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Good food can
be found in unique places
all over Marco Island and the surrounding area including Goodland, Isle of Capri and
Naples. The following information is courtesy of
The Marco Review:
RESTAURANTS
Marco Island has an amazing array of dining establishments.
From old fashioned ice cream parlors to exquiste beachfront fine
dining, from sports bars to Sushi bars, and from hometown diners
to sophisticated seafood restaurants, the choice is yours.
ON THE WATER
CAMELLIA STREET GRILL-
Waterside casual dining featuring freshly prepared
Mediterranean fused with Southern style cuisine.
Vegetarian, fresh blue crabs and fish dishes are a specialty
and everything is cooked to order. Live classic old-time
country music Friday & Saturday evenings and Sunday
lunchtimes. Serving lunch and dinner seven days. Come by
boat and moor at our new dock or we’ll pick you up from
Everglades City Airport.
202 Camellia Street, Everglades City.
239-695-2003
CAPRI FISH HOUSE RESTAURANT
- Fresh Florida seafood is the specialty in this
casual restaurant where every seat has an amazing sunset
water view. Outside seating also available in the waterside
chickee bar which looks out directly onto Capri’s beautiful
Johnson Bay. In addition to the seafood, the varied menu
also features pasta, steak, chicken, veal, bouillabaisse,
jambalaya and a variety of salads as well as a children’s
menu. Live entertainment. Sunday breakfast buffet from
9-11am and “all-you-can-eat” lunch/dinner buffet from
11:30-5:30pm. Call for breakfast schedule. Early bird
specials from 4-5:45pm Mon-Sat. Private and large parties
welcome, major credit cards accepted.. .www.caprifishhouse.com,
203 Capri Blvd., Isle of Capri (just 3 miles from Marco).
389-5555
CASA MIA ITALIAN STEAKHOUSE
- A friendly welcome awaits you at this popular restaurant,
where they offer indoor and outdoor waterside dining on the
banks of the beautiful Marco Lake. Open for dinner daily.
Full service bar with daily happy hour from 4-7pm. Early
bird specials 4-5.30pm. Entertainment starts at 7pm - see ad
for schedule. Eat in or take-out. 155 First Avenue, inside
Marco Lakeside Inn. 642-5253
www.casamiamarco.com
LITTLE BAR
- Located right on the water in the quaint fishing village
of Goodland, the Little Bar Restaurant is a local tradition,
serving consistently good seafood and steaks in a relaxed
and friendly atmosphere. Varied menu including Stone Crabs,
Prime Rib, and Chicken, Luncheon specialties. Open seven
days at 11:30, dinner service begins at 5. Attitude
Adjustment 3-6 in the full service bar. Eat in, on the
lanai or on the pretty waterside patios. Live
entertainment.
www.LittleBarRestaurant.com. Goodland. 394-5663
MARCO ISLAND PRINCESS
- Marco’s on the water lunch and dinner dining
experience! Help yourself to a delightful lunch or
dinner, while enjoying the sights of Marco by water or a
spectacular Gulf sunset. The “Marco Island Princess”
accommodates 149 passengers and offers a full service bar.
The cruise leaves Rose Marco River Marina. Reservations
Recommended. 642-5415
www.sunshinetoursmarcoisland.com
OLD MARCO LODGE CRAB HOUSE
- One of Collier County’s most picturesque waterfront
restuarants offering panoramic views of the Marco River and
Goodland Bay from its large outside deck or air conditioned
restaurant and lounge. Built in 1869 by W D Collier as his
family home on Marco, it was moved to its present location
in 1965. The extensive menu offers a wide variety of
shellfish and seafood. Live entertainment and happy hour
3-6pm. Come by boat or car. Open seven days 11:30am-close
in season.
www.oldmarcolodge.com. 401 Papaya St, Goodland.
642-7227
PARADISE CAFÉ
Enjoy our extensive Breakfast Buffet served 7-11am, Lunch
and Dinner overlooking Marco’s Beautiful Beach. Don’t
miss the renowned all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffet
every Friday night featuring the freshest fish, snow crab,
oysters, and sushi. Every Saturday night they offer
Italian Buffet featuring fresh soup and salad bar, chef
pasta station, chicken piccata, veal scaloppini, assorted
breads and desserts. Open daily. Casual attire. Open to
non-hotel residents. 560 S Collier Blvd. 642-2181
SALE E PEPE
-- Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, Sale e Pepe offers
authentic Italian cuisine complemented by surroundings of
aged stone, marble floors and hand-painted frescoes. Enjoy
this ultimate dining experience in a relaxed casual setting
in the dining room, the saletta or alfresco on the terrace.
