Best Seafood Restaurants in Venice
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Si! Mon
Refined coastal Latin seafood with cocktail craft moments from the beach.
Notable Picks
#1
Si! Mon
8.6
Coastal Latin seafood and strong cocktails in a stylish indoor–outdoor setting a block from the sand. Locals use it for celebratory dinners, golden-hour patio time, and late-evening energy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole grilled fish, Classic ceviche, Sweet plantains
What Makes it Special: Refined coastal Latin seafood with cocktail craft moments from the beach.
#2
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.
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.
8
Gianbattista “Gianba” Vinzoni’s coastal Italian spot, newly reopened on Rose Ave, brings Ligurian touches like focaccia and seafood pastas to a cozy indoor-outdoor setting. It’s a lower-key date with polished service and thoughtful GF options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Tagliatelle, Branzino Crudo, Focaccia
What Makes it Special: Coastal Ligurian menu with housemade pastas and GF care.
Worthy Picks
#5
Hama Sushi
7.9
A Venice landmark since 1979 with classic sushi, sashimi combos, and a relaxed, old-school feel steps from the sign. It’s a comfortable date with fair pricing and steady execution.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sashimi Combo Special, Jalapeño Yellowtail, Chirashi Bowl
What Makes it Special: Decades-long neighborhood institution delivering classic sushi at solid value.
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.