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Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern


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#12 of 47 restaurants in Venice
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Address: 1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285-1035
  • Phone:  941 484 9551
  • Fax:  941 485 9154
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2 of 5 stars
frequenttraveler038 9 contributions
Venice, FL
Jul 8, 2009

Sometimes you say, "How does this restaurant make it?" At the Crow's Nest, you know: It is all about the view. You are right next to the channel where boats go out into the gulf and there is a lot to look at. One whole wall of the upstairs dining room is windows. But otherwise the upstairs dining room has... more

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4 of 5 stars
InflatableBoat 22 contributions
Longwood, Florida
Jun 8, 2009

The food was good but very overpriced. Upstairs food attempts to be upscale but the olive oil for dipping the bread was bitter (poor quality). The food was good but not outstanding, unlike the prices. They also have a New England theme going, so don't count on local fare or fresh catch of the day. Grouper is it. Downstairs, lunch... more

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3 of 5 stars
Erkeky 3 contributions
Englewood, Fl.
Jun 5, 2009

Disappointed with our visit. Great waitress and location overlooking water could not make up for the worst Caesar salad ever and overpriced, nothing special main course. Had to reach in alfredo sauce to remove the shells from the shrimp. more

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3 of 5 stars
katydid_76 9 contributions
Champaign, Illinois
May 16, 2009

I was expecting a bit more. If you go early evening, be sure to get there early enough to watch the sunset from the parking lot down the street. They provide a shuttle to and from the restaurant if you don't want to walk. It's not that far. The atomosphere and decor are really nice. The food is most excellant.... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 23, 2009

Upstairs is upscale, food is okay more

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5 of 5 stars
wacotx46 68 contributions
Clearwater, Florida
Apr 3, 2009

Friends took us there; nice view of water; friendly staff. Lunch prices were a little high, but the quality was worth it! The scallop pasta with roasted red peppers, prosciutto, and spinach in creamy wine sauce was outstanding. Shrimp salad, fried shrimp, and beef tenders were excellent. more

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2 of 5 stars
Retiredcpa 13 contributions
Madison, WI
Feb 24, 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

I do not understand the rave reviews for this establishment. My wife and I ate lunch there on a nice sunny day in February. The parking lot was full and we had to park elsewhere. We did, however, get seated fairly quickly after arriving. I had the Mahi Mahi special ($15) which consisted of a two inch square of fish... more

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2 of 5 stars
lynandmas 8 contributions
Nokomis, Florida
Feb 13, 2009
1/4 found this review helpful

This restaurant is always highly rated, so it must be me. I called ahead for a window table as we had out-of-town guests--nothing saved. We were squeezed in and eventually had a so-so meal that was overpriced for the food and the service. While we were there, the elevator stopped working so the handicapped person with us had a serious... more

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5 of 5 stars
Stevied888 501 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jan 24, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

We go here whenever in the area for lunch and have always experienced extraordinary food no matter what we have had. Especially special is the key lime pie which is probably the best in Florida. more

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4 of 5 stars
micamper 18 contributions
Jackson, Michigan
Jan 1, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

Ate lunch in the bar area. They weren't very busy, so we were seated immediately. Food was pretty good and service was excellent. more

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Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern Address

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285-1035
Tel: 941 484 9551 Fax: 941 485 9154
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.