Five for breakfast, and the food was excellent Mimosas were delish (and quite generous on the pour). And the ambiance was exactly what we wanted. I always judge a place by whether I would return. The answer is absolutely. read more

Yummy lunch with new friends at Blu' Island Bistro in today! Mediterranean platter of homemade hummus, cucumber salad, tabouli, red peppers, warm pita with grilled mahi mahi and a doTERRA Recharge electrolyte energy drink. Sooooo good! Great conversation with friends Greg and Susan Sawyer. Super service by our friendly, attentive waitress Ann Marie. Large portions and very affordable!!! We even joined their rewards plan. We will return. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Mediterranean Platter with grilled mahi mahi. Homemade hummus, cucumber salad, tabouli, red peppers and warm pita. - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

This little place is amazing. We've had the same two waitresses for the last three years. They are awesome We have sat inside where. It's cozy and we've sat outside where you can enjoy the nice sun and breeze. Our dog really likes it. This is the best place on the island to get breakfast it's what keeps us coming back. read more

Blu Island Bistro - The pancake special with granola and blueberries - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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We were hesitant at first but everything was amazing!! The vibe is very relaxed. I'm usually not someone that opts for sweets for breakfast, but their chocolate chip pancakes were special! Some of the best pancakes I've ever had!! Also I really appreciated them giving extra hollandaise sauce without me asking. We went back the next morning and split a stack of pancakes read more

Blu Island Bistro - Corned beef hash eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Cute. Unique. Delicious. Also, I felt like family even though it was just my first time. Staff was amazing. Can't wait to go back. read more

I have been back three times since my first visit. I tried the BLT with Fried Egg (yummy!) the Blu Burrito (tasty and plentiful) and the blackened Mahi Mahi tacos (so good!) the service is excellent and they keep things moving for those of us on lunch breaks but let you relax when you have the luxury. read more

Lunch for 4ppl there on Tuesday. Server Anne Marie. Food great and Anne Marie shear delight- ultra pleasant and attentive. SO professional. Breakfast there today (Saturday) for 4ppl. Server Michelle. Equally delightful- ultra pleasant and attentive. This place REALLY gets it- no matter how busy- which is often and deserved. Manager Paul also pleasant and efficient. Wife and I retired from 80 combined years in hospitality/hotel biz. We know good service! read more

Blu Island Bistro - Blue Island Bistro - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

This is a great little place with a laid-back island vibe. I went there for lunch today to work on my book, and it turned out to be the perfect spot! Ann Marie was friendly and fun, and made a tasty (and generous pour) white peach sangria. I loved the Mediterranean Platter, too! read more

Blu Island Bistro - Mediterranean Platter and white peach sangria - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

The restaurant is in an old motel, but has a new roof. The inside is quaint, with white-washed boads and chairs, it's very cute. We were offered any seating, we chose to sit inside, though there are tables outside. We tried their housemade donuts, which were excellent, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Our food came out very quickly and was very hot. I ordered the sausage gravy and biscuits, which was homemade with three biscuits! It was delicious. His Canadian bacon benedict came with two slices of ham on each muffin half. He thought the eggs were a little too runny, and not much hollandaise, but commented he could have asked for more. He did say it was good. Oh, the orange juice is fresh squeezed! read more

Service was quick and very polite. Ambiance was pleasant. We sat outside and it was very nice. Tables were clean The food was quickly served and hot at that. My wife, daughter, son in-law & myself came here for the first time. We'll come back. read more

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We have been many times and never disappointed in anyway. A perfect breakfast and or lunch experience. Chef Paul and his crew prepare the freshest possible food. Very friendly and professional customer service. Thank you Paul. Chuck read more

Today was a busy day and the bistro did not disappoint. My parents and me come here often. I love the puppy attention and bacon when I visit. I tell all my dog friends to come here, because we always get fresh water and lots of attention. My parents love the food too. read more

