Nokomo's is always a fun place to go especially for our visiting out of town guests. Beautiful sunsets where you can sit and watch on a sandy beach area while you're waiting for your table. We like to go by boat after a fun day of boating since they have a few slips for docking. The food and the music is always good and you can meet a lot of new people from a lot of others places. read more

Decided to try and get a seat here for lunch without a long wait. SUCCESS! 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. read more

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Friday night at Nokomo's sunset hut did not disappoint! Sitting watching the sunset in the turquoise Adirondack chairs with a margarita- listening to Jimmy entertain everyone- the only thing to make this night complete is the food. Everything was delicious! We tried the fish tacos, the flatbread and hubby had a burger. Their edamame salad as a side is super yummy. The service is great! Everyone was so nice and accommodating. This is a feel good kind of place. Gorgeous sunset too read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Strawberry jalapeño margarita - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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We were pleasantly surprised by this local spot. Not only did we catch a beautiful sunset with a smaller crowd than some of the other spots, we had an excellent server who steered us in the right direction. I would call this beachy bar food, and everything was great. The fish tacos were delicious and the drinks priced well and strong. My entire family enjoyed it here and the band playing was great also. read more

Went here for a friends birthday and the food was decent. Ordered a Philly steak with no mushrooms and there was mushrooms on it so that was a disappointment. Tried a French dip slider and that was excellent. Service was okay apart from waitress not customizing meal. The ambiance and scenery is amazing as it's a waterfront restaurant. Wait times can be long though and parking is limited. Bar area is good as well but expect long lines read more

Great service from Katherine. Super yummy and beautifully crafted cocktails. We loved the shrimp nachos and grouper tacos. Epic view of the water as well. read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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It is what they say it is. Waterfront tiki hut. Bars upstairs and down. I sat upstairs. Sunset view is behind you, but it's nice. Live music downstairs. Older music, older crowd. Bartender was attentive and made food recommendations. Opted for the lobster roll with edamame salad. The salad was just ok. Lot more chickpeas than edamame. Imagine cowboy caviar but with less flavor. Still not bad. The lobster roll was delicious. Was hoping for a little more lobster than was in there but it was really good nonetheless. Looked like they had plenty of other really good seafood options so I would definitely go back. Parking is a bit of an issue though. read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

Amazing food and drinks in a beautiful atmosphere right on the water in Nokomis. The place was so busy on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, but we still had great service from Grace and Lindsey! Always have a great time here! read more

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Stopped in here with some friends for a nice afternoon sunset dinner. It was crazy hot and we were lucky enough to get an upstairs table right underneath the fan. There was an awesome band plane and some of the most beautiful sunset you could ever imagine. Our best thing that we've had here is always the flatbread. It is so dang good. But the very best thing they have here in our opinion is the dessert pineapple cake when we went we ended up ordering four of them for just two of us. It will make you slap somebody. read more

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Gotta love this place. The food was prepared perfectly and the seating area overlooks the water. The server was attentive and made sure all our service requests were met. The waiting area has an outdoor seating area with ample capacity. So what tipped the scale for me were the two bartenders at the waiting area bar. They were fantastic and very knowledgeable about the drink selection and specials. I think his name was Travis and her name was Lindsay. read more

We stopped by this restaurant before checking in for our stay in Venice Beach. The restaurant came highly recommended for the food and view. When we arrived, it wasn't the best start as the hostess wasn't welcoming. We were a party of 7 and asked to move our seats from downstairs to upstairs, and she seemed so visibly annoyed by this. It made us want to leave and not contribute to this establishment but we didn't to give it a try since we wouldn't be dealing with her during our lunch. Our waitress made up for this, and she was very kind and attentive. The food was good; fairly average lunch, but they put their own spin on some classic dishes. Beautiful views. read more

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Love this place. Hate to tell other people about it though. The best meal I've had since I've been here is their grouper tacos. So fresh. read more

This was such a nice place for dinner and drinks. The food was good and the drinks big. I had a large party but the staff handled it very well and even helped us get more space at our table. It was raining and got chilly since it doesn't have a wall on the first floor. Also the bathrooms are upstairs, they have an elevator but I'm not sure if it was working. Recommend this place if the weather is nice and If you're able bodied. Since the downstairs is mostly booths and high top seating. read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Mahi Island Sliders - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

