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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Marco Island

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Marco Island? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.9

4.9 (3533)

$50 and over

Italian

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Sale e Pepe® dining room offers gourmet Italian cuisine and authentic ambiance that are simply sublime. The dining experience transports you to romantic Italy with surroundings of aged stone, marble floors, arabesque walls and hand-painted frescoes. Sale e Pepe offers authentic regional Italian cuisine with a focus on the culinary traditions
of Southern Italy.
The menu features heirloom recipes updated and complemented by South Florida’s fresh produce and seafood and pair it with wines from an extensive collection recognized by Wine Spectator magazine.
Indoor formal dining room requires dress code. Please review details for more information.

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ChrisC

Dined 4 days ago

Patio sunset dinner was amazing Great place for large or small groups W ill be back

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4.8

4.8 (4664)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Marco Island

About the restaurant

The Oyster Society, Seafood and Raw Bar, is located in the heart of Marco Island. We take pride in bringing our guests hand-selected local seafood, shellfish, and daily raw bar specials. Our first-class wine collection and expertly-crafted cocktails are perfect compliments to our seasonal seafood dishes. Transport back in time with Roaring 20's inspired rooms and Art Deco interiors as you soak in the nautical touches and listen to live music from the jazz age.

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Mark

Dined 4 days ago

Despite a 445pm reservation, the restaurant was energetic and filling quickly. The food was fantastic, and our server was exceptional. An overall wonderful experience.

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Chilean Sea Bass

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Florida Snapper

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Da Vinci Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (5784)

$31 to $50

Italian

Marco Island

About the restaurant

The Carvelli family has created a little slice of their homeland in the quaint atmosphere of Marco Island. Enjoy the sophisticated family ambiance where each guest feels at home while enjoying signature dishes and carefully selected wines.

When booking for parties of 9 or more, please call us directly for booking at (239) 389-1888, thank you!

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KathyVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great place! Delicious food, and fun energy. We stayed at the marco island hilton and it’s a close walk to the hotel. Situated off an open air court that hosts other restaurants and stores. Great energy and a busy place! Service was wonderful. The wait staff was attentive but our waiter gave us time to breathe, talk, get settled. And the same with our food- he let us enjoy our appetizer before ordering entrees. We highly recommend this restaurant.

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Marco Prime Steak & Seafood

4.7

4.7 (3984)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Marco Island, Marco Prime Steaks & Seafood is a unique interpretation of a Classic American Steakhouse with hints of French, Italian and Asian cuisine offered in a modern yet warm atmosphere. Consistently voted one of the best restaurants in Marco Island, we serve the finest cuts of USDA Prime beef and high-quality seafood. Our diverse menu will satisfy any personal cravings, we are offering innovative modern cuisine and classically inspired dishes and desserts, extensive wine list and hand-crafted cocktails. We have a custom-built wine cellar and offer an exclusive collection recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine. Come dine with us, tonight!

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Christopher

Dined 1 day ago

Had to push our reservation due to flight issues and the staff was very accommodating for a busy Friday night. Ending up getting there early and found a spot at the bar. Bartender was extremely friendly and provided great service. Only complaint would be two dogs on the patio, one of which was sitting on one of the barstools.

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6oz Petit Filet Mignon

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Miso Glazed Chilean Sea Bass

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4.6

4.6 (2187)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marco Island

About the restaurant

2019 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Restaurants in America

Our signature Marco Island steakhouse, Ario, offers an elegant dining room with a menu that is globally inspired and locally sourced. Choose from our in-house 35-day, dry-aged steaks or fresh seafood, and allow our sommeliers and mixologists to complete the experience with the perfect American wine or handcrafted cocktail.

At Ario, we believe fine dining should be orchestrated like an art form, enabling an experience that is as thought-provoking as it is delicious. The dress code is business casual. Thank you for not wearing gym attire, sports or logoed t-shirts, tank tops, beachwear, flip-flops, and hats.

For holiday reservations, please contact Jennifer Stark at jennifer.stark@marriott.com or 239-393-3226. All holiday menus will be pre-fixed special menus; no regular menus will be available for Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve dinner.

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John

Dined 3 days ago

OK nice atmosphere, nice people A bit pricey, needs more menu options

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4.0

4 (465)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Reservations are recommended. *In case of inclement weather, seating will be available in the dining room.

Experience Tesoro, a true “treasure” on Marco Island where every evening is enhanced by breathtaking views, artfully curated Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, and a lively weekend atmosphere with a resident DJ. Tesoro celebrates the island’s golden sunsets with a menu that’s just as memorable.

