EXCELLENT GLUTEN FREE OPTIONS! Everything tasted amazing! Only downer about this place... they keep the A/C on 85!!! I'm not a fan of sweating while eating but I found it was worth being uncomfortable! I loved my GF grouper sandwich with the garlic aioli sauce and side salad with house dressing and my fiancé had the caprese burger....so good and everything was so fresh! Definitely taking home the GF chocolate mousse cake for later! read more

What a gem! We had an amazing breakfast, delicious mimosas and kids had fun! They even gave the kids play dough to keep. Also, kids cups were so cute and nice bendable straws -great for a 1 year old! Glad we fun this great place! Highly recommend. read more

Five stars for service and food. Online ordering was a breeze. Arrived a little early and was offered a beer while I wait! (Opted for the sweet tea instead) Upon leaving we were given a whole bottle of Heinz ketchup and a bottle of hot sauce! That's a first for this guy! Orderer 7 orders and all were perfect except my philly cheese steak, I was a little upset at first then when I started eating it was sooo delicious that it didn't matter. Definitely check them out if you're in the area. -Carolina Guy read more

Always an amazing meal at Blu Island. I love everything about the pancakes (bananas and chocolate chip are the best) and that bacon. Something about it just always stands out. I'd go every morning if I could. read more

Food is always fabulous, staff is super warm and friendly. Comfortable and quaint decor.

Very rude staff. Food is just okay. Very overpriced...$57 breakfast for three people.

Wonderful food and the service is great! Would recommend to anyone looking for a great brunch spot!

This adorable little restaurant is bursting with delicious food and local flavor! I highly recommend the Pancakes and the fish tacos were incredible!! The staff was so friendly and made you feel like family. If you are in Venice, this is a must! read more

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

Food was sooo good! We got fish tacos, crab cake sandwich and homemade donuts!! All super great and freshly made! We will go back! I loved the comfy lil setup in my booth! :) read more

This place was so good my family and I ate here 2 mornings in a row. The first day I decided to go with a more traditional breakfast meal choosing their egg and ham Benedict. The egg was cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce tasted great. I chose to order for an additional charge a side of grits. My husband ordered the banana French toast. The French toast was also amazing and several other people in our party decided to order it as well. The next morning we ate there I ordered a more unique breakfast meal, a BLT sandwich with egg. One person in our party ordered potato pancakes which came out a little too burnt for his liking but they were quickly returned and new ones brought out. The location of this restaurant is a little odd as its sitting in the parking lot of a motel but was very busy on a Sunday brunch time. So busy that our party of 8 did not have as attentive waitstaff as we did the day before. read more

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

Cute little spot for breakfast. Pretty standard food choices at a good price.

BluIsland Bistro continues to maintain quality. As a local, we have eaten here regularly over the years. The food is prepared using only the freshest ingredients and daily specials are offered. Great breakfast and lunch local place. Wait staff very good & friendly. This is not a chain-type restaurant. Sundays tend to be crowded, not a large facility but you can sit outdoors or indoors. read more

This restaurant offers a big city 5 star menu at our little city of Venice . We have eaten here three times and the food and service has exceeded our expectations. SV read more

It was really hard to rate this restaurant after this one experience but it was a zinger! The food was good , I think but it was hard to tell. We were told by several people that it was a sleeper and the chef is from Philly, our hometown . So off we went for brunch. There a was short wait and the hostess was friendly. We sat down at the table and there was only one rolled up silverware set. After a bit the young waitress came by and gave us menus & asked about drinks . I ordered my ice tea and my husband asked for his when he received him food. I ordered the Italian omelette & my husband ordered pancakes and eggs. Well, out comes my breakfast w/out toast & my husband gets one fried egg on a dish ...nothing else. When questioned, the waitress said the kitchen is tiny and is overwhelmed w/ orders. It will be right out. Well, after flagging her down and inquiring about the situation, she again tells us about the kitchen being small and they can,t get the food out fast enough. Ok. The pancakes come ; they r under cooked, his 1st egg is cold, where is the 2nd egg, , no coffee, forgot the toast, new egg come and finally new pancakes and coffee. In between all this waiting , we heard at least 1/2 doz times that "kitchen is tiny and can't keep up w/ the orders" . So while my food was good, this was not a pleasant meal. I did speak w/ the hostess but she used the same excuse and was not so friendly about our poor dining experience . To their defense , they stapled a coupon to our check to come back , which we certainly will. Then , maybe, the "tiny" kitchen will b able to keep up w/the orders! read more

