The 14 best spots for lobster rolls in Marco Island

If you’re on Marco Island and looking for a good spot to grab a bite with a view, CJ’s on the Bay is a solid choice. The vibe is laid-back, with plenty of outdoor seating overlooking the marina — perfect for a breezy lunch or a relaxed dinner. The food definitely hits the spot, especially if you’re into seafood. Their grouper sandwich is a must-try — super fresh, lightly seasoned, and cooked just right. The peel-and-eat shrimp are another winner, especially if you want something easy and sharable with a cold drink in hand. Speaking of drinks, their cocktails are strong and tropical — pretty much exactly what you want on an island afternoon. If you’re not in the mood for seafood, their burgers and flatbreads hold their own too. Portions are generous without being over the top, and everything comes out fresh. It’s not trying to be a fancy fine-dining spot — just good, reliable coastal food in a beautiful setting. Service can get a little slow when it’s busy, but honestly, when you’re sitting by the water with a drink in your hand, it’s hard to be mad about it. Overall, CJ’s is a go-to for casual eats with a view. Great spot to relax, eat well, and feel like you’re on vacation (even if you live here).

We had a very nice experience at CJ’s on the Bay. Our server, Sally, really stood out with her excellent service and attention to detail—she made the meal feel special. The manager also took the time to stop by our table, which we appreciated. Food-wise, the blackened grouper sandwich was excellent, while the grouper fingers leaned a bit on the salty side. Sitting outside was surprisingly comfortable, even on a warm day, and the view of the harbor added a beautiful, relaxing touch to the atmosphere. We also felt very welcome with our small dog, which made the visit even more enjoyable. Overall, this was a pleasant dining experience, and thanks especially to Sally’s great service, it earns a solid four stars.

Wonderful and extensive outdoor seating in a fantastic area overlooking the marina. Okay service. Server seemed to be phoning it in. We asked about the spice level in food, and she said it wasn’t spicy, but there was so much black pepper in two dishes, that it was hard to eat them. I asked how a dish was, and she said she never tried it. No other explanation. In addition, a 20% gratuity is automatically added to bill with only a line to add more, not reduce it. I loved the salmon BLT. Great combo. Delicious fish chowder, but heavy on the black pepper. Same for the red snapper, which was flavorful, but not good for people who don’t care for so much black pepper. The heat level made it difficult to enjoy. If you want a baked potato with your fish instead of rice, it costs $5 more. I don’t get it!! Portions are not big. There will be no sharing or leftovers.

My favorite spot in Marco Island. I love the entire esplanade The center bar is fun, often has live music & dancing during the in season. Its my favorite spot to sit outside especially at sunset. The food is good, service is always amazing & the drinks are pretty & delicious!

Great location! I’m gluten free & gluten free pasta was available. Our serve also double checked with the kitchen the sauce etc was all gluten free. The pasta came marked too. I’d recommend to everyone, especially people looking for a good gluten free pasta.

Food was delicious. Prime rib was especially good. Views of the bay are beautiful. Staff is pleasant and the service was fast. Bar drink selections were disappointing considering it's in a prime vacation location.

Took a trip for a few days in Marco Island. CJ‘s was one of the spots we decided to go to. We were not disappointed everything was great.

The reasons this place only got 4 stars is because of the service, flavor, and the atmosphere. We sat for about 15 minutes with no one coming to serve us - we had to ask someone to get us water and then they finally started waiting on us. It’s on the docks which is nice but the plastic chairs make the place feel cheap. The appetizer, Oh So Good, had really good flavor and I enjoyed it! All the other sushi just seemed to lack flavor. I don’t know if they were trying to let the fish “speak for itself” or what, but the flavor just wasn’t there. The rolls were super bland. Expensive as well. If the service was better and the sushi was more flavorful then it could have been better.

Best sushi on the island! Enjoyed the Firecracker, Oh So Good, Top of the World, and Tuna Tartar Tacos🌮! Everything was so delicious! Ask for Micky D's, he was the best and recommended many our the sushi rolls 🍣 we greatly enjoyed! Big, cool place inside, with outdoor seating overlooking the marina and water. Sat inside on this rainy day but will definitely be returning! We arrived before 6pm and they had a 25% off - happy hour! 🍻 cheers!

We ate here the first night that we came in. They have excellent food here! I got the hush puppies and volcano roll for my meal. My fiance got the coconut shrimp appetizer & a crab cake meal that was on special. Two little 6 oz crab cakes for $35. We liked this place!! It had to be the last night they were open because they're closing for a month and not reopening until I think November they said. I'm glad we were able to try it!

