Naples
This experimental, high-end establishment takes its name from the Farsi phrase for 'yum, yum,' and that turns out to be a serious understatement. Wash…
Must-see restaurants in Southwest Gulf Coast
Southwest Gulf Coast
With Venice Inlet and marina views from an elegant 2nd-floor dining room within a restored Victorian, this is a longtime surf ‘n’ turf favorite. Popular…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Sean Murphy's Beach Bistro is Anna Maria's best date night. Perfectly executed Floridian dishes showcase the best locally and nationally sourced farm…
Sarasota
The wait rarely dips below an hour at this hip, Old Florida swamp shack downtown. The menu consists of upscale Southern cuisine with an emphasis on…
Fort Myers
Two words: truffle fries. OK, a few more words. This cozy American restaurant and boutique wine bar specializes in surf ‘n’ turf, offering certified Angus…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Vacationing Manhattan urbanites flock to what is widely regarded as Sanibel's best locavore restaurant. Contemporary seafood is the focus, with tempting…
Sarasota
Focusing on the popular farm-to-table and hook-to-fork movements, chef Steve Phelps whips up innovative American creations such as Parmesan beignets with…
Naples
In a nondescript strip mall in north Naples, this popular seafood establishment is festooned in porthole art and known for insanely delicious miso-glazed…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Next to Doc Ford's and under the same ownership, this fish house recently opened in a 1937 wooden structure that originally contained a fish market. The…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A genuine local gathering place, Perfect Cup offers just that: a bottomless mug of flavorful house-roasted coffee ($2) to go with its top-quality diner…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This charming, recently revamped breakfast-all-day spot is the perfect place to grab coffee, some freshly squeezed orange juice and a stack of famous key…
Southwest Gulf Coast
From menu to mood, Sweet Melissa's offers well-balanced, relaxed refinement. Dishes are ever-changing, but may include things like farro fettuccine,…
Sarasota
Dinners won't wow you, but healthy salads and hearty sandwiches are fine at Sarasota's central Mattison's. The outdoor dining area doubles as a bar that…
Naples
How do you compete with the showstopping sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico? The Turtle Club at the Vanderbilt Resort tries hard with kick-ass cocktails and a…
Sarasota
Newly relocated to an otherwise unexciting strip mall, Antoine's is a French bistro serving elegant dishes such as scallop risotto with a candied,…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Siesta Key's hottest restaurant has a recently revamped menu with innovative items like guava slaw, slow-braised Korean short ribs and Hawaiian escolar,…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A long-standing favorite haunt, the Sandbar offers casual dining with toes in the sand, local food on the plate, and a heaping side of innovation. For…
Naples
You could easily walk past this unassuming cafe, but then you'd be missing out on a superlative breakfast of fluffy, organic eggs, grilled Canadian bacon…
Southwest Gulf Coast
With a deck overhanging the water and panoramic views from its upstairs dining room impeded only by shady palm fronds, it's hard to beat Dry Dock for…
Sarasota
Anchoring the marina is this well-loved multilevel, multivenue eatery that offers something for everyone, but most especially that quintessential harbor…
Sarasota
The dull decor doesn't wow but the excellent food certainly does at one of downtown Sarasota's most popular dinner options. Taking the idea of fusion food…
Naples
Campiello hits you with the perfect one-two combo: an attractive, umbrella-shaded patio for stylish alfresco dining along the 3rd St shopping corridor,…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Part-owner Randy Wayne White once lived on the marina here, and he named this scenic wharf eatery, which has two sister restaurants in Sanibel and Capitva…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This nautically themed bistro is a cut above other seafood restaurants on the beach. Inside, a wall of windows frames stunning sunsets or lightning…
Naples
Slip into your sexiest get-up for one of Naples' most stylish scenes. The cafe upstairs has formal dining beneath a vaulted ceiling with a Chagall…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This Captiva institution is oddly festooned in kitsch, pastels and Christmas decor year-round, with trains running on three floors and a special 'elf room…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This unassuming shack offers two genuine delights: sumptuous fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits – overflowing with eggs, cheese and bacon – and delectable…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Look no further than this retro coffee lounge for laid-back lounging over your early-morning espresso or honey latte. Surfboards dangle from the ceiling;…
Southwest Gulf Coast
The newest location in the Doc Ford's chain is attached to South Seas Island Resort and accordingly upscale, but nonguests are welcome. The menu is full…
Sarasota
Start your day with an authentic croissant or baguette sandwich at this French-owned downtown cafe and bakery. The crepes are tasty and filling, but save…
Fort Myers
Housed in a remodeled Florida bungalow, this quaint tearoom is a favorite ladies lunch spot. Beat them to it, as the thick slabs of quiche, homemade sweet…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Down by the water you’ll find the Star Fish Company, a commercial fish house that’s been selling wholesale fish since the 1920s. It now has a rustic…
Sarasota
Order a spicy oyster shooter (a Bloody Mary with an oyster in it) or oyster 'Monkafellas' (baked with signature toppings) and watch bar staff expertly…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Head upstairs from Sharky's for well-executed sushi, prime cuts of mesquite-charcoal-grilled meat and sophisticated seafood dishes such as pan-seared,…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Housed in an old village grocery, this unique cafe, coffee-and-ice-cream bar and vintage shop sells furniture, flip-flops, and outsider art and trinkets…
Naples
Aside from the irony of driving 6 miles from downtown to eat local, this strip-mall farm-to-table bistro is worth the carbon footprint for fab sustainable…
Fort Myers
Pleasing diners with its simple Southern comfort food since the 1950s, this modest place has a loyal local following. It's nothing fancy, but if you're…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Right by the docks and with stunning views of Marco Bay, this long-standing restaurant and bar is the social hub of the island. The kitchen serves up…
Sarasota
The Main Bar is a Sarasota classic: an old-school, booth-filled, diner-style deli founded by retired circus performers whose photos blanket the walls. It…
