Very good food and lively atmosphere. Will definitely be back on my next vacation. Server was…read moreawesome as well and made sure we were well taken care of.

Had lunch with my grandson yesterday Angie was our server very atty we had a great lunch fish dip…read moreand buffalo shrimp where delicious and Angie took great care of us

June 2, 2026 - Two for Dinner, our 36th wedding anniversary. (we had last been here a year ago for…read morethe same occasion.) First up - PARKING was awesome!!! we parked in their lot and had plenty of choices. yay. Second - When I had made a reservation for our special occasion I was asked "Inside or Outside" which I picked Inside. I was then ASKED "window table?" to which I happily confirmed yes that would be great. I then confirmed to my wife. 6PM, Inside, & Window seating. When I arrived I was quizzed if I had a reservation. Yes. Then I was asked did i want to dine Inside or Outside and I replied I had confirmed an Inside, window reservation. And he brought us to our inside aisle non-window table. When I asked why not a window as I confirmed - I was informed they only give them out when they are available and he can't guarantee it? I then asked "Why do you ask then when the reservation is made?" He just walked away. Probably not a good candidate for a public or customer facing role. As others have stated (and I in my first review) the staff and server experience here is highly variable. 1/10 Third - Our server was excellent and gregarious. we were seated well over 5 minutes until we able to tender a drink order, but then everything went very smoothly. The bus staff seems "nervous" and inexperienced, I had to ask twice for more water. The bread and butter was a little disappointing. one of the rolls was ok, the other either old, stale or did not sustain the heating process very well - inedible. There were two flatbread crackers in the basket as well. 3/10 Fourth - We both got a cup of seafood bisque soup. This was a smooth and flavorful soup. Chunks of seafood of various types and a little shot of sherry on the side to pour on. (my 10 year AA medal pushed it away - smile) 9/10 My wife ordered a Pompano special with scallops and the chef special vegetables and green beans. This was very substantive entree and she did bring half of it home. The fish was nicely prepared and properly cooked, the vegetables were cooked al dente and not just something on the plate - good job. The green beans so nice as a vegetarian / vegan plant based eater I am going to order them as my entree! 9/10 I ordered a shrimp cocktail as part of my main. I haven't had shrimp in a few years, and these were fairly decent. the cocktail sauce was disappointing as I am a Kelchner's horseradish and Heinz Chili Sauce kind of guy.... pink from the 50/50 mixture. The sauce here was a restaurant pack can of catsup and a splash of tabasco. yech. 5/10 Also as my main an Arugula Salad with Roasted Beets, NO goat cheese, Almonds, Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry Coulis. A VERY nice salad with an extremely fresh and beautiful collection of arugula lettuce, and the roasted yellow and purple beets were nicely cooked and prepared. The dressing was light and tasty and not some gloppy oil slick of goo. 10/10 Finally, our server brought us out a little keylime pie to commemorate our occasion, we were actually pretty full from the dinner and declined dessert but she brought this out and we took a few pictures!!! VERY nice touch!!! Thank you. I think the kitchen has improved over the last three reviews and last three or so years. The reservation and front desk and the service is variable and inconsistent, still. The communications and reservation situation is flawed - a reservation is between two parties - if we agree on something the expectation is we BOTH deliver (I arrive on time and pay, and the establishment seats and accommodates as per the expectation) Both should expect what was agreed to? Obviously this is all personnel and seasonally dependent here in Venice, FL, now that we enter the slow and less tourist oriented I think the employees and the patrons will be less wired and unpredictable. My wife and I have discussed a mid summer visit to the Crow's Nest - maybe for my birthday in August?

Every time I go and eat upstairs, the more convincing I need to return again to the upstairs. Each…read moretime I go, something is off. Once again went with friends who are visiting, I live close by. The service was worse than before, had to flag the host down after 20mins of not being acknowledged by any server. The manager has been an issue in the past 2 previous visits. I'll continue to frequent the lounge. The servers are great and I can order the whole menu.

Stopped in for lunch and had an amazing time. Mahi Sandwich was amazing. The bread they use is a…read morelocal bakery and is light and the texture was perfect. Also if you like Clam Chowder you have to try theirs, hands down one of the best i have ever had. Will be saving this spot so next time we are down here we will be back...!!!