This food was so good. The salad was amazing. The chicken was crispy and the honey added some sweetness. I could go back just for this. Everyone else liked their food, the atmosphere was good being at the dock infront of all of the boats. We would return and it was a nice place to dine, food and drinks were also good.

We ordered the hush puppies, conch fritters, coconut shrimp, fettuccini Alfredo, grouper special, BBQ chicken flatbread, sushi, and of course the cream cheese pretzel. Everything was spectacularly delicious and we left extremely full because we didn’t want stop eating! We enjoyed our dinner outside and saw a beautiful sunset. The staff was wonderful and Livia our server was very attentive!

Yummy food! Great place to grab a bite to eat. We also got the corn crab dip and it was delicious I just didn’t get a photo of it. Would definitely recommend this place:)

Visited this fantastic spot 3 different nights for dinner while on our anniversary trip. The service from our first visit was excellent. Payal did a wonderful job of recommending flavorful and delicious dishes for us to try. We loved it so much that we came back 2 more times. Mac took wonderful care of us (Matt was training and was fantastic as well!), again recommending great dishes. Mango’s was by far the best restaurant we visited during our stay on Marco Island! 10 out of 10 recommend!!

Cash only! (there is an ATM available ). My friends and I ordered the following: Basket with the catch the day, which I believe was triple tail, and a side of fries: The fries were great, the fish was very good, although it needed a bit of salt (better than being overly salty!). Catch of the day taco with coleslaw: my friend said the coleslaw was unusual and not really to her liking (she likes vinegar based coleslaw, but she said this had a strange flavor). The soft taco shell was quite full of fish and extras, and, while the fish was good, overall the taco seemed tasteless to her. Combo platter with the catch of the day: this friend enjoyed his meal, but wished that there was cocktail sauce for the shrimp. He said the beans and rice had a nice flavor. He was not happy that the shrimp and fish were piled on top of said beans and rice - he said if it was a "platter" they should be next to it (even though the menu actually states the fish is served over the beans and rice). We ordered a piece of Keylime pie, but they did not bring it out with our meal, I had to go back up to the counter and get it. I felt that it was a little too sweet and little "gooey". My friends were not impressed with it. But, pie is pie, and always welcome in my mind! When you come in, you order at the counter and then have your choice of seats inside or out. They will bring your food to you. All the drinks are in bottles or cans in the cooler next to the order counter. Parking is tight, although there are about a dozen spaces. Restrooms are outside around the corner - not sure if they were a "common" restroom to be used by the rest of the little shopping center or if they were LeeBe's alone. The food came out quickly and the catch of the day for all of us was well cooked, tender and free of any bones. I thought we got a good amount of fish with our orders.

Nice, quiet little place near the water. The fish was delicious. (I had fried triple tail). White flaky and lightly battered. My wife had the shrimp and grouper. We vote had Lou's secret recipe coke slaw, but that didn't triple our triggers. It was a bit heavy on pepper and light on vinegar. Not saying it was bad, just not our thing. It was fresh and crisp so I ate it all. This is a CASH ONLY eatery, so your plastic and phone money won't work.

I had a fried grouper sandwich and there was no mayonnaise. They make their tartar sauce with mayo, mustard, onion, and there was no lettuce and tomato. The sandwich was pretty bland. The fish was fresh, but all in all I would’ve rather eat at the snook inn. Very disappointing for $25 for fish and fries

Just okay! 4 grouper specials; 2 sandwiches, one taco, one platter. Sandwiches were fried and dry and the other 2 guests indicated there dinners were not special. Very casual, cash only, we would not return.

I was recommended by friends of mine. So this was our first time here… we got a fish taco with fries, and let me tell you it was the best fish taco I’ve ever ever had!!!!!!!!!! if you’re in Marco, you have to try this place… you will absolutely love it Get fish taco, catch of the day with fries !!!!!!!

What a find thIs place is! Right near Snook Inn. The freshest most delicious tripletail, along with rice and black beans topped with cilantro. Fabulous! Indoor and outdoor seating. Very cute setting.

Cash only! For a very casual fresh meal, this is a place to try. We ordered the catch of the day and the food was good. The facility was a bit run down and not too clean. I think their main business is to sell their fish. The food maybe a side business or after thought.

The atmosphere in the restaurant is very pleasant and the food tastes very good, although the prices are too high for the quality offered, especially the drink prices do not correspond to the offered standard. In addition, the restaurant charges an obligatory service charge of 20%, which in my opinion is extortionate. Even if this is in accordance with the applicable laws in Florida, the system of tips and service charges has gotten so out of control that it is no longer fun to go out for a good meal. Especially in a restaurant like this one, which considers itself a high-class establishment, I expect that even without a service charge, appropriate wages are paid and a tip is paid as a sign of special service, which was the original idea of tipping. In the end, the person who buys a more expensive bottle of wine, for example, is “punished”, as they then pay a proportionately higher service charge than a guest who orders a cheaper bottle, even though the “ effort” with both bottles is the same and the restaurateur earns more from the more expensive bottle anyway.

