Where to Find The Best Restaurants in Venice, FL

Any trip we take will always provide us with an opportunity to taste the local cuisine in the area we are visiting. This is a great opportunity to really get an idea of the culture and to make memories. A trip to a restaurant, deli, or even ice cream parlor is an opportunity to gather as a family, group, or couple and to have moments while enjoying a delicious meal or treat. This article will discuss where to find the best restaurants in Venice, Florida and where you can create those enjoyable memories.

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Many times, the restaurants we visit become much more than just a place to eat, but a destination point that can last years and bring back some of the fondest of memories for you and the people you were with.

Venice, Florida has several great places to dine at or enjoy a treat and make those lasting memories that we can cherish for a lifetime. Furthermore, Venice offers a sophisticated but enjoyable option for all travelers alike. So, with that being said, let us take a look at some of what Venice has to offer for the foodie in all of us.

Best Breakfast Restaurant

Croissant & Co.

323 W Venice Avenue

This amazing French bakery is located on Venice Avenue in the historic Venice downtown area. The bakery is open Monday through Sunday and offers products that are made in-house daily (1). Furthermore, this bakery works with the freshest ingredient and keeps with the authentic French techniques (1). Moreover, their products do not contain preservatives or artificial ingredients (1).

My wife and I were on a mission for a croissant, and did we hit the mother-load. Not only did they have croissants, but many other tasty treats such as Baguettes, Fruit Tarts, and Macarons. We tried the croissants, and they were delicious with a resemblance of a true French croissant. In addition to the croissant, we enjoyed their homemade quiche and a fresh fruit cup. But wait, we did not stop there. We also had to try those succulent delicious looking mini yule logs.

The bakery had a nice variety of treats that looked delicious. Their glass cases ranged from chocolate flavored cake slices to fruit flavored pastries and treats. So, if you suffer from sweet tooth, this place is worth visiting.

The croissant had a flakey outer shell with a warm soft interior that did not need to be accompanied with any jams or butter, as it was delicious all by itself. Of course, if you prefer some jam or butter on your croissant, you go right ahead. When at home, we like our croissant with eggs and turkey patties.

The Quiche was exceptional and had a nice crust. It had the right amount of crunch and the perfect amount of soft texture. The quiche contained onions, and prosciutto. This was one of the best quiches I have ever had, and I am a man who likes his quiche. Moreover, the fruit cup was a very nice complement that added a fresh and revitalizing flavor to an exceptional dish.

In addition, to an amazing breakfast option. The overall ambience was calm, with gentle lights and smells of coffee and fresh bread that permeated throughout the establishment. Although the bakery was small and filled up fast with loyal patrons, the place had a very cozy feel to it. You can see pride in ownership by how clean, and well-appointed the decorations were throughout the bakery. Overall, the bakery was a great experience with happy upbeat staff.

Best Lunch Restaurant

ABBY’s on Miami

220 Miami Avenue West

Abby’s on Miami is a great spot for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is located right in the middle of the historic downtown. This is an upscale casual dining restaurant that provides indoor and outdoor seating. With being in the community for over 25 years, Abby’s on Miami has become a staple in the downtown district. This little spot provides an enjoyable and relaxing environment that has a great selection of food that will appeal to most travelers and vacationers.

Abby’s on Miami is known for its seafood selection and features locally caught fish that is fresh off the boat when available. Abby’s outdoor seating is the best in the city as it allows for some shade from the sun, but yet you still feel connected to the vibrancy of the city. The outdoor seating also provides some privacy from the street traffic.

This sandwich is served with a large portion of flounder that is breaded and fried. It is served on a toasted brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, and a side of homemade tartar sauce. Also, each sandwich is served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or potato salad. As you can see from the picture, we chose fries. They were thick, crunchy, and lightly salted.

This delicious burger starts off with a ½ pound of ground chuck cooked to your liking. The burger is served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Each sandwich is also served with a choice of fries, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Best Ice Cream Shop

Venice Avenue Creamery

249 West Venice Avenue

If you are in the mood for a cold treat, then Venice Avenue Creamery has got you covered. All their ice cream and yogurt are homemade using locally sourced dairy (2). The Creamery is family owned and has been in the Venice community for over three decades. Furthermore, the creamery is actively involved in the community and is featured at many of the locally hosted events with their flavorful ice cream. Below are the cups of ice-cream that we tried during our trip to Venice Avenue Creamery.

Conclusion

This list is not a conclusive list and only highlights a small portion of the many great restaurants that dot the Venice, Florida landscape. The restaurants that we visited were confined to Venice Island and the historic downtown district. We rated restaurants on a wide variety of characteristics such as convenience to other places of interests, location, ambience, food, quality of service and presentation, as well as other important aspects that we believe would enhance your dining experience.

So, there you have it The Best Restaurants in Venice. Venice, Florida is a beautiful town with much to enjoy at a relatively calm and relaxed pace. From the great dining options to the beautifully landscaped parks, Venice makes for a great experience. It is a city that will remain in your memories, a city you will want to visit again.

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Sources

1. Croissant & Co (2023) Visit Main Street, https://www.visitvenicefl.org/places/croissant-company/
2. Venice Avenue Creamery (2023) Visit Main Street, https://www.visitvenicefl.org/places/venice-avenue-creamery/

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