Chef Varetto presents the finest cuisine of his northern
Italian homeland, including a broad a la carte menu and a
tasting menu paired with wines from an extensive wine list.
Accolades for Sale e Pepe include the AAA Four Diamond Award
for Dining, as well as Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of
Excellence. Open for happy hour and dinner Wednesday through
Sunday. Located at Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 480 S.
Collier Boulevard. 393-1600
www.sale-e-pepe.com
SNOOK INN
- A Marco Island landmark for more than 30 years.
Outdoor and indoor casual dining overlooking the beautiful
Marco River. Enjoy their famous salad bar and a wide
variety of seafood, steaks, sandwiches and continental
specialties as you watch dolphin, manatee and the boating
activities. Live entertainment daily at the chickee bar.
Come by car or boat, docks available. Complimentary
transportation provided to and from your island residence.
1215 Bald Eagle Drive. 394-3313
www.snookinn.com
STILTS BAR & GRILL
- - at Marriott’s Crystal Shores, Marco’s newest beachside
grill, elevated above the dunes giving stunning
uninterrupted views of the gulf and beach. Open on three
sides, the atmosphere is tropical, fresh and sunny, cooled
by gulf breezes. Island cuisine, with an emphasis on
seafood, includes scallop poppers, spicy grouper tacos and
sweet chili glazed grouper. Open for lunch and dinner daily
11am-9pm with the island’s longest happy hour from 2-6pm.
Live music Thursday, Friday & Saturday 5:30-8:30pm. 600 S.
Collier Blvd.
239-393-6790
SUNSET GRILLE
- Marco’s only sports beach bar, offering
indoor and outdoor dining over-looking the Gulf of Mexico.
The wide ranging menu includes burgers, wings, steaks,
seafood and pasta. Enjoy a spectacular gulf sunset from any
seat. Daily happy hour. Play NTN Trivia. TVs - ESPN’s
College Game Plan, pool tables, shuffleboard and more. 900
South Collier Blvd., in the Apollo condominiums - ½ mile
south of the Hilton.
389-0509
www.sunsetgrill.easylocalshopping.com
TRIAD SEAFOOD CAFE & MARKET
- This rustic family owned and operated restaurant in the
heart of Everglades City serves the freshest of seafood on a
deck over the beautiful Barron River. The view is
spectacular. They also serve beer and wine and their key
lime pies and sauces are homemade. “All-u-can eat” stone
crabs fresh from their boats are cooked on the premises and
they are now offering locally caught garlic and Maryland
style Blue Crabs. Open seven days, Sun-Thurs: 10:30am-5pm,
Fri-Sat10.30am-8:30pm. Located in Everglades City behind the
school on the Barron River. 239-695-2662
ISLAND CHIC
ARTURO’S
- The Art of Fine Italian Food & Fun. Soon to
be celebrating their 15th anniversary, Arturo’s has won the
hearts and palates of many local and international guests
and continues to receive numerous accolades, which include
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Zagat 2009 and SW
Florida’s Choice Award for Best Italian Restaurant 2008-
2010. Although famous for their signature stuffed pork
chop, the menu includes a wide selection of seafood,
chicken, veal and homemade pastas and a diverse, affordable
wine list. Serving dinner from 5pm daily.
www.arturosmarcoisland.com. Reservations suggested. 844
Bald Eagle Drive. 239-642-0550
BISTRO SOLEIL
at the Olde Marco Inn - French cuisine creatively
prepared by Award-winning chef Denis Meurgue. Denis is
influenced by his passionate culinary odyssey in the
Mediterranean, Mexico, Europe and the tropics. Enjoy
appetizers such as warm goat cheese, escargot or mussels.
Menu selections include grouper topped with crab meat, rack
of lamb or calve’s liver to name few. Guests enjoy creme
brulee, apple tarte tatin and delectable chocolate fondant.
