The service at this restaurant is always excellent and friendly. They have inside and outside seating . This has always been my place for lobster rolls , up until this season . I tried one in October and it wasn't very good . I tried again the other night . The lobster was chewy . At one point I took a bite and the piece of lobster came out of the sandwich rather than in my mouth. I couldn't bite through it . The lobster rolls used to be a mix of claw meat and tail meat . They were delicious and tender and sweet . The last two were anything but . They have an extensive menu and their food is generally good . They have beer and wine . I will go back for other dishes ... just so sorry about my favorite read more

Good seafood although I'd recommend the lobster roll over the fried clams. Clean. Prompt and friendly service. Typical pricing for a tourist location. read more

Had a delightful surprise in Yelping this eatery. Had excellent service with a smile,, delicious burgers, very good lobster roll (New England style in Venice Florida?) and terrific Asian shrimp wrap. Prices absolutely fair. Eat inside or the breezeway. Ambiance meh, but the black lobster tee shirts rock. We'll be back. read more

One of the few places in Venice where you don't feel like you're getting ripped off for excellent seafood. Great service from the attentive wait staff. Very casual atmosphere. read more

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Went to craft fair on Saturday 9/5/26 in Venice. Decided to stop at restaurant for lunch. We were seated by a child wearing a Spider-Man costume with face covering relatively quickly. Waited for wait staff to come and at least take drink order. The place had some customers but not excessively busy! We watched 2 other couples be seated after us and wait staff came quickly and took their order. Still we sat and no one came. After another 10 minutes of non attention my wife and I got up and left. We weren't even approached by anyone while leaving. Absolutely no customer service!! read more

Had breakfast and dinner here and the food was great. Generous portions and reasonable pricing!

We were told to stop here for the lobster rolls and they did not disappoint. Our waitress provided us with her recommendation of warm with butter and we enjoyed that. The bread was my only disappointment. The ambiance was casual and our meal was fast, especially for Florida. I will definitely be back! read more

Burgundy Square Cafe - Lobster roll - Cafes Near Me - Venice, Florida

Stopped in for Lobster Wednesday and was not disappointed. Seemed busy for a Wednesday but the staff kept things moving. Food was incredible. We've had their award winning Lobster Rolls in past visits so this time we shared the Lobster Mac & Cheese and Lobster Bacon Melt. Both dishes were loaded with fresh Maine lobster. Place was packed but noise level was reasonable. We were able to have normal conversation without shouting. Burgundy Square is a "go to" for locals and we are happy they are a Venice mainstay. read more

My friend, her mom, and I had breakfast at Burgundy Square Cafe one weekday morning and were treated to a very pleasant dining experience! We were greeted right away and seated alongside the window facing the avenue. Our waitress was very prompt and friendly, brought out drinks and menus immediately, and took our orders as soon as we were ready. Two of our party got variations of the NJ breakfast and I had the two, two, two with some cheese on top of my scrambled eggs. The food came out quick and we all agreed that the portion sizes were huge for the very reasonable prices. The food was comparable to a diner breakfast; comforting and hot. I thought the cafe was very nicely decorated with some Halloween touches for the season. The bathroom was a one-person facility, clean, plenty of room for someone in a wheelchair, and stocked with paper towels and soap. I'd definitely come here again for another meal. I heard great things about their dinner options and the lobster roll! read more

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My friend and I came here while in Venice for vacation. We came at around 5 pm and it was pretty empty. The waitress was nice and friendly. The restaurant is very casual and chill. My friend and I both got the lobster roll. I got mine hot with butter and she got hers cold with mayonnaise. Both were very good and had a lot of lobster on them. To end we got a slice of carrot cake. This carrot cake is massive and could be shared between 4 people. It was so good and I would come back to get another piece. Overall, good experience and a chill place to come when walking around Venice. read more

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The food was good and service exceptional. I had fried clams, which I haven't had in years - because no one around here serves them (since Red Lobster closed). Definitely worth your time, especially if you are really hungry, because they are very fast. read more

Just had a great lunch at the Cafe. The clam-corn chowder was excellent! Everything on everyone's plate looked yummy.

Awesome food and service Cute place with a courtyard for seating. New to area but will be back !!!!!

