A family member suggested Abby's. Not on the main drag and seems like a local place. Staff was very friendly. Menu offered enough variety to work with all dietary needs. Pasta, Pizza, and seafood options. No views, just a solid place to eat and go shopping or hit the beach. There is plenty of street and off street parking near and around. read more

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Quiet restaurant with nice ambiance and a variety of food options. We had petite tenderloins and roasted chicken, both with real mashed potatoes. Fresh steamed mussels were on point and serving sizes were generous. I had creme brûlée for dessert! It was yummy! Our server was attentive and friendly. Great experience. Highly recommend! read more

We sat outside for lunch on a beautiful spring day. The tables are comfortable and the area was decorated with potted plants. I decided to try the Monte Crisco Sandwich. It is a ham, turkey, and swiss cheese sandwich which is dipped in eggs and grilled. Basically it is a french toast sandwich. It was probably the most unique and flavorful sandwich I have ever had. It came with a light dusting of powdered sugar and jam on the side. My husband had the Abby's fish sandwich, which was well cooked, and topped with two large slices of tomato and lettuce and was a flaky fish. It was not heavily seasoned, requiring a little salt and pepper, and came with a side of snappy cole slaw with a hint of horse radish that really added to the meal. Topping it off was-a cold draft beer. The staff were friendly and efficient. Our server, Sherry, heard my husband ask for my napkin and she brought over a stack with a smile. Cold beer and a full bar rounded out the experience. read more

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The food is phenomenal & there are so many food & drink choices that can easily satisfy anyone's pallet. The staff is amazing. The restaurant itself is very clean and the bathrooms are sparkling clean. I can't wait to go back here. read more

Excellent service from Peggy. And the food was excellent. I had a pot roast grilled cheese sandwich ! Really nice place that we will Be sure to visit again read more

I had the Greek wrap for lunch . It was very good and the coleslaw was good . The server was friendly and the food arrived in a reasonable amount of time . We sat outside and it was pleasant. . Lunch was good . read more

Quaint diner with great food, convenient location in walking distance to shops and community events. Would recommend Abby's for brunch, or a coffee meetup. Friendly service, indoor and sidewalk seating. read more

Service was good but stuffed French toast was sub par. Had one spoonful of cream cheese and the bread was hard and crusty. On a positive note, the other meals at our table looked decent. I expected more from this place. read more

Food is excellent. Especially the Sunday brunch. Service is quick. Ambiance is a pleasure place to be. read more

I headed down to Venice for breakfast at Abby's, my first visit. I discovered it is a large place, a little dark inside, with additional seating outside. It was shortly after they opened and thus far no one was dining outside, so I decided to eat inside as well. I can easily imagine outside being popular as they get busier. We didn't get off to the best of starts, my server brought me coffee and a menu when I sat down and said he would be right back, but then did many other things before finally returning. I had already checked out the menu online so I knew what I wanted, and just waited on him. I decided to try their creamed chipped beef and opted to have it on home fries. For me, chipped beef is a nostalgic dish from my childhood. The food arrived at my table in under 5 minutes, making up for the slower start. Back on track, I dove in. The dish wasn't very salty, which I suppose is good. I grew up eating very salty SOS and thought this was bland, but I also realize this would be better appreciated by the general population. Instead of the shingle I got mine on home fries, coarsely chopped skin on potatoes, which were ok. After a good meal and a coffee refill I was off, glad that I gave them a try. read more

Abby's on Miami - creamed chipped beef - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

We had a kale salad and seafood scampi. Both were very good. The restaurant was very nice inside and in a really neat downtown area. The waiter was very friendly and helpful. read more

Abby's on Miami - Kale salad - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Excellent service and great food! We will definitely be back - Everyone is very friendly

After the storm I was looking for a local spot that was open to take my son for lunch.... We found this place and it was one of few open on the island. We had a nice lunch with courteous staff. The food was fresh and out quickly after ordering. The server, Randy was super sweet and my kiddo loved her. For a business on the island the prices were actually very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place never disappoints! The food is consistent and the service is always excellent! Mother's Day 2025! Wonderful!!! read more

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Some of the best fish and chips I've had. Nice spot in downtown Venice. Worth checking out!

What a surprise! All of the years we travel to Venice and never eaten here. Nice wine prices, great servers and great food. I am not a Chicken Picatta lover as I find it bland and like a pan sear on my proteins. I saw a diner with theirs and I had to try it. I will get it again. Perfectly prepared, tender chicken and nice sauce. It also makes a great lunch the next day. Wife got Shrimp & Grits and was pleased. She gave me ONE shrimp. Our first time, we depended on Jackie for info on the menu items. Nice to have adults working in a place. She was spot on with her suggestions. Prices and serving sizes are perfect and ambiance takes me back to great times. The background music was not overbearing or irritating and it stayed where it should. The background. A white piano is in the lounge dining area but I was not brave (or drunk) enough to do my butchered rendition of Let it Be. read more

Stopped in for breakfast on a Sunday. Did not have to wait for a table and had coffee /ice coffee on the table quickly. They have a good size menu but I ended up ordering something that the table next to us had. Food came quickly and was great. Will definitely be back. They are open everyday at 7:30 and Jorge was fantastic! read more

Wonderful little spot to enjoy a tasty meal and visit with friends. Sandwiches are stacked high and the soft drinks seemed to be never ending! The staff was quite pleasant. Thank you for a wonderful meal. read more

Good choices, good service and excellent bread! Nothing fancy but always tasty and very reasonable.