Indulge in fresh Gulf seafood and shareable tapas, and raise a glass with handcrafted cocktails, martinis, or selections from an extensive wine list as the sun dips below the horizon.

As the resort’s only 21+ dining destination, Tesoro offers an intimate escape featuring chic interiors, a stylish contemporary lounge, and an inviting indoor/outdoor bar.

*Resident DJ: Thursday - Saturday: 5 pm to 8 pm

Complimentary 4-hour parking is provided for non-overnight guests dining at Tesoro with a validation sticker from the restaurant. The dress code is resort casual.

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Marcy

Dined on 22 Dec 2024

We had an outstanding birthday dinner at Tesoro. The hostess was so welcoming and friendly. Our waitress, Theresa, was sweet and professional. Our apps, meal and desserts were delicious. Beautiful presentation. Our table overlooked the sunset. Thank you!! We’ll be back.

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4.7

4.7 (86)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Fin Bistro, Marco Island's premier fresh fish restaurant is best described as elevated island dining. We specialize in refined super-fresh seafood, using fish and produce from local sources. Satisfy every craving with our chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, house made desserts and extensive wine list. Our service is attentive and unpretentious. Top sellers include our swordfish picatta, grouper, crab cakes, calamari, perfectly prepared filet mignon, cider brined pork chop, kobe burgers, pastas and our homemade apple croissant bread pudding.

Our comfortably elegant atmosphere is perfect for a casual dinner and for date night, birthdays, anniversary and other special celebrations. Several dining options, including our indoor dining room, bar seating and air conditioned patio dining.

Fin Bistro will be your new restaurant of choice anytime your dining in Marco Island.

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GinaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We all said it was the best meal on Marco! Great service, great food! We will make it a first choice when we are here.

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Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House - Marco Island

4.5

4.5 (1899)

$30 and under

Seafood

Marco Island

About the restaurant

NESTLED IN THE HEART OF FLORIDA.lies a place just off the beaten path where the drinks are colder, the fish is fresher and the food is tastier. Where you can breathe easy, be casual and take in the sights and sounds of everything that is "Real Florida". A departure from a busy day, a place to be with friends, a place to share laughs and great memories. Relax and take it all in! Welcome to Deep Lagoon Seafood. Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster Market serves fresh fish and seafood brought to you by the family that brought you Pinchers restaurants. Local Fisherman fish Local Waters for a Local Restaurant. You can't get a more Southwest Florida experience than that!

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WILLIAM

Dined 4 days ago

We enjoyed a great meal with great service for our anniversary dinner. As always, the food was perfectly prepared and tasted awesome! We have never had a bad experience here, and will continue to enjoy this restaurant.

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4.5

4.5 (2444)

$31 to $50

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Verdi’s American Bistro has been serving homemade fresh entree's in Marco Island since 1998. The atmosphere is causal fine dining, some of our signature specialties included New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Chilean Sea Bass and the best Crispy Duck you’ll ever taste. We prepare all our entrees fresh in our kitchen to order, using the highest quality ingredients. Come join us!!

*Note OpenTable will give you the option to dine in our dinning room (regular) or on the outdoor patio
*Please provided your cell phone number when leaving contact information, we will always confirm your reservation.
*Verdi's is a family owned restaurant with limited seating, if you have reservation and can't make it, Please cancel the reservation through the Open-table app or by calling the restaurant (239.394.5533).

Thank You for choosing Verdis, We look forward to serving you soon!

Vince and Mari
Proprietors

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Laura

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Christmas dinner 2025 was fantastic. First time visiting Marco Island so booked this not knowing what to expect and we were not disappointed. Steaks cooked perfectly and good quality beef. Would recommend.

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CJ's on the Bay

4.4

4.4 (825)

$30 and under

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

CJ's on the Bay is the gem everyone is talking about on Marco Island. Featuring spectacular waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay, CJ's is an ideal spot to relax and enjoy the ambiance of beautiful Southwest Florida. Featuring an outside gazebo bar and a full-service restaurant, CJ's on the Bay provides an entertainment venue for everyone. CJ's diverse full menu compliments the breathtaking views featuring appetizers, salads and sandwiches and a variety of entrees to please everyone's appetite for lunch, afternoon snacking or evening dinners. Whether you are a long-time resident of the area, a seasonal friend, or a first time visitor – Experience Marco the CJ's Way!

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LisaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely evening out at CJs. Our server was great very warm and friendly, nothing was too much trouble. Live music was great made a really relaxed holiday atmosphere. Food as always great fresh and delicious. One of our favourite restaurants when we are visiting Marco Island

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