Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Southwest Florida

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Grill - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

4.9

4.9 (1715)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Naples

About the restaurant

Voted Diners Choice Best Naples Restaurant by Open Table Diners.

A popular venue for sophisticated dining, The Grill features award winning steaks, cocktails and impeccable service that sets the standard for a five star experience.

The Grill is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner that slips into the late hours with menu selections including dry-aged beef, fresh seafood, seasonal favorites and a collection of international award-winning wines.

Top review

Reidvip

Dined 3 days ago

A top end steakhouse. My wife had bone in fillet special and I had Delmonico both cooked perfectly and delicious. Soufflé for desert was fabulous. A superb wine list. A gem and perfect for a special occasion.

Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.9

4.9 (3453)

$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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southwestwaltvip

Dined on Jun 23, 2024

Always great food, service and drinks. Great atmosphere to relax over a cocktail for your expertly prepared entre to be delivered. The pasta is fresh made daily. This isn't your typical red sauce Italian restaurant. Culinary gems from different regions of Italy. Our waitress Maurilia explains everything explicitly and is very competent at service. Unfortunately this restaurant will be closing for the summer today. We will just have to wait until mid-October to enjoy these special meals. One of our favorite restaurants in the Marco Island/Naples area. Enjoy.

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The Melting Pot - Ft Myers

4.9

4.9 (1122)

$50 and over

Fondue

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together.

At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection.

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Robert

Dined 4 days ago

The service and food were excellent as usual. The manager came by to see how the meal was going and was happy to tell him that everything was great.

The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.9

4.9 (1773)

$50 and over

Regional American (Southern)

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

FOR PARTIES OF 12 GUESTS OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers. The Veranda will take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to a bygone era of Antebellum charm.

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in Southwest Florida.

Exceptional since 1978, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

Join us and experience the romance, the history and the charm that is the Veranda!

Top review

Teravip

Dined 2 days ago

The whole experience was great. Food was amazing and Pete, our waiter, was terrific!

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Popular dish

Grilled Filet Mignon

Angelina's Ristorante

4.8

4.8 (5541)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Benvenuti Angelina’s! Thank you for choosing Angelina’s. We serve only the finest products available, from Wagyu steaks to our hand-made pastas and rustic house-baked bread. Our Chef utilizes the freshest ingredients to create a culinary experience unlike any other. For table requests and special event reservations, please call 239-390-3187. We do not take reservations for Happy Hour, we seat Happy Hour on a first come, first serve basis.

Consistently awarded Wine Spectator Magazine's 2-glass and Best of Award of Excellence, and our wine menu was developed to complement and enhance your menu choices. Our highly-qualified staff and Sommelier can assist you in choosing that perfect bottle of wine.

Our dress code is Business Casual, no casual shorts and no open-toed shoes for men. Dressy denim with a dressy top is acceptable, but please always dress to impress when you choose Angelina's.

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Alanvip

Dined 5 days ago

This is our go to restaurant for Italian cuisine. They always deliver excellent food and service.

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4.8

4.8 (2398)

$31 to $50

French

Naples

About the restaurant

Following Hurricane, we will reopen on Friday, October 7th 2022. Please call us (239) 643-6177 for more details.
A chic Parisian-style bistro, Chez Boët serves authentic, market-inspired French classics such as Kobe boeuf bourguignon, bouillabaisse, orange duck, locally-sourced seafood, and cheese Fondue. Our menu is now 90% gluten-free and features Kobe beef, organic spices, and healthy French sea salt. The country-French cuisine is inspired by classic recipes of fresh seasonal ingredients handed down through generations of French home cooks. Mixologist Philippe recommends French aperitifs, his classic cocktails, digestifs or scotchs from the full bar. Warm service and designer decor create a welcoming ambiance perfect for an intimate dinner or for entertaining friends. An outdoor covered terrace has views of the waterfront village of Crayton Cove. Since 2003, Parisian imports Lisa and Philippe Boët have been organizing private parties for groups and celebrations.

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Evanvip

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Great food… loved the mussels and the seafood- pasta with shrimp was a 10! Always consistent and delicious with great ambience!

