Stopped in for a drink after watching sunset on the beach…read more Highly recommend the key lime martini. The outside area is really cute, but is adjacent to the pool of the Hilton, so it probably gets pretty loud when there are a bunch of kids playing. The night we were here, there was live music that was pretty good.

We came here for the view and were not disappointed! The view from the restaurant is amazing! Only…read morething that was annoying was the rain and wind got so bad we had to move inside because we were getting wet. The restaurant also lost power for a little bit. For drinks i got the Miami vice which is my favorite and was a 10/10. It was refreshing and tasty and came with a giant slice of pineapple. I was disappointed because their online menu had scallops and a couple other dishes we wanted but when we got to the restaurant they had different menus without as much seafood. For entrees we got the cuban sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich. The cuban was huge and so filling we had left overs. There was a ton of meat/toppings and it came with a garlic aioli you couldn't go wrong dipping everything in. Overall this place had a beautiful view even with the rain. I would come back here for more of a casual meal and drinks. It is more on the reasonably priced side for marco island with the quality of food and drinks you get. You also can't go wrong with this view!

Best blackened grouper sandwich on the island!…read more If you want a place with great service, drinks, lots of TV's to catch a big game, and excellent grouper you should look no further!

The restaurant is "The Good, Bad and the Ugly. The Good…read more The food. The grouper fish tacos were delicious. Nice and moist, well seasoned wrapped in a fresh tortilla. So good we got them on both visits. The coconut shrimp and peel and eat shrimp appetizers were also great. The Bad. The first night we went on a Friday around 5 and it was very busy. We sat at the bar and both female bartenders were attentive and handled the crowd well. By 6 the place was packed. We noticed the presumed owners being very active expediting orders, seating people and managing staff. They were doing a great job. Saturday night 2 male bartenders, one who disappeared and the other playing video games on his phone hidden by the register. We also noticed the owners were not present. A little later the owners were there, the phone was gone and the bartenders came back. After the owners left the service went with them. The phone reappeared and the second bartender stayed in the corner with his buddy. We had to hail one of them down to get our check. Totally disinterested. The Ugly, the bathrooms. My wife reported there was little to empty paper in the stalls. No towels to wipe your hand and trash everywhere. Overall dirty. If you go here expect great food and great service only when it's the female bartenders or the owners are present.

What a wonderful dinner at La Tavola. Our only regret is that we did not try this place sooner! We…read moredined with friends and all enjoyed our food and drinks, service was great and the indoor dining room was nice and comfortable. They do not post their drink menu online and was delighted to see such an extensive list. Our waitress said it changes quite a bit which is why they don't post it. We thought prices were in line with other restaurants on the island. We started with a caesar salad and arancini, both were good and portions were reasonable and what we expected. I had the shrimp and scallop risotto for an entree and the fish was cooked perfectly. Scallops can be tricky, but these were excellent. Risotto was creamy and delicious. Our friends raved about their salmon, also cooked perfectly. Large portion of fish as well. I wish we had time for dessert, but we will be back!!

A gem on Marco Island. We had a wonderful dinner - the salads were fresh, crisp and perfectly…read moredressed. The soups were rich and flavorful as well. My Clam Chowder was packed with clams. The Lamb was exceptional - a nice portion, perfectly cooked and rich. The restaurant is attractive, tables well spaced and comfortable. Although packed on a Saturday night, there was plenty of noise deadening material and we could converse at a comfortable level. Overall we had a great dinner and will return.

great location, plenty of parking. friendly enough staff…read more plenty of menu options, kinda pricey- but its marco island, so you expect that. the chicken sammy was good, the fries had a kind of fishy taste to them, and the portions were decent.

We went here for dinner on a Saturday night. The reviews were good and it was just a few minutes…read morewalk from our hotel. Pizza and beer sounded good, so off we went. The restaurant has inside and outside seating. We sat outside because the weather was nice. Service was friendly and efficient. The reason for 3 stars is the food, which in my opinion was at best mediocre. The kid had pasta and red sauce, which at $12 was overpriced. The pasta was overcooked and the marinara lacked flavor. It came with fries that were crispy and well seasoned. I thought they were good but the wife said she tasted old oil. The wife and I had a house side salad and frankly, it was pathetic. It was not attractive to look at and not well assembled. It looked like someone just threw together some lettuce, a couple of cucumber slices, and some diced tomatoes and called it a salad. The portion was very small. We wanted a wedge salad but were told that they "were out." Whatever that means. We ordered the Caprese pizza, $26, which was overpriced. The crust was not thin but not thick. It completely lacked flavor. Someone forgot the salt when making the dough. The pie was not fully cooked in the middle. The ingredients, which were supposed to resemble a caprese salad, never really came together. The wife did not like it all. I was not as harsh. It was not terrible, but it was not very good. We did not take the leftovers with us. I don't know where the 4 and 5 star reviews come from. Maybe we got them on an off night. Maybe we ordered the wrong food. I don't know. But what I do know is that I would not recommend this restaurant and we will not return.

