Sharky's on the Pier is absolutely amazing! We visited on June 24, 2026, and it was worth every minute 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! read more

Absolutely love this place the atmospheric is very welcoming our server was pretty awesome very cheery 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 read more

This place is absolutely massive. The location can't be beat, right on the beach and at the end of the pier. They have a store as well as tons of indoor and outdoor seating. The food arrived relatively quickly and our order was correct. The portions are on the larger side and the menu has tons of options for everyone. The grouper wrap got pretty soggy, which was a bummer, but I enjoyed it. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I think it's slightly above the average Florida touristy restaurant but the menu items are basically the same at all of them. The location and sitting outside definitely inflates this. We will come back. read more

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First off, I love the atmosphere and service at Sharky's on the pier. After a day looking for shark teeth it's nice to get some good grub and rehydrate while in some A/C. Some of the prices on the menu fluctuate as Mahi and Grouper menu items are market price (minus some set menu items). Ordering was a quick process, and our food came to the table hot and within good time. My wife had a bowl with blackened grouper and enjoyed every bite. I got the grouper wrap myself, a popular menu item, and I thought it was good. It was missing a bit of an x-factor for me, I felt like it needed some more of the special sauce or would taste better with blackened grouper in place of the fried grouper, but that could be more of a preference thing. read more

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One. I never got to try the food because THIS IS NOT A DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT. When I told the well-seasoned hostess that it came up on Yelp as dog friendly, she bowed her head & said no, Yelp is wrong. SO CAN SOMEONE FIX THIS??? Only service dogs are allowed. No matter. We went elsewhere. I'm sure this place didn't need our money. It's packed every night with locals. And quite frankly, when I got out of the car, all I smelled was garlic. I mean an obnoxious amount of garlic. I'll never know what the ambiance is like at this salty tourist trap because they lied about being dog friendly. Buh bye. read more

Going to sharky's is always something I look forward to on our trip to Venice. The pier walk is an amazing way to view the beautiful water and beach by the restaurant. Relaxing at the beach makes the wait for the food (which isn't that long) feel enjoyable. And when the food does come nobody dislikes because of its quality. read more

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Walk up from the beach for drinks, or full service dining. Gluten Free options and very accommodating. It's super clean, lots of stalls in the ladies room. Terrific menu, good service, great view and beach vibe. Valet parking is a must because it's so bustling between the beach and the restaurant. Be patient, it's slow read more

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First time here and we had a blast. Great drinks , reasonably priced... virgin drinks for the kids. The food was fresh and great. The location is the bomb right on the beach , right at the pier. Just an outstanding time read more

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This isn't a good review because I've learned my lesson there. However, you can't beat a $9 frozen drink on the beach! The tiki hut in back is a go-to every time I'm visiting grandma for a drink on the pier. read more

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I can't believe this place doesn't have a higher rating! The food was so fresh and delicious. Ask to sit outside for a beautiful view. We tried the shrimp and crab nachos as an appetizer. It was huge and sooo good. My husband got the Captain Sharky's Platter and I got the crab cake sandwich. Everything was perfect. The portion sizes are ridiculous and we left with a ton of leftovers. My son was also pleasantly surprised when he got a surprise popsicle after his meal. We loved Sharky's and can't wait for our next visit! read more

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It's been a few years since my initial review, and after coming back, I think that maybe my last visit was just an "off day". We visited with a large group tonight, and not only was our food fresh and delicious, but we also had amazing service. I was hesitant to come back after my last visit, but we were blown away this time! We got starters - all of which we devoured. Our entrees were fantastic as well. Especially the grouper sandwich, the Aruba seafood, and the chicken sandwich. My Mom had the Ko Tao salad, and said she's never had a salad that delicious. We enjoyed our meal outside on the patio where we watched the beautiful sunset and listened to live music. What a treat. read more

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Nice place and ambiance/staff, with live music. But food is super expensive! $16 for the pictured onion rings which were not special in any way or beer battered. Artichoke lobster dip barely had any lobster and was just all cheese without much seasoning or gooeyness. read more

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This establishment is exceptional. The service was impeccable, the cuisine was delectable, and the vistas were breathtaking. I highly recommend the calamari; it was tender, crispy, and utterly scrumptious. The sauce was phenomenal. I indulged in fish and chips and shared a portion of the grilled shrimp. Every dish was exquisite. The views were magnificent, and we were fortunate to witness a pod of dolphins gracefully swimming in the adjacent beach. read more

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Food was good and love the new look Inside. The service was spot on as well. Great job Sharky's staff. We always bring our guests at least once. One negative comment. The table outside in front of the band is NOT a good seat for family with kids. The band is too loud for their little ears. My apple watch was alerting me that the decibel level was way too high. Thank you for reseating us! read more

The food was great and the service exceptional. Misty was our server and she was very attentive to our needs. She made our dining experience a great one. Thank you read more

Can't beat the view of course, on the water. Service was great, food was good lack seasoning, but nothing Tatar sauce could not fix, definitely would eat here again. read more

