Crows Nest Restaurant & Tavern
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1968 Tarpon Center Drive
Venice, FL 34285
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Lunch Menu
Raw Bar & Chilled Seafood
- 1/2 doz Gulf Oysters$15.00
- 1 Dozen Gulf Oysters$30.00
- Specialty Oysters (6)$25.00+
- Specialty Oysters (12)$50.00+
- Top Neck Clams$8.50+
- Raw Bar Combo$16.50
- Shrimp Cocktail$14.50
- Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna$17.50
marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, teriyaki drizzle & wasabi
- Smoked Salmon Plate$17.50
New England smoked salmon, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, garlic cream cheese, tomatoes, toasted pita
- Seafood Tower$54.50+
12 ea. top neck clams, oysters, shrimp, & 1/2 lb seasonal crab claws
- Stone Tower$95.00+
- Stone App$35.00
- Ipswich Clams$18.50Out of stock
Lunch Starters
- Clam Chowder$8.50+
- Soup du Jour$7.50+
- Seafood Bisque$9.50+
- Mushroom Flatbread$15.50
roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, fontina and taleggio cheese, truffle oil
- Margherita Flatbread$14.50
blistered tomatoes, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, chiffonade basil
- Calamari$15.50
banana pepper rings, roasted red peppers, marinara
- CN Crab Cake App$20.50
pan seared, mustard sauce
- Escargots$12.50
French snails, garlic butter, toasted baguette
- Steamed Mussels$15.50
garlic/white wine cream broth, fresh rolls
- Clams Casino$12.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- Oysters Casino$16.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- Oysters Rockefeller$18.50
spinach, bacon, anisette & andouille sausage, hollandaise
- BP oyster rock$24.00
- BP oyster casino$24.00
- Fried Oyster App$16.00
- Garlic Parm Oysters App$15.50Out of stock
- Hot Oyster Sampler$15.50
Lunch Salads
- Arugula Salad$13.50
roasted beets, peppered goat cheese crumbles, almonds, honey-citrus vinaigrette, raspberry coulis
- Caesar Salad$10.50
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
- Maurice Salad$15.50
ham, turkey, Swiss, hard-boiled egg, olives, Maurice dressing
- Garden Salad$8.50
cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, house mixed greens
- Nester Salad$19.50
mixed greens, eggs, cucumbers, tomatoes, honey Dijon ranch, topped with baby shrimp, crab and Old Bay mayo salad
- Panko Crusted Chicken$16.50
strawberries, goat cheese, toasted almonds, spring mix, champagne poppy vinaigrette
- Tomato & Mozz$12.50
fresh basil, balsamic
- SCALLOP Tropical Salad$28.50
mixed greens, mango, strawberries, toasted coconut, house ranch with Scallops 28.5 with Shrimp 19.50
- Shrimp Tropical Salad$19.50
- sub garden salad
- sub Caesar salad$3.00
- garden salad w/ entree$6.50
- Caesar salad w/ entree$8.50
- Tropical Salad NO Protien$13.50
Lunch Entrees
- Pork Chop (L)$28.50
one 7 oz pork chop, maple mustard sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day
- Salmon (L)$22.50
- Meatloaf$15.50
garlic chive mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, onion Worcestershire gravy
- Grouper Bites$24.50
freshly battered, fried
- Captain’s Platter (L)$39.50
grouper bites, sea scallops and shrimp
- Seafood Platter$26.50
Atlantic sole, shrimp, southern fried oysters
- Fried Shrimp (L)$22.50
freshly battered, fried
- Seafood Pot Pie$18.50
shrimp, fresh fish, salmon, peas, onions, potatoes, carrots, puff pastry
- Shrimp & Grits$19.50
sauteed shrimp, Creole pan sauce, stone ground cheddar grits, bacon & scallions
- Fried Oysters$22.50
freshly battered, fried
- Steak Tips$20.50
Gunther Gebel-Williams’ Steak Sauce
- Simple Grouper (L)$28.00
- Simple Mahi (L)$26.00
- Simple Scallops (L)$28.50
- Simple Shrimp (L)$21.50
- Simple Chicken (L)$15.50
- Crabcake Entree (L)$26.50
- Sirloin STeak (L)$30.50
- Haddock (L)$18.50