Blu Island Bistro - That is me - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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I was in Venice for a weekend get away and had Sunday breakfast here because their menu included scrapple. The meal was very good and quite filling. My only complaint is that the scrapple was cut thick and not fully cooked. I grew up with our scrapple sliced thin and fried crisp with syrup. So not to say the scrapple wasn't fully cooked, just not what I grew up eating. Our server was attentive, but not intrusive. So a good balance. read more

We were introduced to this little hidden gem by our realtor ten years ago as one of her favorite places. What a delight! The eclectic breakfast, brunch or lunch menus and funky, old-style Florida ambiance are a perfect combination. We've been here for breakfast, after-church brunch, (Mother's Day is a required treat) and lunch and each has been fun and filling. Service is phenomenal. The owner's children are often busing the tables and keeping things in order, and they do it with a good attitude! read more

Great service and food. Staff is amazing and food delicious! Never have bad service! Send guests there and never a bad experience. read more

I just want to say, after coming here for the past 6 years, it is the best breakfast place in all of Venice. This place, it's service team and the food are all awesome. I love this place for breakfast. And a bonus, they always give me the bacon, bacon, bacon snack .... I think they like me, what a lucky dog am I. read more

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Fantastic spot for a family breakfast! The food was so good we went back a second time during our vacation in Venice. Highly recommend trying the Jersey pork roll sandwich--absolutely delicious! The kids couldn't get enough of the silver dollar pancakes with chocolate chips. read more

Such a cute place and the food was amazing. Got the Philly cheesesteak , and the jumbo lumb crab cake Benedict. The cheesesteak was the most amazing one I've ever had yet , the only thing I can complain about is I wish the Benedict had more crab. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Philly cheesesteak - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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I enjoyed the food, great service, and local ambiance. I'll be back often. With friends.

Visiting from Miami and had to make a stop for Sunday brunch. Randomly came across Blu Island Bistro and to my surprise everything was excellent!!! I highly recommend requesting our waitress Michelle, her customer service was above and beyond amazing. We tried the corned beef (wow) and the whisky bacon eggs Benedict...so good!!! The atmosphere was sweet and family friendly, relaxing and cozy. We will definitely be back on our next trip, thank you again for your hospitality we greatly appreciate it. read more

My wife and I ate at the Blu Island Bistro in April 2025. A location that my wife worked at 30 years prior when it was a different restaurant. We went in sat down and we're promptly greeted by our server. After we looked through the menu, we I decided to order the Whiskey Bourbon Benedict for $16.50 and my wife ordered the Steak and eggs for $16.50 both of which seemed a little overpriced but we still decided to eat there. My Benedict tasted pretty good even though the pork belly bacon was a little overcooked, making it hard to cut. My wife's steak was a little underwhelming, and still gray and little overcooked. We commented to ourselves that it was a new menu item and they still needed to practice a little bit more. We ate and got and paid our bill, noticing that they charged us $2.00 more for the Whiskey Bourbon Benedict and $1.00 more for the Steak and eggs. They never told us or was there a sign or a note on the menu of the price increase. We paid the bill and left without complaining. After thinking about it I felt compelled to write this review to let other diners know what we experienced. That being said, we most likely will not be returning After receiving a reply to my review stating that the extra charge for the food was due to increased egg prices, and is posted on their front door. I noted that when we arrived, the food runner had just propped the door open making it impossible for anyone to read about the increased food prices. read more

Blu Island Bistro - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Super reasonably priced and delicious. Unpleasant experience sitting by the restroom with a bit of a stench but did not visit so unsure of its condition. Need a a bit of remodel but cozy. Cute cart outside with flowers you can take for a donation. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Frittata - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Friendly and fast service. Food was good and prices are right. Nice place for a good breakfast.