Absolutely top notch service provided by Jose and his team. The food, service and ambiance made for the perfect date night without the children. The outdoor patio was laced with heaters and firepits and blankets were offered as well. This was our first time visiting but we will certainly be back soon! Ca del Bosco sparkling with caviar and crudi Romana salad Altesino Rosso with Ragu and cacio e pepe Eggplant parmesan, polpo, broccolini Flan/creme brulee/Panna cotta dessert

Service was excellent, food was great, drinks were too notch and had an extensive alcohol selection. Recommend the Lemon Desert and the standard dining area vs the formal!

One of the most professional staffs I have ever seen! The view of the sunset is incredible! You can also walk down a path to the beach for a view. The bread basket has many options and is very fresh! The portions are not too generous but taste amazing.

Beautiful views from the outdoor terrace. Amazing food that is beautifully presented and tastes divine. The staff is wonderful, very knowledgeable and attentive. The food is a bit pricey but definitely well worth it. Our server Mauro made sure we were given 5 star service. I highly recommend this place and they have valet service for parking.

We go to Marco Island every year and this was, by far, the best dining experience that we’ve had in the area. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The service was top notch and the view is gorgeous. It’s located in a hotel but was easy to find. They have great signage directing you & valet parking. We will definitely be returning every year on our visit. There were four of us and we all had three course meals with different items and everyone positively loved each one of their courses.

Hands down the best fine dining in the NAPLES /MARCO area. The food is amazing , the views are incredible but the service is hands down better than anywhere. The manager is so attentive and always recognizes the customers. Our server Alejandro is amazing. She welcomed us upon arrival and remembered everything we ate and drank on our last visit. We made sure before we left we made another reservation and requested her as our server. Love this place oh and the valet parking attendants are a hoot.

Beautiful outdoor bar. Our bartender was polite and attentive. Gave great suggestions and skilled with his bartending skills. Black walnut old fashion is amazing! Food was great, lacking a little more seasoning for my husband. She crab soup is Delicious! A must! Had a great time!

We had the most wonderful experience tonight. Unbeknownst to the restaurant we celebrated our 34th wedding anniversary here. We started with a wonderfully prepared Belvedere filthy martini and oysters from the East/West Coast. This was followed by an entrée of Surf and Turf. OMG! This was the most beautifully prepared butter poached lobster and perfectly tempered medium rare filet I have ever had. Topping off everything our server Milor brought us a desert to throw the experience over the top, it was a chocolate and Nutella concoction they write stories about. I cannot highly recommend this restaurant any more than giving it a million stars. The price range is not at the lower end, but all things considering, bit was worth every p we penny and minute spent. Bon Appetite!

The food was absolutely incredible, from the fresh oysters to the perfectly cooked seafood dishes. You can really taste the quality and care that goes into everything. The atmosphere was just as great — classy but relaxed, with live music that made the night feel special. It’s the kind of place where you can enjoy a nice dinner but still feel comfortable and have fun. Service was fantastic too — super friendly and on point. If you’re on Marco Island, do yourself a favor and make a reservation here. The Oyster Society is definitely a 5-star experience all around!

Delightful birthday celebration! Service was attentive and the food was delicious! We especially enjoyed the large variety of both East Coast and West Coast fresh oysters on the half shell. The oysters were meaty and briney and sweet and fabulous. Sure they were a tad expensive but well worth it and will definitely order again. The shrimp cocktail had three huge shrimp included that were sweet and succulent. The lobster Montecristo sandwich was a small bite, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the oysters. And of course, I have to mention the light and airy chocolate mousse cake that they brought to celebrate the birthday! Only drawback was that it was a bit loud, but it certainly looks like everyone in the restaurant was enjoying their food and having a great time.

We had an awesome meal here! I can be picky and after I read some of the other recent reviews, I was nervous I wouldn’t like it. I LOVED it! The service was awesome despite being completely packed. Everything was fresh and tasted delicious! We had the tuna tartare, the society scampi and one of the daily specials.

Had an amazing 30th Anniversary dinner in October 2024 so we had to come back this October 2025 for our 31st. The food is superb, service is great, a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. We highly recommend The Oyster Society. Enjoyed our dinner so much we ended coming back the following night. Already can’t wait for next year. We would recommend making reservations.