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Crow's Nest Burger$15.50
Crow's Nest Burger - fresh, 8oz beef patty, brioche bun 14.5 add bacon, mushrooms or cheese $1.5 each
- Jetty Burger$18.50
fresh, 8oz beef patty, ham & Swiss cheese, brioche bun 17.5
- Western Burger$19.50
fresh, 8oz beef patty, barbeque sauce, bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, onion ring garnish
- Fish Sandwich$15.50
a Crow’s Nest standard since ‘76, Atlantic sole fillet hand-breaded to order
- Grouper Sandwich$23.00
grilled, blackened or deep fried
- Haddock Tacos$15.50
mango salsa, shredded lettuce, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas 15.5
- Mahi Tacos$18.50
blackened or grilled mahi-mahi, marinated red cabbage, cilantro, chipotle aioli
- Veggie Wrap$13.50
chilled roasted red pepper, zucchini yellow squash, carrots, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic glaze, hummus, sun dried tomato tortilla 12.5
- Chicken Wrap$15.50
Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring mix, cheddar, honey Dijon ranch, sun dried tomato tortilla
- Reuben$16.50
corned beef brisket, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, marble rye
- Chicken Salad Wrap$15.50
grapes, almonds, tarragon Dijon mayo, lettuce, tomato, sundried tomato tortilla
- Grouper Reuben$23.00
- Grilled Cheese$7.50
- Grilled Ham and Cheese$12.00
- Chicken Sandwich$15.50
- BLT Sandwich$12.00
- Turkey Sandwich$12.00
- French Dip Panini$16.50
- Rachel$16.50
- Mahi Sandwich$21.50
- Turkey Club Sandwich$13.50
- Chix Caesar Wrap$15.50
Tavern NEW
Raw Bar & Chilled Seafood
- 1/2 doz Gulf Oysters$15.00
- 1 Dozen Gulf Oysters$30.00
- Specialty Oysters (6)$25.00+
- Specialty Oysters (12)$50.00+
- Top Neck Clams$8.50+
- Raw Bar Combo$16.50
- Classic Shrimp Cocktails$14.50
- Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna$17.50
marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, teriyaki drizzle & wasabi
- Smoked Salmon Plate$17.50
New England smoked salmon, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, garlic cream cheese, tomatoes, toasted pita
- Seafood Tower$54.50+
12 ea. top neck clams, oysters, shrimp, & 1/2 lb seasonal crab claws
- Stone Tower$100.00+Out of stock
- Oyster Sampler (6) cold$25.00
- Ipswich Clams$18.50Out of stock
Small Plates
- Brew City Fries Basket$5.50
- Chicken Strips$11.50
deep fried chicken tenders, honey Dijon ranch
- Clams Casino$12.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- CN Crab Cake App$20.50
pan seared, mustard sauce
- Crispy Fried Calamari$15.50
banana pepper rings, roasted red peppers, marinara
- Escargots$12.50
French snails, garlic butter, toasted baguette
- Grouper Bites$16.50
buttermilk breaded, deep fried
- House Chips$5.50
- Margherita Flatbread$14.50
blistered tomatoes, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, chiffonade basil
- Mushroom Flatbread$15.50
roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, fontina and taleggio cheese, truffle oil
- Clam Chowder$8.50+
- Nachos$10.50
corn tortilla chips, cheddar and jalapeños, chili, sour cream and salsa
- Onion Rings Basket$7.50
- Oysters Casino$16.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- Oysters Rockefeller$18.50
spinach, bacon, anisette & andouille sausage, hollandaise
- Potato Skins
with French onion dip 6.5 or loaded with bacon, scallions and cheddar 8.5
- Seafood Bisque$9.50+
- Soup du Jour$7.50+
- Steamed Mussels$15.50
garlic/white wine cream broth, fresh rolls
- Basket Sweet Fries$7.50
- Chicken Wings$7.50+
- Fried Oysters TV$12.50
- BP oysters rock$24.00
- BP oysters casino$24.00
- Garlic Parm Oysters$15.50Out of stock
- Hot Oyster Sampler$15.50
- TV Chips & Salsa$3.50
- Fish Dip App$5.00Out of stock
Seafood Baskets
Tavern Entrees
- Bone-In Pork Chop TV (1)$28.50