Blu Island bistro is a great llace to grab breakfast. Service is quick and friendly, although if it's busy season you may end up waiting for a table. Their bloody Marys and mimosas are delicious, as are the pancakes (I like mine with chocolate chips!) and bacon. Sitting outside on the patio is nice but inside is cute too if it's a chilly day. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Fresh donuts - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Service was great and quick, atmosphere was quant, but the food (especially the eggs and anything with eggs) had a very different taste, almost tasted fake. Not sure what the consistency was but no one at our table liked the eggs. read more

Food was good. Service was decent, she seemed pretty busy and friendly. A little more attentiveness would have been nice. Only complaint was that prices weren't transparent. See pictures. It seemed like prices were listed at one price on the menu and another on our receipt. I'm guessing that we had three, $1 up-charges on our meals. It would have been nice to know that when we ordered. For example, the Egg Combo comes with a choice of seasoned or diced potatoes, but home fries were ordered (what's the difference between home fries and seasoned potatoes, I don't know). The Avocado toast comes with a choice of bread, but we chose English muffin. I do see that "extra crispy fries" are a $1 up charge on the wrap, but I was first under the impression to get them extra crispy was the up-charge, but oh well. I mean who doesn't want fries with their sandwich and wraps, haha. I would come back, but breakfast is getting too expensive to justify eating out for unless it's a celebration. Notice, this was prior to any egg price increase. read more

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Went back again and tried a lunch item. Well, kinda. Great service as usual and the food was amazing. Onion rings were thin and crispy. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Pork roll wrap with onions rings. - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

I had such an enjoyable breakfast at Blu Island. I couldn't believe that I had not been here before but thankfully I was able to make my first visit this week. Blu Island is located on Venice Island on Alt 41 across from the old Venice Hospital, if you blink you may miss it! The pictures posted are what drew me to be intrigued about this place and I like the varied menu. The food was very flavorful and we didn't have any qualms with our meal. The menu contains some specialty items only found in the Northeast such as scrapple and Taylor ham. I had the Crabmeat Eggs Benedict and everything about it was outstanding-the English muffins were pillowy and the hollandaise was homemade and the eggs and accompanying asparagus were cooked perfectly! I selected hash browns as my side and to my surprise they weren't ordinary hash browns-these has cheese and spices which was a nice variation. When we requested hot sauce we were asked if we wanted house made hot sauce which ended up being a habanero sauce and it was OUTSTANDING! We were also given Cholula which was a nice addition/enhancement for our meals. Our server, Ann Marie, was super friendly, personable and efficient. When we were there she was serving all the tables in the back where we were and she did it with ease and we were never neglected. I enjoyed sitting in the back atrium-type enclosed porch room in the back of the restaurant. There is a rewards/loyalty program that you may sign up on with the handheld POS when paying at the conclusion of your visit. I will definitely be back! Thanks, Blu Island! :) read more

Blu Island Bistro - Crabmeat Eggs Benedict with hash brown potatoes (cheesy) - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Great service and good tasty treats. Highly recommend for a quick bite. Parking was a little rough but worth it.

Excellent staff (my personal faves are Michelle and Jennifer) and capable management deliver a wide array of quality breakfast and lunch choices ... and good value for money! read more

Great place. Big menu. Staff outstanding. Would go back again What else can I say. Yelp wants more letters! read more

-I wanted so badly to 5 star this place but it came in as a big disappointment. Out of everything I ordered the only item that I thought was ok was the bacon. It was crisp and tasted good. Da Bronx bagels were minus Da Bronx. They were just ok, said the BRONX GIRL. Eggs were greasy and the coffee was just not good. And for those that care about ambiance, the place needs a makeover, for sure. Overall big disappointment. read more