Full bar, happy hour specials, sunset specials and
entertainment. Please call for hours and specials.
www.bistrosoleil.net. 100 Palm Street. 389-0981
www.bistrosoleil.net
CAFE DE MARCO
- Nestled in the charm of Olde Marco, one of the island’s
finest seafood restaurants is celebrating 27 years of
culinary excellence. This intimate bistro offers award
winning original recipes, contemporary decor and outstanding
service for a truly satisfying evening out. Voted best
seafood on Marco and part of the winning Iron Chef of Marco
competition. Twilight specials at $14.95, 5-5:45pm (not on
holidays). Open for dinner from 5pm 7 days.
www.cafedemarco.com. 244 Royal Palm Drive, next to Olde
Marco Inn & Suites. 394-6262
www.cafedemarco.com.
RISTORANTE DA VINCI’S
- Experience the charm of Italy without the jet lag!
Sophisticated taste blends into a family atmosphere where
each guest will feel at home while enjoying signature dishes
and carefully selected wines. The marble interior is
RISTORANTE DA VINCI’S (continued) complemented by mosaics,
a mural of Leonardo Da Vinci’s artwork and a full
indoor/outdoor bar. Enjoy sushi prepared from the freshest
ingredients before your eyes. Lunch and dinner are served
daily and the bar, with its wood-burning pizza oven, stays
open late. Don’t miss DJ night, Friday and Saturday from
10pm, playing sounds from the 80s, 90s and modern day. New
“Quiet Room”, with conference facilities, available for
private groups and parties. 599 S Collier Blvd, Marco Walk,
across from the Hilton Hotel. 389-1888
www.ristorantedavinci.com
ISLAND CAFÉ
- An intimate fine-dining restaurant offering
creative and classic cuisine from around the world. The
Island Café offers a constantly changing menu showcasing the
chef’s versatility, using the freshest ingredients from area
markets. Early diners will appreciate the fixed price
dinner combinations featuring the best value in fine dining
on Marco Island. Reservations are suggested. Open for dinner
every night from 5pm. 918 N. Collier Blvd. 394-7578
www.theislandcafe.com
KONRAD’S SEAFOOD & GRILLE ROOM
- An Island favorite for excellent cuisine and friendly
service in a casually elegant atmosphere. The famous
gourmet salad bar is beyond compare and Konrad’s is also
noted for its fresh seafood, fresh fish, pasta, Bavarian
dishes and chef’s specials. Dinner is served seven days
5-10pm in season with sunset specials between 5-6pm. Lite
menu served in lounge from 5pm until closing. Lounge and
courtyard seating with smoking permitted in the courtyard.
Complimentary Valet Parking. Visit our website at
www.konradsrestaurant.com. 599 S. Collier Blvd. Marco
Walk, across from the Hilton Hotel. 642-3332
www.konradsrestaurant.com
MOZART’S RESTAURANT
- Alfred, a restauranteur for 20 years, and his wife Manuela
have created a casual “Old World Retreat” in their
restaurant in the Shops of Marco Shopping Center. The menu
is extensive, with dishes drawn from many corners of the
world, featuring German/Austrian and Italian entrees as
well as classic American fare. Alfred is a graduate of
“Hotelfachschule” (Culinary Institute’s European
counterpart). Enjoy the incomparable music of W.A. Mozart
while you dine. Open for lunch and dinner,11am until close.
Early bird specials until 5.30pm daily. 151 S. Barfield,
next to Publix.
www.houseofmozart.com. 642-5220
SANDCASTLES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
- At Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and
Spa, with nightly live entertainment and Happy Hour
is the ideal place to stop before experiencing the Resort’s
award winning Sandcastles restaurant where you’ll savor our
Chef’s tantalizing Caribbean inspired menu. Dressy casual
attire. Open to non-residents. 560 S. Collier Blvd.
642-2181
SASSO’S INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & SEAFOOD
- An unforgettable experience with gourmet dining at
reasonable prices. The menu features the finest meats
and freshest fish and seafood prepared to perfection.
Twilight specials and a casual bar menu are also available.
Children are welcome and all guests are made to feel at home
in the private villa which features Venetian chandeliers,
beautiful artwork and fountains in a park view setting. A
variety of dining areas include the starfish room, private
booths and the piazza. Full bar and great wine list,
nightly happy hour in bar and regular live entertainment.
