50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Matlacha

“Delicious Black Grouper served blackened with champagne sauce. Great vibe & attentive staff!“

“The only thing that I hate about this is that I waited too long to try this amazing pork. As soon as you pull up to his location you smell a heavenly aroma. I had to stop and take a deep breath. You are greeted with a warm smile! I only live 15 min away but I couldn’t wait until I got home to taste this mouth watering pork! Even my picky eater of a kid asked for fourths! Thank you, John, you have a gift! Good luck to you in the future!“

“We always say "We don't feel like we are in Florida , until we go to Micelli's" We went there 4/1/25. An excellent, friendly hostess greeted us. Had a wonderful seat by the water. We loved the breeze, boats going by, superb clam chowder, pizza and music. Great service by our waitress. Glad to be back on Matlache. Parking is tricky. We got there early. We love and recommend it highly. A favorite Florida experience. We will be back.😎😎“

“A hidden secret on Pine Island. Great water views, wonderful staff, and neat atmosphere along with great drinks and food. Our server Karley did a fantastic job taking care of us. While the traffic was horrendous getting there because of the bridge construction don’t let that keep you from trying out this spot. We will definitely be returning before we head back to Ohio!!!“

“Best breakfast/brunch. we have been several x. everything is great.“

“Met friends there this week. Malakai was our server. Had a great time. He was totally informative and a lot of fun. The food was delicious. Will be back. Sat outside. Very nice.“

“Very nice restaurant! Very good food and service! Be hungry, they serve a ton of great Mexican food!“

“This place is the perfect casual relaxed Tikki bar. The guacamole is to DIE for !!!! I ordered it on the suggestion of Kat the barlass, whose service was absolutely incredible !! I followed the fresh made guacamole with the grilled ribeye and it was a perfect blend of flame kissed savorieness and a very slight scald flavor to give it some earthiness. The prices are reasonable the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. This place is worth driving out of your way for. You will NOT be disappointed!!!“

“Happys is so much fun! Great place for kids to have a blast“

“We came twice in one week it was so good. They are fast paced with service and the seafood is absolutely impeccable. I will be returning every time we are in Cape Coral. The owners, two brothers, stopped at every table to ensure things were to each customers liking, even though the place was crazy busy. I will be dreaming of a he lobster and scallops for New York.“

“Food (BBQ, we sampled all), sides, and adult beverages were amazing! An impromptu trip to the area, allowed this wonderful find! Can't wait to come back!! Clean, friendly staff with the amazing smells of BBQ!“

“Ahhhh-May-Zing!!! Went with a party of 6 and everyone loved it!“

“We will absolutely be back! Our ride was perfect, & cool in the shade of the Tiki Bar with a great breeze. Nick played great music & made sure we paused to see some dolphins. He took us to a great restaurant along the water & made sure we had everything for our ride. You should absolutely experience this if you’re in the area!“

“We love BackStreets fun atmosphere !!! The location is right downtown and they recently did a remodel. The staff and guests are ALWAYS friendly and welcoming. The bar food is really good (I recommend their wings and cheesesteak ). They regularly have live entertainment both inside and outside. And BONUS, they support the community in multiple ways. FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARS HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“Very friendly and fast service! Highly recommend!“

“Awesome selection! Highly recommend, we visited from Wisconsin and we were not disappointed. 🍦“

“love this place! we come at least once a week!“

“GREAT LOCAL CAFE here in SWFL !! MacGregor blvd. has a lot of places to stop in for desserts and coffee. However this cafe offers more. Home-made soups and sandwiches, danish's,and cookies. Atmosphere, is warm, inviting, and comfortable The home-made ice cream is absolutely amazing! "THEY ALSO CATER" highly recommended to stop in become a regular.“

“I have been going to Sunflower for years with my late husband and now my new. The owner, staff and food is fantastic . It is literally the family atmosphere that makes it most welcoming .“

“First time here and the burgers are excellent!!!! Our waiter was really nice and took good care of us. Deffinately will be back again!!“

