Top Neck Clams
Raw Bar Combo
Shrimp, Clams, Gulf Oysters
Classic Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled; Served with Cocktail Sauce
Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna
Asian Cucumber Salad, Pickled Ginger, Teriyaki & Wasabi
Smoked Salmon Plate
New England Smoked Salmon, Capers, Hard Boiled Eggs, Red Onion, Garlic Cream Cheese, Tomatoes, Toasted Pita
Seafood Tower
12 each top neck clams, oysters, shrimp and 1/2lb seasonal crab claws
Half Seafood Tower
Top Neck Clams, Oysters, Shrimp & Seasonal Crab Claws
New England Clam Chowder
Soup Du Jour
Seafood Bisque
Cream Sherry Topper
CN Crab Cake
Pan Seared, Mustard Sauce
Clams Casino
Garlic, Pimentos, Bacon
Oysters Casino
Garlic, Pimentos, Bacon
Oysters Rockefeller
Spinach, Bacon, Anisette & Hollandaise
Mushroom Flatbread
Roasted Mushrooms, Melted Leeks, Fontina and Taleggio Cheese, Truffle Oil
Margherita Flatbread
Blistered Tomatoes, Pomodoro Sauce, Mozzarella Cheese, Chiffonade Basil
Escargots
Fresh Snails, Garlic Butter, Toasted Baguette
Rustic Tomato & Mozzarella
Fresh Basil, Balsamic
Arugula Salad
Roasted Beets, Peppered Goat Cheese Crumbles, Almonds, Honey-Citrus Vinaigrette, Raspberry Coulis
Caesar Salad
Romaine Hearts, Caesar Dressing, Croutons, Parmesan
Garden Salad
Cucumbers, Carrots, Tomatoes, Sunflower Seeds, Mixed Greens
Shrimp & Grits
Sautéed Shrimp, Creole Pan Sauce, Stone Ground Cheddar Grits, Bacon & Scallions
Crow's Nest Bouillabaisse
Clams, Scallops, Fresh Fish, Shrimp, Mussels, Linguini, Savory Saffron Broth
Open-Faced Seafood Ravioli
Shrimp, Sea Scallops, Lump Crab, Marinara, Spinach, Ricotta & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Asian Inspired Grouper
Glazed and Topped with Shrimp
If you’re browsing the Crow's Nest Restaurant, Tavern & Marina Menu, get ready for the kind of coastal flavors that just make sense when you’re this close to the water. Tucked away at 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice, FL 34285, this spot leans fully into its marina setting, and you can taste it in every section of the menu.
Fresh seafood is clearly the star - think grouper done just right, peel-and-eat shrimp, and oysters that pair perfectly with a cold drink. Then again, it’s not all about the catch of the day. There are hearty steaks, crisp salads, stacked sandwiches, and comfort-food favorites that make it easy for everyone at the table to find something they’re craving. Starters are made for sharing, especially if you’re settling in to watch the boats drift by, and the dessert list quietly tempts you to stay a little longer than planned.
It’s the kind of menu that feels relaxed but still thoughtful, balancing laid-back Florida vibes with dishes that are genuinely satisfying.