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Crows Nest Restaurant & Tavern

1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL

Featured Items

  • Bouillabaisse

    clams, scallops, fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, linguini, savory saffron broth
    $43.50
  • CN Meatloaf

    garlic chive mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, onion Worcestershire gravy
    $16.50
  • 12 oz Ribeye

    Gorgonzola compound butter
    $42.50

Tavern Menu (Delivery)

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

    marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, teriyaki drizzle & wasabi
    $18.50
  • Smoked Salmon Plate

    New England smoked salmon, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, garlic cream cheese, tomatoes, toasted pita
    $18.50

Small Plates

  • Clam Chowder

    $8.50+
  • Soup du Jour

    $7.50+
  • Seafood Bisque

    $9.50+
  • Crispy Fried Calamari

    banana pepper rings, roasted red peppers, marinara
    $16.50
  • Escargots

    French snails, garlic butter, toasted baguette
    $16.50
  • *OYSTER* Casino TV

    garlic, pimentos, bacon
    $17.50
  • Clams Casino TV

    garlic, pimentos, bacon
    $12.50
  • Fried Oysters app

    $14.50
  • Grouper Bites

    buttermilk breaded, deep fried
    $17.50
  • CN Crab Cake App

    pan seared, mustard sauce
    $21.50
  • Steamed Mussels

    garlic/white wine cream broth, fresh rolls
    $17.50
  • Potato Skins

    with French onion dip 6.5 or loaded with bacon, scallions and cheddar 8.5
  • Nachos

    corn tortilla chips, cheddar and jalapeños, chili, sour cream and salsa
    $11.50
  • Margarita Flatbread

    blistered tomatoes, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, chiffonade basil
    $16.50
  • Mushroom Flatbread

    roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, fontina and taleggio cheese, truffle oil
    $16.50
  • Chicken Strips APP (TV)

    deep fried chicken tenders, honey Dijon ranch
    $12.50
  • Brew City Fries Basket

    $10.50
  • House Chips

    $5.50
  • Onion Rings Basket

    $12.50
  • Fried Shrimp App (5)

    $15.50

Seafood Baskets

  • Deep Fried Shrimp

    freshly battered, fried
    $23.50
  • Gulf Select Oysters

    freshly battered, fried
    $23.50
  • Grouper Bites

    freshly battered, fried
    $25.50
  • Crow's Nest Seafood Platter

    Atlantic sole, shrimp, southern fried oysters
    $27.50
  • Coconut Fried Shrimp

    $26.50

Tavern Entrees

  • Steak Tip Entree (TV)

    $20.50
  • Chicken Parmesan (TV)

    over linguine with red sauce and mozzarella cheese
    $19.50
  • CN Meatloaf

    garlic chive mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, onion Worcestershire gravy
    $16.50
  • Salmon (L)

    $23.50
  • Tuna Steak Entree (TV)

    $23.50
  • Chicken Strip Entree (TV)

    $19.50
  • Bone-In Pork Chop TV (1)

    one 7 oz pork chop, maple mustard sauce, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day
    $38.50

One Way Salad

  • One Way - a la Carte

    $12.50

Burgers & Sandwiches

  • Tavern Sliders

    1,000 island, beef patty, pickles, and American Cheese
    $14.50
  • Crow's Nest Burger

    Crow's Nest Burger - fresh, 8oz beef patty, brioche bun 14.5 add bacon, mushrooms or cheese $1.5 each
    $16.50
  • Jetty Burger

    fresh, 8oz beef patty, ham & Swiss cheese, brioche bun 17.5
    $19.50
  • Western Burger

    fresh, 8oz beef patty, barbeque sauce, bacon, jalapeños, cheddar, onion ring garnish
    $19.50
  • Hot Dog Sliders

    served with a side of slaw
    $12.50
  • Reuben

    corned beef brisket, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, 1000 Island, marble rye
    $17.50
  • Cuban

    – mojo pork, deli ham, pickles, Swiss cheese, Creole mustard, mayo, pressed Cuban bread
    $16.50
  • Veggie Wrap

    chilled roasted red pepper, zucchini yellow squash, carrots, tomato, mixed greens, balsamic glaze, hummus, sun dried tomato tortilla 12.5
    $13.50
  • Chicken Wrap

    Cajun seasoned chicken breast, spring mix, cheddar, honey Dijon ranch, sun dried tomato tortilla
    $17.50
  • Chicken Salad Croissant

    grapes, almonds, tarragon Dijon mayo, lettuce, tomato, sundried tomato tortilla
    $16.50
  • Fish Sandwich

    a Crow’s Nest standard since ‘76, Atlantic sole fillet hand-breaded to order
    $17.50
  • Grouper Sandwich

    grilled, blackened or deep fried
    $26.50
  • Haddock Tacos

    mango salsa, shredded lettuce, chipotle aioli, flour tortillas 15.5
    $17.50
  • Mahi *TACOS*

    blackened or grilled mahi-mahi, marinated red cabbage, cilantro, chipotle aioli
    $19.50
  • Mahi Sandwich