The food was fresh but flavorless. Service was friendly and attentive. Ambiance is homey. I enjoyed the place. I just wish the food had a bit more flavor. Even sweet potatoes tasted like cardboard. read more

Best food in town Lobster rolls Seafood always good The best pasta & salads Lobster available all the time read more

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Table of 6. Food arrived quickly. Server was pleasant. 2 ordered Lobster Rolls and we're satisfied. 2 ordered the Maine Clams and Scallops. 1 ordered the Maine Clam dinner. Salads were excellent. Scallops had breading that was too thick and were tasteless. Some of the clams had black liquid oozing from them so we're not eaten. Disgusting. After receiving complaints the server offered our entire 6 person tablet ONE dessert for all to scare as recompense. The staff was uncaring. We did not enjoy our meal. $100.oo down the drain for my wife and I. read more

Finally stopped in for lunch and caught the last day of their burger Monday specials for the offseason. I got the black and blue burger and it was awesome. Never considered adding blackened shrimp to a higher but it was a winner. Bang for the buck you can't go wrong with this special during the offseason. The place was packed but the staff were super helpful and quick with service. I will definitely be back hopefully for dinner service next time. read more

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My friend and I popped into Burgundy Square Café for a quick bite during the craft fair in Venice this weekend. I'd actually been before--once for breakfast after the sunrise Easter service on the beach--and it's just such a sweet, family-run place with reliably good food. Fun fact: they're apparently famous for their lobster! They even placed in the World Lobster Championship held in Maine (yes, that's a real thing--and quite an achievement!). Word on the street is that Wednesdays are Lobster Day, with all kinds of delicious specials. Needless to say, we're already plotting our return... Shoutout to our lovely waitress Chris, who gave us such friendly and attentive service! read more

Burgundy Square has a reputation for being a family style restaurant in the decor of being nautical since they remodeled is still beautiful. The service was awesome given by a very nice waitress. Very concerned that everything was well and checked in on us often. The whole belly clams were awesome as always. read more

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This place was awesome. Love it. Food and the service was great. Super quaint. Our waitress, Gina, was so sweet. Need to come back again.

Good service and amazing food. The pot roast grilled cheese was one of the best sandwiches I've had. Prob best overall food in Venice! read more

Great spot for a casual and delicious meal. We went for lunch. Lobster roll and sliders were really good. Home cooked food and very nice service. read more

On the positive sides, we seated quickly outside, which I think was nicer than inside. The lighting inside was so harsh, it felt like I was in the hospital or something. Everyone seemed to talk up the Lobster Roll, so I figured I had to try it too. In my personal experience, Lobster Rolls are one of those hit or miss items. Either it's really good, or it's not. Maybe it depends on what your looking for. My favorite lobster rolls use a toasted bun, slathered with sauce, and a large amount of lobster with some kind of special slaw and sauce. I didn't get that here. There was a very generous portion of lobster for sure, but it was bland and on a untoasted bun. If the bun was toasted, or had any sauce on it.. well then I must have missed it. Luckily, the bread soaked up the sides of clarified butter I poured over it. The bread+butter tasted good, probably the best part. Maybe some people like it, but its not for me. read more

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This was a casual spot that was kind of down an alley way, but was easy to find. They served traditional options that included burgers, sandwiches, and seafood options. They were known for their lobster roll. The service was friendly while the food came out quickly. I went with the fish and chips ($16). I had it with a house salad, no complaints there. The fish used was a haddock and it was in their own special batter. There were 4 regular sized pieces of the haddock and it was very good. The batter was not overdone while the fish pieces appeared to be fresh. The fries were also crispy and seasoned nicely. Will I go back? I would. read more

Burgundy Square Cafe - Fish & Chips - Cafes Near Me - Venice, Florida

Worst lobster rolls I've ever had. Had lobster rolls all over the place, mainly on the East Coast. These happen to be the dryest, chewiest lobster rolls we've ever had. 3 of ur ordered them. Waters and club sodas were nasty too, couldn't even drink them. read more

We had a reservation and we were seated promptly. Service was slow but it was very busy so understandable, Lobster bisque was just ok.. no lobster meat in it so rather disappointed. The lobster roll, on the other hand was "very good" according to my husband. We also enjoyed the coconut shrimp ! My grilled grouper was tasteless and dry.. for $30 it is a no go for me. Keep in mind Wednesday is half price for bottles of wine. read more

Are there 20 stars available! Crazy yummy food, thee best service, in the cutest little town ever! This place is a win win win!!! The desserts looked big and beautiful! Next time! Highly recommend this place! read more

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I went to order some New England, whole bellied fried clams and was disappointed. The portion was tiny and the clams were sub par. Not very good onion rings, and the slaw was in what was pretty much mayonnaise. The fries were hot. They were steak fries. Maybe the sweet potato fries were good. Whenever I have the opportunity to eat fried clams, I go for it. Burgundy Square go their chance and I won't eat their clams again. There is a good menu so I would guess they have other offerings that are better. The service was good. Ambiance was nothing special. The restaurant wasn't busy, but the diners were seated on top of each other. read more

We all enjoyed our food and drinks. The server was very nice. It was easy to talk to one another and it was not too loud. I would come back again. read more

