Exploring local cafes and eateries is a delightful way to celebrate fall. The cooler Florida weather energizes us as we move to connect with friends and loved ones over delicious food and drinks. After all, who doesn’t love a night out on the town with friends, food and fun?
Breaking bread with others easily creates conversation and a shared feeling of comfort. Pairing food with the autumn season is naturally symbolic of plenty, ripening, harvest, and abundance. It's all good.
We’re lucky to live in Venice where restaurants abound with creative cuisines, seasonal specials and familiar favorites. That includes fish and seafood dishes, mouth-watering burgers, and steaks that melt in your mouth.
Café Venice Restaurant & Bar
The slow roasted beef short ribs at Cafe Venice are braised in a coffee and tomato ragu and served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. Truly melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Regular happenings here include happy hour, daily specials, and live music Wednesday through Saturday. 101 W. Venice Avenue. cafevenicerestaurantandbar.com
The Crow’s Nest Marina, Restaurant, Tavern: Walnut salmon with teriyaki glaze and ginger aioli paired with a cocktail makes for a perfect fall meal. Dine upstairs with a great view or enjoy a casual evening in the Tavern. This long-standing eatery on Venice’s South Jetty has been ‘Venice’s Waterfront Landmark” since 1976. Boaters are welcome to dock and dine. 1968 Tarpon Center Drive. crowsnest-venice.com
Dockside Waterfront Grill: Tuna is always a treat, but when transformed into a tuna nachos appetizer it takes on a new level of delectable. Crispy wonton chips are topped with sesame-crusted seared raw yellowfin tuna, wakame, wasabi cream and soy sauce, then garnished with pickled ginger and scallions. Happy Hour here is from 3-6 PM with music in the Tiki Bar from 5-8 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. 509 N Tamiami Trail. docksidewaterfrontgrill.com
Prime Serious Steak: The name says it: Prime is serious about meat. For steak lovers the well-marbled and tender ribeye is prepared to your liking. If it's a burger you crave, the Sunday Burger Brunch features half-pound, gourmet steak burgers ground fresh from choice cuts, grilled to perfection, and served with your choice of sides.1335 Tamiami Trail. primeserioussteak.com
Urban Taco: Go bowling at Urban Taco. The House Bowl features carnitas, white rice, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo, and urban guacamole sauce. Try the Mama Bowl if you like chicken, or the Keto Bowl for a vegan option. When it comes to tacos you can build your own or choose Urban's options, plus Taco Tuesdays boast $2 beef tacos. Happy Hour is 3-5 PM. 1617 US 41. urbantacofl.com