one 7 oz pork chop, maple mustard sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day
- Salmon (L)$22.50
- Chicken Parmesan$18.50
over linguine with red sauce and mozzarella cheese
- CN Meatloaf$15.50
garlic chive mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, onion Worcestershire gravy
- Tavern Steak$29.50
8oz sirloin, teriyaki marinated, topped with an onion ring and pineapple slice, Brew City fries
- Fresh Catch$25.50
- Fish and Chips TV$21.50
- Ribs Spec (TV)$15.50
One Way Salad
Burgers & Sandwiches
- Tavern Sliders$12.50
1,000 island, beef patty, pickles, and American Cheese
- Crow's Nest Burger$15.50
Crow's Nest Burger - fresh, 8oz beef patty, brioche bun 14.5 add bacon, mushrooms or cheese $1.5 each
- Jetty Burger$18.50
fresh, 8oz beef patty, ham & Swiss cheese, brioche bun 17.5
- Western Burger$19.50
fresh, 8oz beef patty, barbeque sauce, bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, onion ring garnish
- Hot Dog Sliders$12.50
served with a side of slaw
- Reuben$16.50
corned beef brisket, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, marble rye
- Cuban$15.50
– mojo pork, deli ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, Creole mustard, mayo, pressed Cuban bread
- Veggie Wrap$13.50
chilled roasted red pepper, zucchini yellow squash, carrots, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic glaze, hummus, sun dried tomato tortilla 12.5
- Chicken Wrap$15.50
Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring mix, cheddar, honey Dijon ranch, sun dried tomato tortilla
- Fish Sandwich$15.50
a Crow’s Nest standard since ‘76, Atlantic sole fillet hand-breaded to order
- Grouper Sandwich$23.00
grilled, blackened or deep fried
- Haddock Tacos$15.50
mango salsa, shredded lettuce, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas 15.5
- Chicken Salad Wrap$15.50
grapes, almonds, tarragon Dijon mayo, lettuce, tomato, sundried tomato tortilla
- Mahi Tacos$18.50
blackened or grilled mahi-mahi, marinated red cabbage, cilantro, chipotle aioli
- Grouper Reuben$23.00
- Grilled Ham and Cheese$12.00
- Grilled Cheese$7.50
- Chicken Sandwich$15.50
- Rachel$15.50
- Mahi Sandwich$21.50
Crow's Nest Burger
Crow's Nest Burger - fresh, 8oz beef patty, brioche bun 14.5 add bacon, mushrooms or cheese $1.5 each
Dinner Menu
Raw Bar & Chilled Seafood
- 1/2 doz Gulf Oysters$15.00
- 1 Dozen Gulf Oysters$30.00
- Specialty Oysters (6)$25.00+
- Specialty Oysters (12)$50.00+
- Top Neck Clams$8.50+
- Raw Bar Combo$16.50
- Shrimp Cocktail$14.50
- Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna$17.50
marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, teriyaki drizzle & wasabi
- Smoked Salmon Plate$17.50
New England smoked salmon, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, garlic cream cheese, tomatoes, toasted pita
- Seafood Tower$54.50+
12 ea. top neck clams, oysters, shrimp, & 1/2 lb seasonal crab claws
- Stone App$35.00Out of stock
- Oyster Sampler (6) Cold$25.00
- Ipswich Clams$18.50
- Stone Tower Large$190.00
- Small Stone Tower$100.00
First Course
- Clam Chowder$8.50+
- Soup du Jour$7.50+
- Seafood Bisque$9.50+
- Calamari$15.50
banana pepper rings, roasted red peppers, marinara
- Clams Casino$12.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- Oysters Casino$16.50
garlic, pimentos, bacon
- Oysters Rockefeller$18.50
spinach, bacon, anisette & andouille sausage, hollandaise
- CN Crab Cake App$20.50
pan seared, mustard sauce
- Mushroom Flatbread$15.50
roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, fontina and taleggio cheese, truffle oil
- Margherita Flatbread$14.50
blistered tomatoes, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, chiffonade basil
- Escargots$12.50
French snails, garlic butter, toasted baguette
- Steamed Mussels$15.50
garlic/white wine cream broth, fresh rolls