One of my friends and I came to Nokomos for dinner at sunset one Monday evening. We lucked out and found two seats at the bar, facing the water and the live music. The wait for a table around 630pm was about 25 mins. The bartenders were friendly and we were able to place our food and drink orders with them and then they had the food brought over to our barstools. It was margarita Monday and I got $2 off my drink which was a pleasant surprise. My mango jalapeño margarita had chunks of jalapeño and was definitely a little spicy and fresh. It was served in a large glass with a nice garnish and umbrella. The food came out quickly and the serving size was huge. The pork luau, which we both ordered, is served over rice and beans with tortilla chips for dipping. The signature sauce was mild on the spice scale, but helped to balance out the sweet pork flavor. I thought the amount of food for $21 was more than fair. We could've easily shared one plate between the two of us. What we noticed while checking out was the tip is auto defaulted to 30% and you have to click to change it to anything else. I worry about people who are a few margaritas deep not paying attention and not realizing other choices are out there! All in all, we always have a good experience here and we're glad that we could enjoy the music and the sunset one more time before heading back home out of town. read more

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Poorly managed in spite of good service. Highly disappointed again. Too many other options in the area to deal with shenanigans... read more

Was there today, sat at the bar. Bartender came by asked if we wanted a drink, when I started asking questions she said she would come back... never came back, someone else came by, never introduced herself, took our order For food and drinks. It was 3:30 when we placed our order. She never checked back in until 4:10, asked if we wanted another drink but said HH was over. We passed on the 2nd drink. Poor customer service, shouldn't she have checked in prior to HH ending and they still expect a 20 percent tip or higher. Tacos were good, good atmosphere but staff needs to be trained and have a better attitude... read more

Great spot for a afternoon stop to enjoy your favorite drink and just relax. Nightly music and sunsets help make your day complete. Menu has a variety of fast food items. Laid back staff and environment, nautical decor all contributing to your moment of relaxation. Give it a try. read more

Open air dining with a nice water view. I only had the mahi bites and they were delicious. Service was good. read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

Love their grouper tacos. Best ever. Service and setting top it off and make for a perfect dinner.

Wonderful view and terrific food. It's so unexpected delicious. Everything I have tried was great. Tip: go for lunch before the 5pm crowd. Great little gem in Venice. read more

Great spot, service was excellent, drinks were delish. Had the Salmon BLTO which was absolutely delicious and the wife had the mahi sliders which she said were very good. Atmosphere was great with water views and live steel pan band playing. Cant wait to return! read more

Great food great drinks beautiful sunset Lots of choices and many fancy margaritas to choose from read more

Everything about Nokomos is great; from the ambiance and the view right on through to the food, staff and service.

Excellent experience this afternoon. Food was over the top. Best, I mean best Ahi Tacos ever. Had their edamame salad. Highly recommended. Bar service was exceptional. Music this afternoon was great. read more

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What a great little place on the water, with a guy playing a guitar and good food and drinks! Excellent service and an elevator that could grandma and her walker upstairs. read more

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Protracted wait but the live music made it bearable. Food is excellent. Service is typically very good and relative to other options in the area, it's reasonably priced. Pairs can usually sit at the bar. read more

On a Monday, we decided to have dinner at Nokomo's in Nokomis. After attempting to plan a fancy dinner outing over the weekend without success, I found myself not in the mood to dress up. I wanted to go somewhere close, easy, and delicious--a place that feels like home. Nokomo's fits that description perfectly. I'm definitely hooked on Nokomo's. Their menu offers a variety of fresh and flavorful dishes. There's always good music, whether it's a live band or a well-curated playlist. The staff is consistently friendly, attentive, and happy, and the waterfront view is as beautiful as any. We usually sit upstairs, but since it was busy and we were hungry, we took the first available table downstairs. Despite the crowd, our wait time was minimal. My partner ordered the Ahi Tuna Nachos, and I also chose a tuna dish--though I can't recall the name, it was delicious. The nachos were plentiful, easily enough for two or three people, and I couldn't resist helping myself to some. I often don't write reviews for Nokomo's because I visit so frequently, but it's one of my top favorite spots for a relaxed, top-notch dinner in every sense of the word. read more

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I thought this place was decent, but I was not wowed. They were busy, but the service was fast and the location was nice overlooking the water. I had the shrimp cantina salad and we split a nacho appetizer. The nachos were good, but not fabulous. The shrimp cantina salad was also fresh and I have no complaints about it, but again there was nothing about the food that made it special. There was live entertainment that was okay, but generic for this area. Jimmy Buffet type stuff. Would I come here again? Sure. However, it's not the type of place that is very memorable or special. read more