We had the Cuban sandwich and the grouper sandwich. Both were really fresh and very good! Loved it! The tomato/crab soup was fantastic! Will definitely be back!! read more

Always have a wonderful experience here. Food is always very fresh and innovative. Great for breakfast and lunch. We really have to try it for dinner. I' m sure it will be great. read more

Second visit and just like before, simply amazing. Freshly made doughnuts, biscuits and gravy, omelettes, Wow!!! Our large group was seated and served promptly. Everyone was overwhelmed with the excellent service and food. While choosing was tough, Between us we sampled pretty much everything on the breakfast menu. read more

I have not had a better burger in my life then the BIB burger. It was obviously house ground beef, cooked to medium rare perfection, smothered with cheese, mushrooms and onions on a pretzel roll. See the picture and decide for yourself. read more

Blu Island Bistro - Bistro burger and homemade potato chips - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

One of the best breakfasts I've had in town. Service was outstanding. Food was amazing full of flavor presented well. Restaurant extremely clean everyone is super friendly our waitress Lara was exceptional. read more

Fantastic spot for lunch! The crab cakes are the best and the mahi mahi tacos are to die for. great staff and service

We had an excellent breakfast there this morning. We were greeted by the manager who was very funny and friendly, then the chef actually came out to hear how my mother wanted her potato pancakes, which were delivered shortly thereafter, cooked perfectly. Some of us had the daily quiche or, I had banana/pecan pancakes. Everything was excellent. We will be back!! read more

Always great! Kim the hostess is so positive and sweet! We had an omelette and Greek scramble. Love the chicken sausage and fresh food. Always friendly service!! Our favorite spot in Venice! read more

Ann Marie is a cheerful and provides great service! read more

Blu Island Bistro - Fish tacos lightly blackened. A little messy to eat but delicious. - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Great place and food. I went here with my wife and mother in law. Be aware they don't serve dinner everyday, only on Friday and Saturday I believe. It is not cheap, but you get what you pay for here. Everything was delicious. My mother in law is not easily impressed and she loved it. I had home made butter pecan ice cream for desert and it was divine. My mother in law had scallops and they were the best I've ever had. The staff is great, they are attentive without being on top of you. The place is a little small and I hear it can get crowded. We went early and didn't have a problem. We were going to go the next day for breakfast but the parking lot looked PACKED so we went somewhere else. I definitely recommend you give them a try for dinner read more

Stopped in this very unassuming little place located in front of a motel not expecting much. Turns out this place is a gem! The service is efficient and very friendly, and the food is good. DO NOT go here and fail to order some onion ring strings, they are amazing! I had a veggie Panini with feta and was quite pleased. French fries are huge fat wedges, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My hubby ordered a hamburger that he claims was very satisfying. I will say we did not care for the coleslaw, it was a bit bland. We will return be returning to try breakfast. read more

Our new go-to place for breakfast during the weekend of the Venice Mercato. Very friendly atmosphere and cool decor. Lots of unique items on the menu and everything I've tried was very good! A little hard to find but very worth the effort! read more

Have lived on Venice Island for many years and finally had a chance to have dinner here and it was over the top delicious. I had the special, delectable short ribs. My date had the stuffed chicken. Everything was great. Good service and friendly staff. read more

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

Came to Venice to visit friends yesterday & they brought us here for lunch. What a delightful surprise with its unassuming exterior. My husband & I shared a garden salad that was crisp & tasty with bleu cheese dressing & the peppered bacon hambuger that was perfectly cooked & delicious. We're from IL & this was one of our better meals since arriving in FL. read more

