The Crow's Nest has been a local favorite since 1976. We are honored to be recognized by the Sarasota Herald Tribune Readers Choice Award for "Best Restaurant Overall" (lst place) along with "Best Seafood," "Best View," "Best Romantic Restaurant," "Best Raw Bar," "Best Power Lunch," "Best Martini," and "Best Waterfront Restaurant."

We have also received The Venice Gondolier "Best of Venice" award along with "Best Seafood," "Best Business Lunch," "Best Wine List," "Best Waterfront," "Best Romantic," & "Best Key Lime Pie."

The Crow's Nest Cellar Wine List has been honored with the Wine Spectator "Award of Excellence" since 1994 & the "Best of Award of Excellence" since 2004. We have also been the recipient of the 2005 Wine Enthusiast "Distinction Award".

Venice Gondolier Reader's Choice Award 2007	Fodor's Choice Distinction	Sarasota Herald Tribune Best
Venice Gondolier Reader's Choice Award	Sarasota Herald Tribune Reader Choice Award	Thank you Venice!
Venice Gondolier "Best Restaurant" 2006