There’s nothing quite like eating at home, but cooking every night of the week can be exhausting! Fortunately, there are scores of great local restaurants in Venice that offer special takeout deals on a regular basis. These family friendly meal deals will have you and your frugal friends chowing down with abandon at a much more affordable price.
Family Meal Deals in Venice
Whether you’re looking for inexpensive appetizers and small plates, or find larger entrees priced for the budget-conscious diner, these family-friendly restaurant discounts will keep everyone fed without breaking the bank. No matter your budget or food preferences, chances are there’s a good deal around town that caters to your wallet and appetite alike. Keep reading to learn about our favorite family friendly dining deals in town! Bookmark this page or pin it to Pinterest so that you can find it easily!
Gold Rush BBQ
661 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-3137
Gold Rush is known for their awesome all you can eat BBQ specials during the week, but did you know you can also grab their BBQ meats by the pound? Ribs, BBQ Chicken, Pork, Brisket… and then you can add side dishes by the pint or quart! They have a convenient take out window to drive up and grab your meal, or you can have it delivered through one of the many delivery apps.
Metro Diner Venice
2053 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL 34293
(941) 451-2832
Metro Diner offers ‘Family Packs’ in addition to their regular menu. You can order through Uber Eats, Door Dash, online at Metrodiner.com or call your order in for curbside pickup. Each meal is intended to serve 4:
- Fried Chicken & Waffles – $44 – served with strawberry butter and sweet & spicy syrup
- The Bissell Platter – $39 – Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Toast and choice of hashbrowns or grits.
- Chicken Biscuits – $29 – served with seasoned fries or grits
- Fried Chicken Tenders – $29 – served with fries and choice of coleslaw or macaroni & cheese
- Iron City Meatloaf – $35 – served with brown gravy, mashed potatoes and green beans
- Roasted Turkey – $35 – served with cranberry sauce, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans
- Fried Chicken – $39 – served with sweet & spicy syrup, mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Boneless Wings – $39 – 48 boneless wings tossed in choice of sauce: Buffalo, Spicy Buffalo, Spicy Honey, Teriyaki Spicy Honey or Mango Habanero. served with ranch or blue cheese, celery sticks and choice of french fries, cole slaw or macaroni & cheese.
- Family Size Salads Also Available for $12
Cafe Evergreen
Every Thursday is Family Night at Cafe Evergreen! Healthy, delicious meals at a great price!
There are also Family Bundles at our local national chain restaurants such as:
- Applebees
- Chili’s
- Outback Steakhouse
- Bonefish Grill
- Cracker Barrell
- Bob Evans
Do you have a family favorite restaurant? Ask if they have small catering options for family meals!
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