The Lower Gulf Coast Restaurants

In this part of Florida, fresh seafood reigns supreme. Succulent native stone-crab claws, a particularly tasty treat, in season from mid-October through mid-May, are usually served hot with drawn butter or chilled with tangy mustard sauce. Supplies are typically steady, since claws regenerate in time for the next season. Other seafood specialties include fried grouper sandwiches and Sanibel pink shrimp. In Naples's highly hailed restaurants and sidewalk cafés, mingle with locals, winter visitors, and other travelers, and catch up on the latest culinary trends.

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  • 1. Crazy Flamingo

    $$

    Burgers, conch fritters, and chicken wings draw mostly locals to this neighborhood bar. Order at the counter, and take a seat indoors or outdoors on the sidewalk. Try the peel-and-eat shrimp, sushi, mussels marinara, chicken bistro salad, or fried grouper basket.

    1035 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Florida, 34145, USA
    239-642–9600

    Known For

    • Fresh steamed and fried seafood
    • Uncle Vinny's steak sandwich
    • Ultracasual atmosphere
  • 2. Sale e Pepe

    $$$$

    The name means "salt and pepper," an indication that this palatial restaurant with terrace seating overlooking the beach adheres to the basics of Southern Italian cuisine. Everything—including the pasta, sausage, and ice cream—is made on-site, and the simple, artfully presented dishes explode with home-cooked, long-simmered flavor. With the exception of a handful of pizzas, lunch is more eclectic than Italian.

    480 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Florida, 34145, USA
    239-393–1600

    Known For

    • Beautiful Gulf views
    • Homemade fresh pasta dishes
    • Award-winning Italian cuisine
  • 3. Sunset Grille

    $$

    Head to this popular spot for casual dining with a view of the beach and a menu of munchies, sandwiches, burgers, seafood, and steak. The lively sports-bar scene adds to the fun indoors; a porch accommodates alfresco diners—just beware if you leave your table that the porch has no screens, and the local gulls are thieves.

    900 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Florida, 34145, USA
    239-389–0509

    Known For

    • Seasonally inspired small plates
    • Chef's loaded nachos
    • Famous crab cake sandwich

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
  • 4. Verdi's American Bistro

    $$$$

    You'll feel as if you're dining in a home at this intimate bistro, which serves creative American-Italian-Asian fusion cuisine, and that's exactly how the owners want it to be—inviting, warm, and welcoming. The menu is full of home-cooked classics, but you'll also find chef specials that change with the season or an inspired whim. Customer service is always top-notch.

    241 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, Florida, 34145, USA
    239-394–5533

    Known For

    • Incredible crispy duck
    • New Zealand rack of lamb
    • Excellent service

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sept. No lunch
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