Everything! Everytime!…read moreMy shorkie seizure alert dog is allowed Owners are SO nice. This is my favorite place to eat. No matter what you order, it's fantastic and fresh.

The food was great and the service exceptional. Misty was our server and she was very attentive to…read moreour needs. She made our dining experience a great one. Thank you

Sharky's on the Pier is absolutely amazing! We visited on June 24, 2026, and it was worth every…read moreminute of the 3-hour drive. I took my dear friend there to celebrate her birthday, and she absolutely loved it. The beachfront atmosphere is unbeatable, with gorgeous Gulf views, a fun island vibe, and the perfect place to relax and enjoy a meal. The food was fresh and delicious, the drinks were excellent, and the service was friendly and attentive from start to finish. Watching the waves while enjoying great food made for an unforgettable afternoon. The entire experience was so memorable that we've already started planning a family vacation! From July 18-26, 2026, we're planning to bring her daughter and her family, along with my daughter, my son, and their families, to spend an unforgettable week together creating memories that will last a lifetime. If you're in Venice, Sharky's on the Pier is a must-visit destination. Thank you for giving us such a wonderful birthday celebration and inspiring our next family adventure. We can't wait to come back!

Update many: June 23, 2026…read more While not great for many business heading into the rainy season and the now flight of the snowbirds up North...... we were able to pop right in....... GET A PARKING SPOT in the gravel lot so my wife could hobble in with her bone on bone knee (getting 'fixed any day now) Service was awesome, hostess fantastic, our server was conversational and fantastic, and the beverages/drinks (the draw for my wife) were generous and tasty as usual. I am a little disappointed at the sides serving "cup" (black beans, yellow rice, and edamame) while the online menus does not post prices they are a little bit more expensive now this year and looking at my pictures from the past a little more diminutive? I do see I substituted and they made up a BEAN taco for me one time so maybe I will switch back to that creation.

Food was delicious I got the Mai Mai tacos. The service was…read moreoutstanding our server Lindsay was great and so very nice she took a photo of all of us with the sunset behind us. Ambiance was absolutely incredible beautiful scenery, live music and the gorgeous sunset!

My family and I have ate at this establishment the past few vacations and thought that the food and…read moreservice were fabulous, however this past visit was less than. To preface the restaurant was not busy. The service was disappointing. Drinks weren't refilled until asked later on in the service and the waitress was inattentive. As someone who has worked as a waitress for a while, I find this type of negligence a turn off when I am dining. The food was mid at best. We ordered the Crab Dip and the chips came out super stale. All of our meals were mediocre and I feel did not reflect the price. Overall, I give this restaurant a 2/5, hopefully improvements will be made.

Loved the food! Service was great! Aaron Kelly from American Idol sang and was incredible! He is…read morethere on Monday nights and will be my new go to! I am going to bring all of our friends too! The only thing I would change is the temperature! Too hot indoors; need more fans. We were all sweating. BUT we will sit outside from now on.

Wow!!, just amazing. Niko, our server was friendly,…read moreknowledgeable and attentive. Ceviche yummy and with a tone of seafood. The hot seafood dip was very good. Had the grouper salad, my husband had the lobster roll. Very good, will come back again and again when visiting from Orlando

I stopped into the fish market to pick up some stone, crabs, and mustard sauce. They had the large…read moreones in stock. I picked up a pound in a quarter and they were delicious solid 3 1/2 stars. Next time I'll eat in there and add to the experience review.

Food is always fantastic, consistent and priced right! Great…read moreatmosphere and service is top notch. We always sit outside at the bar, could use a bit more air flow near the doors with a fan.... It is stagnant when hot out. Martin and Tanya are exceptional, although we can't forget our amazing daytime fun Wyatt and Andrea! Love all these bartenders equally, nothing shy of 110% on their work every time! Thanks! see you next time .....

Food was just average. We came a little after the dinner time rush. A lot of fresh catches were…read moresold out understandably. My son got some soft shell crab which he liked. The fries were soggy though. My clam chowder was good but could have come out hotter. The place was not busy but service was extremely slow. The interior reminded me of eat at Joe's Crab Shack.