Sharky's on the Pier is absolutely amazing! We visited on June 24, 2026, and it was worth every…read moreminute of the 3-hour drive. I took my dear friend there to celebrate her birthday, and she absolutely loved it. The beachfront atmosphere is unbeatable, with gorgeous Gulf views, a fun island vibe, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The food was fresh and delicious, the drinks were excellent, and the service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. Watching the waves while enjoying great food made for an unforgettable afternoon. The entire experience was so memorable that we've already started planning a family vacation! From July 18-26, 2026, we're planning to bring her daughter and her family, along with my daughter, my son, and their families, to spend an unforgettable week together creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you're in Venice, Sharky's on the Pier is a must-visit destination. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful birthday celebration and inspiring our next family adventure. We can't wait to come back!

Amazing view of the beach very fast and friendly waiter…read more The shrimp was good I didn't care for the unnecessary garnish, the cocktail sauce was also much sweeter than expected, was stated on the menu as spicy. The shrimp and sauce on the po boy was delicious. Unfortunately, my bread was very hard and chewy, ruining the sandwich for me. Overall, location and service is solid, the food was inconsistent.

If you are in Boca Grande, you need a good place for breakfast. There are several, but if you want…read moresomething fresh and different, and by the water, then the Outlet is the place to go. Start with the coffee. You cannot go wrong. Then, if you want something unique, ask what they have that is special for the day. They will tell you that list. Naturally, you have a menu, but there are special meals for that moment. And they are good. Special omelettes, pancakes, even biscuits and gravy. It is all here. And it is all fresh. And it is all homemade int he kitchen. It is like being home and having a good portion to eat to start the day. It is one of the better meals in this location. It is a good place on the water. They do breakfast and lunch, and then the door closes. You are in the marina and the boats do come and go. The price is right. The team is good and helpful. It is a good way to start the day. Give it a try.

This is a favorite spot. Grab a breakfast sandwich and head to the beach, grab lunch in the middle…read moreof the fishing day. Always great food and wonderful service.

We came on a Friday night-it was very busy. Also there was live music-the place was hopping!…read moreThe first thing we noticed was a sticker on the menu telling us that 1) it's a charge of $5.00 to share a plate 2) refills on soft drinks are limited to 1 free refill- We found this aggressive and off putting-each entree here is between $15.00 and $25.00 This seems pretty rough as a policy-not like other local restaurants-at all! Seems like the owner is tight-fisted- Is he cheap with the ingredients as well?? Well! The food was terrific! We were all delighted with our entrees-my mom loved the taco salad and my husband loved the broiled grouper! I had the chicken sandwich and it was good! I would definitely order it again! We had a great experience here even on a really busy night!!

Wow! Great place to hang out enjoy good food and watch sports! We thoroughly enjoyed the Fried Fish…read morewhich was lightly battered and fried perfectly crispy. The Cobb Salad was fresh and had lots of ingredients! Our waitress was attentive and did a great job handling the restaurant guests & bussing tables! We really appreciated her sunny personality. Thanks for a great meal!

June 2, 2026 - Two for Dinner, our 36th wedding anniversary. (we had last been here a year ago for…read morethe same occasion.) First up - PARKING was awesome!!! we parked in their lot and had plenty of choices. yay. Second - When I had made a reservation for our special occasion I was asked "Inside or Outside" which I picked Inside. I was then ASKED "window table?" to which I happily confirmed yes that would be great. I then confirmed to my wife. 6PM, Inside, & Window seating. When I arrived I was quizzed if I had a reservation. Yes. Then I was asked did i want to dine Inside or Outside and I replied I had confirmed an Inside, window reservation. And he brought us to our inside aisle non-window table. When I asked why not a window as I confirmed - I was informed they only give them out when they are available and he can't guarantee it? I then asked "Why do you ask then when the reservation is made?" He just walked away. Probably not a good candidate for a public or customer facing role. As others have stated (and I in my first review) the staff and server experience here is highly variable. 1/10 Third - Our server was excellent and gregarious. we were seated well over 5 minutes until we able to tender a drink order, but then everything went very smoothly. The bus staff seems "nervous" and inexperienced, I had to ask twice for more water. The bread and butter was a little disappointing. one of the rolls was ok, the other either old, stale or did not sustain the heating process very well - inedible. There were two flatbread crackers in the basket as well. 3/10 Fourth - We both got a cup of seafood bisque soup. This was a smooth and flavorful soup. Chunks of seafood of various types and a little shot of sherry on the side to pour on. (my 10 year AA medal pushed it away - smile) 9/10 My wife ordered a Pompano special with scallops and the chef special vegetables and green beans. This was very substantive entree and she did bring half of it home. The fish was nicely prepared and properly cooked, the vegetables were cooked al dente and not just something on the plate - good job. The green beans so nice as a vegetarian / vegan plant based eater I am going to order them as my entree! 9/10 I ordered a shrimp cocktail as part of my main. I haven't had shrimp in a few years, and these were fairly decent. the cocktail sauce was disappointing as I am a Kelchner's horseradish and Heinz Chili Sauce kind of guy.... pink from the 50/50 mixture. The sauce here was a restaurant pack can of catsup and a splash of tabasco. yech. 5/10 Also as my main an Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, NO goat cheese, Almonds, Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry Coulis. A VERY nice salad with an extremely fresh and beautiful collection of arugula lettuce, and the roasted yellow and purple beets were nicely cooked and prepared. The dressing was light and tasty and not some gloppy oil slick of goo. 10/10 Finally, our server brought us out a little keylime pie to commemorate our occasion, we were actually pretty full from the dinner and declined dessert but she brought this out and we took a few pictures!!! VERY nice touch!!! Thank you. I think the kitchen has improved over the last three reviews and last three or so years. The reservation and front desk and the service is variable and inconsistent, still. The communications and reservation situation is flawed - a reservation is between two parties - if we agree on something the expectation is we BOTH deliver (I arrive on time and pay, and the establishment seats and accommodates as per the expectation) Both should expect what was agreed to? Obviously this is all personnel and seasonally dependent here in Venice, FL, now that we enter the slow and less tourist oriented I think the employees and the patrons will be less wired and unpredictable. My wife and I have discussed a mid summer visit to the Crow's Nest - maybe for my birthday in August?

