Marco Island Eat & Drink Guide

Marco Island is a smorgasbord of dining. Many of the chefs and restaurateurs here are big city expats from places like New York City and Chicago, with years of experience dealing with high-volume business and upscale cuisine. Marco Island has it all whether you want Italian, French, Mexican, bar food, or steak and seafood.

Mid-Island

From authentic delis to elegant restaurants, Marco Island runs the spectrum of Italian restaurants. You'll feel right at home at Joey's Pizza & Pasta House . The products at Italian Deli & Market will inspire you to create your own kitchen masterpiece. If you're in the mood for something more elegant, try Vergina Restaurant or Da Vinci .

Many restaurants in Marco Island offer the casual diner a place to eat anytime of night. Walk into The Bar straight from the beach and no one will give you a second glance. The outside gazebo provides the perfect environment for snacking and drinking. Party the night away at Sand Bar and you won't go hungry. Rookie's Bar and Grill can satisfy any craving for food, drinks, and fun. At Cathy O'Clarke's Irish Pub and Grille the Fish & Chips will fill your stomach and Father McCarthy's Irish Stew will put hair on your belly. Wash it all down with a Guinness and it will give you the strength of three men.

In Marco Island, surf and turf is a dietary staple. With fresh ingredients coming in daily from the ocean and local markets, not to mention the high standard of beef set by many establishments, the island showcases some of the best surf and turf to come out of the USA. Look no further than Fortunes Steak & Seafood for delectable interpretations of ingredients from land and sea. If it's perfectly smoked ribs you want, stop by Porky's Last Stand . They feature seafood on the menu, but the ribs are the real stars of the show. Captain Brien's Seafood & Raw Bar will leave you coming back for more. You can find all you need and more at Paradise Shrimp Company . The seafood is as fresh here as it was in the sea. If you aren't feeling up to cooking, they also offer meals to-go.

Naples

For the freshest seafood south of Myrtle Beach, stuff your face at HB's On The Gulf . All of the fresh ingredients available may inspire you to do it yourself. The Old Naples Pub is a local legend, and always packed with hungry customers looking for the quality food and excellent service.