• The Crow’s Nest waterfront restaurant and bar Venice, Florida. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com
  • The Crow’s Nest waterfront restaurant and bar Venice, Florida. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com
  • Couple sitting at the bar The Crow’s Nest waterfront restaurant and bar Venice, Florida. Photo by Nita Ettinger. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

The Crow’s Nest Restaurant in Venice

The first floor of The Crow’s Nest restaurant in Venice, Florida features a casual tavern and is a great place for drinks, a casual meal, or late night snack. Enjoy daily Happy Hour from 4 to 6 p.m., late night Happy Hour from 9 p.m. to close, and Saturdays and Sundays, Happy Hour runs from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Features two high-definition TVs showing sports and news. Live music is offered several nights a week.

The Crow’s Nest tavern’s five for $5 menu features five bar bites and is available at the tavern until 6 p.m. or at the tavern bar all day. Choose from potato skins, loaded nachos, mojo pork tacos, or roasted red pepper hummus with pita chips and olives. For those with a bigger appetite or looking for a more substantial meal, there are a variety of appetizers including crab cakes, calamari, and flatbreads. Entree options include burgers, sandwiches, as well as a variety of seafood options. They also offer a raw bar and steaks.

The Crow’s Nest romantic upscale dining room is located on the second floor featuring panoramic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, an award-winning wine list, and is consistently voted Venice’s best restaurant. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Arrive by car or boat – marina dockage available!

The Crow’s Nest Tavern is open Sunday – Wednesday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. With a Late Night Menu offered from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The Crow’s Nest upstairs Dining Room is open for Lunch daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (porch is open until 4:30 weather permitting). Dinner is served Sunday – Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday – Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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