Restaurant #16 in Sarasota

This is a fun  and lively place right on the intercoastal channel by Stickney Point Bridge.  

The Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill

1500 Stickney Point Rd., Sarasota, FL.
(941) 921-6200
www.boatyardwaterfrontgrill.com

The Boatyard is one of those comfortable relaxed places that brings the outdoors inside with the open views. There is entertainment several times a week as well as friendly staff. Lots of seating options either indoors or outdoors. There is always water activity in birds or boating!
Serving lunch and dinner.

Happy Hour: Daily 2pm-6pm in bar
 
Hours: M-Th 11:30am-9pm, F-Sa
11:30am-10pm, Su12pm-9pm


(Next: the Riverhouse Reef & Grill in Palmetto)

Restaurant #15 in Cortez

Cortez is one of the only remaining fishing villages in the area. It has many fine seafood restaurants.

Starfish Co Seafood Restaurant & Market

12306 46th Ave W
Cortez, FL
(941) 794-1243
www.starfishcompany.com 

The Starfish Co Restaurant has true fishing
village charm. The seafood is caught by local fisherman. It is a self-serve order menu and then a wait amongst the wonderful views of the boats and birds and other activity. There is also a seafood market. Simple old Florida pleasant surroundings. Serving beer and wine only.

Happy Hour: none

Hours: T-Sa 11:30am-8pm, 
Su-M 11:30am-3pm


(Next:  the Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill in Sarasota)

Restaurant #14 in South Venice

Take a drive on the wild side with this restaurant adventure!

Snook Haven Restaurant & Fish Camp

5000 East Venice Avenue
Venice, FL
(941) 485-7221
www.snookhaven.com
 
With a natural rustic setting on the Myakka River and beautiful views from the decks, this restaurant and camp is well off the beaten path, which makes it an adventure just driving out to it. It’s history goes from smugglers in prohibition to a local watering hole and finally to a Florida landmark. Prices were very reasonable. It is co-owned with Sharky’s on the Pier.






Happy Hour: none

Hours: Daily 11:30am-8pm




(Next: Starfish Co Seafood Restaurant & Market in Cortez)