The Diving Pelican was okay, but nothing really stood out food-wise. Everything was pretty average…read moreoverall. It does seem like it would be a fun spot in the evenings when the bar is busier though! The highlight of our visit was definitely the lady running the bar -- she was fun, friendly, and gave the place a great atmosphere.

A thatched roof, outdoor bar, that not only has cold drinks, but excellent food as well…read more I stopped in on a Thursday afternoon and was immediately greeted by a pleasant and welcoming employee from behind the bar. I grabbed a seat at the bar and after perusing the menu decided on the Gator Basket ($24.99). I also ordered their "Diving Pelican" draft beer to drink ($8.00). The Gator basket arrived within 15 minutes. This consisted of small cut up pieces of breaded deep fried gator tail along with fries. The gator tail was very good - tasty, moist, cooked perfectly and served hot with their Everglades Tartar Sauce. My drink was cold and refreshing. It tasted similar to Shock Top. I enjoyed my meal and the relaxing atmosphere of the Tiki style Bar. It's a great motorcycle ride down here to Everglades City and this is the perfect place to grab a bite to eat and enjoy a cold drink. There were a lot of interesting things on their menu and I'm looking forward to coming back to try their Grouper Reuben. Check them out.

Nothing better than having fresh seafood next to the source…read more Uncomplicated menu and great food. Friendly service, you may have to wait for a table because it gets (not surprising) busy during the weekend. Fishing town atmosphere. Some may find some items on the menu a little overpriced but hey, it's fresh seafood. I recommend the stone crabs...

While in town a couple of weeks ago, I chose to dine here for a Friday lunch. Yelp led me here with…read moreTriads high reviews. It is a casual seafood restaurant located on the Barron River which connects to the Gulf. There are a few parking spaces in front otherwise it's free street parking where you can find it. There is a school across the street so parking can fill quickly. Most of the seating area is outside so you enter and then find an empty table. Menus are on the table and then a server arrives and takes your order. If the weather is right sitting next to the water is a nice calming experience. I sat in a screen enclosed covered patio. My order was for the fried grouper sandwich with french fries and cole slaw for $27. Yes grouper is expensive. The meal arrived about 10 minutes later. The fried fish fillet sitting in on the long bun was HUGE and it looked delicious too. I was very happy and then I started to eat it. Everything with that sandwich was excellent except its taste. It was the batter for me. The taste wasn't bad at all but it didn't stand out to me. Whatever batter they use to fry with is not my favorite and that is the only reason I don't give a 4 score here. The french fries were excellent in taste and showed me that Triad's puts effort in making them. Also the slaw was cool and a nice palate cleanser. The table service was friendly and attentive. I like Triad's and would be happy to return. But I would probably try something else on the menu that isn't fried. The batter taste is my opinion and I'm sure others will disagree. Another fact about eating here is that they charge 3.5% more for credit cards use. With an iced tea, tax and tip, my lunch cost $40...kind of expensive for Everglades City, FL.

During our visit to Marco Island, friends highly recommended HavAnnA Café, so we stopped in for…read morelunch--and it instantly became a place we know we'll return to. The restaurant feels like a colorful, garden‑style hideaway, full of charm, warmth, and the delight of discovering a true local gem. And of course, the two resident chickens, Popcorn and Carmel, add their own quirky personality to the experience. Our server, Mimi, was excellent--friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The café is tucked away along the back roads of Chokoloskee, surrounded by the kind of old‑Florida scenery that's becoming rare. The food was outstanding. We started with tostones (fried plantains with garlic), then enjoyed the pork sandwich with chips and the pork plate with rice, beans, and two perfectly cooked sweet plantains. Every bite was rich with authentic Cuban flavor. We finished with the flan, which was so good we could have easily ordered a second. With its lovely outdoor seating, light radio music floating through the air, and a staff that treats you like family, HavAnnA Café delivers an experience that feels both heartfelt and memorable. The only thing missing was a hammock--I could have taken a nap and geared up for an early dinner. The seafood stew looked especially tempting for next time. A wonderful stop in a part of Florida that still holds its original soul. And by the way, don't leave without grabbing a bottle of their hot sauce--sweet, flavorful, and just the right amount of kick!!!

Wow! This may be one of my favorite breakfast experiences. We could have sat here forever…read more Friendly people and relaxed. They really set the tone for the visit. Food is delicious! Loved it here!

After touring the Everglades, my glucose was low, and we stopped here with the sole purpose of…read moregetting a snack and continuing our way...we ended up not only staying for late lunch but having an AMAZING time. Andres, our server, was attentive, knowledgeable and kind. Honestly, he was the main reason we decided to stay and have a proper dinner, not because he pushed us, but because he explained everything with such detail and found options for me (allergic to shellfish and everything that swims) and my husband, who is a vegan. We ended up having the veggie platter and the chicken platter- that chicken breast was delicious, so tender and juicy. The black beans and rice with maduritos were heavenly and the homemade tres leches...gosh! Andres told us that his father, Captain Morgan, was the chef and owner, that his mother helped cooked, and that his uncle helped. They all came to the table, and gave us so many tips on what to do in the area. The restaurant was immaculately clean and with a great temperature given the heat. We were so hungry and entertained that I failed to take photos, my bad. It was such a surprise, and we would recommend this place to anyone!

