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. The Silver King Ocean Brasserie

    $$$$

    The signature restaurant of the trendy Luminary Hotel & Co. truly shines, offering fine dining in an inviting, sophisticated atmosphere. The menu is brimming with modern takes on seafood favorites, including flavorful deconstructed stone crab. Outdoor seating is available.

    2200 Edwards Dr., Fort Myers, Florida, 33901, USA
    239-314–3855

    Known For

    • Whole fish and seafood
    • Outdoor seating
    • Private dining in "The Florida Room."

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon.
  • 2. Barbatella

    $$$

    The wine bar at this popular trattoria has a communal table, crystal chandeliers hung inside birdcages, and a wine dispenser that lets you sample 30 of its more than 100 Italian (of course) wines by the 1-, 3-, or 6-ounce glass. The brick dining room, with 150-year-old recycled flooring, is more casual and open to the kitchen; the central patio is shaded and relaxed. Straight-up and expertly done classic Italian dishes include bruschetta, fried calamari, lasagna, and wood-fired pizza. Save room for the gelato, though.

    1290 3rd St. S, Naples, Florida, 34102, USA
    239-263–1955

    Known For

    • Pizzettes (small pizzas)
    • Venetian-style meatballs
    • Amazing gelato
  • 3. Côte d'Azur

    $$$$

    This restaurant brings Provençal joie de vivre and flavor to Naples with dishes that are sometimes made using exotic ingredients but are always prepared to perfection. The narrow dining room, with yellow-striped awnings and windows inset with mirrors and flower boxes, suggests a French sidewalk café.

    11224 Tamiami Trail N, Naples, Florida, 34110, USA
    239-597–8867

    Known For

    • Good selection of wine by the glass
    • Crispy duck
    • Authentic French experience

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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