We were two couples having dinner on the outside patio while on vacation on Marco Island. We are staying at the Marriott Hotel only .5 mile down the road. The night is beautiful and so is the ambience here on the patio. Jeffrey is our wonderful waiter who attended to all our needs. The bread board is gratis which offers corn bread and crusty rolls. We all ordered fresh fish entrees which were generous portions I had the red snapper and separately ordered two sides - the roasted potatoes and broccolini. These are meant to be shared. Paul enjoyed his scallops over a black spaghetti. It had a heavy sauce on it. We did have a luscious key lime pie dessert which actually was in the shape of a cup. The cappuccino was delicious. The Oyster Society is a top restaurant in the area and remains so because of their quality food, service and ambience.

The layout of the inside is interesting and cute, the outside patio is nice and romantic. The food super exceeded our expectations, some of the best plates we’ve tried. For 3 spent about $275 including 4+ cocktails. Recommend 10/10! In the photos is the crispy duck, beef carpaccio, octopus, and martini drink.

Outstanding food. We ordered the jalepeno wontons (could have used a dipping sauce), bread, chicken Parmesan and mushroom pappardelle with chicken - all outstanding. The food was fresh, super hot and delicious. The only negative I would say is most places don’t charge for bread. Recommend.

Our server “Doobie” was excellent, making our 39th anniversary very special. The food was amazing…best CRISPY duck, ever!! A little disappointed the Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini was not garnish with a blueberry or a lemon…for $13! 🤔

This restaurant is a hidden gem! Both times our party of 4 ate here ( once for dinner and once for breakfast), we were impressed by the food as well as our servers! The cocktails were excellent- especially my breakfast Bloody Mary! We'll def be back the next time we're in Marco Island.

Don’t waste a night of your vacation here. This restaurant is confused on who they are trying to be. The name conveys Italian but the sign’s subtitle says American cuisine. It’s like a dressed up Applebees with inferior food -which should say something. We had high hopes from the cute exterior that were quickly dashed from the first sub-par cocktail and mocktail. The bacon on our stuffed mushrooms was limp and virtually uncooked - the center filling cold. The pasta was heavy and unseasoned. Very bland. The “fish special”, sautéed snapper, was over-battered with a soggy texture.. We mentioned the mushrooms to our server who saw that we weren’t eating the food yet kept the charge on our bill. It wasn’t his fault that the food was poor but we would have expected better customer service. If you’re looking for a good meal in Marco, go elsewhere. We spent $160 for two people and left disappointed and hungry.

Food was so delicious. Michaela was an awesome waitress, and very attentive. Everything was cook perfect.

Well worth a visit. The area is full of restaurants serving good food but La Tavola exceeds all it's competitors. It's authentic, tasty, great service and it delivers a super experience & don't forget VFM something many of La Tavolas competition doesn't do.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner here!! The location was absolutely wonderful. We got to see the sunset and hear some live music from the pool deck. The service was alright, the people working were very nice. The food was good, out of everything I’d say the chicken sandwich was the best!!! So juicy!!

I must share that between the pool service and the wonderful bartenders BC and Robert the food service was stellar! The employees were present, personable, and accommodating as my husband is gluten free. BC and Robert at the bar make you feel like you are hanging with your best friends. Aside from that they are knowledgeable and creative. Whoever hired these two men should be commended. BC’s knowledge and background with liquor is exactly what guests look for at a bar and Robert works hard to make sure the bar is taken care of and organized as well as making some great drinks. Thank you both for one of the best bar experiences yet during travel!

A perfect date night spot in Marco Island. The fried grouper sandwhich and chicken parm pasta was delicious. The batter on the fish was breaded lightly and fried to perfection. It was juicy, crunchy and flavorful. The chicken parm was moist and the flavor on the pasta was on point. The outside area has a lot of seats to hang out and have a drink. The restaurant has a great view of the sunset on the water.

We stayed at the Hilton Resort on Marco Island where The Deck 560 was restaurant onsite. This is our second trip here with an overall positive experience. Susan was our server every evening .. as we requested her after our first night. She was friendly, experienced, and kindly related to us. She remembered our drinks of choice from night one and always shared suggestions she knew we would like. She was attentive but not overwhelmingly so. We thoughly enjoyed her and her knowledge. Roberta, the bartender, made our cocktails perfectly and served them with a smile and pleasant conversation. She clearly was experienced at her trade. The food was good but would have liked more menu options. The atmosphere was a bit noisy but in their defense there were many families with children there since it was a holiday week. However, sitting inside was the preferred area since the area on the deck seemed to get harassed with birds and annoying insects. We saw quite a few patrons abandon their outside tables and move inside. Room service was only offered for a 4 hour period, ending at 9pm. That was a bit disappointing. The gentleman that seemed to be the front of the house manager was attentive, friendly, and prompt to ensure a positive experience. We will return but will probably be a stay that covers weekdays to have a more relaxing experience… and not over a holiday. Note… we ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner during our stay at there.

