Jim's Guidebook
Our favorite restaurants
This is a must visit. Iconic Sharky’s and their upscale Fins restaurants are right on the beach near the Venice Fishing Pier. Good food and nice beach vibe.
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Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SThis is a must visit. Iconic Sharky’s and their upscale Fins restaurants are right on the beach near the Venice Fishing Pier. Good food and nice beach vibe.
Made in Italy
117 W Venice AveGreat Italian food
Blue Tequila
14525 Tamiami TrailBest Mexican food in the area
A bit of drive but well worth it. The best Barbecue we’ve ever had!
12 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Wallys Southern Style BBQ
3591 Tamiami TrailA bit of drive but well worth it. The best Barbecue we’ve ever had!
Great daiquiris! Hit happy hour 3-7pm for the best deals.
38 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveGreat daiquiris! Hit happy hour 3-7pm for the best deals.
According to my wife and friends, this place has the best Greek food in the area.
9 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Greek Grille & Gallery
14828 Tamiami TrailAccording to my wife and friends, this place has the best Greek food in the area.
SandBar Tiki & Grille
1975 Beach RdSuper close and very good.
This place has an "Early Bird" menu, but you must order by 5:30 pm. They also have a "2 for 1" Happy Hour until 6 pm, but it is only in the bar area. Our favorite Early Bird option is the Prime Rib. You will be glad you went, but be sure to get a reservation.
12 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rosebuds Steak & Seafood House
2215 S Tamiami TrailThis place has an "Early Bird" menu, but you must order by 5:30 pm. They also have a "2 for 1" Happy Hour until 6 pm, but it is only in the bar area. Our favorite Early Bird option is the Prime Rib. You will be glad you went, but be sure to get a reservation.