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I had the nachos with pulled pork. The meat was too sweet and there was so meat I had to take it off to try and enjoy what was underneath. It was also super greasy with oil running off the platter everywhere. Sadly I would not recommend the nachos with the pork. My husband had a burger which he said was good. The service was great very attentive servers. The atmosphere is amazing would recommend Sharky's just for that . read more

One of the best water/ocean views in the area. Vibes are fun here! The sunsets for dinner are amazing, we always ask to set up top for the views to see the pier and sunset. Downstairs has a lot of seating and good bar area. There is a gift shop and they also have a few vendors set up on the weekends like jewelry, etc, the times we have been, so far. Staff is always great, and they check up often. The food, it is a touristy place so the food is ok. I'd give food a 3.5. Stick with the seafood dishes. Good drinks. Overall - a fun place to go for lunch or dinner and a great place to take visitors. read more

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The ambience here is amazing! We went while it was pretty busy but there was lots to do while we waited for our table. Theres a pier, a beach, and you can grab to go drinks while you walk around. They have a bunch of yummy frozen drinks, we tried the orange creamsicle drink it was delicious (& strong!!). We saw a manatee from the pier which was awesome. I got the blackened Mahi taco, delicious!! Highly recommend this place read more

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Touristy? Yes Fun? Yes Tropical drinks? Yes Frozen drinks? Yes What can I say but this place is touristy but fun and I really enjoyed sitting at the bar outside looking at the ocean and chatting with the bartender. I ordered the Sahara Sunset, which is a mix of the Piña Colada and the Mango Bango. Can I just say how perfect it was to have that drink and a tiki hut on the water? The place is a must try and I'll be back here in a couple days to try the meals, but the menu looks phenomenal. This review is for the drink and the service at the outdoor tiki bar and I'm completely happy. read more

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Quite a loud place, but that's to be expected for a big restaurant on the pier. Food was excellent, and there were many drink options. They are straw free!! Good for sea life! Very busy place, so service is quick! read more

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Our waitress was amazing. She recommended the perfect drinks and starters and was really great to talk to. She is the reason we will come back to Sharky's again! read more

Amazing - atmosphere, service and quality of food were top notch. What an amzing view! The mahi tacos were so big! So fresh! The sweet potato fries with churro seasoning. Omg so good. Lobster stuffed flounder was fantastic. The sauce was so amazing. Must go! Then hit the beach. read more

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Amazing! The vibes here were immaculate. Checked in for outdoor seating then got a drink at the bar and waited on the beach for about 30 minutes. The service was great and the food was delicious. We went back for lunch the next day it was so good! read more

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The food here was awful! I ordered blackened shrimp rice bowl. The shrimp was petrified it was so overcooked. My husband had fried Scallops which were also overcooked. Atmosphere is nice and the waitresses were good and attentive. The hostess stand needs some customer service training. You walk up and you have to speak first. We ate here twice in one day and each visit, the hostess stand looked at us like we had 3 heads. Please train them and work on your food. read more

I really enjoyed Sharky's!!! Their patio is truly to die for, fantastic views of the gulf and right on the beach. Lots of seating and variety on their menu. Their calamari was awesome. I was really pleasantly surprised. I tried their black bean burger and that was pretty good as well! I didn't love their sweet potato fries, not enough seasoning, but it did the trick. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a good eat with an even better view! read more

Nothing but great things to say about this place. It's a hoppin venue and it was great to be on the water and listen to live music. They are busy as heccccc so come early and get a table. It gets really hot and there isn't a ton of shade by the band if you want to just drink and enjoy. So I would love some more shaded areas but over all service was excellent and there was never a shortage of service . The only food we had were French fries but the frozen concoctions were amazing and fairly priced. Where sunscreen and beware of the Red Tide. You can definitely feel it in this area read more

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We love this place. It's such a cute place to eat at right on the beach. They open at 11:30am & the place fills up fast. The bar area is first come first serve. They do offer table reservations and walk-in reservations. Lunch and dinner only They don't serve breakfast. No happy hour here. "Every day is happy hour." For drinks only, there is a line at the bar for ordering. Pro tip- bring a yeti to keep your drink cold. Next door is a restaurant called fins, which is owned by the same people & has a rooftop view of the ocean. Menus for both places are slightly similar, but fins is higher scale. Today my husband and I ordered the Cobb chicken salad, Prosecco, and Mai Thai drinks. Both were delicious. Shout out to our bartender Andrew! Thank you! read more

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It's crowded. You may have to wait in line or to get food. Parking may be difficult. But the sunset and gulf/beach views. The excellent bartenders. Great rum drinks and beers. Good appetizers and food options. It is an institution and attracts a lot of tourists and people who return every year. They opened up after recent hurricane damage. Maybe they won't always be able to do so. But we really enjoyed as first time visitors. It is great that this area has several of these water view bar/restaurant venues. A classic. read more

