Snook Haven is an old-fashioned restaurant and park that sits on the Myakka River near Venice Florida. Once the center of a smuggling operation during prohibition, the park is now managed by Sarasota County. The restaurant is known for its traditional smokehouse BBQ. Of course, a little gator and catfish on the menu makes it authenic Florida. Sit and relax while enjoying a live band and a cold brew from their extensive beer and wine list. Snook Haven serves lunch and dinner.
If you want a little adventure with your meal, rent a kayak or canoe at the restaurant’s front counter, then launch from the park. For a more relaxed excursion, cruise the Myakka River with Logan River Tours, also from Snook Haven Park. You’re sure to spot a gator or two. The Myakka River has quite a dense population of the leathery reptiles.
Visit Snook Haven
Snook Haven has a little bit of everything that is Florida. Just a few hours there, and you’ll feel like you’ve had an entire days’ worth of enjoyment. If you’re in the vicinity of Venice, make sure to allow some extra time to check out this classic Florida haven.