Wow. Where do I begin – Taylor has been amazing so far during our trip at Marco Island. We are staying at the Hilton and Taylor has been our cart girl on the beach. She is professional, kind, and so attentive. What a blessing it was to meet her! I highly recommend Taylor if you’re staying at the Hilton and want a beverage on the beach.

Thankful for the wonderful service and care of the staff at the restaurant. Ahritzi from Belize was gracious, kind and quick. We came to celebrate our 37 wedding anniversary. Amazing ! Relax elegance

Are you looking for a special experience? Well you’ve come to the right place! This is our fourth year at the Hilton Marco Island Beach resort and Cheryl at Main bar has been the most reliable part of our vacation, year after year! Spectacular service and always helping us feel right at home! Thank you Cheryl, Berta and the rest of the resort staff for consistently demonstrating why this is the best place to stay on Marco Island! Cheers! ❤️The Perks

A must when in Marco Island. Beautiful ambiance, awesome servers, melt in your mouth food. We had the chowder, crab cake, octopus and shrimp dishes and let me tell you - beyond delicious. Deliciously prepared and beautifully served. Highly recommend.

Had a reservation for 7:45 however my wife and I ended up getting their earlier than anticipated and had no issues. The service was outstanding Mike always checked on us through out the whole evening. Now the food was somehow even better. Started things off with Fins Lump Crab Cake which had bits of apple that added some sweet and acidic profile to enhance the lemon squeeze. The calamari which is GLUTEN FREE* was perfectly crispy and paired with the pepperoccini. My wife's main dish was the Seafood Risotto which she loved the creamy and savory texture and rich taste. As for me I had the pleasure of trying a seasonal special Triggerfish with a mango chili sauce and coconut lobster risotto. Every flavor on my plate was served justice. Thank you Fin Bistro Outstanding Job.

Pleasantly surprised by both of the dinners we had in Marco Island but this one stood out as the best (the other was DaVinci’s, also very good). Service was well paced and not rushed. Each dish we had was well prepared. One caution if you’re a picky eater be sure to read descriptions and/or ask as there were some less common pairings…for example cashews on tuna poke. I had the tuna poke and swordfish picatta, my wife had scallops, son had the filet mignon and my other son the burger. Everyone was happy with their food. We were on an enclosed patio for dinner. Short walk from Hilton.

Returned to Fin Bistro last night after a year and it was just as good, maybe even better. Decor update is lovely, service was excellent and our two entrees ( scallops and shrimp and pasta) were delicious and plentiful. Won’t wait so long for our next visit!

made a reservation, jason was our waiter, did a great job. we had the seafood bisque, home grown tomatoes with goat cheese. Dinners were the local triple tail fish, Dorado fish and chicken breast dinner. all were excellent including the risotto that came with the triple tail. dessert was the apple bread pudding and the warm chocolate cake both made in house everything was fresh, hot and flavorful. must try restaurant when in Marco Island

The 5 of us walked from the JW Marriott under 10 minutes. Seated promptly. Server Jason was personable, knew the menu completely, offered serving options with sides. We ordered 4 snapper meals and one grouper. Simple bliss; perfection! A French chef vibe. Service was well timed The key lime flan is a must if you have room for dessert. Absolutely recommended!

Faith was our server and she was fantastic! The food was SO GOOD! Husband got scallops and I had seafood risotto. I also had Faith pick out a wine for me and she picked a delicious Sauvignon Blanc.

We sat outdoors and we had the best views and excellent service. Everyone had a great time. The food was just okay and everyone felt it was overpriced for the quality. The only dish that anyone said was great was the rueben. I had the grouper and our waitress suggested the mahi, I should have listened. Still a great time because of the atmosphere and service.

Great little spot. Perfect location for live music. Food was good. I recommend the blackened shrimp. Probably the best blackened shrimp in SWFL. Looking forward to going back again. Didn't give 5 stars for service only because our server disappeared an hour into us being there.

The Little Bar is fantastic! It’s very quaint with a lovely water view. The server came to the table ready to share some customer favorites and information about several of the popular items. I started with a Bloody Mary, which was fantastic and followed it with the Grouper Platter (blackened) with fries and slaw. It was amazing! Side note, the tartar sauce is delicious! If you are in the area, it is a definite must try!

One of the best restaurants on our vacation. Loved the scallops and the spicy Margarita. Perfect for a laid-back date with sea view. Really nice and attentive service.

