Gold Rush BBQ Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Legendary Barbecue in Venice

For a quarter-century, Gold Rush BBQ has been serving ribs, pulled pork, chicken, brisket and Southern comfort food to generations of Venice residents and visitors. Located at 661 S. Tamiami Trail on the Island of Venice, Gold Rush BBQ is celebrating its 25th anniversary, an impressive milestone for a locally owned restaurant in an ever-changing dining industry. For longtime Suncoast residents, Gold Rush BBQ hardly needs an introduction. Its gold-mining theme, casual atmosphere and hearty portions have made the restaurant a familiar Venice dining destination for years. A Venice Tradition Built Around Barbecue Gold Rush BBQ describes itself as an award-winning, family-owned and operated restaurant specializing in dry-rubbed, hickory-smoked barbecue. Baby back ribs, St. Louis-style ribs, pulled pork, chicken and beef brisket form the heart of the menu, but the choices go well beyond barbecue. Guests can also find sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood and a variety of side dishes. Part of