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 (3993)

$31 to $50

Seafood

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 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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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
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for scenic views
Sarasota / Bradenton
Seafood

Review summary

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Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." The seafood selection is praised for being "fresh" and "superb," and the location provides "a beautiful view" of the waterfront. The ambiance is charming, making it a must-visit in Venice.

3,993 Reviews

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Emma
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
2.0
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced food and very disappointed with overall experience . Will not be back. Too many other restaurants with views nearby, that far surpass this restaurants food quality, ambiance, and service, for the money!!!!
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Greg
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dustin was our server, and he is a true professional. Food is excellent, and the menu is impressive. What may have impressed me even more was how very well the Crow's Nest is managed. You will not leave a table full of dirty dishes when your meal is finished. All used plates and silverware were removed immediately after use by any passing staff member. We were able to enjoy conversation at a clean, fresh table between courses. That and the extreme courtesy of all employees was a delight. The employee training they do here doesn't happen by accident Our 41st anniversary dinner was flawless in every way.
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Patricia
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service, good food, overall a good choice for seafood. The raspberry sorbet was a perfect finish.
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Bebe
Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The beach music that was playing subtracted from the nice experience. Why not play classical music or no music? The food was very good, so was the service. Except for the music it was a wonderful meal.
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Adolfo
Alabama1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was some of the best seafood I've eaten in my life. Crabcake appetizer was delicious, meaty, minimal fillers, super fresh tasting - my wife doesn't typically eat any crustaceans and she loved it. Florida group plate was large and shareable with a grouper filet, 3 scallops and 4 shrimp all of which were excellently prepared. Key lime pie that reminded me of actually being in the keys.
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Cherry
Chicago / Illinois11 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was very positive. Service was friendly and professional, attentive without hovering. All food items were freshly prepared with quality ingredients and very tasty. We enjoyed a relaxing evening with friends without pressure to give up the table.
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Becky
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
5.0
Dined on June 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Overall it was a stellar experience! Quality and quantity were abundant!
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Connie
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on June 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Reservation was easy on my phone, service was exceptional from the time we entered and they successfully accommodated my picky diet. It was a bit noisy, but beyond the ceiling baffles, there’s little else to do. My wife had a strawberry daiquiri and very much enjoyed it. Overall, an excellent dining experience. Thank You!
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Monika
Southwest Florida1 review
5.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was wonderful and the food was great!
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Mike
Tampa / Central Florida West8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As always Crows Nests never fail to deliver a wonderful dinning experience
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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 3993 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 5, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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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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