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This place is a blast. Right on the beach and it has a diverse menu. They also give zucchini bread that was a big hit with my kids. Everything was on point. So very much fun. Lots of photo ops and fresh fish options. read more

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Great location at the pier. Delicious food at very fair prices. Entertaining servers

The outdoor area is great. Low key and the dress code is very beach and laid back - perfect! Loved the views of the gulf and the warm breeze. Started with the Cabo calamari and the lobster/artichoke dip. Both dishes were plentiful for appetizers. The calamari was seasoned well and not overly breaded. The lobster.artichoke dip had a good flavor and large chunks of lobster. The grilled flat bread was warm and super soft. For the main dish I ordered the chicken/shrimp drunken noodles. Light on flavor, not many noodles . Lots of chicken and about 5 shrimp. Our server was nice and attentive. I will be back and will for sure try something else on the menu. read more

Sharky's On the Pier - Cabo calamari and lobster/artichoke dip with flat bread - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Sharky's is classic Florida coastal culture in so many ways. Cold drinks, long lines, sunburns, and crowds. None of them bad or good, just be prepared for long wait times in the middle of the day and likely not the best meal you've ever eaten. HOWEVER. Jimmy Buffett vibes were on point and classic for an on beach bar/restaurant. The staff is upbeat, accommodating, and lets you take your cocktail just about anywhere on the beach. We enjoyed watermelon spritz's on the beach facing bar, and a massive plate of seafood nachos. Great place to meet up with friends or lounge over for happy hour. If you're in a rush, this place will definitely raise your blood pressure. But if you're down for real coastal vacation vibes, highly recommend! read more

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How amazing it is to go to a beautiful beach and get a delicious lunch. Derek was our server and he did great! The food is always outstanding! What a perfect day. read more

First - would be nice if the Mayor's family got with the program and add tap n pay like uh Apple Pay . That would be something for the suits at VPG to get on the ball with . We are locals as in a 12 minute walk down the beach . We come occasionally when guests arrive . The pier, cold beer and decent food and crowds . In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king . Sharkys is king as that's it for Venice proper for waterside dining . They have admittedly upped their food game and cleaned up the once dusty tiki area . Nice menu additions too. Good calamari ! Big grouper wrap. Please put a little bit of the sauce on the side . Add Apple Pay VPG suits . That can't be all that difficult ?! read more

First time here. Nice spot on the beach. Got the kale Greek salad. Nice size and great dressing. Also got the orange creamsicle drink. Yummy. Service was nice and friendly read more

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Sharkey's on the Pier 7-23-25 Love this place and must stop by when at Venice Beach. The place is clean and neat. The waitstaff are friendly and very attentive. We got a table fast as it was a Tuesday about 12:30. The outside tables overlook the beach which I love. They have a huge bar area and dinning seating on the left of that. They also have inside seating if you don't want the outside vibe going on. I ordered a Beer and a bowl of New England Clam Chowder to start. For the main I ordered the Spiced Seafood Nachos and added Bay Shrimp and Lump Crab Meat. Our soup came out first and it was very hot and oh so good. Our Seafood Nachos were delivered a short time later. The entire plate was covered with Nachos ands topped of with the Seafood. Everything was hot and so good. My wife and I shared this dish as it was so huge. You can't get any better vibe than eating right beside the beach and watching people enjoy the beach area. Our waitress checked on us many times. I will tell you this is a must stop if you're in the area you will not be sorry. I give this place a 5 out of 5 stars because of the great service, good food and the best vibes. Follow Me For More Fun & Reviews Gulf Coast Terry read more

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Fun place! Great place for watching the sunset. My husband loved the ahi ahi nachos / not my favorite. I ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos - they were good (26 bucks for 2) Hubby had the shrimp wrap and said it needed a little more sauce on it but he really liked it. Live music was enjoyable. Service was great read more

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The star of the show was the service. Our server (Joel) was very attentive and helpful. The whole staff was well prepared and the restaurant is well run. They know what they are doing at this seaside restaurant. We had a party of seven and all agreed that it was very good and we will return. A number of us had the shrimp and grits so I'll review this dish. The dish is described this way on the menu, Blackened Gulf White Shrimp, chorizo sausage and scallions in a sweet corn broth. Served with Wisconsin cheddar cheese grits and candied jalapenos. I ate the entire dish so I give it a minimum of 3.5 stars on the Yelp scale. It came as described and the shrimp was cooked perfectly. I thought the sweet corn broth overwhelmed the dish and overall it did not have the look or taste of a traditional shrimp and grits. Once I found the grits they were good but there just wasn't enough of it. The chorizo was plentiful so that did help to balance out the sweetness of the corn broth a bit. I do recommend Sharky's as a must to anyone visiting the Venice, FL area. read more

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This was a nice restaurant that overlooked the water. Definitely very Floridian. However, it is a little bit forgettable. I had a rice bowl with grouper in it, and it was all right, but I've had more memorable meals. I think it's a good option after a day at the nearby beach, but I would not go out of my way to dine here. read more

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