5 Great Venice Take Out Options in 2020

Venice, Florida is known for a lot of things - the serene waters of the gulf, the uniquely sugary white sand of its beaches and of course, world-renowned golf courses.

And you can add incredible food to that list.

Some world-class chefs have been plying their trade in this corner of Southwest Florida for decades and that wealth of options shows. Venice has become a melting pot of culinary influences from every corner of the earth.

Restaurants have had a rough go recently with the public health issues brought on my the global pandemic. But this adversity has also brought a great deal of innovation that has allowed a number of restaurants to thrive in these difficult times.

Let’s help support them - here are 5 great Venice take out options that you can try tonight!  Remember, dining rooms will reopen when the restrictions subside.

Sharky’s on the Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South
Venice, FL 34285

Sharky’s has been a main-stay on the Venice waterfront for over 30 years. It’s also consistently been voted Florida best beach bar and its position at the end of the Venice Pier is simply breathtaking. No matter your choice of beverage, there are few better spots to watch the world go by.

While the dining room and award-winning patio may be closed, the restaurant/bar is offering takeout Tuesday to Sunday. Enjoy Chef prepared food to-go. 

Have a look at their To-Go Menu here.

DarRell’s Restaurant

215 South Tamiami Trail
Venice, FL 34285

Home-style southern cooking at its finest!  Conveniently located next door to Gulf Shores Realty.

Darrell’s menu is full of tasty options and made with a full serving of love on the island of Venice. If you’re in the mood for unreal (and authentic) southern style barbecue, this is the place.

Currently, Darrell’s is running their entire menu as take-out or curbside pick up. Get yours today!  Open every day from 11 am to 8 pm.

Take a look at their mouth-watering menu.

Off the Wagon Brewery & Kitchen

2107 Tamiami Trl S
Venice, FL 34293

The Off the Wagon Brewery & Kitchen is home showcase of the award-winning 3 Bridges Brews, the passion project of Venice locals Scott and Corey Harper. The Brewery is named for the North, Middle and South bridges that provide access to Venice Island.

It may be the tasty micro-brews bringing patrons streaming through the doors, but it’s the gourmet food that keeps them coming back, again and again.

Off the Wagon and 3 Bridges are open Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 7pm. They are offering a special growler-taco happy hour.

Check out their temporary “to-go menu here!

Tikka Indian Cuisine

525a US Hwy 41 Bypass North
Venice, FL 34285

Looking for a taste of something a little more exotic?

Offering their menu for pick up or delivery, Tues - Sun, 11am - 8 pm.  Tikka Indian Cuisine brings the truly authentic taste of India to the gulf coast. The restaurant is proud to welcome you on a sublime culinary journey. The owners proudly advertise the use of only the freshest, seasonal ingredients as well as special spices direct from India, for added authenticity. 

Don’t take our word for it, check out their full menu.

Trattoria da Mino

335 W Venice Ave
Venice, FL 34285

Few things in this world are as satisfying as truly handcrafted Italian cuisine. It’s the definition of comfort food.

Enter Trattoria Da Mino - delicious Italian food in casual style. Offering a full menu for takeout, Chef Mino provides a delicious spread of fresh pastas, pizzas and other specialties at incredible prices that are hard to beat.

For lunch, patrons can enjoy mouth-watering subs or pizza by the slice. For dinner, a full selection of pastas, full pizza pies, meats and fish are available.  Take out available Tues-Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm.

Have a look for yourself.

If you're interested in learning more about the fantastic Southwest Florida lifestyle found in Venice, we encourage you to contact Gulf Shores Realty online or call 941.488.6644 today & connect with a truly local team!