42 Best Seafood Restaurants near Downtown

“Best Chinese food in the area! I’ve been living in this area for few years and I just found out this place. Family owned business with fresh food everyday. Their crab Rangoon is the best! I have also tried beef broccoli and noodles which are tasty too. Should have explored earlier and can’t wait to introduce this little restaurant to my friends!“

“Jeremy the host was very welcoming and explained the difference between the dining room upstairs and the tavern/bar downstairs. This was our first visit and he suggested upstairs. We were sat at a lovely table outside overlooking the water. Our waitress Becky was very attentive professional and pleasant. The food did take longer than expected but overall the quality was very good.“

“We never miss a chance to visit sharky’s! Even if you don’t want to grab a bite to eat.. enjoy the beach and pier ! But dont forget to get a drink at the walk up bar ! Best frozen drinks in town !!“

“Loud obnoxious music that they won't turn down. No getting away from the boom, boom bass. It's in the bathrooms. Can't hear the boats go by. Between songs you get a break and can enjoy the light chatter of people talking for 30 seconds and then the booming music starts again. Food and service is mediocre. Lot's of other waterfront restaurants to enjoy.“

“Great place,good food snd always good service“

“Always love the Grouper at Dockside. Our waitress, Kylie Bowman, made the dining experience a wonderful experience! Well done Kylie; keep up the great customer service!!“

“Ophelia’s is our favorite for a special dinner. Food is excellent, view is beautiful and the service is exceptional. Have never been disappointed. Menu changes daily and the options are top notch. Highly recommend!“

“Had lunch for my Birthday, food was excellent. Service was professional and friendly. Try the cole slaw, you’ll be happy you did!! I’ll be back again!!“

“Stopped by for a late lunch after cleaning up the insulation and mold damage in my Rotonda West apartment.....food was excellent and the service was excellent.... Coming back again this week and planning on stopping once again“

“Great food Great service. Prices extremely reasonable!“

“Difficult NOT to ENJOY yourself at this UPBEAT restaurant. Good Food, Great Service and Fantastic ENtertainment is twice as nice with TAKE TWO!!“

“My family and I ate at Old Salty Dog in Venice Friday and were blown away at the quality of the food, the fantastic prices, and most importantly the hospitality of the staff. The frisbee plates for the kids meals were such a cute and appreciated touch! Linda P was our waitress and she was amazing! She was on point with everything and was such a hoot! I’ve been vacationing in FL for almost 30 years and this restaurant is by far and away the best food and value I’ve found in YEARS. I cannot recommend enough and CAN’T WAIT to return!“

“we had the hot Lobster Roll, actually 2 of them. They we very good, tasty and fresh.“

“Delicious, reasonably priced food!!“

“Good food and atmosphere.“

“Sam is an outstanding server. Always smiling, efficient & friendly. Loved the clams too! Food, service, atmosphere all excellent!“

“Joey was very welcoming and encouraging when I brought my 7 year old granddaughter to sing at open mic night. The atmosphere provided a great environment in which she could practice singing in front of other people.“

“this place is amazing on god very skibidi, dare i say“

“Really enjoyable meal, everyone cleared their plates! Ole Florida charm at its finest. Highly recommend the Mahi Tacos! Sweet potatoes app was delicious too!“

“Great experience. Friendly bar crew. Always asking if you need anything Bar food good“

“Last minute reservations for 6, fit us in it was our first visit but def not the last! Great service, the food was fantastic, I really would give them ten stars if I could! Highly recommend my new fav Italian spot!!“

“Just had lunch here for the first time after wanting to try this place for 5 yrs. It didn’t disappoint. The ladies I was with had the lobster roll and loved it. I had the grouper tacos and they were sensational. What a fun place to go on a beautiful winter day in Florida‼️“

“We visited for the first time today while in the area. Always heard to check the restroom to know what a restaurant really is like lol. Well I had to and found it to be very clean and smelled clean and fresh. On to our meal. I totally enjoyed the whole belly clams meal with a delicious slaw and subbed corn on the cob for the fries as I typically don’t eat fries. Those clams were wonderful, large juicy and flavorful. The corn was fresh and sweet and the slaw was perfect to my taste. I enjoyed a sangria with my meal. Enjoyed every bite. My husband is a self proclaimed oyster aficionado, he ordered a dozen raw on the half shell. He proclaimed them to be perfect. He was impressed that they were fresh, plump, and sufficiently briny. He really enjoyed them fully. He also had the red beans and rice meal along with a beer and said it was good food. So thumbs up Shuck N Ale. We had to be there for a doctor visit that took us 45 minutes to drive there to Venice, but hubby says it’s worth a drive that long to come for the food anytime. See you again! By the way the staff were friendly and the food was delivered promptly so thumbs up for that as well. The music was just beginning as we were leaving.“

