Great service from a friendly waitress and tasty burger/fries and bangers and mash. Good music!read more

My friends and I went into Paddy Murphy's to enjoy dinner on a Sunday evening after seeing a show…read morearound the corner at the Marco Arts Center Theater. We were able to get a table right away for our group of 6, which was awesome. We sat inside and because Masters golf was on TV, the live music that was scheduled to play that night was delayed. I have heard that when the music is going at Paddy Murphy's, it becomes impossible to have a conversation so it was not a bad thing that we were able to have dinner and talk to each other. Though we will have to return one night for the live music. Our server was awesome, very helpful. There were a few things on the cocktail menu that were not available but he guided us to other options. We started with the Mac & Cheese Bites which were delicious. Though I really wish they had some potato skins and mozzarella sticks on the menu, too. When I think about fall football at the local pub, those are the snacks I most enjoy. For dinner I had the fish & chips which was awesome. It looked like a heavy batter, but it was so light. The fish was cooked perfectly, and the batter crunched so nicely. The French fries were wide steak fries, which were good and crispy. I usually like my fries a little overdone and skinny, but these fit the meal very well. Prices are incredibly affordable, especially for Marco Island. We will be back!

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!

Underrated Place!! I did want a special craft beer but they…read moreran out. However there's something to be said about that- if they turn over beer so often that means most kegs are super fresh! So give your self a good better best kind selection when ordering for a local beer menu! Food: My wife had an appetizer portion of boneless wings: looks to be white meat chicken that was pan fried till crispy not deep fried which she enjoyed the crispness off. She got there bbq sauce tasted like baby rays but didn't confirm. We split a large bar style pretzel! Super salty but in a good way. Then we made the discovery as I asked about a side of honey mustard! THEY MAKE THERE OWN HINEY MUSTARD WITH REAL Honey!!! Delicious! I had the Baja shrimp tacos! We're a good size definitely recommend! Nice hint of kick!! Our baby who was with us had Mac and cheese it was Kraft. But we were ok with that knowing exactly what is was. Totally underrated and hope people use this review to take a real look into the restaurant. Service was super nice! Very accommodating to family's. Which has its own challenges while being in Marco island. We will return! Good luck everyone!!! See you next year

Well once seated the waitress finally decided to grace us. We ordered two Turtle season beers and…read moreone other IPA. We were told the keg had an issue so no turtle, strike 1 We ordered another IPA and after 5 minutes or so waitress returned and said they didn't have that either. Finally we ordered a beer and they had it. We ordered dinner and waited 30 plus minutes before flagging down someone pointing out three other tables received their food before us and we ordered way before them? After a few minutes three meals arrived and one was wrong and we were able to flag down our waitress who clearly was overwhelmed. I noted that I had ordered the Fisherman's Feast which included Cole slaw, I told waitress that I ordered Cole slaw but NO FRIES and meal came out with Fries but no Cole slaw? She said I have evidence here but didn't want to argue? Really the other 2 diners and a 2 year old heard exactly what I ordered. Needless to say the Cole slaw arrived a few minutes later. The shrimp and grouper were good and clams were ok but slightly overcooked. 2.2 ~5 One diner ordered a patty melt and it was just flat out bland. No onions just a slab of ground beef and cheese making it marginal at best. It seems they forgot to grill the bread and after all we waited over half an hour so they certainly had time. Score 1-5 the other dinner had Philly steak flat bread that was 5-5 so one thing went right. Cheese pizza tasted like it was from a bowling alley or 7-11 so that was a 1-5 score. This place is a one and done for this group. Beware diners unless you are going there to watch TV and drink the beers they may or may not have.

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.

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.

Like many people that have family in Marco, we are from the good old state of MN, which means we…read moreneed to find a place to watch Vikings games. When you arrive, you will be prompted to get a ticket for the parking area. Parking is $45, but the ticket will be validated, so don't fret. The space is just limited since the restaurant sits up against the beach. Seven of us came in around 3 or 4pm and the staff were able to turn on the game for us and find adequate seating. There's a selection of beers and sweet drinks - even some non-alcoholic options. There is a pretty typical sports bar atmosphere and that includes the food selection. There are a lot of options, and there were a few options that didn't contain gluten, which was nice. My husband and I ordered shrimp and steak tacos, which were tasty. For a sports bar, it definitely does the job.

The Sunset Grill at the Apollo Condominium on South Beach, Marco Island, is the perfect place to…read moregrab a nice lunch. It is just steps from the beach and it is open to the public. We were promptly seated on the deck overlooking the beach. Our server was attentive and delivered our lunch in a timely manner. I had the Red, White and Blue salad. It was perfect!

Loved loved the service from Chris. He is sweet, courteous and honest. All the suggestions he…read moreprovided were spot on! We went due to one of the employees bumping into us at the hotel we were staying at and told us about this location, THANK You, sorry we didn't get your name! We ordered the snook in platter, it was not massively large, and my favorite was the crab cake, but I felt the price was quite hefty for what it was :/ They have a small salad bar, which reminded me ALOT of the one Pizza Hut used to offer, so yummy! They offer indoor seating and outdoor. Have a band playing outside. An outside dock for those that come after fishing or hanging out at the beach.

The best vibes here!! Right on the marina with live music. No reservations/call ahead but the wait…read morewas not long at all and enjoyed the music during the short wait! Food was delicious - good mix of options and the seafood was so fresh.

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.

Tesoro is fancy without the fluff. I stopped in for a drink at the bar and ordered a Peroni and the…read moretuna crudi. It was decent, but a little bland. I didn't stay long, but the food other guests were having looked amazing--definitely a place I'd try again for a full dinner.

Come for the sunset view! Just don't have high expectations for the food. App's were good not…read moregreat. I had Rigatoni, recommended by our waitress, and I was disappointed to say the least. 4 1" cubes of short rib in whole dish. Undercooked pasta and the dish easy served hot enough. My wife had chicken Marsala. It had a strong balsamic flavor. Relatively small piece of chicken, not served w/anything else. Staff was nice. Food runners especially. On a Saturday night, holiday weekend, restaurant was pretty empty. Weird! Guess they couldn't rise above the "hotel food" level.

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.