50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Matlacha

“Can’t wait to go back again… and again….. Everything was delicious with our party of 5 and service was excellent!“

“Amazing bbq food. HIGHLY recommend stopping by!“

“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.😎😎“

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

“If you haven’t tried this gem you’re missing out! From the moment we walked in to when we left, we felt like family. Staff was attentive and friendly, the food was outstanding but the bloody Mary’s my group got were a meal in themselves! A must see spot if you’re in the Cape!!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“fun place for the kids to play“

“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.“

“Shout out to Katrina at the bar last night, she was a rockstar , food was great and over all a great experience! Will be coming back for more house tequila and tacos !!!!“

“Very friendly and fast service! Highly recommend!“

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

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

“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.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“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!“

“In my wife’s and my 6 month stay in Ft Myers, this was by far the best local watering hole and brewery! Friendly service, great beer selections, and amazing food trucks to round out the experience! I can’t recommend this place highly enough! I’d give it 6 stars if I could.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Our first visit to Captiva in 19 years! We were delighted to be back and spend money helping this special place recover from past hurricanes. Our dinner was fresh and absolutely delicious!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“Always good food, friendly service and delicious sangria!“

“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!! 🙌🏼👏🏼“

“Great food. Sara was the best“

“They have some of the most flavorful ice cream in SWFL!“

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

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

“Always good food and service!“

“Would like to thank everyone for the hospitality and not drooling all over me. I had a wonderful time. Tell Tom (Tequila & Budlight) thanks for inviting me to his favorite place.“

“We watched an Oilers game here, we didn’t get the outcome we were hoping for in the game, but the staff was very accommodating and we really enjoyed ourselves. We tried Gator for the first time, and they have a great drink and food menu. Highly recommend this place!“

“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. 🍕🍸🥃❤️“

“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.“