Serving dinner from 5pm. Reservations suggested. Across
the street from the hotels, 961 Winterberry Drive. Call for
reservations: 239-393-4960
www.sassos.com
ISLAND CASUAL
CAPT. BRIEN’S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR
- Where the New England Seafood is flown in daily, and the
native fish is fresh off the boats from local fishing
fleets. Everything is prepared from scratch and cooked to
order, even the batters and sauces are made fresh daily.
Open for lunch and dinner seven days. Crabby Sundays and
raw bar and late night menu during Comedy Club hours
Thursday-Sunday. Indoor/outdoor dining, free valet parking
and curbside takeout. Marco Walk Plaza, 599 S Collier Blvd.
389-6900
www.captbriens.com
CHEFS’ EXPRESS
- Key West style dining in a relaxed courtyard
setting under colorful umbrellas with new indoor seating for
inclement weather. Creative breakfast and lunch with
the finest ingredients. Try lobster eggs benedict or the Key
West salad with grilled shrimp, mango, strawberries, toasted
almonds and hearts of palm. Learn how to create your own
meals at one of the live cooking shows on the outdoor
grill.Open for breakfast and lunch seven days 7:30 am till
late afternoon. Serving beer and wine. Happy hour 2-4pm.
Marco’s premier caterer -takeout-deli-delivery. 176 Royal
Palm Drive, in the Shops of Olde Marco 239-393-2433
www.thechefsexpress.com
COCOMO’S
- Casual dining at its best! Relax
while your kids play in our game room. Come and get a taste
of what the Island is talking about. Marco’s finest menu
with the best variety. Serving Grouper, Ahi Tuna, (Tuna
Nachos are a local favorite) Steaks, Salads, Chicken lettuce
wraps, Falafal and Hummus, Marco’s best Grouper sandwich and
many other great items. Don’t forget the Cocomo Bread.
Happy hour 3-6 daily - come check out our happy hour new
appetizer specials! $399 Margaritas and $199 16oz domestic
drafts all day everyday. Serving Lunch Mon-Fri from
11:30-4:00 and Dinner nightly 4:00-11:00. Ask about our
daily food and drink specials and our whole tempura fried
snapper! 945 N. Collier Blvd (between McDonald’s and Bald
Eagle in Sunset Plaza) 394-3600
www.cocomosgrill.com
HOOTS
- Everything is made from scratch
(including the wheat, white and rye bread, which is baked
fresh every morning). It’s where the local’s go! To go
orders available. Offering the same menu at their other
location at the Shops at Eagle Creek,(at 41 and 951, next to
Lowe’s,304-4644). Now also serving dinner on Marco 3pm-8pm.
Open 7am-8pm Monday-Friday, 7am-2pm Saturday and Sunday. 563
Elkcam Circle (opposite Main Post Office). 394-4644
MARCO I-NET CAFE & BOUTIQUE
- Marco's newest cafe offering gourmet
coffees, breakfast pastries, desserts, beer and wine, as
well as the island's fastest internet access and Wifi. You
can print, copy, fax and scan while enjoying delicious
refreshments and browsing the selection of shoes, clothing,
fine art and crafts. www.marcoinetcafe.com. Marco Walk
Plaza, 599 S Collier Blvd., next to Chicio's and across the
street from the Hilton Hoterl. 970-0250
www.marcoinetcafe.com
MARGARITA’S
- Serving authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch, dinner and
take-out. Margarita’s promise is to serve the best
Mexican food on the island or it’s free! Visit their website
at www.margaritasontheisland.com to see their wide ranging
menu. Outside seating on patio and inside seating in newly
remodelled and extended restaurant and bar. Marco Town
Center Mall, 1069 N Collier Blvd. For take-out call
394-6555
www.margaritasontheisland.com
NACHO MAMA’S
- With indoor and shaded outdoor seating, this restaurant
offers a wide menu of Tex-Mex and American dishes and a fun
atmosphere. Open 11am-1am 7 days, (kitchen open ‘til
midnight). Two great happy hours daily: 3-5pm & 10pm-close
(except on nights with entertainment), entertainment Thurs
thru’ Sat nights and ladies’ nite on Thursdays. 599 S.
