My family and I have ate at this establishment the past few vacations and thought that the food and service 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. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice ambiance, outdoor and indoor seating in the marina.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is friendly and expeditious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Dog friendly deck seating was definitely appreciated.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We all got the grouper. Everyone loved their meals. My grouper tasted a bit funky for grouper and the fries were not the best, but the pineapple coleslaw was very tasty. The kids fish sticks and fries was just a big chunk of fried fish..Maybe just a one off, would def give them another whirl. read more

Ordered the Philly steak and was delicious. The fries were exceptional as well. Service was good but a bit slow but it was a Friday night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place is nice, options to sit outside by the water but was booked out there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also had live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Came in to place a Togo order and sat at the bar. The bartender was super sweet and knowledgeable of the menu. We decided to order a round of draft beers while we waited for our order. All of the food was excellent even after driving it back 15 minutes to the rental. We did the man vs food dog, crab dip, a regular hot dog, and the corn dog / hot dog combo. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was an outdoor bar and patio and I almost wished we would have came in to eat instead of taking it Togo it was such a pretty day out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cute decorations and tshirts for sale.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will be back next time we're in the area. read more

Came here tonight for my favorite fish fry and it didn't disappoint. Chilly 60 degree evening for Florida. This made it a bit uncomfortable inside with the doors open to the outside. The service was excellent even though they were very busy. read more

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

We had peel and eat shrimp and hot crab dip. Delicious and filling as a meal. We were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outside table behind a protective shade to keep the wind down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waitress was very friendly and kept our beverages refilled. Parking is a little tricky because the space is shared with a boat marina. Highly recommend. read more

First time at an Old Salty Dog and it was great! We had the special Bloody Mary and shared the deep fried hot dog and fries. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good service, food at atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to watch football as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Old Salty Dog - Deep fried hot dog and fries. - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Atmosphere was great, sat outside. Great place to sit in nice weather. Service was great, we got our food quick. Ordered the mahi island tacos which were ok, I would try something different next time. Not much flavor to them, or the pineapple slaw which was just basic Cole slaw with maybe 3 small pieces of pineapple mixed in. Slaw was disappointing. This place seems like the kind of place that would have crab legs on the menu but they don't. Another guest at our table ordered the hot dog and said it wasn't very good, large hot dog though. Someone else ordered the fish and chips and really enjoyed it, large piece of fish too. read more

Old Salty Dog - Island tacos - mahi - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

I went to Salty Dog with family while visiting Venice on my birthday. I don't remember what I ate but I do remember we were all satisfied with our meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was great, the live music was great, the place has a very nice comfortable feel to it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] None of us drank any cocktails, I am sure they were available. The rum cake we shared was delicious and highly recommended. read more

Well it's a somewhat hidden location which you may miss the turn first time? If you like boats it's attached a marina and boat dealer, Yeah. The restaurant is laid out nicely with inside and patio seating. Outside gives you a view of the marina but not much else. Service was great our waitress on top of everything. The menu choices will keep my guessing but everything we ordered was done very well and served fast and hot or cold as needed be. It's a chain so you'll have a choice depending on your location. read more

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Good food and service [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the boats to look at while you eat and wait for a table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]And my family enjoys that dogs can also come along with the family[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food was awful..... $36 for dried up grouper & summer squash! Presentation of the food zero- very unappealing. Three strikes your out...... read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere, especially if you love dogs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly, and prices were very reasonable.

Excellent excellent excellent Mahi Sandwich! One of the best we've had! The service was fantastic! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the bar on a cool summer night![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of people there, looked like lots of regulars at the bar![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will see you again, yummmmy! read more

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Food is good , service is reasonable, but [[HIGHLIGHT]]the one man band entertainment turned the amplifier so loud we could not enjoy a meal[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . It was an extremely disappointing experience. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Both times we have been there, the ambience was great with live music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was wonderful and the food is just as good as well. read more

Love the Old Salty Dog! The owner Phil is hilarious and plays in the band here on Wednesday nights. Our friends are regulars here and so we tagged along to see what all the fuss was about. Food amazing. Rum barrels amazing. Live music amazing. Service and servers amazing. Overall atmosphere amazing. Oh did I mention this place is amazing??? Look, if you want delicious food and very reasonable prices in a beach vibe atmosphere with "Beachy" drinks or just a beer you've come to the right place. I had the grouper tacos blackened with a side of the lightly fried parsley potatoes- it was delicious!!! The rum barrel drunk was huge and just damn good!! We will return! Dog friendly- outdoor seating on the water! read more

Old Salty Dog - Fun times to be had at the Old Salty Dog! - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Came here over spring break at peak hours and it was only a 30 min wait for a party if 3 which was refreshing. The restaurant is kinda hidden behind a boat dealer but the inside is an open garage door concept with a large bar which I love. The service was solid and the food was all delicious. The famous hotdog was hugeee and the grouper boom boom wrap was super good even though it wasn't as spicy as advertised. read more

Food is moderately priced $20-30. Not sure if I will return due to prices Love the 2016 salad!! 5 stars for it alone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience ok.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick. Friendly staff read more

This place is great. Michelle is amazing! I go back often because of how great she treats us!!