June 26, 2022 - Our quest for the top 3 breakfast spots in the Sarasota, Vamo, Osprey, Nokomis, Venice, North Port, Englewood corridor. Eggs Benedict w/Ham, Florentine, or specialty (seafood, veggies, corned beef/hash, or others) and hash browns/potatoes and grits are the sides. Blu Island Bistro is number 8 in no particular order --- yet. No comparisons yet either. Mission: Eggs Benedict The Breakfast Cottage, Eggstraordinary Café BLVD Café Max's Table Willow's Café Toasted Mango Café Anita's Restaurant Blu Island Bistro Pictures attached or on the Yelp sight. Parking in front, seated immediately- lucky window of opportunity here as it was jammed and waiting when we left. Service by Stephen was exceptional.as was the efficient zone defense by the other waitstaff! Never waiting, never wanting. Awesome. They were very busy! Coffee was notably tasty, not sure why. My daughter made an odd comment that I ended up agreeing with - the table water or maybe the ice seemed crisp and tasty. Eggs Benidict w/Whisky Canadian Bacon - wow. Eggs were spot on perfect. Hollandaise sauce lovely and smooth and tasty and not overpowering, The wisky bacon was thick and perfectly cooked. Really nice product and awesome experience. English muffin was toasted and nice could have been a little more so as it was/got a bit soggy/doughy on the bottom. (Muffin my only ding) an aside : my daughter stole my avocado slices and I hijacked her spicy paprika hash browns and I would gave liked them as a side with my entree even if a small item. 9/10 Eggs Benidict w/crab - very good. Eggs textbook and perfect!!! BRAVO. Generous lump crab meat, and the asparagus was an awesome flavor and taste component. Personally not a.big.s3afood.and.eggs guy but my wife loved it and it was very good. With crab "juice" /wetness this muffin was also a little doughy. Maybe the bottoms are not toasted the same as the tops? 7/10 Daughter got the two eggs over easy w/spicy hash browns and white sourdough bread. Those eggs were also perfect like I cook them she said. So checkmark. She used my avocado slices on the bread as a spread and loved it. Themspicy.hash browns.i.took and they are awesome. 8/10 Of note again, water always filled, coffee serviced and topped. The place was military efficient and friendly. We had to try the weekend only made to order cinnamon cake donuts with drizzled glaze donuts. You will eat whatever quantity you order...they are magnificent. ( I rarely eat donuts having worked in a donut shop and bakery in college in the 70s, the cooking smell almost makes me gag like an olfactory flashback ;-) ) These were very lightly fried in fresh oil. Lightly sugared and.cinimon and a glaze drizzle with a few blueberries and stawberries. I could come back here secretly JUST for coffee and donuts!!! 10/10 So awesome job and a 9/10 overall. Definitely in the top 3 it seems of the 8 so far... Why don't you check it out and let us all know!!! . read more

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Well today I decided to not have an amazing omelette, I ordered the pancakes with bananas in them. Let me tell you, they were absolutely the best pancakes I have ever eaten in my life !! The next time you visit the Bistro, try a pancake with any fruit. You'll be extremely satisfied ! read more

It's a very nice restaurant we settled outside and the service was fantastic my wife and I are planning on going again tomorrow.

Than was our first time trying this restaurant and I was very impressed by the attentiveness of the entire wait staff. They were great. The food was really good also! It was a bit on the pricier side it well worth it. I'll be back for sure ! read more

Blu Island Bistro - Traditional eggs Benedict! - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Not overly impressive. Place is a bit tired looking on the inside but the food was okay. Good location though.

Favorite brunch spot in Venice & Sarasota! Ambience is boho beachy with a touch of vintage. The vibe is lively but relaxing. Service is alway great. The eggs Benedict is my favorite! Everything is very fresh and homemade. Highly recommend! read more

Found this place on yelp and my bride myself decided to go give it a try this morning for breakfast. She had an omelette with goat cheese and mushrooms, and God knows what else and I had scrambled eggs with grilled onions and a giant pancake with chocolate chips, the coffee was great and Marie our waitress was terrific. The place is adorable. Some great stuff on the walls to look at and on the way out, they were giving mini cupcakes that were delicious so this is an easy five star. read more

Food was pretty good. Ordered breakfast and there was no wow factor there with all the rave reviews it gets however the onion rings were amazing. Took nearly 45 minutes for food to come out and service was average. Waitress didn't refill drinks or check on us very much. Outside seating is nice there and nice it's dog friendly. Overall a decent place to checkout but be prepared to wait to be seated and for your food. read more