50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Matlacha

“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!!!“

“My husband and I just enjoyed dinner there this past Saturday and my goodness!!!.. we were not only blown away by the food, wine and dessert; but the service Kelci provided! The Mullett 3 ways appetizer was incredible. The coconut encrusted mahi with pina colada rice (and don’t even get me started on the crispy scallions!) was DEVINE. To finish off with the PERFECT key lime pie was just…well, perfect! We love Blue Dog, can’t recommend enough and can’t wait to go back and truly ask for Kelci; so on it, so sweet, no rushing, helpful etc. everything positive!“

“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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Great food. Friendly staff. Even better atmosphere!!!! Check it out 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 was excellent! I had the salmon with Jasmine rice and broccoli.“

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

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

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

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

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

“Having grown up in the northeast I've had my fair share of lobster rolls. These rolls can stand up to any in Maine. Delicious with a generous amount of lobster. Wonderful, friendly service AND good food. I'd say this is destined to be a winner for our growing city.“

“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 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!“

“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.“

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

“The BEST seafood dinner I've had in Cape Coral! 👍❤️⚓️“

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

“Great place great food great staff“

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

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

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

“The appetizer of shrimp and crab was delicious, as were our entrees of grouper and short ribs. The dipping bread was devoured x2 by someone who doesn't usually eat bread. The cocktails fresh and unique, as described. Server was attentive. Not a crowded Friday night on the island, so it was especially peaceful.“

“Hailey was an amazing waitress. The appetizers were delicious. Best calamari I have ever had! Coconut shrimp was fresh and so yummy. The southwestern seafood chowder was amazing too! Atmosphere was inviting and relaxing by the water.“

“Best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever eaten! Had a couple while visiting Florida and collados was the best by a long shot! 10/10 will be back again!“

“It is one of the few places open, from what we saw driving around. The island is sadly still dealing with the aftermath of the hurricanes. \nWe loved RC Otter's! \nMy husband and I came for a late breakfast - we were sat immediately, they had live music which was great and the ambiance is a laid back-island vibe. Service was friendly...albeit a bit slow but we weren't in a rush by any means. The French toast was some of the best I've ever had. Super fresh and so yummy - husband loved it also. He had the eggs and ham which he loved as well. Easy parking in their parking lot onsite also. Note...you won't find much parking in the area. We would absolutely love to come back on our next trip.“

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

“First time dining at Gusto and the food was amazing. If you’re looking for a place for authentic Italian food you won’t be disappointed. 5 Stars for this restaurant.“

“Such great food and amazing service!“

“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“

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

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

“Loved the grouper tacos ? tonight!!“

“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.“

“Great atmosphere and customer service!“

“My brother and I ate there on 1/17/26 and had the family meal that had fish, shrimp, chicken & fries. The food was very good, and I would definitely order from them again.“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Wonderful Place,Great Food , Friendly Staff, definitely recommend to anyone by boat or car .“

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“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.“

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

“Restaurant setting gets a 5, food gets a 3, which equals a 4 overall. Really nice marina setting in Bokelia. The venue is small but has a nice vibe, views, and service. The food was another story. Two of us had grouper sandwiches, and two of us had grouper platters (no bun). The sandwiches were (reportedly) OK, but the platters were not. The grouper in the platters was like small dried-out dollar pancakes. It's very disappointing for a restaurant chain that has been a mainstay in the area for many years. The operation on McGregor is not like this one. (food-wise).“

“We have been snowbirds for the last 3 years. We always check out the local seafood stores. This place by far, is the BEST fresh fish, stone crab, shrimp, and fish dips we have EVER eaten in Florida. I kid you not. Go to this place and see for yourself. I promise this is a local hidden gem!“

“the most authentic, genuine and family feel environment! so much fun! staff is incredible food is always 10/10 and the experience is always one to remember!!“

“Great food and atmosphere!“