Diners' Choice: Neighbourhood gem restaurants in Marco Island

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighbourhood gems in Marco Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Fin Bistro

4.9

4.9 (825)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Fin Bistro, Marco Island's premier fresh fish restaurant is best described as elevated island dining. We specialize in refined super-fresh seafood, using fish and produce from local sources. Satisfy every craving with our chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, house made desserts and extensive wine list. Our service is attentive and unpretentious. Top sellers include our swordfish picatta, grouper, crab cakes, calamari, perfectly prepared filet mignon, cider brined pork chop, kobe burgers, pastas and our homemade apple croissant bread pudding.

Our comfortably elegant atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner and for date night, birthdays, anniversary and other special celebrations. Several dining options, including our indoor dining room, bar seating and air conditioned patio dining.

Fin Bistro will be your new restaurant of choice anytime your dining in Marco Island.

Top review

Eric

Dined 1 day ago

Party of 12 was managed without a hitch. Everything was perfect from the food to the service. It’s our go to spot in Marco with guests.

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Sushi Thai Marco Island

4.9

4.9 (56)

$30 and under

Sushi

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Experience the ultimate Asian dining fusion at Sushi Thai on Marco Island. We expertly blend the elegant artistry of Japanese cuisine—featuring exquisite sushi, sashimi, and ramen—with the vibrant, complex spices of authentic Thai food, including flavorful curries and classic Pad Thai. As a local favorite, we are committed to using the freshest ingredients for every meticulously crafted dish. Located on San Marco Road, we offer daily Happy Hour specials and an Early Bird Dining Special for two. For the best Asian food experience on the island, reserve your table or order online today!

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manuelGold

Dined 7 days ago

Outstanding food and service. Great value for the money.

Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.8

4.8 (4172)

$50 and over

Italian

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Sale e Pepe® dining room offers gourmet Italian cuisine and authentic ambiance that are simply sublime. The dining experience transports you to romantic Italy with surroundings of aged stone, marble floors, arabesque walls and hand-painted frescoes. Sale e Pepe offers authentic regional Italian cuisine with a focus on the culinary traditions
of Southern Italy.
The menu features heirloom recipes updated and complemented by South Florida’s fresh produce and seafood and pair it with wines from an extensive collection recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
Indoor formal dining room requires dress code. Please review details for more information.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Great evening, beautiful night patio environment. Marianna provided great service and the food was really good. Will be back before long.

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4.8

4.8 (91)

$30 and under

Italian

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Sami’s is a family- and dog-friendly restaurant (inside only service dog) offering a wide variety of dishes, including pasta, pizza, steak, and seafood.

We are open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, offering lunch and dinner, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Our Happy Hour menu, featuring drinks and bar bites, is available daily from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. During the season, we offer live music every day. During the off season we have live music only during weekends.

For more information, please visit our website.

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CindyGold

Dined 2 days ago

We love Sami’s and consider ourselves regulars. The menu options are amazing. Something for everyone! Pasta, pizza, fish etc! Amazing! And Sami always stops by to check on you! Had a blast!

Marco Prime Steak & Seafood

4.7

4.7 (4617)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Marco Island, Marco Prime Steaks & Seafood is a unique interpretation of a Classic American Steakhouse with hints of French, Italian and Asian cuisine offered in a modern yet warm atmosphere. Consistently voted one of the best restaurants in Marco Island, we serve the finest cuts of USDA Prime beef and high-quality seafood. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal cravings, we are offering innovative modern cuisine and classically inspired dishes and desserts, extensive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails. We have a custom-built wine cellar and offer an exclusive collection recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. Come dine with us, tonight!

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TedGold

Dined 3 days ago

Sergio was very kind and helpful. He worked very hard to make it an enjoyable experience.

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Verdi's Bistro

4.7

4.7 (2789)

$31 to $50

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Verdi’s American Bistro has been serving homemade fresh entree's in Marco Island since 1998. The atmosphere is causal fine dining, some of our signature specialties include New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Chilean Sea Bass and the best Crispy Duck you’ll ever taste. We prepare all our entrees fresh in our kitchen to order, using the highest quality ingredients. Looking for that special dish? Call a day before your reservation! We can request the chef to accommodate your request!!

*Note OpenTable will give you the option to dine in our dining room or outdoor dining in front.
*Please provided your cell phone number when leaving contact information, we will always confirm your reservation.
*Verdi's is a family owned restaurant with limited seating, if you have a reservation and can't make it, please cancel the reservation through the Open-table app or by calling the restaurant 239.394.5533

Thank You for choosing Verdis! We look forward to serving you soon.

Vince and Mari
Proprietors

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DianaGold

Dined on 13 Sept 2026

This is a little hidden Gem on Marco Island. The food is fresh delicious and fairly priced Our server Diana was outstanding I look forward to a lovely dinner again in the near future

The Collier House Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (412)

$50 and over

Southern

Marco Island

About the restaurant

*Please Note* Marek's Collier House is moving to Resy for Online Reservations. For reservations from October 26th onward please use that platform! Thank you for your understanding.

Southern Grace. Coastal Charm. Timeless Hospitality.
Elevated indoor and outdoor dining located in Olde Marco Island.

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Debra

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious Food, Excellent Service and Beautiful Restaurant.

La Tavola Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (2117)

$31 to $50

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

La Tavola Restaurant and Bar invites you to experience a culinary journey. We offer american cuisine in a casual yet upscale environment where you will enjoy a variety of flavors and ingredients found locally and around the world. We use only the finest ingredients from organic greens to local farm produce, prime organic meats, fresh wild caught seafood, and the highest quality oils and vinegars.

You will experience our passion fro food through our homemade soups, sauces, dressings, pastas, and desserts. It is our passion for quality cuisine, signature crafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection in a comfortable casual ambiance that makes La Tavola the ideal place to welcome family and friends.

Come gather at "the Table" and experience the flavors.

Top review

AnnGold

Dined 1 day ago

Always a wonderful experience at LaTavola. Food, service and attentiveness to my gluten free needs are terrific.

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Summer Early Dining Special

CJ's on the Bay

4.5

4.5 (1264)

$30 and under

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

CJ's on the Bay is the gem everyone is talking about on Marco Island. Featuring spectacular waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay, CJ's is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Southwest Florida. Featuring an outside gazebo bar and a full-service restaurant, CJ's on the Bay provides an entertainment venue for everyone. CJ's diverse full menu compliments the breathtaking views featuring appetizers, salads and sandwiches and a variety of entrees to please everyone's appetite for lunch, afternoon snacking or evening dinners. Whether you are a long-time resident of the area, a seasonal friend, or a first time visitor – Experience Marco the CJ's Way!

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George

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was perfect from the food and drinks to our server...

Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House - Marco Island

4.3

4.3 (2553)

$30 and under

Seafood

Marco Island

About the restaurant

NESTLED IN THE HEART OF FLORIDA... ...lies a place just off the beaten path where the drinks are colder, the fish is fresher and the food is tastier. Where you can breathe easy, be casual and take in the sights and sounds of everything that is "Real Florida". A departure from a busy day, a place to be with friends, a place to share laughs and great memories. Relax and take it all in! Welcome to Deep Lagoon Seafood. Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster Market serves fresh fish and seafood brought to you by the family that brought you Pinchers restaurants. Local Fisherman fish Local Waters for a Local Restaurant. You can't get a more Southwest Florida experience than that!

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ChristineGold

Dined on 17 Oct 2026

Great food and service. Excellent view. Good happy hour.

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