This is a great little hidden restaurant in Goodland. What real Florida should be and still look like. The waitress was from Bonita and she was really kind and attentive. Scallops and frog legs were great 🐸

It’s a small fishing town bar/ restaurant that has been around for almost a half a century. You’re coming here for great food, fresh food and a local feel. The food was FRESH and DELICIOUS. Morgan was our waitress and she was delightful. So much so that I am writing this while still seated at the restaurant. Def check this place out and it’s great coming off of Marco Island where things are a bit overpriced and bland. We will be back

We arrived at a weird time I think 3:30pm in a Sunday in January and they said they weren’t opening the outside until 4pm So we put our names down on the reservation list and walked around town for a bit. We came back and were seated at a table Right by the water. They were more than happy to fry up the fish fillets we brought in a bag of ice from our afternoon fishing trip for a price. They turned out delicious. Everything was great. We had Grouper Balls and Fried Calamari for apps. Stone crabs and the Grouper special were great and the kids had hot dogs from the kids menu which they liked. They offered Craft local beer which was lovely too. Our waitress Morgan really made all the difference she was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of.

My husband and myself had a very pleasant relaxing evening meal. They were very busy so we were here just under 2 hours. We enjoyed taking our time between courses and enjoying our wine and conversation. We started with lobster bisque, Sandy's favorite salad, and catch of the day, mahi mahi, de marco. Ending with a dessert wine and Sandy's grandmother cheese cake. Absolutely delicious food. If we are ever in this area we will be back.

It was my wife’s birthday and they did not acknowledge it at all after we told them right when we sat down. The waiter wasn’t very attentive to our needs and only came around twice the whole time, once to introduce himself and another when we called him over to give us our beer that was forgotten after my wife had her Prosecco and we wanted to do a birthday cheers. The food was absolutely excellent but for a birthday celebration, we were hoping for more attentiveness. Cher and the food runner were excellent as well.

We discovered Cafe de Marco during our latest trip to Marco Island and will be back! Fine dining in a comfortable, non-rushed atmosphere. Prime rib was absolutely perfect and family members enjoyed the seafood. Scott the server was attentive and still gave us privacy. You have to try to cream puff dessert! We left feeling happy and relaxed.

Cafe de Marco was an amazing find. We were searching for a restaurant to celebrate our anniversary, and it was perfect. The waiter made great recommendations for their specials, and his service was above and beyond. The special was Tripletail with Mango sauce which was delicious. Afterwards of course dessert was recommended, even with being full we had The Cafe Puff. Sadly to say we devoured it. Definitely indulge in this dessert. We actually thought the waiter was joking when he told us he would give us half and put the other half of the dessert in the freezer. No joke, we enjoyed the rest the next day. Definitely worth visiting. We will when we return to Marco Island.

This hidden gem located in old Marco has been our go to spot for years for Prawns, their house specialty. Service is highly responsive compared to other comparable restaurants on the island which v you ate located to see the Wait staff once. The only minor gripe is the lack of serving oysters but that just means more room for prawns and key line pie. Highly recommend. Pro tip. You need to call for reservations, no online form, but they pick up the phone quickly.

Had their Grouper Special and it was very good. First time there, will return to see if they can repeat their performance. Reservations are a must but it was empty by 7pm

Appreciate we visited out of season (end of July) and it was relatively late (20:00), but we (4 adults) were the only ones in the restaurant. That said, the service and the food were exceptional and more than made up on the lack of atmosphere. Would definitely recommend dining here.

They have happy hour which was nice. The food was simple nothing super special. Although I will say the sweet habanero sauce that came with the conk fritters should definitely come with the fish tacos because it took the fish tacos to a whole other level. Can’t remember our servers name but she was fine in the beginning then her attitude changed midway and it wasn’t busy at all when we went. She and 3 other servers were standing in a corner on their phones.

Christmas Day 2024. We stopped in for lunch and found a lively and friendly staff as well as lots of friendly locals. This is a cool dive bar with great bar food and cold drinks. The menu is long with lots of specials. Today was a Turkey dinner and since it was Wednesday bbq ribs as well. W/o ordered some raw oysters and the group basket and both were delicious.. Up to this point I had found the people on the beach and street not very friendly. I guess they were tourists. Some people like touristy place but I like the out of the way places where locals hang out. Never fails you meet some interesting folks. Highly recommend and will return Urban Cowgill December 2024

The food here is fantastic, with great prices and an abundance of TVs. They also offer happy hour specials with delicious oysters and frog legs. The grouper, fries, mussels, and linguine in red sauce are all amazing. The service is top-notch, but the tacos were a bit bland.

Went to Sand Bar for an after dinner drink and to listen to live music. While it was a Thursday night during slow season (mid July) they had a decent crowd. The music was hot, the drinks were cold and service was prompt. Price for drinks were really cheap for Marco Island. Also the bar has TV's everywhere, excellent place to watch sports. Nothing fancy but a friendly local bar scene.

