Fins at Sharky's

Fins at Sharky's sits upstairs at 1600 Harbor Drive South in Venice, looking directly out over the Venice Fishing Pier and the Gulf of Mexico. The view alone earns a visit, but the kitchen punches well above the typical beachside menu.

Premium steaks and pork cuts are cooked in a Josper oven — a Spanish charcoal-burning oven that delivers a high-heat sear with wood-smoke character. Fresh Gulf seafood and hand-rolled sushi round out a menu that's ambitious without being fussy.

The vibe is upscale but casual, the kind of place you'd dress up slightly for without feeling overdressed. Fins Frenzy happy hour runs daily from 4:00–6:00 PM. Service runs lunch through dinner daily, with sushi and cocktails from 11:45 AM straight through to 10:00 PM. Reservations are worth booking for sunset-facing tables.