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Sharky's On The Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South, Venice, FL 34285-3700
(941)488-1456
Ranked #35 of 97 restaurants in Venice
3.5 of 5 stars 285 Reviews
Price range: INR281 - INR1,126
Cuisines: American, Caribbean, Dessert, Grill, Pasta, Sandwiches, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Child-friendly, Bar Scene, View
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Sarasota, Florida
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Sharkey's on the Pier has a great view. After that the best that can be said about it is that the hot dogs are not burnt. The fish is terrible, a hamburger was soggy. The dessert was execrable. More

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Palmetto, fl
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Went Midweek and it wasnt too crowded. Love the view and had an excellent Lobster Roll. More

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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

This place is very organized for being a beach front meal. Only had to wait five minutes to be seated when it was crowded. My Brie and aple pizza was amazing. I can't even explain how attentive and personable my server Tom was from start to finish. Thanks for everything Sharky's! More

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Roswell, New Mexico
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

We first visited Sharky's a couple years ago while on vacation in the area and now that we live here, we get over there as much as we can. Sometimes we are beach-going and sometimes just showing up for a meal or beverage. We are retired so we can go during down times - mid week lunchtime is our usual,... More

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Mass
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

One of the locals recommended this place so why not? We sat outside where you have a perfect view of the pier and ocean. Food was good drinks were enough better More

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Venice, Florida
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The service is awful here. I usually stay away from this place but went with friends at their suggestion. It was just as I remembered. Long wait, horrible service, bad food. Wont go back More

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Venice, Florida, United States
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Good food, with a great view! Even when we haveto wait, it's pleasant to walk on the pier.! More

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Kinnelon
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

The only thing I didnt like here was the wait.....it wasnt too bad...we waited about 45 minutes but on the pier taking wonderful pictures of the sunset over the ocean!!! Food was excellent, drinks were great, atmosphere was great...I will be back! Next time I will wait to eat outside! There was live entertainment outside which can be heard from... More

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North Port, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012
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Took our family to Sharkey's during the week during regular dinner hours. Not too crowded but steady. It took the waitress 15 minutes to take our drink order and greet us. She just kept passing us by. stopped by and said that she was very busy and would get to us shortly. Took our drink orders and we waited another... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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68 reviews 68 reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We went to Sharky's with friends on Mother's Day. Needless to say, the place was packed. That said, after a short wait we got a nice booth indoors. The menu has a lot of seafood offerings plus enough stuff to keep landlubbers happy. We ordered the fish tacos and the lobster roll. Both were absolutely devine. The fish tacos were... More

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