Great little cafe in downtown Venice. Very causal restaurant. Supposedly has the best lobster rolls but as I don't eat seafood, ordered the prime rib melt and it was excellent and flavorful, fries weren't too great though. Service was great as it was a slower time when we went. No complaints read more

Very casual popular place. The entry to the restaurant has a bunch of outside seating with large tables great for large groups of people. Came in just for the lobster roll and onion rings. I'd have to say the food was good but nothing mind blowing. Over all I would definitely go back.. The server was quick and attentive. She brought us out an extra plate as well since we were sharing. We passed on drinking here but found out that they have bottles of wine half off on Wednesdays!! read more

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First time there...great north east comfort food! Mac and lobster lots of main lobster, lobster roll great too. We will definitely go back...a new fav! Thanks burgundy. read more

My wife, my son and my three grandsons and I attended this restaurant tonight and I myself had a wrap with shrimp was called an Asian wrap and it was terrific. My wife had a Caesar salad. She loved it. One of my grandsons had a burger. He said it was great. Another grandson had the lobster soup and my son had a lobster roll. Everybody loved their food. The waitress was not only pleasant. She was funny and brought me a cup of coffee when the meal was over and the coffee was splendid easy five star. read more

Yummy little jewel. Huge menu with lots of seafood. My dining partner recommended the lobster roll and grilled cheese sandwich with beef. I chose the later. Huge sandwich with beef cheese and onions. We ordered our fries crispy and they were. Great desert selections as well. Highly recommended read more

Good food, but based on experience I would pass on the lobster roll. Lobster roll was good, but over 50% of our meat was the tip of the claws and all the rest was claw. It was right when lunch opened, so maybe not mixed well during prep? Make sure to get their fresh brewed ice tea! Nice outdoor seating, but older building meant not great parking and subpar bathrooms. Brunch looked great, excited to come back and try something other than the lobster roll. read more

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My wife and I went here after doing some shopping in Venice for some lunch. We were pleasantly surprised. This was a great place for lunch our server Katlyn she did a wonderful job and was very helpful. I ordered the spinach salad with shrimp and bacon with warm bacon dressing . Delicious. Nancy had a plain cheese burger on a gluten free bun. She was very happy with it. Cooked to perfection and the gluten free roll was very good. Lots of pictures and art on the walls. We were very pleased with our experience at this restaurant. read more

Probably the worst meal I've had in years. The steak tip tacos were not less than horrible. The mushroom onion cheeseburger was well over cooked. The second one wasn't much better. The leftovers were not box worthy. Terrible. Never again. read more

Eh. Food = eh. Service = eh. Ambiance = definite Eh-Eh (insert angry Grandma finger waggle here). New neighbor suggested this place and made the reservation, so I didn't want to be difficult and just rolled with her choice. Now that I've read the reviews, I don't know if I would have just rolled along as I did. One reviewer said it was like "being in a hospital" in terms of the overly bright lighting. I concur. However, that's where the hospital similarity ends, unless we're talking a Gray's Anatomy episode of chaos with 87,000 emergencies and people talking all at once. The "din" inside or out made talking with dinner companions a competitive sport. Oh and the table was sticky. Tacky, even. Bring extra wipes to do a good cleaning. Three times we had to hunt down a server to ask for a beverage re-fill, missing side dish, and something else. I'm not sure if they were particularly short-staffed the night we ate, but every employee was busting his/her booty and working 2-3 different jobs, it seemed. It stressed me out just waiting and watching for the Hostess negotiate with the wait-staff about tables and such. I had the salmon stir fry. Now here's where the 3 stars come: it was a beautiful piece of fish; fresh, lightly flaky, and a perfectly moist. But it was thunked atop a very small bed of tepid rice and "veggie" soup of soy and (?) ginger. Dinner companions had the Lobster Roll and came up with an emphatic review of "okay." I can say this: parking was good. For BCafe you can park in the lot on the street that runs behind Miami and walk through the alley-cafe part. read more

We love the breakfast at burgundy square and love going to lunch for a lobster roll. They have the best in town.

Stopped there for breakfast. A few concerns - unhappy, inattentive waitress - they don't have half and half for coffee. They have only cheap artificial small containers that not getting spoiled I get the sun for years. For $3.50 per cup I expect to have real half and half. If you serve breakfast GOOD COFFEE is a must. - hygiene concerns- one on the waitresses pet someone's dog in the face , wiped saliva on her pants and proceeded to take an order from other table. I am sure hands never got washed. When we asked for box to take leftover our server brought styrofoam containers with looong hair and metal tray with receipt INSIDE THE BOX. - food. Just ok. Potato was over fried with some kind of strange oil taste. Overcooked or rancid oil. read more

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