Hidden gem with live music, friendly staff, and great casual dining. Our group had wine and draft…read morebeer, enjoyed with sandwiches and fish tacos. Would definitely visit again.

So cute when entering, not a ton of welcome at the door person sitting there didn't say hello or…read moregoodbye. We sat and they went over the specials!! The good. Lots to choose from. The real good the toasted pumpkin chocolate chip muffin. Best thing we had. And the fruit cup was super fresh and great tropical variety. The ehhh- they make their own quiche but it was small and they microwave it to heat it. No crunch of the crust or anything. Makes no sense to ruin it that way!! I got a side of gravy and it was decent. Tasted homemade but not hit enough temp wise. Bf got the burger and the chips were the highlight. The hamburger was over done and little flavor. The bad- the grits watery yucky and cold. Like worse then instant made at home. Overall, place has potential they make own breads which my toast was also delish but they take shortcuts which don't make sense and bring down quality.

Staying at the JW Marriot and wanted some pizza. This restaurant had high reviews on Yelp…read more First, the pizza was delicious! Wish we ordered another one as it wasn't enough for us (4 people). As this was a take out order, there was a big issue. The app gave options to add for an order. I ordered a spaghetti marina and thought I "added" garlic and oil. But when we received the order, it was just pasta, garlic and oil. Wtf?! Why the heck would anyone order a spaghetti and only want garlic and oil? The option was NOT clear. I thought it was in ADDITION to. So for $20 I got pasta and garlic and oil. No marinara. It's NOT spaghetti! This was a take out order so the experience might not be the same if you eat at the restaurant. UPDATE: The owner, Sami, called me the next day to apologize for the mixup and offered to replacement. Within 30 min I received a still hot spaghetti the way it's supposed to be. Not only that, he added some dessert. As a business person myself, I understand mistakes happen. But when the issue is rectified, it's a testament to the values of the restaurant. The spaghetti was delicious! Not only the food is delicious, but awesome customer service. I can imagine how good the service would be if we ate at the restaurant. Highly recommend. (Went from 1-star to 5-star - the owner never asked me to change my rating)

1st time at Sami's. No one was there at lunch on a Thursday so we were a little concerned. We…read moredidn't need to be. There were 5 of us. Waiter was nice. The blacken grouper sandwich was great. I upgraded to sweet potato fries. They were good. The burger was great. Mom liked her poke tuna bowl. We also had the stromboli which was the least favorite. The flavor was good but loaded with more cheese than meat. It's huge! It will easily feed 3. We will be back.

Can't leave Marco Island without a stop at Michelbob's, but this lunch visit fell short. Since this…read morelocation is strictly carryout, we ordered the 1/2 Baby Back Ribs with fries and coleslaw, along with the Pulled Pork and baked potatoes. Each meal came with garlic toast. The staff member was friendly and let us know the fryer would add a few minutes to the wait. With several customers ahead of us, the total wait was just over ten minutes. Unfortunately, the food didn't travel well. Even though we live less than five minutes away, everything was already cooling off by the time we got home. The fries didn't seem freshly fried, were barely warm, and the portion felt skimpy. The ribs and pulled pork were just okay, and the garlic toast was soft and flimsy. The one standout was the creamy coleslaw, which was genuinely good. Overall, the carryout experience was disappointing. Next time, I'd skip the Marco Island pickup and head to the Naples location instead.

We had the pulled pork sandwiches. The pork was excellent and a very large portion. The sauce was…read morenot a favorite for my husband or myself. We tried the tangy and the sweet. They did not send any original in our bags. They come pre-sealed in cups which was a nice! I was not a fan of the baked beans. It was like beans in barbecue sauce. I like a creamier baked beans. These were definitely tangy. We ordered on GrubHub as the phone was constantly busy. It seemed to be the same price on there as it was calling. There is no place to sit and eat. Truly take out only.

Great location, excellent service food is low key but excellent !!…read more Beautiful views, worth a visit!!

Service and ambiance was good BUT They changed their menu and eliminating a few "go to" items, Cobb…read moresalad with chicken, Tex-mex wrap, and egg salad and chicken salad sandwich.

Pulled in with the boat the Dock Master took my lines and made it easy. Mahi Fandango salad is…read moreamazing. Bartenders are the best around. You've got to add this place to your dinner list!

Happy hour and grilled grouper? Say less…read more We spent the day exploring by pontoon and pulled up to Island Gypsy for a late lunch. The vibe was 10/10. All outdoor seating right on the water. Our waiter was great, too. He even kept an eye on the time and waited until the clock hit 3 so we could take advantage of happy hour. The onion rings were a standout. Seriously, get them. They also surprised our niece with a little birthday treat, which was such an unexpected touch. (See video.) Before we left, we wandered through the gift shop... it's actually worth the visit. Island Gypsy is 100% worth checking out, just be prepared for a wait because this place stays busy.