What a cute breakfast location. They have awesome service, great food, and a very reasonable price! read more

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Abby's is a great location in Venice, just off of the main downtown street so that you are in easy walking distance of the shops, bakeries and other restaurants. We chose here because it seemed to have much more reasonable prices than nearby, while still having seafood. The experience was a little odd, I'll be honest. The service was spotty but it felt like our table had been singled out for it. The table behind us came after and was served everything much quicker and more enthusiastically. Did we smell funny? It was after a beach day.... Overall the food was probably slightly above average. I actually thought the popcorn shrimp were really great, though the appetizer only comes with 5 of them and I wanted more, haha. I got a salad for my main dish (yes I did do that), and it came with chicken, strawberries, goat cheese and this amazing tropical/ mango sauce that was also used for the popcorn shrimp. That sauce was literally one of the best that I've tried. It made my entire salad transformed and complimented the shrimp perfectly. Everyone in my group agreed that sauce was phenomenal and we used it on everything because it just tasted that much better. I wish I could know the secret to their tropical sauce because that will keep me up at night. This is a good place if you'd like to sit outside with minimal noise and simple food. Don't expect a stellar experience but it's definitely decent. read more

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Food was ok but my credit card was "compromised" while I was there. Called the manager and he was very rude and not helpful. Will NOT be going back. read more

Nice casual restaurant on Miami Ave in Venice. Ordered from the lunch menu and got a very good monte cristo sandwich with fries that were much better than expected. Got crem brûlée for dessert and it did not disappoint. Servers were attentive and very quick bringing out food. Nothing exceptional but worth a try if you are on Miami Avenue read more

Our Juliet's Group (Joyfully United Ladies Indulging Every Tastebud Socially), held our April Luncheon at Abby's. It was easy to set up as I called them in March to schedule our lunch and we agreed that I would call Monday for an anticipated head count. The restaurant had connected three tables so that our group could be all together. Abby's menu was perfect for our group. There was everything from soup, salads, caprese salads and ahi tuna. Hamburgers, pasta and sandwiches are also available. Service was great. Our server was friendly, efficient and did not appear stressed at all from having such a large group (17) assigned to her. Orders were delivered correctly. They also serve libations. Abby's on Miami gets two thumbs up for food and service. Thank you! read more

Abby's on Miami - Lunch Menu - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Nice breakfast alfresco dining place. Though our breakfasts were quite a bit overdone. The scrambled eggs on my croissant were tending towards brown (see picture). My wife's Benedict's had hard cooked egg yolks. We did not see how many patrons were inside but our meals seemed to come from a very distracted kitchen. read more

Abby's on Miami - Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Service, best roast beef grilled cheese. Thick clam chowder full Of great flavors. Delicious Kale salad, house citrus vinaigrette read more

Very disappointed in this place. I came here for breakfast one chilly morning and brought my small service dog. The manager said they don't allow dogs so I informed him that my dog is a service animal but we will sit on the patio outside where there were no customers. He rudely told me again they don't allow dogs but to pick a table and someone will be out. My dog is very calm and sleeps on my lap during meal times and the manager forced our very kind waiter to come out and tell me my dog can't be in my lap & has to be on the ground. By law, registered service animals can be in their owners lap and can also be inside the restaurant. The manager was very rude, discriminatory, and made it an uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for my friend and I. Would not recommend for anyone who has special needs. read more

Abby's on Miami - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Great place with amazing food. Out server was the sweetest. Not the best parking and the seating wasn't the most comfortable, but for sure will be back! read more

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Abbys is away from the huddle and bustle of Venice Ave by one street on Miami. Billed as a family restaurant it serves Mom and Pops home cooking with a flare. Ample parking, Quiet ambience, full bar along with Specialty drinks. Restaurant is spacious, modern decor. The staff is older, friendly, eager to engage in conversation. Menu is filled with down home choices we started with Fried tomatoes and grits as an appetizer and it was superb. Dinner for me was Calf's Liver and Onions absolutely delicious and the plate was overflowing. Wife had a Mediterranean pasta which she also gave super raves. Overall a good spot for dinner and I understand that breakfast is also served so give it a try. read more

My Best friend and I dined here twice last month. The food was delicious! Loved both eating in and outside. Great servers too! Nice place.