Was there for happy hour. Simple mozzarella sticks. Bartender ok. Had to ask for olives in bloody Mary's. One was rotten. Shift change cash him out with 25% tip. THEN the looser girl bartender took over. Ordered turkey club. Burnt bacon broke off pieces. Miss personality asked how it was told her bacon burnt. Her comment was well looks like you did a good job otherwise. Got tab & left $1 tip which she proceeded to run out & give us back the $1 making a fool out of herself! Been going there for over 10 years spending $$$ & tipping 25-30% she should be fired for poor service & bad attitude. Will never step foot in there again. Place is going down hill & staff is horrible

I never write reviews, but for this one I have to warn you — the food is horrible. I’m not sure how they have 4 stars, because the food was terrible. The chicken was so dry, and their “famous” chicken wings were not good. Even the buffalo sauce was disappointing, and it was pricey as well.

Stopped in for dinner on the island. Food was ok for bar type food but more expensive than it should be. Regardless of the menu item for a average size plate and drink your over 25 dollars with the expectation of a tip as well. Nice atmosphere and plenty of tvs for sports but 30 bucks for bar food when your going to be hungry 2 hours later... you decide.

They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Highly recommend you go for breakfast and/or lunch. We went for lunch several times. We had their grouper, crab cake and grilled chicken dishes and everything was delicious. You place your order at the counter, they give you a number, you sit wherever you want and they bring your food out to you. So quick and delicious. Everything you want in a breakfast and/or lunch. Big space that’s clean and the staff is extremely welcoming. They are true to their motto: “Fine Food Fast”.

This place is perfect for a morning bite! The avocado toast with salmon was super fresh and flavorful, and the waffle with strawberries was just perfect—light and yummy. Chill vibe and the staff are super friendly.

Counter service, which is very pleasant. Short line, which was nice. They move people through quickly. They have inside and outside seating. The food was very good. The bagels were extremely fresh. My wife absolutely loved the French toast. Definitely a comeback to place. Unfortunately the better review I give them the busier than they’re gonna get!

We come to Marco pretty often and we stay close to Doreen’s but haven’t been impressed by it. It seems more hype than anything else We had seen the reviews of Stonewall and we decided to try it. WOW! This is a great place. Food is good and the people are nice. We found our favorite breakfast place on Marco

My first time ever!! I was welcomed by friendly staff the moment I entered, and they explained how the ordering system worked. The menu has a wide variety of options. Once seated, staff continued to check on me ensuring I had everything I needed which was appreciated, not to mention the promptness is which everything came! The food exceeded my expectations, and I even brought home a cinnamon nut muffin which I VERY much enjoyed later in the day. Hopefully will be back next time I’m in town. Thank you!!

Great little breakfast spot. Cheaper than the breakfast spots at the resorts. Service is super fast and the food portions are quite large.

Food was good. Friendly staff! Sadly, did not have the muffin waffle pictured and shown on the menu from their website. I did ask for no green peppers on my fajitas. Yet still received them.

We got the bloody Mary’s to start. They were $13.50 and small. The waitress was nice but forgot our 10% discount and had to wait a while to correct it. The food was very good and it was nice looking at the water. Overall nice.

Went to this place for the views, which are nice but were partially blocked by trees unfortunately. Food was good but the grouper portion size felt a bit small. Drinks were great. Server was nice and offered advice on the menu. Service itself started fast but ended a bit slow. If you’re staying at the Marriot here and can’t decide between this place and pinchers like we were, I’d say pinchers is better food but this place has them beat in views.

Good food for the hotel prices. Good service and very nice location and waterfront views.

Was very windy and chilly when we visited, our out of town friends wanted to have a cocktail overlooking the ocean, bad choice, the gulf is off in the distance and too far to hear. Service was very slow and an employee keeps visitors from walking onto the sand if your not staying at the hotel, they say it keeps people from using their parking lot to only use the beach, and I do understand, but maybe they can validate parking for guests spending $7.50 for a pint of domestic beers and let us put our feet in sand and take a photo or two. Don't know if we'll visit again because I'm handicap and the stairs are rough for me.

I went to Stilts in Marco Island after a walk. It is on the second floor and noted the elevator was broken. (I should note that it was broken the last time I was there.) I wanted to take my elderly mother there so I asked when it would be fixed. Her curt response was I have no idea. I do think that there are laws about accessibility for persons with disabilities, but I guess those don’t apply to the Marriott. I ordered my beer and considered food but decided that that lack of respect wasn’t worth my money, so I left. Won’t return

Had a wonderful breakfast at Stilts Bar & Grill!

