Restaurants near South Venice

“Alright so I’ve worked in this area 22 years. My buddy of mine comes here all the time last 18 years so I decided to finally stop by for a beer. The spot is great!! The vibe is cool. There’s a ton of things to do. So saying that. I am not a smoker. Cant stand it honestly but I deal with it on a night out. So I’ll get into that… I read a comment were owner said he keeps it for the people who’s kept him open and I can definitely respect that. But what about all new money can bring in if couldn’t smoke. This is 2025. Nowhere allows smoking anymore. Maybe build a nice tiki in the back? They’ll bring their drinks and have a smoke. Tbh is area is building like crazy and this only place that offers what it does. Can make best of both worlds. I enjoyed my time here. But I’ll have to be in mood to deal with it.”

“Excellent service by Avinash. He was great. The food was wonderful and we’ll be back again we had Saag & Tikka chicken marsala very good”

“Tastes so very good ! So glad they are here ! Makes me miss home even more!!! God bless Texas , God bless this home cooked food ! We will definitely be back !”

“Visited for the first time. Delicious breakfast, friendly hostess, fabulous service (shout out to Jeanette). Not sure why I’ve never been there, but will definitely return! 💟”

“I love this place so much! Highly recommend!”

“I could eat here every day. going to miss coming here. I recommend this place to anyone 👌 👍 👏”

“We have been going to Pop's for 8 years. We go in season when it's packed beyond belief. We go in the summer when there are 10 people there. We love to go on Monday night when George and Drea are bartending and Audio Orchid is playing. The food is great. The drinks are great. We have never left Pop's and said "wish we went somewhere else".”

“Adriella is so sweet, informative, kind, funny and a great employee all around. She explained the different options, products and helped in every way. The ice cream, cotton candy and snow cones were great. We visited both days of our vacation in May. Very cute and clean place!! Highly recommended!! We returned to Florida a month later and visited this place 4 of our 5 days in town! There’s so much offered here! Waffle cones, waffle bowls, homemade snow cones, sundaes, cheesecake, shakes, cotton candy, banana splits, floats…. I’ve never seen a “snack” shop offer so much!! Cute atmosphere, great prices, amazing service!!!”

“Outside tables in back of gas station/deli window but damn this is best Cuban sandwich I have ever had and can’t stop eating it. It’s loaded with a mild dill pickle that adds to the texture of the cuban seasoned meat. This is crack for lovers of Cuban food and who would have thought after visiting the store many times and never noticing until local referred me.”

“Their food and service are unmatched! Absolutely love Thai To Go!”

“First time in. Absolutely loved it. Mom and pop operation. Grabbed 3 different breakfast sandwiches and cookies. All amazing. Great people working there. Husband and wife were so kind. They even gave my daughter a cookie for her birthday. They seemed very family oriented which is always amazing to see. Will definitely be back.”

“Food is Awesome, Staff is Awesome and what more can we say... Superior!!”

“This spot holds a special place in my heart! The Dearborn Coffeehouse has the best vibe and atmosphere in town. It's my favorite coffee house on this coast. 💕🏴‍☠️✨ As a local charity founder, I have to emphasize how much I appreciate their commitment to the community. It's businesses like The Dearborn Coffeehouse that support local charity work and help keep our community sound. For coffee, you can't beat their Café Cubano—the best in Englewood! And seriously, treat yourself to their delicious fresh cinnamon rolls and incredible seasonal pastries. A perfect local retreat! 💙”

“Great meal from start to finish! Our waitress, Marina, was very attentive and pleasant. Grilled Cesar salad was fresh and crisp and had just enough char for taste. Steaks and rack of lamb were cooked appropriately and seasoned well. Stuffed Branzino (a special) and black grouper were fresh and tasty. Desserts did not disappoint. Delicious! We'll be back!”

“Fantastic Gulf of America views, great food, super service, great array of frozen drinks! Nice way to eat and spend a leisurely afternoon!!”

“Wonderful "friendly" service to match their name. I was new but they treat everyone like a friend. Such a sweet restaurant and good food, too. E joyed my visit so much.”

“Great options. Smaller portions available than some other places offer. Staff was cheery. Nice experience.”

“I rarely leave reviews for places but this place is sooooo good! Definitely try it!”

“Had a wonderful lunch yesterday at Bodrum Restaurant along with 7 other ladies. Food was delicious and Tansel was a most charming server. Solicitous and humorous. Planning to attend their fashion show and luncheon in December.”

“LOVE that they have a plant-based vegan menu!!! Just wish they were open later hours, i.e.-for dinner, etc.”

“Best Rubiens I have ever eaten. Perfectly made. You won't be dissapointed.”

“I went to an event at Mad Salads and everything was so Delicious!! highly recommend!!”

“This place is the best! Anytime we travel to the area we go at least once! They have great service and delicious ice cream with a great selection!”

“Such a great vibe at this place! Great food and drinks too. The owner is very welcoming. Open mic night is a blast, don't miss it!”

“What a great time at Rumours Wine Bar!! The Singo game was so fun! Riesling wine was amazing. Flatbread and feta were delicious. Wonderful crowd and really nice owners who made the evening a memorable one. Definitely go to Rumours Wine Bar if you haven't tried it. We'll definitely return!”

“Absolutely outstanding dinning experience the Gyro platter was the best flavor structured food in a long time. Great work from Paul and his team. Great to watch them hustle.”

“Sharky’s (and Fins) was the perfect surprise after a long drive and a Venice Beach sunset. The hostess recommended Fins, and it couldn’t have been better. We started with chilled lobster claws and Oyster Rockefeller — both incredible. My friend, who thought she didn’t like oysters, called them the most delicious thing she’s ever eaten. We shared a petite filet cooked medium rare to perfection, paired with a glass of Pinot Noir that felt magical. The service was seamless, with both servers providing warmth, professionalism, and great energy. Combined with the amazing food, relaxed atmosphere, and a breathtaking view of the sunset over the beach, this experience completely exceeded expectations. I can’t wait to come back.”

“I was in today for a work lunch, my 1st time ever. It was outstanding! I ordered the Long Boat press and I loved it. I am a creature of habit so I naturally would want to order it again...and again. Luckily for me, we were a big group so I got to see what everyone else had too, I plan to work my way through the whole menu! Great work!”

“Ashly or i think that was her name was a great server”