Marco Island/Naples Restaurants?

[Glitter Brunello Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close Glitter Brunello]

Looking for recommendations for places with really good food, prefer to avoid "scene."

Zagat's has a total of one restaurant rated in the area Is there a reliable dining guide down there? I try to steer clear of the "magazines" where the listings are all ads...

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Sorry I can help you with Sanibel or Captiva, Maybe Conch man can help

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Snook Inn - Snook Inn Marco Island Florida - (239) 394-3313

and then something with a Pelican...

ate at both in July. Very good. Hope you like grouper.

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Snook Inn - Snook Inn Marco Island Florida - (239) 394-3313

and then something with a Pelican...

ate at both in July. Very good. Hope you like grouper.

The Snook Inn is one of my favorites...it's a local, dock-side restaurant...NOTHING FANCY, but good grouper sandwiches. It is on Marco Island.

For some real OLD FLORIDA ambiance, head down to the Everglades City Rod & Gun Club (don't let the name scare you...it's a hotel/restaurant)- good fried seafood, frogs legs, etc. Everglades City is how Naples used to be.

Here are a few more -

On 5th Avenue South (nice area to walk at night, nice restaurants) - Yabbas (caribbean)

Alexanders (4077 Tamiami trail) - good food, nice variety

One of my Mom's favorites is called Wyles Cafe on Bonita Beach Road (north side of Naples) - great wine list, excellent food. It's nothing to look at from the outside as it is in a strip mall, but is a real gem.

For OUTSTANDING shrimp almondine go to Tropical Reef (4077 Tamiami Trail) - I go there every time i am home.


BE CERTAIN to head out to Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary...you will thank me. All ages will really enjoy this place...it's magnificent.
Have a great trip!!! Where did you end up deciding to stay???

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Snook Inn - Snook Inn Marco Island Florida - (239) 394-3313

and then something with a Pelican...

ate at both in July. Very good. Hope you like grouper.

thanks. Pelican Bend is the one restaurant listed in Zagat, glad to hear you like it. It's been a while since I was in Florida, I forgot that Grouper is the state staple food.

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I am afraid that grouper is too expensive to be the state food any longer. Even inexpensive restaurants are charing $24 for grouper. Be careful , sometimes they say grouper on the menu but when you ask it is a relative of grouper. ( a very distant cousin)

Where is Wyles cafe located on Bonita Beach Road. I have never heard of it or seen it, would like to try it.
WE ate at the Havana cafe out past Everglades city on the island . It was good, only open til 3.

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Have a great trip!!! Where did you end up deciding to stay???

Thanks for all the recommendations! I'm staying at Eagle's Nest on Marco; the last minute exchange is saving me a small fortune.

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Wyles Cafe

I am afraid that grouper is too expensive to be the state food any longer. Even inexpensive restaurants are charing $24 for grouper. Be careful , sometimes they say grouper on the menu but when you ask it is a relative of grouper. ( a very distant cousin)

Where is Wyles cafe located on Bonita Beach Road. I have never heard of it or seen it, would like to try it.
WE ate at the Havana cafe out past Everglades city on the island . It was good, only open til 3.

The address is: 4271 Bonita Beach Road - it's in a little strip mall. I believe my mom said that if you are heading North from downtown Naples, you turn LEFT on Bonita Beach Road. Hope this helps!

Cheers!
HLIW

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Pelican Bend

thanks. Pelican Bend is the one restaurant listed in Zagat, glad to hear you like it. It's been a while since I was in Florida, I forgot that Grouper is the state staple food.

Pelican Bend has great seafood - it is down on Isle of Capri , which is closer to Marco than Naples. Enjoy!!!!!

The Marco Island Marriott consierge may have some good recommendations for the Marco area as well.......

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Hey Burno, I can try to help ya out. Here are few suggestions:

Breakfast ~

Breakfast Pus Restaurant - 1035 & a half Collier Blvd., Suite 302, located in the strip plazza, you can see it from the road on the corner. You'll luv the menu!

Susie's Breakfast & Lunch - 1031 North Collier Blvd.

Dinner ~

Agree with everyone on Snook Inn Seafood - 1215 Bald Eagle Drive, all the way down to the river.

Agree with Pelican Bend on Capri Island as well - 219 Capri Blvd., follow the signs before you enter onto Marco or make a left leaving Marco once you cross the bridge.

Sand Bar - 826 West Elkcam Circle, Friday or Saturday evening for some good entertainment & a grouper sandwish.

Old Marco Pub & Restaurant - 1105 Bald Eagle Drive, you'll past going to the Snook Inn.

Kretch's Restaurant - 527 Bald Eagle Drive.

Joey's Pizzeria & Pasta House - 257 North Collier Blvd., You know what it is & they are very good!

Conrad's Seafood & Grille Room - 595 South Collier Blvd., Suite 315.

Cafe De Marco Seafood - 244 Palm Street.

There's always McDonald's!

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Hliw,

Why are saying North Naples for Bonita Beach Road, its Bonita Springs! I know, I live here. Just enjoying a little humor here!

RaP,

Wyles Cafe is great for some dinner, always have a lot of people there, its a good place here in Bonita.

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Conch man - N. Naples, S. Bonita....it's all just blending together! I haven't eat at Wyles, so I am fuzzy on the location details. I grew up in Aqualane Shores in the heart of Naples, so it's all NORTH to me

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There's always McDonald's!

Hmm, not sure quite how to take your other recommendations now...

[lawren2 Malibu Beach Barbie & A Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close lawren2]

OK since the pros are on board.

I need recommendations for Sanibel.

[bigfrank Administrator Find all posts View Profile Close bigfrank]

OK since the pros are on board.

I need recommendations for Sanibel.

Go to CAPTIVA and make reservation at The mucky Duck The Mucky Duck - A Neighborhood Tradition Since 1976 Best sunset view you have seen.


There are also a few great ones on the strip on Sanibel but if you want something different go to the Cow Palace I think thats the name. It is a Moo type of place with a cool theme. Nothing fancy but fun for all.

Here is a picture of me and my wife sitting in there yard waiting for a table.