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!

After a day of fishing, we visited the Marco Island Brewery…read more The brewery/restaurant features a spacious sports bar atmosphere. They have both indoor and outdoor dining options. The bar is a great size for enjoying drinks and cocktails. We brought our own Sheepshead Fish, and the chef cooked it for us. It was absolutely delicious. We ordered the chicken sandwich, potato tots, bruschetta, mozzarella sticks, and fish tacos. We had a fantastic experience and will definitely return.

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.

Great place to be on the water and eat delicious food. The staff were super friendly! Loved the…read moreatmosphere and ambiance!

Cute spot Great drinks and food is good…read more Locals from the apartments hang out there Sometimes tough to get in

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.

Amazing food & drinks, great service and the best view!! Definitely recommend 10/10!!read more

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.

One of Marcos well know spots, Great place to go and get a bite on the water. Food is always good…read moreand the salad bar is the best on the island. With its grand outdoor tiki hut and waterside views with ocean breeze truly feels like paradise. I've been going here since 2009 and have seen a lot of changes over the years but the food has stayed the same. My go to is the blackened grouper sandwich with rice and beans and go to the salad bar and load up. Their pasta salad at the salad bar is spectacular. The only thing I would say is there always a wait and the prices have gone up significantly but that's fair and expected over time. No matter what I get gotta have a pickle from the salad bar pickle barrel! Highly recommend checking out the gem

Mostly good: My grouper sandwich was one of the best I've had on the island. It was moist and…read moreflavorful and the portion was generous. The salad bar is a nice touch, it's not huge, but it's enough and it's something that we loved and you just don't see anymore. Our table was right on the water, great view and you really can't beat the outdoor dining experience. Band was really good and we enjoyed the live music! Our service was great our waiter was friendly and attentive. Seating options are varied, something for everyone. You can sit under the tiki roof, you will find the bar and band in there. It's dark, but open air and if you like a lively loud environment when you eat, this is the place to be. There is indoor seating near the salad bar, if you want a more calmer, quiet setting, this is where you want to be. There is an outdoor setting at picnic tables, if you want an outdoor setting with water views and live music, this is where you want to be, but you will need to wait to be seated. This is an extremely casual place, no need to dress up. Some not so good: Parking here is a disaster! Uber here if you can, as the parking situation is limited and tight and you find yourself circling the lot waiting for people to leave. This place doesn't take reservations, wait times can be significantly high, which doesn't help the parking situation. If you want to eat outside, be prepared to wait. We came on a Wednesday night, 5:30 (early) in April (not the busiest time of year) and we waited 45 minutes for an outdoor table. We didn't really care as we had a drink and talked, but you might.

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.

Tesoro is an exclusive restaurant situated in the Marriott Hotel on the 5th floor. It was heavenly…read moresitting outside on the patio and watching the sunset over the Gulf of America. It was the perfect night with the light breeze. Sherri, our very sweet waitress delivered excellent service. We were two couples totally enjoying the food, drinks and ambiance. We indulged in an octopus appetizer to start. We love octopus, but this was made in some sort of tomato sauce and delicious spices. It was a beautiful dish. Three of us ordered the salmon dinner which was made to perfection. Paul had the Chilean Seabass and he also enjoyed it. We did not have room for dessert, but we were allowed to sit there for as long as we wanted to. It was such a lovely evening. Just so you know, the hotel has a very large group here, but the patio was not overly crowded and as I said before, just a dream to sit here. They also had seating around a fire pit if you wanted to have drinks in that section. There is also an inside bar and seating with sporting programs on the televisions above.

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.