Every time I go and eat upstairs, the more convincing I need to return again to the upstairs. Each…read moretime I go, something is off. Once again went with friends who are visiting, I live close by. The service was worse than before, had to flag the host down after 20mins of not being acknowledged by any server. The manager has been an issue in the past 2 previous visits. I'll continue to frequent the lounge. The servers are great and I can order the whole menu.

I kept talking to my friends how great this place was. Unfortunately it has changed ownership and…read moreit was not very good. I wanted the gyro omelet and new ownership didn't have it on the menu anymore. We all ordered a standard egg breakfast and it took an hour to be served. The food was nothing special like my prior visits. This place is not for me anymore and very embarrassing talking it up and taking my friends there only to be disappointed.

We visited here for the first time this weekend. Quiet, small restaurant tucked in a strip plaza…read more The ambiance is nice! Clean and nicely decorated. You can seat yourself at a booth, table, or there are seats at the bar. Menu choices are good, but a little pricey. Our food was good. We had the biscuits and sausage gravy, and eggs benedict. The Hollandaise sauce was ok.. but bright yellow and not very creamy. It still tasted ok. Service was good. They only had one server on that morning, and she was brand new - it was her first day. She did very well managing all the tables! The owner (I think) stepped in to help out as well. We might try it again.

We love to come here! It's so relaxing to sit and listen to the band play. Our 1 year old likes to…read morewalk around the area. My husband and I always split the nachos and share with our daughter! Fun spot to bring family and friends

I've been hanging out at the bean depot for over 20 years. Always a good time. And once a year, we…read moreare blessed with this group from Buffalo area New York. And the band uncle Ben's remedy. Always a great time. These people are crazy! Every year it is freezing cold and They're out there dancing jumping around! What a great time And Donnie Always the hostwith the most. We have had the food here several times and it never disappoints.

On a Thursday afternoon, we rode the water taxi over to this restaurant. Our waitress and food was…read moredelicious -- the grouper sandwich and hamburger. The fries and Cole slaw sides were also good. Our challenge was with the water taxi. We had two service dogs ‍n training (from an ADI accredited school) with us. Dave the taxi captain reluctantly let us in the taxi to the restaurant. On the way back, he yelled at us that we could never come back. They only allow emotional support dogs. We tried to explain the Florida Statute that our dogs have all the access a matched service dog has. He would have no part of this and accused us of bullying him. We did no such thing. My hope is that the business owners will review Chapter 413, Section 8 of the Florida Statute to know the law.

Such a cool concept to take a water taxi to the island exclusively for this restaurant. The…read morerestaurant operates 2 water taxis continuously during their open hours. The dock brings you right to the hostess stand. The boat ride over was by far the highlight of our night. Jumping dolphins and a fun driver who let our daughter "drive" the boat. There was about a 25 minute wait before we had a table. The food took quite awhile and they felt bad enough to give us a free key lime pie to take home. The food was average at best but it's all part of the experience. The dining room is dated but it doesn't keep people away since it was packed. We had a fun night and would do it again.

Was looking to be by the water. This place popped up-…read more It is on the water. Not too much happening out side- BUT - The food was surprisingly delicious. Lots of seafood. Fresh, fresh seafood too ! I had the opportunity to try the Seared Ahi Tuna and the Havana Banana. Both outstand, savory and perfectly prepared and cooked. Generous portions as well. Mike H. the bartende was super as well. Very attentive and makes a really tasty Lemon Drop Martini. I will be back, there is so much seafood to choose -

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