April 21, 2024 - 3 for drinks and dinner.... This Just another update and kudos to the waitstaff! Yes very challenging to park usually at peak good times. AND the wait can be long but you know that going in. But most times the wait is shorter than stated, and the live music and the people and the staff worth the aggravation.... we do prefer to go more often in the off season!! I have been getting the same edamame, beans & rice, and assorted veggies for about .5 years ..... and never really considered challenging or suggesting something else until our server (and weeks later forget here name but she is there for a few years) very kindly suggested it, since i had said i figured the menu and the kitchen were limited in the small building..... read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - Bean tacos with sides!!! my new GOTO at NOKOMO. Wonderful. - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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Our bill was around 66$, I gave my card and 20$ cash for the tip. The bartender added extra tip on my card without my consent. I didn't even get to look at the bill or credit card terminal; he just signed it for me. Only after I saw my credit card charge, I realized he added tip on the card on top of 20$ cash I handed him. read more

Second time here. Both meals were great. This time went for the shrimp taco appetizer, enjoyed it a lot and considerable portions. French dip sliders for my dinner and the au jus was good. Great service, and the ambiance is very nice as well. View of the water from every table and live music after 6pm. Absolutely worth a visit read more

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Service was terrible. Servers were rude and acted as though they were doing me a favor.

Was very crowded when we arrived, but staff was candid about the wait, and their estimate was accurate. Well worth the wait, as the food and the drinks were first rate. My wife has trained in France as a chef and commented to me that her meal might have been one of the best she's ever had! We both had entre salads, the ingredients were first rate, the balance of flavors just right, and the portions generous. Kudos also on the Key Lime Pie; so many places try to improve it, but this was true to the classic. Also, the presentation on all dishes was very artful. Wait person was attentive without being overbearing, again, the atmosphere was just right. Lots of moving parts in this operation, the staff and management were in the groove. read more

We enjoyed several evenings here on our recent visit to Nokomis. Grouper tacos and the Island sauce are delicious. Live music was great, super friendly service, and beautiful sunsets. read more

On a Monday around 1130 this place was already hoppin'! We got a booth on the upper level-- casual, laidback vibe. Amanda, our server, was prompt and attentive. I had the Ahi tuna salad-- SO GOOD! I recommend getting the wasabi on the side since a little goes a long ways. My parents had the grouper - 1 as a sandwich and 1 as tacos. They said they were delicious as well. The prices are a bit higher (~$20/entree) but the quality seemed top notch so it's worth the cost. They also have an extensive drink menu! read more

Great water view and great bar food. The bean salad side is the best. Would love to have the recipe! Always meet interesting people when sitting at the bar. read more

I am sitting outside to finish a beer while reviewing this restaurant after many visits pre the COVID total horse hockey. We have not been back since the quality dropped WAY OFF! Now years later we tried again. Familiar faces and good service but SHITTY food. The grouper sandwich would make a Floridian furious. The flat bread was heaps of greasy cheese though the BBQ was smoked well. The piña colada was very tasty. Not returning and I will miss the convenience of being in my neighborhood only minutes away. If a new manager could implement quality control, this place could keep us to help out in the off season. Crappy! read more

Stopped in for lunch. This place is right on water with two levels. Sat upstairs on deck which had nice view. Server said it was great for sunset which I believe. Service was fast and really good. She steered us when we asked questions and everything was spot on. I had the chicken luau pictured and holy crap it was fantastic. Wife got wrap with edamame salad and both were great. Cant go wrong. Fantastic food, beautiful setting and great happy service. Home run ! read more

Nokomo's Sunset Hut - View from deck - Seafood Near Me - Nokomis, Florida

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OMG I cannot even begin to state how WICKED awesome this place is... We were brand new to Venice - Nokomis last year and this is the very first restaurant we went to. Always being greeted each time by one of my favorite people who works super hard Jordyn. She is one of the friendly hostess's and she always has a smile! It is always our go to even now after a year! Food is fresh and fabulous! Team is amazing and really work together for us Patrons. I love the Ahi Tuna Taco's with their delish coleslaw with pineapple. The drinks are fantastic and Anthony and Tanya are awesome! They will take good care of you! The music is fantastic, with local artists like Jimmy Bones, you would not be disappointed! Love this place! read more

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Extremely rude hostess. Apparently don't come here if you have twins in high chairs because they will only give you one high chair I would be understanding if they were nice about it but completely rude. read more