Best Restaurants in Southwest Florida

Your complete guide to dining in SWFL. From waterfront seafood to upscale fine dining, discover the best restaurants in every city.

15 Restaurant Guides14 Cities Covered

Jump to a City

Southwest Florida (1)Cape Coral (1)Englewood (1)Fort Myers (1)Naples (1)Port Charlotte (2)Punta Gorda (1)Sarasota (1)Siesta Key (1)Venice (1)Marco Island (1)Sanibel Island (1)Bonita Springs (1)Estero (1)

Southwest Florida Restaurants

Explore Southwest Florida
Waterfront restaurant at sunset in Southwest Florida with Gulf views
Southwest Florida🍽️ Dining

Best Waterfront Restaurants in SWFL

Best waterfront restaurants in Southwest Florida for 2026. Sunset dining in Naples, Fort Myers & Marco Island with Gulf views.

May 2, 20258 min read

Cape Coral Restaurants

Explore Cape Coral
Waterfront dining at Cape Harbour in Cape Coral Florida
Cape Coral🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Cape Coral, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Cape Coral FL. Rumrunners waterfront fine dining, Monarca's Mexican, Lobster Lady seafood + boat dock access info.

Aug 15, 202310 min read

Englewood Restaurants

Explore Englewood
Waterfront dining at Lemon Bay in Englewood Florida
Englewood🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Englewood, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Englewood FL. From SandBar beach tacos to Magnolia's Lemon Bay fine dining - waterfront seafood, beach bars & local favorites.

Sep 10, 20239 min read

Fort Myers Restaurants

Explore Fort Myers
Downtown Fort Myers River District restaurants at sunset
Fort Myers🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Fort Myers, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Fort Myers FL. River District favorites, waterfront seafood, Southern comfort & local expert picks with reservation tips.

Aug 5, 20239 min read

Naples Restaurants

Explore Naples
Fine dining at a waterfront restaurant in Naples, Florida
Naples🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Naples, FL

Discover the best restaurants in Naples FL for 2026. From USS Nemo's award-winning seafood to Ritz-Carlton steaks, Fifth Avenue dining & local expert picks.

Jan 1, 20259 min read

Port Charlotte Restaurants

Explore Port Charlotte
Sunseeker Resort waterfront dining with Charlotte Harbor views
Port Charlotte🍽️ Dining

Sunseeker Resort Restaurants

Complete guide to Sunseeker Resort restaurants in Port Charlotte FL. Explore Maury's Steakhouse, Harbor Yards Food Hall & waterfront dining on Charlotte Harbor.

Apr 13, 20245 min read
Fine dining at a Port Charlotte Florida restaurant
Port Charlotte🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Port Charlotte, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Port Charlotte FL. From Prime steakhouse to Sweet's classic diner - local favorites, hidden gems & Sunseeker Resort dining.

Aug 10, 202310 min read

Punta Gorda Restaurants

Explore Punta Gorda
Waterfront dining at Charlotte Harbor in Punta Gorda Florida
Punta Gorda🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Punta Gorda, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Punta Gorda FL. Laishley's waterfront seafood, Celtic Ray Irish pub, River City Grill & Charlotte Harbor dining with boat dock access.

Aug 22, 202310 min read

Sarasota Restaurants

Explore Sarasota
Waterfront dining at sunset in Sarasota Florida
Sarasota🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Sarasota, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Sarasota FL. Yoder's Amish comfort food, St. Armands fine dining, Owen's Fish Camp & waterfront seafood spots.

Sep 20, 20239 min read

Siesta Key Restaurants

Explore Siesta Key
Outdoor dining in Siesta Key Village, Florida
Siesta Key🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Siesta Key, FL

Discover the best restaurants in Siesta Key FL for 2026. SKOB oysters, Ophelia's fine dining & Siesta Key Village waterfront spots near America's best beach.

Jan 22, 20269 min read

Venice Restaurants

Explore Venice
Waterfront dining at Sharky's on the Pier in Venice Florida
Venice🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Venice, FL (2026)

Complete guide to the best restaurants in Venice FL. Sharky's pier seafood, Snook Haven BBQ, Crow's Nest rooftop bar + shark tooth hunting dining guide included.

Sep 15, 20239 min read

Marco Island Restaurants

Explore Marco Island
Waterfront dining at sunset on Marco Island, Florida
Marco Island🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Marco Island, FL

Discover the best restaurants in Marco Island FL for 2026. Snook Inn tiki bar, Sale e Pepe Italian & waterfront dining spots with sunset views and reservation tips.

Jan 22, 20269 min read

Sanibel Island Restaurants

Explore Sanibel Island
Waterfront dining at sunset on Sanibel Island, Florida
Sanibel Island🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Sanibel, FL

Discover the best restaurants in Sanibel FL for 2026. Doc Ford's rum bar, Cielo fine dining & island favorites all rebuilt after Hurricane Ian. Fresh seafood & sunset views.

Jan 22, 20269 min read

Bonita Springs Restaurants

Explore Bonita Springs
Waterfront dining at sunset in Bonita Springs, Florida
Bonita Springs🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Bonita Springs, FL

Best restaurants in Bonita Springs FL. Waterfront dining, Italian cuisine & local favorites with menus and tips.

Jan 22, 202610 min read

Estero Restaurants

Explore Estero
Outdoor dining at Coconut Point in Estero, Florida
Estero🍽️ Dining

Best Restaurants in Estero, FL

Discover the best restaurants in Estero FL for 2026. Coconut Point & Miromar Outlets dining from Ruth's Chris steaks to Rodizio Grill Brazilian barbecue.

Jan 22, 20269 min read

Planning to Visit Southwest Florida?

Check out our complete guides to things to do, retirement living, and more in every SWFL city.

Things To DoRetirement Guides