Sharky's on the Pier is absolutely amazing! We visited on June 24, 2026, and it was worth every minute 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! read more

Came to Sharky's on the Pier and you can't beat the location, it's right on the beach! You can choose to sit inside or outside depending on the weather. The restaurant is so cute and all the staff wear bright Hawaiian shirts, which really adds to the beachy vibe. We ordered: Poke nachos Fish and chips with shrimp, french fries, and coleslaw The food came out in maybe 5 minutes or less! I couldn't decide if that was a good thing or not, but it was nice not having to wait long. The food itself was good and the portions are pretty big, so come hungry or plan to share. My only wish is that the fish and chips and the fried shrimp were a little crispier. FYI, they don't take Apple Pay, so make sure to bring a card or cash! read more

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Overpriced food. Terrible service. Felt like the entire goal was to get people in and out as quick as possible. Entirely business built on a colorful aesthetic and a good location. Do yourself a favor and go to literally any restaurant and get better food for half the price. read more

Amazing view of the beach very fast and friendly waiter. The shrimp was good I didn't care for the unnecessary garnish, the cocktail sauce was also much sweeter than expected, was stated on the menu as spicy. The shrimp and sauce on the po boy was delicious. Unfortunately, my bread was very hard and chewy, ruining the sandwich for me. Overall, location and service is solid, the food was inconsistent. read more

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Had a very good experience here. The view is priceless. The service was great. Had some apps and drinks. Mojitos and margaritas were good. Had the tuna nachos. Very good. The Cajun shrimp appetizer was our favorite. The sauce and the bread it comes with was amazing. The clam chowder was very thick and creamy. Just a little too much for us. The fish tacos were very good. Large piece of blackened grouper was very flavorful a must try. Just be prepared to wait if you want a view. read more

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Lovely ambience, who could ask for more. Beautiful company, amazing ambience, fresh seafood, and nice wait staff. read more

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This place is absolutely massive. The location can't be beat, right on the beach and at the end of the pier. They have a store as well as tons of indoor and outdoor seating. The food arrived relatively quickly and our order was correct. The portions are on the larger side and the menu has tons of options for everyone. The grouper wrap got pretty soggy, which was a bummer, but I enjoyed it. Everyone really enjoyed their meals. I think it's slightly above the average Florida touristy restaurant but the menu items are basically the same at all of them. The location and sitting outside definitely inflates this. We will come back. read more

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Location is amazing and they know it. Sort of felt like we were doing them a favor by choosing to eat there. Had the Grouper Wrap. Oddly the sauce was on one side and not the other. Other item was the pulled pork. Would not recommend. Our server was good, friendly but not super attentive. The views were fantastic and is a typical beach bar. If not for the amazing location not sure how successful they would be. I am sure on open air restaurant on a beach is hard to keep clean but it did not feel super clean read more

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Environment is excellent - laid back on the water , the pier at sunset is perfect ! We had dolphins swimming next to shore as we ate service was great and the food was excellent ! Recommend if you're in the area! read more

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Took visitors from up north for lunch earlier this week and got right in. Amy took care of us and was friendly and very attentive. Chicken salad wrap was enough to split and was absolutely delicious. Be back soon. read more

I can't believe this place doesn't have a higher rating! The food was so fresh and delicious. Ask to sit outside for a beautiful view. We tried the shrimp and crab nachos as an appetizer. It was huge and sooo good. My husband got the Captain Sharky's Platter and I got the crab cake sandwich. Everything was perfect. The portion sizes are ridiculous and we left with a ton of leftovers. My son was also pleasantly surprised when he got a surprise popsicle after his meal. We loved Sharky's and can't wait for our next visit! read more

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It's been a few years since my initial review, and after coming back, I think that maybe my last visit was just an "off day". We visited with a large group tonight, and not only was our food fresh and delicious, but we also had amazing service. I was hesitant to come back after my last visit, but we were blown away this time! We got starters - all of which we devoured. Our entrees were fantastic as well. Especially the grouper sandwich, the Aruba seafood, and the chicken sandwich. My Mom had the Ko Tao salad, and said she's never had a salad that delicious. We enjoyed our meal outside on the patio where we watched the beautiful sunset and listened to live music. What a treat. read more

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Great views, mid food, fun drinks, super busy place. Let me start by saying that this is not my first time to Sharkey's or Fins for that matter... However, I must say that I was sadly disappointed at the table that they have at Sharkey's next to the stairs and right by the wait-staff station. The last thing people want to sit at is that table. (Of course that was the table that we were given and asked to be moved to a different spot). People don't come to a restaurant on the beach to sit by a bustling staircase and busy wait-staff station. They really need to get rid of that table altogether. There are so many wonderful views on the beach of the shoreline, or of the sunset and that table does not suffice. OK, rant over... The food is mid at Sharkey's but I'm not going there always for the food. It definitely fills the bill if you're looking for something seafood or something for everyone in your group. You would be hard-pressed to not find something on the menu. I love the choices, the cocktails are fantastic and the service is decent. Sometimes when I go to the bar area, I feel like they can't be bothered with people that just walk up off the beach to order a cocktail, but the frozen cocktails are so good that I just let that feeling pass. Always have the grouper if you're not sure what to get and you like fish since it's a staple in Florida. Remember, when you come to Sharkey's or Fin's, you come basically for the atmosphere, and you won't be disappointed, unless you get the table next to the stairs. Then you ask to be re-seated. read more