The Best Breakfast in Venice, on or off the island!!! We have brought our out of town guests with us and they loved it as much as we do... In addition you will receive excellent friendly service from their staff... Definitely a terrific way to begin a day!!! read more

My wife and I ate lunch here (Blu Island Bistro) today and had a very good meal. I had fish tacos and it was outstanding. The bistro-made chips were also great as an accompaniment. My wife had the mushroom soup (excellent) and a plate of fries which are freshly made (not frozen) on site. The service was excellent and the staff were all very accommodating and helpful. We will come again, perhaps for dinner sometime soon. read more

Favorite breakfast place. Always fresh and tasty. They have gluten free options and have a nice variety of breakfast choices. I usually spring for an omelet but friends say the banana French toast is pretty stellar too. Service is friendly and quick as well. Even though I usually come for breakfast, the lunch menu is awesome too. The grass fed beef burger and the fish tacos are pretty delicious, oh and the Mediterranean platter is yummy too! read more

I recently had Blu Island Bistro cater a party at our home for our daughter's college graduation. The manager, Kim Lemonde was a delight to work with. I contacted her only 2 weeks before the party, with 45 guests expected and no idea what to serve. She was great about suggesting different menu ideas and made it very easy for me. The day of the party they came out and set everything up. The presentation was beautiful and the food was delicious. Guest after guest raved about the food. Many thanks to Kim and to Chef Alan for helping to make our party a huge success! read more

Waited about 30 minutes before food came. Service very slow. Fish tacos were extraordinary, omelette was sent back to the kitchen. Lunch better than breakfast? read more

Had a great, quick brunch here. First of all, the mimosas are $4 which is incredible. Second, the food is extremely fresh and flavorful. The staff was attentive. Overall, a great experience. read more

I've only been in Venice for 4 days, but I've eaten here twice - it's that good. I've had the Blu Salad, which is delicious. It's hard to find a good salad here (or anywhere) but this is a keeper - great fresh fruit, great greens. The other day I had the mushroom omelet, which was also delicious. Friends ordered the grouper sandwich, and it's great too. I'd have eaten the hummus plate as an entree - so nice that it wasn't drowning in olive oil. The bargain is the pitcher of sangria - which comes with that same fabulous premium fruit as the salad. Normally restaurant fruit cups are filler melons that have no flavor, but not here. Its big sweet blueberries, fat blackberries, tasty strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, etc. I'll be here another 5 days, and I'm hoping to get to eat here at least 3 more times - it's head and shoulders above everywhere else we've eaten in Venice. Ambiance is good outside - it's dog friendly on the patio, and the service is warm and friendly without being smothering. YUM! read more

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Visiting from las vegas where we have tons of great eats, Blu Island Bistro was a real treat to find in Venice. From the Ahi Tuna to the crusted scallops topped off with home made ice cream made for a special night out. The staff extremely pleasant and made me feel as if I were family. Kudos to Blu Island! read more

A local gem!! Shabby chic with gourmet cuisine. Venice is so lucky to have the talented Chef Alan cooking up his yummy treats. My husband and I go there often for breakfast, lunch and weekend dinners. Our favorites are the corned beef Reuben, homemade mushroom soup, pressed Cuban and all the salads. read more

Awesome as usual. The patty melt was unbelievable! The wife had the fish tacos they were great as well. No better place for breakfast is lunch in Venice! read more

First time here for brunch! Everything was great! I had the fried bacon and egg sandwich, mimosas, and the "loaded" Bloody Mary! Perfect way to start your day in sunny Venice! Five stars! read more

Blu Island Bistro - The mimosas were fantastic! - New American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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This is my favorite lunch spot. The menu choices and the food are fantastic. The atmosphere is great and the people working there are very friendly. I would definitely recommend this little treasure of a place to anyone who enjoys having there pallet indulged with delightful new and old flavors. read more