All the servers (especially Lisa) were top notch (and accommodated my sweet "little" girl!) Good grouper, too. Loved the sea-breeze on the deck, too. read more

Old Salty Dog - Great to be pet friendly! - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

The food was good and the ambulance was ok. The service was great and prices were very fair. A one time visit because we were in that area. Try it. read more

The food and service are great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music (starting at 6) is too loud. Tough to have conversations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wish they could limit the nights for entertainment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Back again a few times and thought I would update. Wife and I stopped by for dinner and we're not disappointed. I chose Mahi and she chose Salmon, servings were plentiful and prepared very well, especially the vegetable medley. Ambience is a water theme accented by a Marina, staff friendly and noise level low. Complaints menu is somewhat limited on the dinner side read more

First of all the entertainment was awful He ran trivia night and couldn't read the word apartide. Then he brought his crew with him just to make him look better. This was embarrassing and awkward . Very uncomfortable. HE SUCKED read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We had the best time at the dog beach then headed over to the old salty dog for dinner and loved we could bring our golden retriever![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ms. Judy the owner was so kind and spoiled our doggie with treats and a frisbee. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's not just great food but great atmosphere and awesome people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was ok . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere was not[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have an agenda and they try to push it on you[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]I took my family in there for what I thought would be a nice evening for dinner but turned out not so good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .. [[HIGHLIGHT]]it should be advertised as it is a LGBTQ bar[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .. I was asked to leave because they don't cater to my kind and she bet I was a trump voter ... [[HIGHLIGHT]]if I had known this I would have never put my family in this situation[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] .. read more

Here is what happened to my family yesterday when we went in to eat dinner . [[HIGHLIGHT]]We didn't know we were there on a night with an agenda . We realized it when we looked around and then the singer proceeded to sing songs and change all the words to fit their agenda.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My son then proceeded to ask the waiter why people weren't told at the door so we could make an informed decision. Immediately the daughter of the owner came and got nose to nose In his face and told him , " his kind" was not welcome there . ? We then paid the bill and as we were leaving . She yelled out at him that he probably voted for Trump and he was a mega piece of s....! Another customer heard this and said I can't believe she said that! Well needless to say we had a terrible experience there and will never give them any more of our hard earned dollar. Love you all because we are not the hate filled ones. read more

Amazing spot to bring the dog and chill with friends. The food is reasonably and fair priced for what you get! Service was friendly and fast. read more

Old Salty Dog - Conch Fritters House Made Crab Dip - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

Um. Not exactly our vibe. It is off the beaten path which we typically love but the food and atmosphere wasn't for us. Too empty and divey? We were told it was a chain--City Island, Siesta Key and Venice Island. The food was not the best--our shrimp within our two orders of the Firecracker Wrap were covered in shells, and we were constantly spitting food out. Wasting food irks me. Skipping kitchen prep protocol and then asking for money reeeeeeally irks me. The French fries had a funny taste to them as if they may use a different oil than we are used to or possibly it was...old? The beer selection is on-point, but the other drinks weren't amazing. I was super hopeful for my Bloody Mary but every sip was unpleasant. read more

Old Salty Dog - Bloody Mary without Bacon - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Had lunch here today and met a nice lady named Brooklyn. Service was excellent and I got the special of the day and it was tasty. Great staff and just a good vibe all around. read more

Old Salty Dog - Wonton tacos and veggies - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

Great atmosphere with fair prices it is overlooking the marina, boats and water. It's dog friendly. The service has always been outstanding with Linda being one of our favorites The fish chowder and the bang bang shrimp are excellent. The clam chowder was a bit salty for me. The blackened grouper Reuben is my favorite and highly recommended, its the best I've ever had, the shrimp wrap was just OK. The fish and chips were OK. We've been here four times, and the service and the quality of food have never disappointed us. read more

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A follow up to a couple of months ago. I suspected back then that something changed---ownership, management,...something. Sure enough, our server did tell us that OSD is under new management. I see that the menu is still missing a couple of staples on their menu from the past, including the great shrimp po-boy they once had. Gone from the menu, as is the bun. We went again this past weekend and got the firecracker mahi wrap. This time, the portion of fish was small, and the flour tortilla it was wrapped in was MUCH oversized. In short, it should have been advertised as a tortilla sandwich with a little bit of fish. As a semi-regular and local for years, I think we'll find alternative places for lunch or dinner in the future despite the pleasant scenery. read more

Relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. Met some good friends for lunch and each of us enjoyed the food. I ordered the pain killer adult beverage and it was good but for the price on the smaller size. Parking is a little congested because it's shared with boat storage facility. read more

Old Salty Dog - Fish Sandwich special - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Old Salty Dog We decided on an early dinner at Old Salty Dog! The atmosphere was defiantly waterside dock with a nautical theme . The location lies right in the heart of the boat docks and overlooks the marina. Defiantly a spot for casual dining or drinking with a bar and grill vibe? The menu is diverse with mostly bar favorites, seafood, fried, blackened, and grilled options. The price is affordable and drinks reasonable. No real need to call ahead for reservations with seating including outdoor dockside. This is a type restaurant with a casual laid back ambiance. The restaurant is clean, and great bathrooms. Feel feee to let loose and wear as casual attire as you want. Service was attentive and great tasting food. We will return! read more

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It's was average not a bad place but also no reason to rush there the building is cool with all dog artwork and pictures. If your in Venice and it's close it's worth a try but don't go out your way. read more

Old Salty Dog - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Pricey, just for hotdogs. Fries were over cooked, dried out and cold. Service was great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seating on the deck was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Downgraded from two previous 5-star reviews because no longer have lobster roll (which is what I went for). Server had never heard of a lobster roll, so she could not say why. My guess is the cost lobster while it's management's role to inform servers. Top-shelf margarita was good, and draft beer is well priced. read more

I can't believe it's taken me so long to eat here. Truly a gem - the food, the service, everything was great. Went on a Wednesday when the owners were there and playing in the band. They were so welcoming to my family of 8 and two large dogs. Get the blackened chicken firecracker wrap - delicious!! read more