    $23.50

Tavern Sides a la carte

  • Coleslaw

    $5.50
  • Dinner Roll

    $0.25
  • Escargot Bread

    $0.25
  • Fries

    $7.50
  • Fruit Cup

    $5.50
  • Green Beans

    $5.50
  • Grits

    $5.50
  • House Rice

    $5.50
  • Mashed Potatoes

    $5.50
  • Onion Rings

    $7.50
  • Roasted Vegetables

    $7.50

Dinner Menu (Delivery)

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

    marinated cucumbers, pickled ginger, teriyaki drizzle & wasabi
    $18.50
  • Smoked Salmon Plate

    New England smoked salmon, capers, hard boiled egg, red onion, garlic cream cheese, tomatoes, toasted pita
    $18.50

First Course

  • Clam Chowder

    $8.50+
  • Soup du Jour

    $7.50+
  • Seafood Bisque

    $9.50+
  • Calamari

    banana pepper rings, roasted red peppers, marinara
    $16.50
  • Clams casino

    garlic, pimentos, bacon
    $12.50
  • *OYSTERS *Casino

    garlic, pimentos, bacon
    $17.50
  • CN Crab Cake App

    pan seared, mustard sauce
    $21.50
  • Mushroom Flatbread

    roasted mushrooms, melted leeks, fontina and taleggio cheese, truffle oil
    $16.50
  • Margarita Flatbread

    blistered tomatoes, Pomodoro sauce, mozzarella cheese, chiffonade basil
    $16.50
  • Escargots

    French snails, garlic butter, toasted baguette
    $16.50
  • Steamed Mussels

    garlic/white wine cream broth, fresh rolls
    $17.50
  • Grouper Bite App (D)

    $17.50
  • Fried Oyster App (D)

    $14.50
  • Coconut Shrimp App

    $17.50
  • Fried Shrimp App (5)

    $15.50

Dinner Salads

  • Tomato & Mozz

    fresh basil, balsamic
    $13.50
  • Arugula Spin Salad

    roasted beets, peppered goat cheese crumbles, almonds, honey-citrus vinaigrette, raspberry coulis
    $14.50
  • Caesar Salad

    romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan
    $11.50
  • Garden Salad

    cucumbers, carrots, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, house mixed greens
    $8.50
  • With Entree Caesar

    $9.50
  • With Entree Garden

    $6.50

Dinner Entrees

  • Grouper Key Largo

    seared grouper, shrimp, sea scallops, mushrooms, citrus beurre blanc
    $43.50
  • Captain’s Platter (D)

    grouper bites, sea scallops and shrimp
    $41.50
  • Coconut Grouper & Shrimp

    $40.50
  • Fried Shrimp (D)

    freshly battered, fried
    $27.50
  • Paprika Dusted Sea Scallops

    sherry caper vinaigrette
    $38.50
  • Glazed Grouper&Shrimp

    Glazed and topped with shrimp
    $39.50
  • CN Crab Cake (D)

    pan seared, mustard sauce
  • Atlantic Salmon (D)

    citrus beurre blanc
    $30.50
  • Walnut Salmon

    teriyaki glaze, ginger aioli
    $33.50
  • Mahi (D)

    $38.50
  • Shrimp & Grits (D)

    sauteed shrimp, Creole pan sauce, stone ground cheddar grits, bacon & scallions
    $29.50
  • Bouillabaisse

    clams, scallops, fresh fish, shrimp, mussels, linguini, savory saffron broth
    $43.50

Steaks & Such

  • 6 oz Filet Mignon

    Gunther Gebel-Williams Steak Sauce
    $39.50
  • 8 oz Filet Mignon

    Gunther Gebel-Williams Steak Sauce
    $49.50
  • 12 oz Ribeye

    Gorgonzola compound butter
    $42.50
  • Chicken Picatta

    sautéed with lemon and white wine caper sauce
    $30.50
  • Bone-In Pork Chop (D)

    Two 7oz pork chops, maple mustard sauce
    $38.50

Dinner Sides a la Carte

  • Baked potato

    $5.50
  • Coleslaw

    $5.50
  • Dinner Roll

    $0.25
  • Escargot Bread

    $0.25
  • Fries

    $7.50
  • Fruit Cup

    $5.50
  • Green Beans

    $5.50
  • Grilled Aspargus

    $8.50
  • Grits

    $5.50
  • House Chips

    $5.50
  • House Rice

    $5.50
  • Mashed Potatoes

    $5.50
  • Onion Rings

    $7.50
  • Roasted Vegetables

    $7.50
  • Sauteed Mushrooms

    $5.50

Crows Nest Restaurant & Tavern Location and Ordering Hours

(941) 484-9551
1968 Tarpon Center Drive, Venice, FL 34285
Open now • Closes at 7:45PM
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