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Rating this a 4 because it was exactly what I expected. Only phrasing it that way because my partner had very different expectations I think because he grew up near a beach. We showed up around 6p and were a little worried we might not be able to get a seat but they were very organized, had a lot of space and got us seated super quick. Drinks were reasonably priced and the menu had decent selection. It was hot but they had fans going to help keep us cool. Ended by walking out the back to the pier. read more

Food has always been good when we've come. Service is great. Said 10min wait to sit inside but was less. Server was nice and checked on us often. Great stop to refuel in the middle of shark teeth hunting. read more

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First time here and we had a blast. Great drinks , reasonably priced... virgin drinks for the kids. The food was fresh and great. The location is the bomb right on the beach , right at the pier. Just an outstanding time read more

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First off, I love the atmosphere and service at Sharky's on the pier. After a day looking for shark teeth it's nice to get some good grub and rehydrate while in some A/C. Some of the prices on the menu fluctuate as Mahi and Grouper menu items are market price (minus some set menu items). Ordering was a quick process, and our food came to the table hot and within good time. My wife had a bowl with blackened grouper and enjoyed every bite. I got the grouper wrap myself, a popular menu item, and I thought it was good. It was missing a bit of an x-factor for me, I felt like it needed some more of the special sauce or would taste better with blackened grouper in place of the fried grouper, but that could be more of a preference thing. read more

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This isn't a good review because I've learned my lesson there. However, you can't beat a $9 frozen drink on the beach! The tiki hut in back is a go-to every time I'm visiting grandma for a drink on the pier. read more

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My husband and I went to Sharky's for dinner while on our honeymoon, and unfortunately, we were really disappointed with the quality of the food. The Caesar salad was honestly one of the worst we've ever had. It was topped with shredded cheese, which was strange for a Caesar salad, and overall just wasn't good. The yellow rice very clearly tasted like it came from a bag and was extremely mushy, and my husband said his mashed potatoes were sticky and tasted like instant/artificial potatoes. What really surprised us was the drink pricing. We ordered one sweet tea and one unsweetened tea, and they were $7 each. For the prices and the location, we expected much better quality. Unfortunately, this ended up being one of the more disappointing meals of our honeymoon. read more

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One. I never got to try the food because THIS IS NOT A DOG FRIENDLY RESTAURANT. When I told the well-seasoned hostess that it came up on Yelp as dog friendly, she bowed her head & said no, Yelp is wrong. SO CAN SOMEONE FIX THIS??? Only service dogs are allowed. No matter. We went elsewhere. I'm sure this place didn't need our money. It's packed every night with locals. And quite frankly, when I got out of the car, all I smelled was garlic. I mean an obnoxious amount of garlic. I'll never know what the ambiance is like at this salty tourist trap because they lied about being dog friendly. Buh bye. read more

Walk up from the beach for drinks, or full service dining. Gluten Free options and very accommodating. It's super clean, lots of stalls in the ladies room. Terrific menu, good service, great view and beach vibe. Valet parking is a must because it's so bustling between the beach and the restaurant. Be patient, it's slow read more

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One of the best water/ocean views in the area. Vibes are fun here! The sunsets for dinner are amazing, we always ask to set up top for the views to see the pier and sunset. Downstairs has a lot of seating and good bar area. There is a gift shop and they also have a few vendors set up on the weekends like jewelry, etc, the times we have been, so far. Staff is always great, and they check up often. The food, it is a touristy place so the food is ok. I'd give food a 3.5. Stick with the seafood dishes. Good drinks. Overall - a fun place to go for lunch or dinner and a great place to take visitors. read more

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Touristy? Yes Fun? Yes Tropical drinks? Yes Frozen drinks? Yes What can I say but this place is touristy but fun and I really enjoyed sitting at the bar outside looking at the ocean and chatting with the bartender. I ordered the Sahara Sunset, which is a mix of the Piña Colada and the Mango Bango. Can I just say how perfect it was to have that drink and a tiki hut on the water? The place is a must try and I'll be back here in a couple days to try the meals, but the menu looks phenomenal. This review is for the drink and the service at the outdoor tiki bar and I'm completely happy. read more

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Nice place and ambiance/staff, with live music. But food is super expensive! $16 for the pictured onion rings which were not special in any way or beer battered. Artichoke lobster dip barely had any lobster and was just all cheese without much seasoning or gooeyness. read more

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Amazing - atmosphere, service and quality of food were top notch. What an amzing view! The mahi tacos were so big! So fresh! The sweet potato fries with churro seasoning. Omg so good. Lobster stuffed flounder was fantastic. The sauce was so amazing. Must go! Then hit the beach. read more

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This establishment is exceptional. The service was impeccable, the cuisine was delectable, and the vistas were breathtaking. I highly recommend the calamari; it was tender, crispy, and utterly scrumptious. The sauce was phenomenal. I indulged in fish and chips and shared a portion of the grilled shrimp. Every dish was exquisite. The views were magnificent, and we were fortunate to witness a pod of dolphins gracefully swimming in the adjacent beach. read more