- 5/5 soup dujour
- 5/5 chowder$2.00
- 5/5 bisque$3.00
- App Special$8.50
- BP oysters rock$24.00
- BP oysters casino$24.00
- Garlic Parm Oysters$15.50Out of stock
- Hot Oyster Sampler$15.50
Dinner Salads
- Arugula Salad$13.50
roasted beets, peppered goat cheese crumbles, almonds, honey-citrus vinaigrette, raspberry coulis
- Caesar Salad$10.50
romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
- Garden Salad$8.50
cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, house mixed greens
- Tomato & Mozz$12.50
fresh basil, balsamic
- Sub Side Caesar$3.00
- Sub Side Garden
- With Entree Caesar$8.50
- With Entree Garden$6.50
- 5/5 garden salad
- 5/5 caeser salad$3.00
Dinner Entrees
- Alaskan King Crab$84.00
1 lb steamed
- Asian Grouper$39.50
Glazed and topped with shrimp
- Atlantic Salmon (D)$29.50
citrus beurre blanc
- CN Crab Cake (D)$42.50
pan seared, mustard sauce
- Bouillabaisse$42.50
clams, scallops, fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, linguini, savory saffron broth
- Captain’s Platter (D)$39.50
grouper bites, sea scallops and shrimp
- Coconut Grouper & Shrimp$40.50
- Fried Shrimp (D)$26.50
freshly battered, fried
- Grouper Key Largo$42.50
seared grouper, shrimp, sea scallops, mushrooms, citrus beurre blanc
- Lobster Tail$46.50
- Seafood Ravioli$38.50
shrimp, sea scallops, lump crab, marinara, spinach, ricotta & sundried tomato pasta
- Paprika Dusted Sea Scallops$38.50
sherry caper vinaigrette
- Shrimp & Grits (D)$28.50
sauteed shrimp, Creole pan sauce, stone ground cheddar grits, bacon & scallions
- Walnut Crusted Salmon$32.50
teriyaki glaze, ginger aioli
- Shrimp Scampi$30.50
- Mahi (D)$38.50
- Simple Chicken (D)$25.00
- Simple Grouper (D)$33.00
- Simple Mahi (D)$30.00
- Simple Scallops (D)$38.50
- Simple Shrimp (D)$26.00
- MeatLoaf (D)$27.50
- Fried Oysters (D)$26.50
- Tips (D)$29.50
- Coconut Shrimp (D)$29.50
- Coconut Shrimp$29.50
Classic Steaks/Chops
- 12 oz Ribeye$42.50
Gorgonzola compound butter
- 6 oz Filet Mignon$38.50
Gunther Gebel-Williams Steak Sauce
- 8 oz Filet Mignon$48.50
Gunther Gebel-Williams Steak Sauce
- Bone-In Pork Chop (D)$36.50
Two 7oz pork chops, maple mustard sauce
- Chicken Picatta$29.50
sautéed with lemon and white wine caper sauce
- 6 oz Surf &. Turf$71.50
6 oz. filet mignon, broiled cold-water lobster tail
- 8 oz Surf & Turf$79.50
Sides a la Carte
- Dinner Roll$0.25
- Escargot Bread$0.25
- Fries$4.50
- House Rice$4.50
- Mashed Potatoes$4.50
- Coleslaw$4.50
- Grits$4.50
- Baked potato$4.50
- roasted Vegetable$4.50
- Sweet Fries$5.00
- Grilled Aspargus$5.00
- Green Beans$4.50
- Onion Rings$5.00
- Spinach$4.50
- House Chips$4.50
- Fruit Cup$4.50
- Sauteed Mushrooms$4.50
- BROCCOLI$4.50
- Brussels Sprout$5.00
Dessert Menu
Dessert
Coffee
Coffee Spiked
Kids Menu
Kids Entrees
Kids Drinks
Kids Desserts
Retail
Apparel
Merchandise
- Beer Glass$10.00
- Blue Cup$5.00
- Calendar$25.00
- Cape Notecards$5.95
- CN Waterbottle$21.95
- CN Wrap$4.00
- Coffee Mug$14.99
- Corkscrew$11.95
- Lighter$1.75
- Ornament$5.00
- Sticker$2.50
- Tide Pod (1)$0.50
- Wine Glass$10.00
- Pint Ranch$8.50
- Pint of Bisque$17.00
- Pint of Chowder$15.00
- Pint of SOD$13.00
- Quart of Ranch$15.50
- Quart of Bisque$24.00
- Quart of Chowder$21.00
- Quart of SOD$19.00
- Pepe Post Cards (1)$3.00
- Pepe Post Card (5)$10.00
Sunday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Monday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Tuesday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Wednesday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Thursday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Friday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 am |
Waterfront dining, casual tavern and fresh seafood daily! A landmark in Venice, FL since 1976!
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285