Restaurants in Marco Island
We have a few choice choices for dining on Marco Island, but note that if you simply want a simple meal with a watery view, a number of the options in our Nightlife section will also do the trick.
- Seafood
Cafe de Marco
Originally constructed as housing for maids at Capt. William Collier's Olde Marco Inn, this homey places specializes in fresh seafood,from Florida Gulf Shrimp Scampi and jumbo prawns broiled in garlic butter to Florida Gulf Snapper almondine. They also have sauteed Everglades frogs…$$Around Town - Seafood
Kretch's
Noted pastry chef Bruce Kretschmer rules this shopping center roost, where bread is baked daily on premises and fresh seafood is delivered fresh six days a week. Kretch has created a sinfully rich seafood strudel by combining shrimp, crab, scallops, cheeses, cream, and broccoli in a…$$Around Town - Bistro
Smith House Restaurant & Tavern
This adorable spot in a converted cottage has outstanding Belgian waffles and corned beef hash and a Florida wild boar poutine that you definitely can’t find anywhere else. There’s also fried pickles, gator bites, and a substantial vegan and vegetarian menu (the collard greens…$$Around Town - Seafood
Snook Inn
The choice dinner seats at this Old Florida establishment are in an enclosed dock right on the scenic Marco River, but for lunch or libation (such as a fabulous bloody mary with pickled okra), head to the dockside Chickee Bar, a fun place anytime, but especially at sunset. The garden…$$Around Town

