great food. Beautiful view at sunset.
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larry
Southwest Florida14 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fresh seafood well prepared. Appetizers galore including great raw bar selections. Lots of creative drinks and very good wine list
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Jeff
Greater Boston2 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I got the bouillabaisse and it was so salty it was inedible. I never send anything back but I should have
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Rafael
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service as usual. Jamie, our waiter was great. Everything made the experience great.
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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 4012 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 29, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 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

Website
http://www.crowsnest-venice.com/
Phone number
(941) 484-9551
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.

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