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. Angelina's Ristorante

    $$$$

    Here it's all about enjoying one of the most indulgent, pampered meals you'll ever eat—and it's best not to show up in flip-flops, jeans, or shorts (you probably won't be turned away for dressing casually, but you will feel uncomfortable). Formally trained waitstaff attend to your every need in this temple of traditional Italian cuisine. A dramatic wine tower hovers over the main room; the plush private booths surrounding it are the best tables (call early to snag one). The taste circus begins with an amuse-bouche. Pick between antipasti, crispy flatbreads, and wholesome soups before moving on to homemade pastas and grilled meats. Absolutely try the butternut squash ravioli, an inventive version with citrus-tomato butter and truffled almonds. The evening ends with a complimentary nightcap. There is also a great prix-fixe menu.

    24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, Florida, 34134, USA
    239-390–3187

    Known For

    • Phenomenal service
    • Homemade pastas
    • Sea salt–baked snapper for two

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential
  • 2. Old 41 Restaurant

    $

    A mostly local clientele populates the cheery dining room with its Philadelphia allegiances, offering a great cheesesteak. For breakfast, don't miss the incredible Texas French toast with homemade caramel and pecans, Carbon's malted Belgian waffles, or eggs and homemade hash with Boar's Head meat. Besides cheesesteak, lunch specialties include Boar's Head hoagies, burgers, in-house-roasted beef or turkey sandwiches, and other comfort food—all served until 3 pm.

    25091 Bernwood Dr., Bonita Springs, Florida, 34135, USA
    239-948–4190

    Known For

    • Slow-cooked turkey and roast beef
    • Chipped beef for breakfast
    • No reservations (but a call-ahead wait list on weekends)

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner, Reservations not accepted
  • 3. Blue Water Bistro

    $$$
    Closed Permanently

    For the convenience of shoppers at Coconut Point, several excellent restaurants cluster in the midst of the shopping center. This one, although part of a Naples--Bonita Springs dining dynasty, has a personality all its own, with a suave indoor-outdoor bar scene and seafood that's anything but timid. Its specialty is grilled fish from around the globe that you can mix and match with a choice of sauces and sides. A new sushi menu shows off a creative side, as does a cocktail menu.

    23151 Village Shops Way, Estero, Florida, 33928, USA
    239-949–2583

    Known For

    • International fish dishes
    • Creative sushi
    • Inventive cocktails

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch
  • 4. Doc's Beach House

    $
    Under Renovation

    Right next door to the public access point for Barefoot Beach, Doc's has fed hungry beachgoers for decades. Come barefoot and grab a quick libation or meal downstairs, outside on the beach, or in the courtyard. When the thermometer reaches "searing," take refuge on the air-conditioned second floor, with its great view of beach action. Basic fare on the breakfast and all-day menu includes a popular Angus burger, Chicago-style pizza, and seafood plates. The conch chowder is some of the best in these parts, with just the right amount of fire.

    27908 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs, Florida, 34134, USA
    239-992–6444

    Known For

    • Spicy conch chowder
    • Unfancy seafood
    • Dining right on the water

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted
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