50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Matlacha

“Love the food and atmosphere!“

“Not only did he come to my home and was extremely professional, but made it a wonderful event!! I have had steaks from here to California up to Canada and back down here to Florida… nobody makes a stake like this man!! he does a reverse sear and everything has done to perfection along with the sides. I highly recommend him for any private event that you would have and he’ll come right to your home!! He is worth every penny spent! Thank you, Mr. John… Outstanding job, sir Five stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The Thanksgiving buffet was absolutely the best! Delicious turkey, prime rib, ham, and all the amazing sides. Every employee who worked that day gave their all, creating a warm, festive atmosphere and making sure everyone felt cared for! Their dedication turned a holiday meal into an unforgettable celebration. We will definitely go back!!!“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Even better atmosphere!!!! Check it out if you’re in the area.“

“Found Barunch via The Festival of Lights. They did beautiful takeout boxes for us, and the Chopped Cheese and Chicken Caesar Wrap were both excellent! We have since dined in, and another wonderful experience. Only wish that they were open longer! :)“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Absolutely the best seafood in town! The service is always great and so is the food! Highly recommend their twist on calamari! Everything they have even the sides are seasoned perfectly. The owners are very personable and checked on everyone in the restaurant multiple times.“

“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!“

“The food was amazing! Great atmosphere. We will definitely come back. On top of that it is reasonably priced. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. We had the mixed grill tandoor. Superb. Jennifer was our server and was excellent. So welcoming“

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

“The food is incredible! Andrew the chef is amazing and Joanna always greets you with a smile and makes you feel welcome. This is our go to place!“

“Best Bartenders in SWFL!!“

“my son and I love happys for a playing social scene of fun. it has alot of indoor play ground equipment and a ball pit with laser games for the kids to have a blast to play for hours with a good price .we have been coming here for years,one of his favorite spots to meet new friends. they also have video arcade games but need to buy tokens at a good price. I am so happy to be able to experience the fun at happys! highly recommend this place of fun!“

“Spent a wonderful weekend with my husband, staying at the lodge, enjoying the pool and dining on some of the best food in SWFl. Everyone was kind and helpful. Will definitely be back for a peaceful stay.“

“An excellent spot, full of creative and delicious treats made with love. Simply magnificent“

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

“Fantastic experience!

The owner is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and not pushy at all!

The flavors are fantastic and many of them are made in house. If you are new to Cava and Kratom, do yourself a favor and come here!“

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

“Food is homemade and delicious. Cheaper for me to feed the family then the supermarket A lifesaver close by. Thank you Sunflower Cafe see you again tonight for dinner“

“What a great place. The atmosphere was great along with the food and great staff! Highly recommend and will be back!“

“One of our absolute favorite places to eat and drink!“

“The food is excellent! We really like the shrimp tacos and lobster chowder. The three waitresses all worked together and gave top notch service.“

“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.“

“Absolutely a great place for a meal and even better to watch sports.....tons of this. Service was great, from the hostess to the waitress Jasmine. Food was brought out very quickly. Probably the best catfish platter I have had since New Orleans. Not overpowering breading, perfectly seasoned. Do yourself a favor and try this place.“

“Favorite place to eat breakfast. Amazing food & amazing people.🩵“

“Picture it.. Minneapolis 2026.. it's -20 for the 10th day in a row and you're over it, so you fly to Ft Myers to thaw out. There's 2 hours before you can check into your air b&b so you pull up your pub pass and see that you're 1/2 a block away from a place, so what the heck... let's go!

That was one of the best vacation choices we've ever made. From the moment we walked in Shane had us on her radar. We found a spot at the bar and she immediately greeted us. She was amazing at helping us pick out the best things to drink. We tried one or two and landed on our favorites pretty quick. Shane was super knowledgeable about all of the beers when others would come in and ask questions about them as well.

Then Shan arrived and it got real. She was also super knowledgeable about all of the beers on tap and the two got to tag teaming the bar like absolute pros! Conversations began and between the two of them we got a pretty amazing layout of the food scene in Ft. Myers and just like that, all of my carefully laid plans for meals for the next 3 days were turned on their head.

In the end we all agreed that even though it was only 63 degrees in Ft. Myers it was still better than freezing to death in all of our home states. We finished our drinks and said farewell with sad faces but happy that we had gone off of our rails and tried this place on a whim. Thank you ladies, for helping us kick off our vacation in only the best way possible! This is definitely an experience we will be talking about for years to come!“

“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! ☕️🍳“

“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!“

“The best ice cream in town!!!“

“Adults and Kiddos LOVED this place! Bring your appetite! They have great big portions! We will definitely be back if we visit the area again!“

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

“New Year’s Day we were looking for somewhere to eat and 10 Twenty Five was open. We’ve lived in the Cape for over 3 years and never been here before so we gave it a go. As a chef’s daughter I have very refined tastes and I was not disappointed. The flavors are uniquely different that I throughly enjoyed. We have been back twice since New Years and have ordered different menu items each time. Every time it’s a pleasant experience. The service is also spot on. Attention not only from one wait staff member but many. You are doing great! We will be back.“

“Stopped in last night to check out the out door bar. Its is fantastic the staff are great. Cold beer 🍺“

“Came for the pizza and pints. Stayed for the killer hard core show! Definitely will be back!“

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

“I ordered Christmas dinner online a week before Christmas with a 23rd pick up. However when I went to pick it up they did not have my order. The manager Shane came and talked to me and he looked and could not find my order. So he took my order right there and filled it for me. I paid and he said if I got billed twice to come back and they would take care of it. They offered me something to drink while I waited. Shane and the staff were wonderful and helpful. When I got home I looked and I had not been billed twice. We have not eaten there before and we will be going to eat in. Thank you all for your help. Adding to my original post: Had their Christmas dinner for 4. It was Turkey which was so moist and tender. Loved the potato’s and the cranberry sauce was perfect. First time not cooking and it was so nice. Thank you for such good food.“

“Staff is very friendly and food is amazing. Great atmosphere and views on the outside deck.“

“I just have to say that I had a 5 star experience!! Food was outstanding and an amazing service to Spensor!! You went out of your way and over the top!! We definitely will be back and we will only ask for you!! Thank you again for an a wonderful experience!! See you soon!“

“I definitely recommend Gulf Coast Fudge Co!!!! the staff is so amazing, specifically Sarah! Very friendly environment. I had the “Mint To Be” freak shake and it was delicious!!! Will be back for sure!“

“Our group of 8 tried Chef Rocco’s Misto. Having been to the previous version of Misto, we all agreed Chef Rocco is the real deal. The specials were beyond what we expected and the regular menu is terrific. Misto’s definitely exceeded our expectations and we will be visiting frequently.“

“Best Cuban I’ve had in Florida!!!“

“I absolutely love this place! From the owners to the staff and amazing service! Not only are the people amazing but the food is amazing. It’s a beautiful atmosphere whether you’re inside or outside and I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant!“

“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 place.. it’s definitely my neighborhood go to. We especially love Brook!! She’s like family to us, she is professional, curious, and has a wonderful customer satisfaction rating.. the place was updated tasteful and didn’t skip a beat as the transition was flawless! Very proud to shout out praises!!!“

“Firebread is delicious! We hired them for an event and they were so fast, prepared, and the food was amazing.“

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

“Great steak tacos! Great ceviche and great service! Will be back!“