Are you looking for a special restaurant?  Choose from a fine selection of wonderful eateries—from quaint sidewalk bistros to waterfront restaurants that share spectacular views.

Local restaurants offer everything from quick bites on the go to fine dining and award winning menus. Delight in international cuisine, sizzling stir-fries and tantalizing barbecues or savor the bounty of seafood from the Gulf.

Some of the area’s favorite restaurants are listed in our Restaurant Guide. Click on the restaurant names listed below or scroll the whole list to  find detailed information that will help you locate just the right restaurant for your dining experience. Enjoy!

BUDDY'S PIZZA
822 Pinebrook Rd., Venice
941-484-6551
Best of Venice Non-Chain Pizza 2007-08
Soups, Salads, Pizza, Pasta, Subs, Wings
Specialties: Mini Menu, Heart Smart Pizza
Dinner Entrées: $7.45-$12, Pizza $5.50+
Entertainment: Live Music Thur & Sat
Call Ahead Seating

FRESCO SIMPLY ITALIAN
Regency Square
1185 US 41 Bypass S., Venice
941-244-0586
Contemporary Italian Cuisine
Gourmet Pizza, Italian Pasta Dishes, Fresh Fish Daily, Daily Market Specials
Dinner Entrées: $15-$20

ILIA’S GREEK RESTAURANT
Park Isles Plaza
625 Tamiami Trail N., Nokomis
941-480-0095
Greek and Mediterranean Specialties: Salads, Vegetarian, Fresh Fish, Seafood, Chicken, Veal, Beef, Lamb
Dinner Entrées: $9.95-$18.95

  JOHNNY LEVEROCK’S SEAFOOD HOUSE
  7092 Placida Rd., Englewood/Cape Haze
  Marker 7A on Intracoastal
  941-698-6900
  The Freshest Seafood and Finest Steaks
  Specialties: Famous Black & Bleu Salad, Onion Crusted Salmon, Leverock Lager
  Dinner Entrées: $11.99-$21.95
  Sunset Dining 3-5:30: $6.99-$11.99
  Happy Hour Daily: 12-6

KUMO JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
Villa Venezia Plaza
1740 Venice Ave. E., Venice
941-488-5866Hibachi Tables, Regular Dining & Full Sushi Bar
Specialties: Tempura, Teriyaki, Noodle
Dinner Entrées: $13.99-$37.95

LAZY GREEK CAFE
Brickyard Plaza
530 US 41 Bypass S., Unit 11A, Venice
941-375-1268
Authentic Greek Food  
Specialties: Gyros, Souvlaki, Moussaka, Rack of Lamb on Fridays
Greek Market with Imported Olives, Feta, Wines & Delicacies
Dinner Entrées: $9.99-$22.95

LEFT COAST SEAFOOD COMPANY
750 US 41 Bypass N., Venice 
941-485-5064
Seafood, Steaks, Pasta
Specialties: Fresh Seafood & Steampots, Homemade Desserts
Dinner Entrées: $6.95 - $21.95

MI PUEBLO
Brickyard Plaza, 530 US Hwy 41 Bypass S, Venice – Phone: 941-486-0005
Sarasota Palm Plaza, 4430 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota – Phone: 941-379-2880
University Walk, 8405 Tuttle Ave., Sarasota – Phone: 941-359-9303
Traditional Mexican Food
Specialties: Fajitas, Homemade Corn & Flour Tortillas, Margaritas
Dinner Entrées: $8.75-$13.95
Entertainment: Live Mariachi Music

POP'S SUNSET GRILL
112 Circuit Rd., Nokomis 
941-488-3177
Indoor & Outdoor Dining
Come by Boat, Marker 10 on Intracoastal
Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Ribs, Sandwiches, Casual Bar Food
Specialties: Blackened Fish, Basket Dinners
Dinner Entrées: $7.95-$15

RIB CITY GRILL
Venice Village Shoppes
4187 Tamiami Trail S., Venice 
941-408-7505
BBQ Chicken, Pork, Beef, Ribs, Turkey, Sandwiches, Salads, Seafood
Specialties: Award-winning Baby Back Ribs
Dinner Entrées: $8.49-$18.99
Catering available with mobile char-grill

  RUM BAY RESTAURANT
  7092 Placida Rd., Englewood/Cape Haze
  Marker 9A on Intracoastal
  941-697-0566
  Fresh Seafood, Pasta, Chicken, Steaks
  Specialties: Great View, Boaters Welcome, Filet Oscar, Voted Best Ribs, Best Burgers
  Dinner Entrées: $8.99-$21.95, Kids Menu
  Happy Hour Daily: 3-6