Sharky's On the Pier in Venice, FL
The Novaks and the Pachotas extend a warm welcome to all to dine, dance and have fun. It doesn't matter if you are a "local", a "Floridian", visiting grandma or just vacationing in the area, we hope you will enjoy great food and drinks in a fun, festive atmosphere with outstanding service for an experience that represents the best of the Gulf Coast.
Tasteful decor, unique cuisine with an island flair and attentive service defines a Sharky's experience. Our indoor air-conditioned dining rooms easily adapt to accommodate 20 to 100 guests and our open-air, waterfront, bi-level decks are the answer to your outdoor functions. You can plan for up to 200 guests to come as casual or as formal as you choose.
Enjoy a cocktail party at the Tiki bar or dinner in the dining room and you will know that you have found the perfect scene for the event of a lifetime. For larger functions, Sharky's offers a stunning outdoor beachfront setting, ideal for reunions, parties and picnics. We specialize in corporate picnics and theme parties for up to 800. Sarasota County's only beachfront restaurant is perfect for any festive occasion. Our attentive staff will also cater at any other location of your choice, with a complete catering menu that will be sure to meet your specific expectations.
Sharky’s History
Greg Novak and Mike Pachota grew up near each other in a small suburb outside Detroit, Michigan. Neither of them realized that a friendship forged back in 1968 would find them twenty years later as partners.
The boys from Detroit crossed paths many times; however, it wasn't until each had a partner of their own: Marijo and Donna respectively, that they became business partners. While in Michigan their clan grew to eight with the addition of four children Leslie, Justin, Megan and Nick. In 1982, after several successful business ventures in Michigan, they headed south to Florida to open "Patches" their first restaurant on the other side of town. In 1983 Katie's arrival rounded the Klan to nine, and it was in '86 that Novak and Pachota won the bid to convert the site of an old beach concession located at the base of the original fishing pier into a restaurant. Sharky's opened on February 10, 1987 to 78 seats and a host of hungry folks. Their vision was to offer some of the freshest fish and seafood around, in a family friendly atmosphere. Their mission has served them well and many years later, Sharky's is now a landmark for fabulous food and fantastic sunsets, serving over a half million folks a year. In '91 they sold Patches Restaurant to concentrate their efforts on Sharky's.
In season we serve up to two thousand customers on an average day. If you find that we have overlooked anything, besides the Gulf of Mexico, please let us know. We always welcome your suggestions and comments.
Thank you for considering Sharky's On the Pier.
Summer Fun at Sharky's
Tuesday Night Trivia
Wednesday Kid's Night with Crab Races
Chef on Deck Thursday with terrific specials on lobster, clams & other great seafood
August 25th is United Way Day when Sharky's will donate 10% of dinner sales
Check out our "Hook, Line & Sinker" menu where you get your choice of appetizer, entree and dessert for $20
The 2008 Venice YMCA Triathlon will take place on Labor Day Weekend. The race begins at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2008 at Sharky’s on the Pier.
Live music Wednesday - Sunday evening
Sharky's ~ 1600 Harbor Drive South ~ Venice, Florida, U.S.A. 34285
Restaurant: (941) 488-1456 Office: (941) 484-7362
Fax: (941) 488-6682