This restaurant was great! I'd recommend the shrimp and tostones dish. The tostones came out crispy…read moreand paired really well with their enchilado sauce. It was amazing. Also our waiter was Andres, he was funny and helpful. I'd definitely come back next time I visit :)

Tucked away along the water way. A bit of a hidden spot, but worth the little side track. Great…read moreviews of the water on the deck. Quick order of gator tots, fried green tomatoes, and key lime pie. All tasty after a nice ride in an airboat along the mangroves We missed stone crab season, but I'm sure it would be good. Gator bites- slightly batter, nice little bite. Fried green tomatoes-nice tartness to the bite with a nice light batter. Key Lime - made in house. Nice soft graham cracker crust. nice consistency , not too sweet, nice flavor notes. PROS: Seating options. Indoors/outdoors Key lime pie!! CONS: mosquitos

Visited on a Friday at 2pm with my husband for lunch while in the area. A few things gave me pause…read moreabout eating here but do not question the process:) Entrance didn't seem to be obvious until I saw the sign saying Entrance Here(silly me) keep walking and enter through screen door. No air conditioning- as a Florida girl who just spent two hours on the water I wasn't pumped about the no air- it's fine- walk in it's on the water sit outside on the porch and catch the breeze. Food was great! Staff were friendly and attentive. Started to fill up with people about 230. Pro-Tip- Pay in cash as there are credit card fees assessed. All worth it for the beautiful meal enjoyed over the water.

Some people have restaurants or other stops that they will always visit each time they are in that…read moretown on vacation or passing through, well Grimm's is definitely of my always stop if I am in Everglades City. Granted Everglades City is not a town to pass through or visit on an overnight vacation for us since it doesn't have much to offer other than the best places for Stone Crab. We drive an hour from our home just for lunch out at one of the few places well worth visiting but my hubby ALWAYS stops at Grimm's on the way out of town with his cooler in hand. Grimm's has their own crab boat fleet and they catch and cook their Stone Crab claws at the docks and the inside of the building has a retail counter. The prices are ALWAYS very fair and we also like their mustard sauce for dipping and even though I don't eat it, my husband likes their Fish Dip (which is a bit spicy). Best of all, they are super friendly and family run. And a bit of advice if you stop in for Stone Crab Claws... pay the $1 dollar per pound to have them pre-crack them for you. Well worth it.

Freshest claws, friendly & helpful owners. This is the only place we get our stone crab claws from…read more Their seafood is outstanding! My friend drives over from West Palm just for their claws. 10/10 recommend.

The restaurant sits right on a channel that flows into both the Everglades and the ocean, giving it…read morea laid-back, waterside vibe. Since we arrived early, they were only serving breakfast until 10:30 am, so that's what we went with. I ordered an egg and bacon bagel sandwich, which hit the spot after a long night of travel. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the atmosphere was relaxed. The menu had tons of seafood options, and they have nice outdoor seating overlooking the water. We even got a little entertainment while we ate -- a few tiny baby crabs scuttling around the deck kept us entertained while we sipped our coffee and enjoyed the morning breeze. It was the perfect way to ease into our first day in Florida

Hands down THE BEST BLACKENED GRILLED GROUPER I have ever had. We visited on a lazy Monday in Oct…read more They were not busy. Food was delicious. Also fried fish sticks and fish tacos were spot on. Loved it!

I had dinner here on a Friday night a couple of weeks ago while in town. Everglades City is a very…read moresmall town and nighttime dining options are few. Island Cafe had several cars parked in front so I thought that was a good sign. This is a table service restaurant and I ordered the fried scallop dinner with a loaded baked potato and salad for $25. Then entree arrived about 15 minutes later. The salad had a little cheese on top of the greens with ranch dressing on the side. It was a good salad. The seafood came with several fried scallops and a couple of hush puppies along with a small ear of corn and the baked potato. What was missing was the cheese and bacon for the potato. The waitress disappeared so I wasn't able to get the missing bacon and cheese and had to make do with some butter for the tater. This was disappointing. The scallops were decent in taste but I couldn't get anymore cocktail sauce because of the missing waitress. This meal was substandard and I felt underwhelmed by the entire experience. The food was ok in taste but it didn't stand out to me and the table service was non existent. Perhaps Island Cafe is better than this but giving a 3 score is generous in my opinion.

Not too impressed, just ok. Seemed a bit like a tourist trap. The place is nice and clean with…read moreplenty of parking. We ordered fried gator which came with fries.. lots of fries. The gator bits were fine, just no wow moment. Our waitor appeared tired, perhaps a bad day? We'll have to try some of the other dishes next time, just not gator.

My 10 year and I dined here on our way back from Naples. It's was best gator I have ever had . I…read morehave lived in Florida for over 50 years. I have had good gator and I have had bad gator and this was tender flavorful and has left my daughter begging to go back for more for over two months. There's definitely nothing fancy about it, but the service was great and friendly. Only thing I would say is you may need to wear bug spray for the mosquitoes, but it is the Florida Everglades so that's to be expected.

If you're driving across US 41 in the Everglades, I recommend you stop at Joanie's for some tasty…read morevittles. The atmosphere is no frills, kitschy, and fun. The food is mostly fried. They have a great variety of Florida beers to choose from. The men's bathroom is worth a peek if you're feeling adventurous.

OMG!!! The absolute best Cuban Steak Sandwich in Naples!!! Feels like I'm back home in Miami!!!…read moreManny had the Cuban Sandwich which he agrees was the best he's had in Naples, too. Sooo good we could only eat half each. Dinner tonight!

Went to Rumba Cuban Cafe and it's hands down the best Cuban food I've had in Naples. No question…read more It's not my Cuban kitchen, but it's the closest thing I've found out here. The food is flavorful, well seasoned, and done right. Nothing overpowered, nothing sloppy, just solid, authentic cooking that actually hits. You can tell this place is built on real recipes and consistency, not shortcuts. The vibe is simple, casual, and exactly what it should be. No fluff, just good food and people who know what they're doing. If you're in Naples and craving Cuban, this is the spot.