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 favorite restaurant - fresh food and wonderful staff.“

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

“Unbelievable service and value. We are down here from Ohio and have dined here twice this week. Met the owner (fellow buckeye) and wish him and the entire staff all the best!“

“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.“

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

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

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

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

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

“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!“

“Went there Saturday, afternoon, Kate was our EXCELLENT waitress. Place was busy and the service - food was still excellent! Sat outside and really enjoyed our time there. It was perfect, thanks again Kate. It was our 2nd time being there and with quality as such, we will be back!!!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

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

“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!“

“I used to enjoy going to Masala’s… but they have become inedible (don’t waste the money).

I tried Indian Breeze and I am SO THANKFUL to have found good authentic Indian food in town again! I ordered the Tamarind Eggplant, Chicken Chetinadu, Cucumber Yogurt Raita. The eggplant was flavorful and beautifully plated! The chicken had the perfect amount of spice and great large pieces of chicken, good portions.
My waitress Annalise was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, friendly, and very good at her job. I’d come back just for her, but I’m happy the food is excellent too!

The atmosphere is beautiful, decorations are nice! The receipt holders are also really cool!“

“Such great food and amazing service!“

“Great place great food great staff“

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

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

“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.“

“Best food in all of SouthSeas resort. We had the wedge salad with the chicken, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection and very juicy. The flank steak with fries was also super yummy and the fries were amazing. The Caesar salad with the shrimp skewers was also delicious, and the shrimp were seasoned extremely well as well and very juicy.“

“The staff, Brooke and Elyse are amazing! So attentive, kind and love their hustle!“

“Our server Kristin was friendly and efficient! We will be back to watch some games with friends and family!“

“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.“

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

“We had a wonderful experience at Rumrunners! Renee was absolutely fantastic friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. Her excellent service and wam personality made our visit even more enjoyable. Great atmosphere delicious food and outstanding hospitality. Thank you Renee and we will definitely be back!“

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

“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!“

“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 tasting food, courteous wait staff“

“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.“

“The restaurant was lovely decorated and we were warmly greeted by the host. Although we had reservations we were told we may chose wherever we wanted to sit. The waitress was a pleasure and the food was delicious. We had lump crab/shrimp cocktail, caprese salad and fillets with mushrooms. The whole night was perfect and we even caught the sunset. A bit pricey but worth the experience.“

“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.????“

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

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“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).“

“Great food, affordable and fun staff. We were served by an incredibly funny & charming gentleman who goes by the name Costin. He made our latest visit to this fine restaurant so much more enjoyable. Thanks to all the staff for the amazing food and warm atmosphere. We've been coming here for the last 5+ yrs and never tire of it“

“Our waitress, Celina, was absolutely exceptional!!! Super friendly and so very kind! We ate there on a Friday and went back a week later and she remembered our names and greeted us by name, as soon as she saw us!!“

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

“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!“

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

“Ok, why are you not eating here right now. We have been to South Seas and Harborside many times in the past. This place has changed so much since we’ve been here last. Harborside is amazing. We are accustomed to really good Italian food in the NYC area and dare I say this place compares. Pasta great, seafood great, steak great. Drinks were good too. Don’t forget dessert; the homemade tiramisu was light and a delicious way to end the meal (see photo below for the end result).

Shoutout to our amazing servers Knox and Kimberly. This crew was acres.

While some people may think the food is expensive, the price matched the value. Don’t skip this place.“

“Loved the grouper tacos ? tonight!!“