Very busy bar and grill at the Marriott vacation club in Marco Island. We enjoy the food and our Grand daughters loved the cheese burgers.

Whenever I go to a place like this and over pay for a steak and not one bite makes me close my eyes and go, “Mmmmmmm”, I get super disappointed. That was this place. Everything LOOKED good but almost everything LACKED flavor. The best thing was the truffle potato wedges but they doused them in so much truffle mayonnaise that it took away from how perfectly cooked and prepared the potatoes were on their own. Also, if you’re going to perfectly broil tue potatoes, why wouldn’t you melt the cheese too? Kind of a weird choice. Steak was cooked perfectly but had no flavor except for salt. I always feel like a place of this caliber should definitely have flavor, their steaks should definitely stick out for the price. They gave me 2 complimentary crab mousse with avocado in a little house made deep dish cracker that was pretty decent. And why does every place in this hotel charge $7 for a soda?! The service and atmosphere were wonderful, the food was just a lacking in the flavor department. The steak was kind of an inferior piece for the price. If the steak came with sides instead of being ala cart or if the meal itself had been like $50-$80, I would have liked it better.

Ario delivers exactly what you'd expect from a fine dining experience. The seafood is excellent, and every dish is prepared with care and precision. The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the dessert — an area where the restaurant truly excels. I highly recommend saving room for it; we ordered two, and both exceeded expectations. The service was outstanding. The staff is highly attentive and consistently anticipates guests' needs, enhancing the overall experience. While I’m not in a position to award Michelin stars, I can confidently say that Ario is close to a one-star level. Having dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants, I believe Ario surpasses some of them in both quality and experience.

Took the opportunity to celebrate my birthday here and the experience, the service and the food did NOT disappoint!!! I'll start with the hostess, warm welcoming and happy! Our server Karin was beyond amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable, she knows the menu like the back of her hand. Her suggestions came with full confidence that they would not disappoint. Her beverage knowledge was on point and her service top notch. She treated us as if we were family. The four of us, myself, my partner and our two children couldn't have been made more comfortable. Karin was engaging with our children like she had a few of her own and knew exactly how to help the dinner along with two littles. She even took them on a little tour of the restaurant while myself and my partner enjoyed our entrees. There's tons to say about Karin, but there's not going to be enough space to type it. Moving on to the food. We had the octopus, the crudo, the smaller seafood tower, the 16 ounce dry aged ribeye, the bass and they surprised us with dessert. The chefs know what they are doing and we left full and extremely pleased with our meal. We shall return and we will request Karin each time we do. Overall great birthday dinner!!!

Really enjoyed dining at Ario during our stay at the hotel. The lamb chops were perhaps the best I’ve ever had - tender, cooked just right and perfectly seasoned! Service by Khan was excellent; he was attentive and so hospitable! Would love to try the sea bass next time. It was our anniversary so we got to enjoy a dessert sampler on the house. Must try the chocolate mousse- it’s decadent yet not too sweet and still light and fluffy!!

Sat for 40 minutes and nobody brought us even bread. I had to ask the server to bring us some because my child was starving. When it hit 45’ I called the manager, who said “I’m sorry, you won’t be charged.” I said, “of course, I hadn’t eaten.” Then she said “Well the drink.” The mentioned drink was the worst mocktail I had in my life and it was full to the top because I couldn’t drink it. This place was the only bad experience we had at JW during this trip. It had been flawless before we sat down at this restaurant. After we had already spoken with the manager and were already leaving, probably hitting one full hour of wait, the bread arrived. What a joke. The couple who arrived after us had already finished their food when we decided to leave. We documented a complaint with the front desk. Adding to the above? We were sat with ONE open/used yellow crayon from another table. How disgusting is that? They give your child during a dining experience what another child touched… I imagine what else they transfer full of germs from table to table. When I asked for the other crayon colors (twice) the server finally brought 2 other used colors, not even the full set with four. Fine dining? Please. Cant say much about the food as we weren’t served any, but the options were not on par with fine dining. Wagyu? American! Lobster bisque? With corn!!!! No real prime cuts. One offering of fish only. Completely underwhelming right from the start.

I'm not sure I liked this place that much. Maybe my waiter didn't like me? Because I didn't follow the typical order of courses maybe and didn't do what he understood I should do? He made assumptions about me that I didn't like, but oh well. The food was pretty good, a little too rich at times. I would have expected something different for the price, but that's me. Someone else said the carrots were good. They seemed good at first, but they didn't seem to be worth finishing for me.

We had a large group and our reservation went from 7:30 to 8 then 8:30… didn’t start eating until 9…! While the service was good the food was lacking. Everyone at our table who got the key lime dessert took 1 bite of it and ditched the rest. Truly a disappointing experience.