We had a phenomenal experience tonight at Verdi's. We arrived with a 3 year old who had fallen…read moreasleep in the car and the owner, Vince, went out of his way to give us extra seating with a booth on one side so the little one could stay asleep. Then, a blanket was brought over for him. The food was amazing - we had clam chowder, tomato basil soup, salad, steak, shrimp appetizer, pasta and meatloaf. The portions are generous and delicious! Carla, our waitress, was great. She was very friendly and knew the menu inside and out. All of the wait staff was very helpful, drinks were never empty. Would absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone!

We were in Marco island and stopped by for dinner last night at vVerdi's. . A lil Gem in Marco…read moreisland . Nice homely restaurant w friendly staff. The complimentary warm bread was v good . We had the warm baked Brie w greens candid nuts n balsamic glaze was v good n shared by all. Mom's clam chowder similar to New England clam chowder was very flavorful n had generous amount of clams. The soup du jour was butternut squash soup n was ok. The roasted beet salad w red n golden beets tasted so good w nuts n gorgonzola cheese w a white balsamic mandarin glaze. Yummy. For entrees had the house special seafood newberg w shrimp lobster pieces scallops n diff fish Was so delicious. The jumbo shrimp n scallops on pasta w lobster tomato sauce was delicious too. The chicken breast w spinach in phyllo was ok. The pan fried Chilean seabass in hoisin sauce w spinach n fingerling potatoes was really good. We finished our meal w whiskey bread pudding - hmm each spoonful was so good, banana foster - another delicious desert n key lime pie which was also good. Thank you for a great meal. Will sure come back when we r in area.

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.

Delicious breakfast in Marco Island! There will be a line but it will be worth it…read more While you wait, there's a cute little "food truck" that servers lattes, mimosas and muffins. Makes waiting enjoyable in the sunshine. The menu is large and in charge. Something for all the sweeties and savory lovers. I enjoyed the Mexican skillet - has everything you need: cheese, eggs, tomatoes, chorizo, hashies, and avocado. My husband had the huevos rancheros and the pancakes. Everyone left full and happy. A must do while in Marco for breakfast

We went there for brunch, about 9:30 AM and they were quite busy. However, the wait time was only…read moreabout 15 minutes. Excellent service, and the food came out really quick. I had Vince's crab cake Benny. Homemade crabcake, Dijon mustard sauce on an English muffin with poached eggs, served with apple slices and arugula salad $26.50 with a side of Butternut hash $7 and small glass of fresh squeeze orange juice. The crab cakes were very good portioned well cooked with lots of crab and little filler. Unfortunately, one poached egg was overcooked hard and the other poached egg was barely runny. That was the low point of the dish. The butternut hash was just OK. Very, very sweet as it also had candied walnuts in it. The orange juice was super good, best part of the meal.

This is excellent spot for lunch or dinner with a view of the beach! Service was smooth and quick,…read morethe staff are friendly and helpful. I ordered a southwest burger with a veggie patty and it was SO delicious! It pairs well with a Light Blue Moon :) It seems that parking is exclusively for Marriott residence hotel folks, so I would recommend walking or biking over. Or was a little hard to find the entrance, but you have to walk up the hotel property and then get to the back. You don't have to be a hotel guest to enter the grill, but it is connected to the hotel. It's worth this slight hassle for a delicious meal and beach vibes! Restrooms are clean and organized.

We were looking for a good pina colada and found a delicious one with toasted coconut, a beautiful…read moreview of the gulf and friendly staff! Unfortunately we had already eaten but the menu options looked good and reasonable for beachfront dining on Marco.

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!

During our short staycation we went to oyster society for dinner and we absolutely loved the place…read more To art out we order two dozen oysters. Fabulous!! We loved the oyster menu since it not only told you the name of the oyster and what region it comes from but describes the size, and taste which is something we do not see often. With that we have perfectly prepared martinis which I must say go very well with the oysters. After that instead of ordering separate entrees we decided to try the sushi. Fabulous super fresh. I typically am not a fan of a roll but in this case the tuna roll was best I ever had. This review would not be complete without mentioning the service was fast and friendly. Not only was it a crowded Saturday night but also a holiday weekend and the Resturant excelled. Highly recommend this place and we will be back.

Never a bad experience at The Oyster Society!…read more We were back in the wine room, so the vibe was intimate and quiet, which was perfect for our group. Obviously, got a lot of oysters. Our usuals are the Pink Moons but we also tried some local oysters and they were delicious! I got the seared scallops with the black spaghetti and it was great. Always love their seafood! Overall I think everyone loved the food - a friend got the lamb shank and said it was amazing. The only thing that could have been improved was the surf n turf special. The steak (which I think was a strip) was reported to be lacking in flavor... Pro tip - don't skip on the free bread/cornbread and butter! It's the perfect carb start to any meal!!