“This is a must try on the Cape! The menu is interesting. The food is excellent. They have a bit of a unique setup with the main restaurant on one side of a central wall and cocktail lounge on the other side. They have very different atmospheres but both are cool depending on what you are looking for. Note: they have separate outside entrances but you can move between the two without going outside. Also the full menu is available on both sides. If you read my reviews you know I care about the details that makes a place good or meh. In This is what makes 10 Twenty Five above average 1) the food: interesting takes on standard that make this place stand out. The quality is high and consistent. Including taco Tuesday where they present a special taco of the week along with the normal “gringo” tacos. They also offer a soup of the day. Unlike most restaurants it’s actually a home made soup that reflects the unique imagination that is seen in the rest of the menu. The same can be said about the Saturday-Sunday brunch offerings. 2) Drinks: Smart cocktails and an excellent tap beer selections have something for everyone. 3) Staff: Almost all are over the top friendly and they work on a team system so there’s no one person you are dependent on to serve you. They all work together at the bar and tables to make sure you have what you want when you want it, including the check. Unfortunately, I don’t have a bunch of great pics of the food to post but many others have done that before me. Enjoy this cool spot.

Update: 9/17/24: See the new menu in my pics. The “egg roll in a bowl” is our new favorite item.“

“I know I left a review a couple of weeks ago about the store over on Park Meadows I had to come into the one over on McGregor and again the service is unbelievable you go in there kind of feeling like all right is someone going to help me and you end up leaving it feeling like you made a friend there's not too many customer service places left like that I know because I'm out all day and I visit them and Mr Todd is so awesome I placed an order a couple of weeks ago and because it got messed up he actually is going to give me one of what I ordered for nothing on the house who does that anymore if you want a place to just pick up a vape or if you want a place to feel relaxed and comfortable and playing arcade or two and have something to drink I suggest you visit either the Park Meadows or the McGregor location I promise you'll feeling that good even if you lose money lol“

“Such a great variety of beers - I like mostly lagers and they have a good selection. But IPA and sour selection is even greater.

I love the friendly atmosphere and knowledgeable and helpful bartenders.

I go back at least weekly for the trivia on Wednesday and music on Saturday.

Highly recommend!“

“Service was excellent! Robin was very sweet and attentive to our needs! Food was delicious. Great wine selection. Highly recommend!!!“

“Things are getting worse in almost all Cape restaurants & bars. But the Dive is doing exactly that - taking "The Dive". Bartender was so bad that we had a beer apiece after he noticed us sitting at the small outside bar. We were so unhappy that we decided to cash out and leave (mind you, the one beer that we ordered from him) and he asked if we had a tab. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 what are you on? Tolerance can only be applied for a certain amount of time and then it runs out; oh, and then people go to other places. That would be us.“

“We enjoyed our evening at Chocolattes so much! A great menu selection (food was delish), even good options for kids. The coffee was amazing, and I can’t wait to try some of the other special drinks. The vibe is festive, yet laid back and the owners and staff were super friendly and helpful. Time well spent!! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Can't beat this place. Pine Island folks doing what they do best. We do miss their Pi eland Marina location but we get it. Best Breakfast amd service on the island. Do not overlook their lunch menu as well. Can't go wrong!“

“Great food. Atmosphere is amazing with incredible views of the water. Our server, Ernesto was great. Highly recommended.“

“Been going here for years and always delicious!“

“A place for great beer, food, and company. The entertainment is awesome. Always a friendly crowd. Scotty, Will and Mary make you feel so welcome! My happy place!“

“Small place but best burgers in town. Even my tween kids love this place. The funky Gouda burger and garlic parmesan fries were amazing. We love riding our bikes here and then sitting outside on the patio. We will be back!“

“The food was great and you couldn’t ask for a better atmosphere!“

“Honestly this place is amazing I loved working here and having fun with my family members and I can’t wait to come back to work“

“Cool old school nautical bar, restaurant. My resident hosts said best on island. Away I went for Sunday brunch,lunch.