Abby's was recommended by the Hotel where I am staying, since I wanted a little more than their continental breakfast. Easily found a street parking space at 9:30am. I also took an outside table. I ordered a Mexican omelet. It sounded appetizing on the menu. It took quite a while to arrive, but the restaurant wasn't busy? When it came, I instantly saw the plate was floating in liquid from the out-of-the-jar-salsa no one bothered to stir. The guacamole was also out of a container. And the cheese was definitely squeezed on. I was disappointed none of it was freshly made. Portion was huge. When it was served, the waiter also brought the check! I find this totally strange. Did he think I was going to dine and dash? I noticed a different waiter serving a couple seated a few tables over did not present their check until they requested it. I was disappointed in the whole experience. read more

This was a casual spot with pink and white decor. They served traditional American meals while offering a friendly service. Their prices were very cheap especially for how much food was on each plate. There was also a full bar in the front of the establishment. I had a traditional eggs Benedict ($8) that consisted of an English muffin, Canadian bacon, and a hollandaise sauce. I opted for scrambled eggs and home fries. The hollandaise was the key here as it brought all the flavors together. I really enjoyed the crispiness of the bacon and home fries. I also tried the French toast, not good. It was far too plain and I needed to add a lot of maple syrup to finish. Will I go back? Yes. read more

Abby's on Miami - Traditional Eggs Benedict - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Nice place to get away from the maddening crowd...we had a rez at Daquiri "something" ...but we didn't want that much "chain" atmosphere or a wait...So we discovered Abbies with a quick Google...it was within walking distance...and no wait! So the menu had a variety...and so many items sounded good...it was difficult to choose. I was in a party of 5...and we all tried something,and we all agreed their food, service, and prices were on point. They have full-bar and tropical drinks if you choose...fresh seafood dishes, seared ahi, great salads...I had the Mediterranean pasta without the protein- very good...service was great. The show stoppers are hot, fresh-baked...right from the oven...loaves of bread, (served with softened butter). Excellent! They also serve an Early Bird...($2.00 off) special daily....friendly, like family there. TRY IT! read more

Great breakfast, like a NJ dinner with cafe seating. Attentive accurate service, comfortable.

13 of us were bicycling through the area & stopped at Abby's for lunch. They were able to accommodate us all with outside eating. I got a fried flounder sandwich with potato salad. The flounder tasted good, but the piece of flounder was much more "fry" than actual flounder. The potato salad was very average with red potatoes, Mayo, & dill. It was fun being there, but next time in Venice we all agreed we need to try some other places. read more

Abby's on Miami - Flounder sandwich & potato salad. - American Near Me - Venice, Florida

Here is a review well deserved. I was looking for a good breakfast restaurant on the island of Venice and a co-worker suggested Abby's. Arrived at 9:40 my waitress dropped the breakfast menu, took my drink order and came back with the coffee and asked what I'd like. I replied "I'll have the 2 pancake breakfast with scrambled eggs and sausage." Great, the food arrived in a reasonable time, was not bad, a little expensive at $12.99 for a 2 pancake breakfast, but that's what I ordered and went with. Now the problem- I was presented with a $22 check. When I questioned the waitress she said "Breakfast ordered after 9:30 am is ordered ala carte sorry" the owner them came over and asked if there was a problem, I told him I ordered the 2 pancake breakfast breakfast and got the same answer: "it says it right on the menu" to be honest I only read the Eggs Benedict and the 2 pancake breakfast breakfast, didn't read both sides of the menu or small print so I guess my fault. Granted I was given a breakfast menu at 9:40am, maybe the waitress could have told me? So my advice if you decide to to support a business with tactics like this: thoroughly read both sides of the menu, there will be a test in the form of the check at the end. And tho the meal was questionable at 12.99, definitely not a 22.99 meal. I'm sure the owner smiled knowing he got me for an extra $10 but I'll never go back and hopefully this review helps your decision. read more

Service was just OK. My sister-in-law got the clam chowder and it was disgusting looking and tasting. When she attempted to get the recognition from the waitress she said it was just made although it looked like it was the bottom of the pot. We had gotten other food I got the fried tomato and grits tomatoes were extremely hard. When my sister-in-law finally got her replacement order we were all finished. They double charged her for a soft drink quite honestly I don't think we'll ever be back read more

asked for medium rare filet. Received well done. Waiter never asked how our meals were. My meal was not good, but how do you tell your waiter if he never comes back? read more

Good food. Service very pleasant. Reasonable prices. Definitely recommend. Early bird on some menu items which means $2 off posted prices before 6PM. Brought friends who were visiting and they were very happy with their food. Another reviewer mentioned parking, which I neglected to comment on. Small lot, which is not solely dedicated to this restaurant... spaces are angled, it's one way in & out. So, at busy times, the driver will be trolling the lot watching for someone leaving. There is a bit of on street parking, but that is also limited. Otherwise, we like this place a lot. read more

It's ok. The staff is great and helpful but I got fried pickles and they did not stay together. They were not good read more

Abby's on Miami - Chicken Alfredo - American Near Me - Venice, Florida