Pop's Sunset Grill was absolutely amazing! We went to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and had the…read morebest experience from start to finish. We were seated right by the pier with a stunning view, which set the tone for a perfect evening. We started with piña coladas, and they were a solid 5/5--perfectly balanced with just the right amount of rum and not overly sweet. Our waiter recommended the shrimp rangoons, and wow... easily some of the best shrimp I've ever had. They were incredibly fresh and savory, and the combination of the sauce with the cream cheese was unique and delicious. For dinner, we ordered the Marker 10 tacos and the fresh catch of the day, which was grouper. The tacos were made with mahi mahi, which I asked to have blackened, and they were packed with flavor. I chose onion rings as my side. While for the price I do think an extra taco would've been nice, the freshness and quality of the fish definitely made up for it. The sauce on the tacos was spectacular--seriously so good. The grouper was the true star of the night. It was unbelievably fresh, full of flavor, and literally melted in your mouth. The coconut rice was rich and flavorful, and the vegetables were perfectly savory. We ordered a LandShark but received a Corona instead, but honestly, no complaints--we still enjoyed the beer! To finish, we shared the key lime pie. It was good and added the perfect touch of sweetness to end the meal, though it was a bit average compared to everything else.

The view! Tucked next to a Marina, on beautiful blue water, Pops…read more They have an extensive Gluten Free menu, the chicken quesadilla was terrific. My Grouper sandwich was delicious. Bonus that a Caesar Salad is a side option. Our Server, David was delightful. Waterside seating, Tiki Bar with TVs for sports, fire pit tables

Decided to try and get a seat here for lunch without a long wait. SUCCESS!…read more Not much has changed since our last visit except the prices have increased. What else is new,right? They are still one of the most popular restaurants in the area. Great menu and some good entertainment at the dinner hour. I had my usual, the pulled pork Nachos. Delicious!! My ordered the Grouper tacos also very good. Service is spot on and you can't beat the view. Just old Florida decor with bar seating, tables in the sand and second deck.

The food was amazing. The service was great. The restaurant was on the water and for being crowded,…read morewas quiet. I would definitely go back again. They had several sauces I would like to try.

Came in to place a Togo order and sat at the bar. The bartender was super sweet and knowledgeable…read moreof the menu. We decided to order a round of draft beers while we waited for our order. All of the food was excellent even after driving it back 15 minutes to the rental. We did the man vs food dog, crab dip, a regular hot dog, and the corn dog / hot dog combo. There was an outdoor bar and patio and I almost wished we would have came in to eat instead of taking it Togo it was such a pretty day out. Very cute decorations and tshirts for sale. Will be back next time we're in the area.

My family and I have ate at this establishment the past few vacations and thought that the food and…read moreservice were fabulous, however this past visit was less than. To preface the restaurant was not busy. The service was disappointing. Drinks weren't refilled until asked later on in the service and the waitress was inattentive. As someone who has worked as a waitress for a while, I find this type of negligence a turn off when I am dining. The food was mid at best. We ordered the Crab Dip and the chips came out super stale. All of our meals were mediocre and I feel did not reflect the price. Overall, I give this restaurant a 2/5, hopefully improvements will be made.

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.

Everything! Everytime!…read moreMy shorkie seizure alert dog is allowed Owners are SO nice. This is my favorite place to eat. No matter what you order, it's fantastic and fresh.

A clean and sweet little place that we had wanted to try. We sat at the bar and had two tasty…read moreappetizers, grouper bites and seafood golf balls. Nice conversation with couple from Michigan. Good bartender who made a perfect martini! We will return for a full meal. In Florida spirit, every table was taken at 5 pm!

Absolutely love this place the atmospheric is very welcoming our server was pretty awesome very…read morecheery the food came out rather quick and everything that we ordered was a lot more than I anticipated considering that we did drive 2 hours just to go eat there. Beautiful scenery definitely will go there again

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!

Big place! Many rooms, fully decorated with sea and ocean decor. Our waitreess named Maya, very…read morepleasant with a big smile to gives us a warm welcome. We sat near the water and caught a view of the local turtle and fish. The menu had alot to offer, also we had a buy 1 get 1 drinks all day. Or you can go to the happy hour, if you'd like. Pinchers is an affordable place, you can buy fresh fish too. I recommend getting the black grouper, clam chowder, and key lime pie! Nice little touch we discovered here. As we were leaving, we purchased this locally made salt scrub I'd like to go back for the happy hour with the shrimp, and oysters special

Great menu, crabs and oysters that I don't always see on minutes…read more I had to send my meal back because it was barely warm. It was ok, but only really meh.

Food and Service was outstanding tonight celebrating my wife's birthday…read more We have been here for the last 4 to 6 years for her birthday in greatly appreciated it

Update: February 15, 2026 - 4 for lunch…read more Had our friends from NY/LI down. VERY blustery day. We haven't been here or Sharkey's for a few years. It was packed in season. We got a variety of lunch sandwiches, salads, sides and I got a tofu sushi plate with seaweed salad the I REALLY enjoyed!!! The tuna topped salad with avocado was fresh and fantastic piece of fish. A blackened maybe grouper or mahi mahi was reported also very nice. Rolls were fresh and firm. A chicken with cheese / cordon blue looked nice and was reported as very good. The place was packed and the service was still awesome. The food timely and well prepared. The place clean and tableware and glassware spotless. Really great job. We will be coming back a little more often I think with friends down visiting and for sure on the off season when its quiet.