It is one of our special places that we visit once a year. On the Venice inlet. The best seafood in the area, with a terrific location.

I recently ate an early Sunday dinner at this restaurant and my group of 4 were pleased with our outing. The upstairs dining area was great to view boaters arriving and departing the main channel into the gulf. The service was excellent. We took advantage of the handful of $15 dinner specials offered before 6 pm (not sure if it... More

I am not sure why the Crow's nest is number 11 in Venice, but likely since it has the pub and upstairs where we had dinner before moving to the jettys for a sunset. More about that later. Dinner upstairs was the best in our Florida trip and of course the very best view since it sits in the marina... More

We went with friends and heard about what a great restaurant the crow's nest is. It's location directly on the coastal inlet is great. Inside was busy. The decor was standard "wholesale for nautical restaurant" issue. The waiters were of the pushy but slightly snooty variety. The food matched the service and the decor: pretensious, soulless stuff justifying the higher... More

Location, location... true, for sure. I first came across this place by sheer accident, as I was exploring Venice (Florida) and chasing a sunset to photograph. What I did was park near the Crow's Nest and explore the nearby jetty, with its many Pelicans and other water birds, boats, fishermen, and (you'll see if you take a video with sound)... More

I have visited here 3 different occassions--dined in lower tavern area ( a little dark), outside upper deck area for cocktails ( disappointed could not have food out here) and upstairs dining room. Food & Service was great all times. Salmon was excellent and at our servers recommendation, we tried the brussel sprouts ( plenty to share)---great choice. We never... More

This past week while in Florida I had to have dinner at the crows nest (as my first time was so good) the view here is great if u can get a spot close to the window. Basically the food here is excellent, the crab cakes are top notch so is the salmon and Gunther gable steak. (okay so everything... More

Had lunch there with my son. Unfortunately the deck area was a wait so we sat inside, upstairs. They also have a nice downstairs pub. He ordered their grilled cheese which was delicious...it includes sopresatta and other yummy things. I had the fish sandwich which was very good and HUGE. I would go back again.

Great food, always prepared and presented in the best fashion. A favorite for more years than I can remember!!