We've been going to the Sand Bar on and off for decades and it's consistently good. We went twice…read moreon our most recent vacation. The first day I took advantage of their crab legs special (Sundays and Mondays) which came with melted butter and fries and was delicious! The second time, we went for lunch again, and brought the fish we had caught on an excursion that morning (snapper, trout, whiting, I think). They can prepare it in multiple ways and we chose to do half fried and half grilled. It was delicious! Note that whenever we have visited, it has been for lunch so I can't speak to the evening atmosphere, but during the day it's very laid back, and often mostly locals. My husband declares it's the best grouper sandwich he's had, and he says that on every trip, even though we go to other restaurants.

The Sandbar is always a classic go-to on Marco Island -- whether you're grabbing a quick bite or…read morehanging out to catch a game. My mom, sister, and I stopped by during happy hour to kick off our night and were really impressed. We had the warm peel-and-eat shrimp, buffalo wings, and oysters. I was genuinely surprised by how fresh the oysters were for a sports bar! The shrimp came in a buttery beer boil with crackers and cocktail sauce -- absolutely delicious. It's casual, reliable, and always hits the spot. Servers are always super reliable and nice!

Cute spot Great drinks and food is good…read more Locals from the apartments hang out there Sometimes tough to get in

The location is convenient if you're on the island. The food was good, and if i needed a place to…read morego, I'd go back. I was not impressed with the host wait time estimates, and seating request. We were told 30min, wound up being more like 90. There were people literally walking in and sitting down. As we continued to wait at the bar. I asked for an update, apologies, they had a reservation, etc. It was frustrating to say the least. It was a Thursday night, later in the evening. It wasn't overly busy by any standards. The bartenders were on point. Had it not been for them, our experience would have been terrible. The had our drinks made within 30 seconds of being requested. We really enjoyed the lobster tacos, steak bites, and calamari. The onion straws were plentiful.

I've only visited this little gem of a restaurant one time but I really enjoyed the service and…read morefood. I ordered the quinoa breakfast bowl and I thought it was excellent. The next time I'm in Naples I will definitely visit this place again.

Nice local family owned cafe. Good value and location. Recommended for breakfast or lunch.read more

We have been here twice. Sat out back both times. Had a…read morewonderful experience!! The girl who bartends our back is WONDERFUL!! I can't remember her name, but she's fantastic! The first time I had blackened shrimp BLT and she recommended I get it as a wrap so the shrimp didn't fall out everywhere and it was the BEST decision! Haha and was delicious! This time we just had meatballs and cheesy garlic bread for an app and it was yummy too! My husband said even better than he expected. Love that it's kinda hidden, and unsuspecting from the parking lot... so perfect name! Haha Love! And will be back! Great waterside view, great kept secret!

My husband and I are full time residents of Marco Island. Since moving here almost a year ago,…read morewe've been having fun trying all of the amazing restaurants in the area. Today, we attempted to have lunch at The Speakeasy. We've heard mixed reviews from other residents. However, we like to form our own opinions so we thought we'd give it a try. What a mistake. Walking into the bar/restaurant, a handwritten sign told us to seat ourselves. So, walking towards their outside area, we were hit by a wall of cigarette smoke. No biggie. It's outdoors. Not ideal but whatever. It IS mostly a bar. So, we picked a table. On our way to sit down, a server walking past mumbled a hello and kept walking. So, we said hi and sat at a table. The server then stood several feet away and just stared at us. Literally, did not move. Not even to take care of other tables, which we noticed after a time, were just sitting there not receiving service as well. So, we waited. ...and waited. 10 minutes later, and the server never moved. Ultimately, we decided to leave. As my husband and I stood up and began walking out, the server reached behind her and grabbed two menus, watching us the entire time. She then said, "Sorry folks. Have a great day." Wow. Off season, places like this depend on locals to keep their businesses afloat. With the kind of attitude and service we received, we won't be back.

Best breakfast in Marco. Why? The food quality and price. It is at least 20% less expensive than…read morethe well known breakfast places. Full two person breakfast for $30 with tax (before tip) - one with breakfast meat and one without - al la carte. Great multi grain thick toast, breakfast potatoes, thick bacon and sliced tomatoes and hot egg any style. Will return.

We go for breakfast quite often. It's very good. Many choices…read more I get the western omelet most of the time. Waitstaff is very attentive. (Rhonda) . I heard the are now open for dinner.