801 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey; 941-966-1901; caseykeyfishhouse.com
An Old Florida icon located right on the Intracoastal Waterway next to the historical Blackburn Point Swing Bridge, Casey Key Fish House serves lunch and dinner at its restaurant and tiki bar.
Popular menu items include the grouper sandwich, chargrilled burger and, from the dinner menu served after 4 p.m., the snapper encrusted with almonds and topped with a lemon butter sauce.
Crow’s Nest
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice; 941-484-9551; crowsnest-venice.com
Named one of the “100 Most Scenic Restaurants in America for 2019” by OpenTable, The Crow’s Nest Restaurant & Marina is a Venice landmark dating back to 1976 that overlooks the South Jetty, a gorgeous sight marking the exit of Dona Bay into the Gulf of Mexico. Now with additional outdoor tables downstairs as well as the second floor open-air seating, Crow’s Nest serves lunch and dinner.