Collier Blvd. Marco Walk, across from the Hilton Hotel
389-2222
O’DONOGHUE’S
- You can tell by the accents of the staff that Marco’s
newest Irish Pub is the real McCoy! Specialties like Irish
sausage wrapped in puff pastry, Shepherd’s Pie, Irish Stew
and even British style chips with curry sauce will be bound
to bring back memories for anyone who hails from across the
Atlantic Ocean. To complete the picture there’s live Irish
entertainment, live sporting events from around the world
(including Gaelic Football and European soccer) and, of
course all the NFL Sunday Ticket games, with great value
drink specials. Complimentary taxi service available. Lunch
served daily 11.30am - 2.30pm and dinner 4.30-9.00pm
www.odonoghuesbarandgrill.com. 969 N Collier Blvd in
Royal Palm Plaza. 389-0032
THE SAND BAR
- Marco’s ultimate sports bar is “Where the Locals
Go”. Over 25 years of Great Food, Great Prices and Great
Fun. The portions are generous and they are famous for their
Fish Sandwich and ½ Price Pizza on Tuesdays. Catch your
favorite game on one of the 40 TVs, including several 55” Hi
Def flat screens, 11 satellites with convenient portable
wireless table speakers! Pool tables, arcades, Wii Bowling,
juke box and kid’s games available. Open every day with a
full service bar and restaurant from 7am-2am, serving
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Late Night. Great Happy Hour
Drink and Food Specials 3-6pm and 10pm to close. No
reservations needed. ATM on site. All major credit cards
accepted. Take out and children’s menu available. Come see
why they’ve been around so long! 642-3625
www.sandbarmarco.com 826 E Elkcam Circle.
SUSIE’S DINER
- For 26 years Susie’s Diner has been serving Marco
Islanders with great tasting and good value breakfasts
and lunches. They were voted “best breakfast” on Marco
Island for five years running. They offer great daily lunch
specials. Reservations for large parties accepted. Marco
Town Center Mall. 642-6633
TOKYO INN
- Your favorite Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar.
Tempura, seafood, traditional Japanese cuisine prepared
before your eyes. Japanese hot and cold Sake and beer.
Takeout can be ordered by fax, 642-1897. 1825 San Marco
Road, Shops of Marco. 642-3999
PREPARED FOOD, ICE CREAM AND TAKE-OUT
BEEBE’S ICE CREAM,
Located in Marco Walk close to the Movie Theater, Beebe’s
has the same great premium home made ice cream as its
sister store Sweet Annie’s. 599 S Collier Blvd. 642-9800
THE CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY
- Marco’s oldest ice cream parlor offers a huge
selection of ice creams, yogurts and 24 flavors of authentic
low fat Italian Gelato (all made in house), as well as
handmade chocolates, truffles, luxury boxed and novelty
chocolates, and, the house specialty, succulent chocolate
strawberries. New Location at 937 N Collier Blvd .
394-5999
MICHELBOB’S ON MARCO
- Winner of “Best Ribs in America” and numerous national and
international “Best” Awards. This is the take out version
of the world famous restaurant in Naples. Featuring
imported baby back ribs from Denmark and BBQ chicken.
915 North Collier Blvd. 394-0302
www.michelbobs.com
PARADISE SEAFOOD & GOURMET MARKET
- Known as the ‘Island’s Best’! We bring you
fresh seafood from local waters and around the world.
Chef Scott Young and his team prepare incredible gourmet
fare to eat, heat or cook at home. From our tasty dips and
spreads, to our homemade chowders and bisques, unique side
dishes and our freshly prepared entrees, such as our own
Seafood en papillote and fresh lobster ravioli, we have
something for everyone. Open 10am-6pm Monday-Saturday, call
for Sunday hours. 712 Bald Eagle Dr (same plaza as Porky’s
Restaurant). 394-3686
www.paradiseseafoodmarco.com
SWEET ANNIE’S
- Ice cream parlour & confections, has been
serving ice cream and fat free selections the “old
fashioned” way at a sit-down soda fountain, since 1986.
Separate amusement arcade with fun for all the family.
Major credit cards accepted. 692 Bald Eagle Dr. 642-7180
TUTTI FRUTTI
- Specialises in smoothies, yogurt,
ice cream, soft serve ice cream
with flavor burst
and Key West key lime pie dipped in chocolate
on a stick. Now partnering with
Edy's and Blue Bell to provide more flavors
and also serving frozen smoothies, as well as a lunch
menu with hot dogs. Open daily
from11am-10pm. 680 Bald Eagle Drive, next to CVS. 642-7779
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