“Went there Sunday night, with a large party for a birthday. Our waiter was on point. I made a joke as to the screw up on food, seeing I have no filter, not sure if it was taken wrong. However, it was made right, bit it was disappointing that the original steak I ordered was medium rare and the second one arrived well done. Again the service was accommodating, yet by this time everyone else was finishing up with dessert. I will love to go back, and i will. The only downfall was that my entree was a special and not served all the time. Hence the 4 stars on communication and delivery of food. BTW, the bacon and eggs was delicious and will order again.“

“Chef Rolf went above and beyond for our daughter’s wedding this past weekend. The food and service was top notch and we are so happy that everything was perfect ! From the the beach side cocktail hour to the food stations , everyone says the food was amazing!“

“This is exactly what you hope to find in a Florida waterview restaurant, great view and vibe! We split a grouper sandwich, and got the coleslaw. The sandwich was terrific, but the coleslaw is mind blowing! We also got the key lime pie. I’d get all of it again! Hoping our next visit will be by boat!“

“Kathy did a fantastic job as always. The food was superb and the management team with Marcell and Dan are outstanding. Marcell and Dan always make a point of stopping by. I love this place because of the people and the food. Great job. Kathy is awesome. Thanks for all you do. 5 star all the way.“

“My wife and I went here last Friday evening when we were still in Venice: we had a wonderful meal, excellent service & a fun atmosphere we will definitely be back.“

“Authentic Buffalo Style pizza. Homemade crust and sauce is to die for. Definitely our go to place for pizza from now on. ❤️🍕“

“Had the steak and lobster and it was delicious! Highly recommend. Great service. Definitely will be back soon and make sure to leave room for dessert.“

“Used these guys to have pizzas, salad and garlic knots delivered to PAM rehab hospital for nurses, assistants and therapy staff for taking such great care of my dad! Nick was most helpful taking and helping me with my large order for 40 people. Everything was delivered on time and still quite warm when folks started coming through the line! The lunch was delicious, everybody really appreciated it, and we will be back again! Thank you 😎❤️“

“Delicious food and great service, save room for desserts, highly recommended!“

“We love all the Tequila resturants ...Blue...Pink...Lime and now the Venice Pineapple Tequila that recently opened. We went to dinner tonight with friends there and had a great meal. We had about a 30 minute wait but well worth the wait time. Our server Yalitzaly was wonderful...she was super friendly and did a phenomenal job taking care and serving us. She was very experienced and accommodating ....I would say she is a super good valuble employee that cares about the resturants customers. Thanks Yalitzaly for making our night enjoyable and the desert was awesome ! Rap & Mary Peavy“

“Fabulous food, atmosphere and service. Have eaten at many Italian places and Trattoria is top notch. Employees make you feel welcomed and go above and beyond to make sure your experience is a positive one.“

“Diane was a stellar server and helped us with everything we needed. Prime Rib special is good. If you order the grouper with spinach, tomatoes and olives be ready for no spinach. Got two leafs!“

“Love Mr Wok. Extensive menu, great food, cooked fresh on the spot, large main entree portions, very reasonably priced. For several dollars extra try any lo mein instead of rice as a side dish to go with your entree. We order to take out and they are extremely quick.“

“We had the Grouper with parm fries and a steak salad + an excellent Smokey Old Fashioned. Everything was awesome including the service.“

“First class food. Fantastic menu , they will not disappoint!“

“We tried it for the first time tonight and it was delicious. Have to give it 5 stars because the food was hot and tasted great. Best Wonton and Egg Drop soup we've had in a while. The Moo Goo Gai Pan was tasty and loaded with mushrooms. Husband loved the Szechuan Chicken ordered medium spicy and said it was perfect. We will definitely be back!!“

“We had a party of 8, thoroughly enjoyed our time. Food and service were excellent, reasonably priced. Highly recommend it!“

“We had a party of 8, thoroughly enjoyed our time. Food and service were excellent, reasonably priced. Highly recommend it!“