50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Matlacha

“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.😎😎“

“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!“

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

“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 was excellent! I had the salmon with Jasmine rice and broccoli.“

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“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, drinks and service. You wouldn't get me to eat fish dip, but the smoked mahi dip was unbelievable! Regulars now.“

“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!“

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

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

“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 offer a very varied selection of typical Cuban dishes, cakes, sweets and food. I have visited this place since it opened its doors and it was only half the size it is now... and it is understood that with time and inflation the prices have had to increase but it is already somewhat exaggerated... some things have increased 200% in price. price. Currently I rarely go for this reason and I know many people who agree with me and are no longer regular customers.“

“This was great for our souls in the midst of hurricane rebuild. Great atmosphere. Great food and great staff. Thank you Kylie!! You rock.“

“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!“

“Great place great food great staff“

“Rusty's is, without a doubt, a great place to be, with great food, lots of fun to be had, and great servers.“

“Tween Waters did great given that Old Captiva House is under refurbishment, My only complaint was that the venue was small and you could hear everyone's conversation. We were very happy with the food though. We don't normally go to Old Captiva House, but if the food is this good we'll go. Until next time.“

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

“Atmosphere and food were Fantastic. Our waitress Lish T. was Amazing. We will be back for sure.“

“Parking was terrible, it's a small lot and no marked spaces so cars were spread out just enough so others couldn't fit. Found parking our 2nd time trying to go. The food was good and so was the service. The live music was very good.“

“Excellent service! Our seafood boils were full of flavor, and a perfect sized portion.“

“Absolutely best Latin food in Swfl !! Great people great prices !! If you want a fair price for quality great food .. this is it !!!“

“Great food and drinks right on the water- only complaint is the prices are a bit high compared to a lot of places. (Especially off season on a weekday) I took a pic of happy hour specials that look a little more reasonable . They do have Half portions of some menu items that shake out a little cheaper.“

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

“We have been going to Gusto for years and have always had a fantastic experience. The food is always delicious with excellent presentation, and the people there are friendly as well. I highly recommend them!“

“Loved the grouper tacos ? tonight!!“

“The best Peruvian food in Cape Coral . Food and service was outstanding“

“What an amazing time we had! Food was outstanding! Ed, our server took excellent care of us! Highly recommend 🩵“

“The best restaurant in Lee county!!! The food and the service is great? Chef Dale is the best in the state of Florida!?!“

“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.“

“The restaurant has a great water view. We were there for Mother’s Day and they had a buffet brunch. The food and service were both good. We’ll definitely be back for their regular dinner menu.“

“Lisa was so great! Awesome food and good atmosphere.“

“I can't say enough about this restaurant. The food was amazing. The atmosphere and love was beyond what you would expect. I can't wait to go back. I want to try every single dish on the menu. I read the review about the vodka sauce and the recovering alcoholic. Why the f....k would you even consider ordering that dish in the first place??? You are playing games with yourself. Really, you cried at the table?? The owners are hard working people. There are erasers on pencils for a reason. Or maybe you don't know what an eraser is. I would have thrown your a** out wah wah wah!! And the other idiot with the chicken wings, you don't come to an Italian restaurant and ask for chicken wings. Go to Kentucky Fried chicken you arsh hole! Anyway I loved the gnocchi with cream sauce, which is what I had. I needed to sample the gravy, (yes we Italians can it gravy), so I had a meatball too! Totally recommend! Jill the owner is the sweetest person you will ever meet. Make a reservation it fills up real fast!“

“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“

“Nice place. Our waitress was very attentive, kept our ice tea full and remembered to keep plenty of Splena on the table. I ordered the Seafood Cobb Salad. I am a Cobb Salad fan and order one where ever I go. This one was huge and I mean a 12” plate piled on. All of the individual components were plentiful 5 grilled shrimp on top, tons of cherry tomatoes, a half a pig of bacon, bleu cheese, onions, and the rest were stacked high. Only thing that would have made it better would be chopped greens. I had to get a “kitty bag” for later. Desert was their Banana Bread Pudding with toasted bananas. Again huge could have shared it with 3. Wife ordered Crème Brûlée which she wouldn’t share. Only bump was wife’s entre, Dolphin fish came out topped with tomatoes which she is deathly allergic (not mentioned on the menu) but not to worry, they made her another lickety split. Two entrées, appetizer, ice tea, desert and nice tip came to just under $100 about average for a decent Cape Coral restaurant. Big smiles on this one.????“

“Our waitress Taylor was amazing very kind and made sure we had a pleasant dinner. The food was good especially the canoli cake. I recommend it very highly.“

“Great atmosphere and customer service!“

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

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

“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.“

“We had excellent meals at the Shipyard while staying at Tween Waters. We particularly enjoyed the Shipyard Pasta, which may have been the best pasta I've ever had! We also enjoyed the Salmon very much. The servers each night were attentive and sweet. We will be back!“

“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!“

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“Just like your in Philly. Bread is perfect! Wings are really good to, try the honey habanero it’s to die for!!!“

“Luigi’s Italian restaurant serves authentic Italian food that’s always fresh and delicious!!! It’s my favorite Italian restaurant in Cape Coral and never disappoints. Luigi is welcoming and super nice. The atmosphere is great and it’s what an Italian restaurant should be . Can’t wait to go back !! !“

“I came here for lunch on Saturday and had a great experience!

Ying was very pleasant and gave me great recommendations of what to get when I was not sure. she made the right choice for me!

The restaurant was very clean and neat. It has good AC so you can sit and enjoy your meal. The menu is also very easy to see with great pictures. I can tell that they care about their customers by making it easier for everyone to see what to order.

It also has a great view of the parking lot filled with trees and people going about their day.

And added bonus is that it's right next to Publix so you can stop by for a quick bite after shopping. Or place your order before and it will be ready when your done.

I would highly recommend if your looking for good Chinese food, great atmosphere and a friendly staff.

Tell them I sent you for a treat!

Vegetarian options: Their are also a few other options if you ask the host ying. Try the general tao's tofu and broccoli

Parking: This place has a really great parking lot. It's smooth and not too congested with lots of people. It's great if you want to skate around and have a good time as I plan to do.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a small ramp in front of the building that you can roll up.“