My hosts said try the fish. Catch of the day. Etc etc. I ordered triple tail platter. I'm from Boston so I have no idea what a triple tail is. I asked for grilled fillet. Small thin serving. Reminded me of TV ad...." where's the beef." Good yet could have eaten 2x.

Platter came with fries and small serving of coleslaw. Coleslaw was good, IMHO.

good local beer, attentive service, ( I sat at the bar). One dollar bills on the ceiling. ( I did not ask). Very good vibe. Why is fish so expensive on an island. I would return to investigate alt. Items on menu.“

“I can't say enough about Metro Dinner. Everything we've tried in the last week has been amazing. Food is delicious, food comes out hot, and service with a smile every time we've been there. Thanks to all off you for all you do. Great place.“

“Finally made it here & we all loved it! The salmon BLT & shrimp po boy were amazing! Fun atmosphere inside with outdoor seating as well. Very friendly staff. Hope to get back soon!“

“Our Valentine's Day celebration was over the top. Big improvements at this perennial favorite under new leadership with everyone working as a team to make the dining experience extraordinary. From The beef Wellington to the beef filet and lobster and the sea bass, everything was delicious and prepared to perfection. The meal was only surpassed by the extraordinary selection of desserts that were available for the special night.“

“Clean, cute, and has a fun menu. It felt so freeing to be surrounded by the "unmasked"! The owners were super sweet and friendly. I can't wait to try the whole menu!“

“A family friendly environment! Laid back and inviting for a great time with whomever is around. Owner was amazing and service was fantastic! Food was great! Owner allowed us to sample new options like Swordfish and Salmon. Owner was so sweet with our kids making this a memorable experience for them to share for years to come. Highly recommend the "Irish Cannolis"!! Food was authentic and hand battered. Will definitely be returning! This restaurant sits off the main road but it's an amazing hidden gem. Cost was very affordable! Thanks for the tasty food and service!! 🙌🏼👏🏼“

“Perk and Brew is our go to for breakfast and coffee for our little family when we’re in Cape Coral! Amazing food and coffee, even more amazing staff!! Local or not you will feel right at home! ☕️🍳“

“I am thoroughly enjoying the food that I purchased today from Bahia Bowls in Cape Coral. The loaded avocado toast is to die for along with an açaí bowl. Staff was also amazing as my friends baby dropped all of her protein bites on the floor and they gave her a new container! No complaints here.“

“Great place to go and relax and release the tension of the day with a kava Bulla.“

“Great food but most importantly, great people make this restaurznt the best of it's kind anywhere in SW Florida. Shrimp portions are generous and if you like real southern cooking. Their authentic gumbo and creole jambalaya will warm your heart. If you happen to want an even warmer heart, you can up the heat with the ghost pepper version. You will encounter some great cooks and some attentive servers who will make your visits habit-forming!“

“Love this little gem! Very reasonable, good, and the people are so friendly. Whoever is in the kitchen always has some awesome specials!! Loved the tempura shrimp and the bbq pork chili! This is our go to spot for lunch at work and they never disappoint!“

“Great pizza, servers were awesome, definitely worthy of a return.“

“100% always recommend. You’re paying for great coffee and great vibes ❤️“

“Christy is an amazing server! Quick, friendly service with delicious food and drinks.“

“Been in many times for dinner & Happy Hour(s) 🤣, but finally made it in for lunch and we continue to be impressed with all that is Paradise Pizza! You guys do it right and you definitely put patron satisfaction high on the list! Meatball Sub and Spaghetti & Meatballs were great! Wonderful cocktails too! Best pizza in Cape!! Always a pleasure to hang with the PP crew! C'ya again soon. 🍕🍸🥃❤️“

“Solid bar food option. Everything we had was solid to very good. Very good and fair prices. Good quick option with lots of tvs to watch games. Needed a little more chicken in my chicken Philly to make it great. Overall a good choice. Service was attentive and friendly. Didn't have to wait long for anything perfectly timed between apps and entrees. Suggestion for owners - combo appetizer.“

“Great place great food great staff“