Fresh hand-breaded chicken tenders, waffle fries, custom sauces & craft sodas — open-air island dining in Venice, Florida.
312 S Tamiami Trail · Venice, FL · Venice IslandOur story began a decade ago with a simple idea — the Chick-N-Nooga food truck, rolling through Chattanooga, Tennessee. We quickly won the hearts of the community with our recipe for hand-breaded fresh chicken tossed in our special blend of herbs and seasonings.
In early 2020, we moved back to Florida and realized the Sarasota area was missing a place that served crave-worthy chicken tenders. As a husband-and-wife team with roots in both Florida and the South, we brought our signature tenders here — and the overwhelming support of the community allowed us to expand into a permanent location.
Our new home on Venice Island carries its own rich history — housed in a 1960 building that was once an A&W drive-in and later the Pioneer Farm Market. We carefully renovated the space, preserving its classic charm, while adding open-air seating for family and friends to gather and relax.
Here, at The Island Chick-N-Shack, everyone's invited to come together, share good company, and savor the most delicious chicken tenders you'll ever taste.
Our select chicken tenders are antibiotic, hormone, and steroid free — always made to order, never frozen.
Dine under real palm trees in our relaxed, open-air seating area on beautiful Venice Island, Florida.
Seven signature sauces, house-seasoned fries, and cane sugar craft sodas — crafted in-house for a one-of-a-kind experience.
Husband-and-wife team with deep roots in Florida and the South, committed to honoring the spirit of Venice Island.
Relax beneath real palm trees in our open-air seating area. We believe great food tastes even better when you're soaking up the Florida sunshine. Whether it's lunch with the family or a casual dinner with friends, The Island Chick-N-Shack is your go-to spot on Venice Island.
