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Sharky
Smack Dab On The Gulf
Just one visit to Sharky's and you'll understand why after 35 years and counting, it has become a Venice-area landmark. Voted Florida's best beach bar in 2013, 2018, and 2019 enjoy the sunshine while enjoying a cool drink. Our beach-front restaurant is located in the Shark's Tooth Capital of the world, nestled at the bottom of the famous Venice Fishing Pier. It offers a stunning Gulf of Mexico view.
We hope you enjoy the best of Florida's Gulf Coast, including our delicious seafood, frozen drinks and outstanding service. Experience a fun and festive atmosphere, soak up some sunshine, catch a sunset or savor live music under the star-filled sky at Sharky's on the Pier. We'd love to have you, whether you're a Sarasota native, visiting family, or just on vacation in Venice, FL.
Venice is a city in Sarasota County, Florida, United States. The city includes what locals call "Venice Island", a portion of the mainland that is accessed via bridges over the artificially created Intracoastal Waterway. The city is located in Southwest Florida. As of the 2020 Census, the city had a population of 25,463. Venice is part of the North Port–Sarasota–Bradenton metropolitan statistical area.