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Going to sharky's is always something I look forward to on our trip to Venice. The pier walk is an amazing way to view the beautiful water and beach by the restaurant. Relaxing at the beach makes the wait for the food (which isn't that long) feel enjoyable. And when the food does come nobody dislikes because of its quality. read more

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Food was not great. Chicken strips and fries were dried out. Expensive lunch $50 for nothing special. Service was good and that is about all I can say about our experience. read more

Can't beat the view of course, on the water. Service was great, food was good lack seasoning, but nothing Tatar sauce could not fix, definitely would eat here again. read more

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I really enjoyed Sharky's!!! Their patio is truly to die for, fantastic views of the gulf and right on the beach. Lots of seating and variety on their menu. Their calamari was awesome. I was really pleasantly surprised. I tried their black bean burger and that was pretty good as well! I didn't love their sweet potato fries, not enough seasoning, but it did the trick. I'd definitely recommend stopping by if you're looking for a good eat with an even better view! read more

Nothing but great things to say about this place. It's a hoppin venue and it was great to be on the water and listen to live music. They are busy as heccccc so come early and get a table. It gets really hot and there isn't a ton of shade by the band if you want to just drink and enjoy. So I would love some more shaded areas but over all service was excellent and there was never a shortage of service . The only food we had were French fries but the frozen concoctions were amazing and fairly priced. Where sunscreen and beware of the Red Tide. You can definitely feel it in this area read more

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If you know you know!! Best ever. Great food great atmosphere great beach view. Service was excellent.

We love this place. It's such a cute place to eat at right on the beach. They open at 11:30am & the place fills up fast. The bar area is first come first serve. They do offer table reservations and walk-in reservations. Lunch and dinner only They don't serve breakfast. No happy hour here. "Every day is happy hour." For drinks only, there is a line at the bar for ordering. Pro tip- bring a yeti to keep your drink cold. Next door is a restaurant called fins, which is owned by the same people & has a rooftop view of the ocean. Menus for both places are slightly similar, but fins is higher scale. Today my husband and I ordered the Cobb chicken salad, Prosecco, and Mai Thai drinks. Both were delicious. Shout out to our bartender Andrew! Thank you! read more

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It's crowded. You may have to wait in line or to get food. Parking may be difficult. But the sunset and gulf/beach views. The excellent bartenders. Great rum drinks and beers. Good appetizers and food options. It is an institution and attracts a lot of tourists and people who return every year. They opened up after recent hurricane damage. Maybe they won't always be able to do so. But we really enjoyed as first time visitors. It is great that this area has several of these water view bar/restaurant venues. A classic. read more

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This place is a blast. Right on the beach and it has a diverse menu. They also give zucchini bread that was a big hit with my kids. Everything was on point. So very much fun. Lots of photo ops and fresh fish options. read more

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Decided to come to Venice for the night. Googled best restaurant and Sharky's was #1. Arrived and stood in line for outside table. Not long of a wait. Sat on top deck with ocean view. Beautiful! Waitress came over and took the drink order. Once back we placed our dinner order. Ordered the tuna nachos for appetizer. Delicious can't even describe the taste. Just the right combination of ginger and wasabi to top the loaded nachos. As for dinner I ordered the lobster stuffed flounder with mashed potatoes and edamame quinoa salad. The sauce gravy on the fish was perfect with bell pepper and mushrooms. The salad was cool and delightful. Hubby ordered the blackened grouper tacos with fries. He stated that was the best grouper he has ever gotten from a restaurant and he eats a lot of fish being a charter captain. If you plan your trip right you could have dinner with a sunset. Recommend 10/10 to stop in, eat some delicious food and meet all the smiling staff at Sharky's on the water. read more

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The ambience here is amazing! We went while it was pretty busy but there was lots to do while we waited for our table. Theres a pier, a beach, and you can grab to go drinks while you walk around. They have a bunch of yummy frozen drinks, we tried the orange creamsicle drink it was delicious (& strong!!). We saw a manatee from the pier which was awesome. I got the blackened Mahi taco, delicious!! Highly recommend this place read more

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Amazing! The vibes here were immaculate. Checked in for outdoor seating then got a drink at the bar and waited on the beach for about 30 minutes. The service was great and the food was delicious. We went back for lunch the next day it was so good! read more

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The outdoor area is great. Low key and the dress code is very beach and laid back - perfect! Loved the views of the gulf and the warm breeze. Started with the Cabo calamari and the lobster/artichoke dip. Both dishes were plentiful for appetizers. The calamari was seasoned well and not overly breaded. The lobster.artichoke dip had a good flavor and large chunks of lobster. The grilled flat bread was warm and super soft. For the main dish I ordered the chicken/shrimp drunken noodles. Light on flavor, not many noodles . Lots of chicken and about 5 shrimp. Our server was nice and attentive. I will be back and will for sure try something else on the menu. read more

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Food was excellent service was awesome a great Venice restaurant keep up the excellent food and the service thank you very much