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Popular dish

Wagyu Boeuf Bourguignon

Ario

4.7

4.7 (2134)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marco Island

About the restaurant

2019 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Restaurants in America

Our signature Marco Island steakhouse, Ario, offers an elegant dining room with a menu that is globally inspired and locally sourced. Choose from our in-house 35-day, dry-aged steaks or fresh seafood, and allow our sommeliers and mixologists to complete the experience with the perfect American wine or handcrafted cocktail.

At Ario, we believe fine dining should be orchestrated like an art form, enabling an experience that is as thought-provoking as it is delicious. The dress code is business casual. Thank you for not wearing gym attire, sports or logoed t-shirts, tank tops, beachwear, flip-flops, and hats.

For holiday reservations, please contact Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@marriott.com or 239-393-3226. All holiday menus will be pre-fixed special menus; no regular menus will be available for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve dinner.

Top review

SandraL

Dined 7 days ago

Food was fantastic, stayed at the JW Marriott for the weekend at ate at Ario’s 2 nights in a row!! Had the seafood tower!! Omg delicious, would drive the 2 hours to eat there again..well worth the price!

The Catch of the Pelican- The Naples Grande Beach Resort

4.5

4.5 (835)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

COMPLIMENTARY VALET PARKING!

The Catch of the Pelican celebrates the vibrant flavor of the Gulf Coast in a relaxed-yet-sophisticated setting. Crafted with locally grown produce, The Catch of the Pelican specializes in premium steaks and local seafood. Our artisanal coastal concept offers a unique, regional taste that is truly Floridian.

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NicoleB

Dined 2 days ago

Erica was our server who was really nice! The food was awesome. I recommend the snapper. It was moist and flavorful. They had a fixed menu which was a great value. I’d recommend this place and eat here again.

Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht

4.5

4.5 (186)

$50 and over

Dinner Cruise

Sanibel

About the restaurant

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa is pleased to offer a unique dinner experience, aboard our elegant Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht. This luxury cruise ship features delicious cuisine, coupled with magnificent views of Florida's Southwest Gulf Coast.

Set sail with our wonderful experienced crew! Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa invites you to join us on a unique dining adventure aboard the Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht. Depart for a sunset dinner cruise from our dock at Fort Myers.

You also have a choice of settings from which to take in the view — the outdoor rear observation deck or two indoor, air-conditioned salons.

Buffet Style Dining is Back!
$90.00* Per Person (Tax not included, Holidays extra). Included in that is water, tea, and coffee. However soda, juice, or alcohol are available at our two bars for an additional fee.

Check in time is 30 minutes prior to departure in Charley Cabana Bar

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined on Jul 5, 2024

Best part of the adventure was the sweet man who takes a picture of your group with dolphins swimming in the back. Rained for our trip till the very end and then the sunset peaked, so beautiful!! Very organized on paying and if you paid initially with a deposit either through resort or open table. Food was fair. Bring a sweater if you get chilly, second floor was a cold.

Tesoro Dining Room 21 and Up - JW Marriott Marco Island

4.0

4 (438)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Marco Island

About the restaurant

*Reservations made are for indoor dining room only. Outdoor dining is available as first come first served.*

Tesoro, the Italian and Spanish word for "treasure," is truly a fitting name for this culinary destination, and it is also appropriate that the second syllable is "oro", which means "gold" in Italian and Spanish, because one of Marco Island's best treasures are its golden sunsets.

Savor inspiring Mediterranean cuisine served tapas style and fresh Gulf seafood. Toast the sunset with hand-crafted cocktails and martinis or choose from an extensive wine selection.

As the resort's only adult-exclusive (21+) dining destination, Tesoro will provide an intimate culinary escape highlighted by stylish interiors, a polished contemporary lounge and an indoor/outdoor bar. Reservations are available for the dining room only from 5 pm to 10 pm.

*Lounge Entertainment: Thursday - Sunday: 6 pm to 9 pm

Dress Code: Resort Casual

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Spencer

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious the view breathtaking and the music was amazing

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