Guidebook for Venice
Food Scene
Sharky’s On The Pier
1600 Harbor Dr SGood food and fishing off the Pier!
Althea's
220 Miami Ave WAwesome Food - try the Mexican Omelet!
Bushido
125 W Venice AveVegetarian Sushi Rolls, great service.
Gold Rush BBQ
661 S Tamiami TrailBBQ Ribs - awesome!
It's a bit of a drive, but the deep dish 2-for-$20 pizza is awesome food, and a great deal. In North Port, 12 miles away.
Imperial Pizza
13001 Tamiami TrailIt's a bit of a drive, but the deep dish 2-for-$20 pizza is awesome food, and a great deal. In North Port, 12 miles away.
T J Carney's
231 W Venice AveBar/Restaurant, now renamed to the Brew House. Good food and drinks.
Wonderful live bands several days a week. Great food specials. Outdoor dining and entertainment at its best.
Classics Steakhouse & Nighclubs
133 S Tamiami TrailWonderful live bands several days a week. Great food specials. Outdoor dining and entertainment at its best.
Luna Restaurant
200 Nokomis Ave NAnother Visitor Favorite.
Burgundy Square Cafe
227 Miami Ave WAwesome food and service!
Arts & Culture
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave WGood productions!
Centennial Park
200 W Venice AveConcerts in the Park!
Everything Else
The reason I fell in love with the Island. Breseler's Ice Cream and walk to the beach!
10 locals recommend
Venice Avenue Creamery
249 W Venice AveThe reason I fell in love with the Island. Breseler's Ice Cream and walk to the beach!
People come from all over to visit the healing Springs. About 12 miles from the Villa.
49 locals recommend
Warm Mineral Springs Park
12200 San Servando AvePeople come from all over to visit the healing Springs. About 12 miles from the Villa.
Epiphany Cathedral
310 Sarasota StMany Folks who visit recommend the Cathedral.
I have heard good things about this church, it is on my list to visit one day.
First Baptist Church of Venice
312 Miami Ave WI have heard good things about this church, it is on my list to visit one day.
Richard's Foodporium
Tamiami Trail S S Tamiami TrailPerfect, healthy snack food, worth a visit!
Walmart Supercenter
2931 S McCall RdSuperstore for everything from Groceries to Beachwear.
Shopping
St Mark's Divine Consign
212A S Tamiami TrailGreat bargains, gotta check out the Dollar Rack just outside the store.
Essentials
Friends of the Venice Public Library
300 Nokomis Ave SWifi, great Library.
Drinks & Nightlife
Everyone raves about the drinks. Music on the Avenue. Friendly atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
Daiquiri Deck Island of Venice
300 W Venice AveEveryone raves about the drinks. Music on the Avenue. Friendly atmosphere.
Cafe Venice Restaurant and Bar
101 W Venice AveFine Dining!