Best Outdoor Dining Oasis American Restaurants in Venice
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Gjusta
Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
Notable Picks
#1
Gjusta
8.5
Bakery-deli-market with a sprawling menu, counter ordering, and shaded outdoor seating. Families like the flexibility: pastries for kids, salads and sandwiches for adults, plus take-home pantry items.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked Fish Plate, Turkey Reuben, Rotisserie Chicken with Sides
What Makes it Special: Market-style bakery with wide, family-friendly choice and takeaway.
#2
Gjelina
8.4
Since 2008, this produce-forward spot has paired wood-fired pizzas with seasonal vegetables in an industrial-chic space. Go early for a more relaxed date and crisp, charred pies with simply dressed market sides.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mushroom Pizza, Guanciale Pizza, Seasonal Vegetables
What Makes it Special: Long-running, seasonal wood-fired program with Venice energy.
8.3
Beachfront beer garden with BOGO-style happy hour windows and tacos on the all-day menu. Sunset timing brings a lively crowd for shrimp or veggie tacos paired with easy-drinking drafts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp tacos, Veggie tacos, Chips and guacamole
What Makes it Special: Oceanfront HH energy with taco options and rotating drink deals.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Small seafood spot just off the sand sourcing limited daily catches and pouring natural-leaning wines. The chalkboard menu changes with what’s best, making oysters, crudo, and whole grilled fish the move at sunset.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oysters on the half shell, Daily crudo, Whole grilled fish
What Makes it Special: Ultra-fresh, market-board seafood that sells out nightly.
Casual walk-up window for smash-burgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and salads with outdoor stools. Fast tickets and low price points make it an easy pre-park or post-beach stop with kids.
Must-Try Dishes:
Double Cheeseburger, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Kale Salad
What Makes it Special: Walk-up burgers and salads with plenty of outdoor space.