EXPLORE FLORIDA'S PARADISE COAST
Marco Island is home to award-winning beaches, attractions, golf, dining, and shopping!
Plan Your Visit
Local Recommendations
SEAFOOD RESTAURANTS
Snook Inn
At the end of Bald Eagle, must go to for drinks and watch the ideal sunsets from the upper deck. Food is only fair.
NEW The Oyster Society- Quality Sushi and Seafood
CJ’s on the Bay
For relaxing waterfront dining overlooking beautiful Smokehouse Bay. Located in The Esplanade. Just a 10-minute walk from the house.
740 N Collier Blvd #105
Marco Island, FL 34145
TEL (239) 389-4511
Society
Located at The Marco Walk Plaza near the movie theatre and across from the The Oyster Hilton. They take pride in their hand-selected local seafood, shellfish, and daily raw bar specials. The first class wine list and freshly crafted cocktails are perfect complements to our seasonal seafood dishes.
599 South Collier Blvd.
#218, Marco Island, FL 34145
TEL (239) 394-3474
theoystersociety.com
Café de Marco
Fine dining at it’s best. (not directly in the water). A house specialty are jumbo prawns- prepared elegantly -just delicious..
244 Royal Palm Dr, Marco Island, FL
(239) 394-6262
cafedemarco.com
DaVinci's Ristorante Italiano
Finest Italian food on the island. Reservations needed and don’t miss the great Happy Hour specials where everything on the menu from wines, liquors, and beers range from $3-$7 at the bar only from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. daily.
599 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
TEL (239) 389-1888
The Island Cafe
Traditional French Cuisine, Excellent food, and service. Great “Early bird” specials in offseason. Reservations required
Little Bar Restaurant
On Goodland off San Marco Road. Fun to go to by boat as well. 205 Harbor Drive, Goodland on Marco Island, Florida
TEL 394- 5663
Open in Oct-Jun
littlebarrestaurant.com
The Island Gypsy Café and Marina Bar
Fun and casual- go by boat or car- just over the bridge from Marco, a 10-minute drive.
TEL (239) 394-1111
http://www.theislandgypsy.com/
TIRED OF SEAFOOD? TRY THESE RESTAURANTS
Philly Grill
Casual dining for lunch. An easy walk from the house- just on Collier Blvd, Flatbread sandwiches or salads are good.
1000 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145
TEL (239) 394-2221
philly-grille.com
The Red Rooster
Excellent for a yummy breakfast or casual lunch. Friendly service, & spotless. Waffles and Pancakes w fresh fruit and cream are the best. I highly recommend this small restaurant located in the big Publix’s Shopping Center off of South Barfield.
http://www.redroostermarco.com/
The Italian Deli and Market
247 N Collier Blvd-2 minutes from the house- the BEST pizza EVER. Jimmy, the owner, also made great sub sandwiches and soups ... large and enough to share.
TEL (239) 394-9493
Nacho Mama’s
Next to the Marco Movie Theatre -fun for the family - Mexican food and fantastic margaritas.
TEL (239) 389-2222
Marco Island Brewery
Enjoy fun pub food while watching top TV & Sports events from all over the world. Generous portions. The hot corn beef sandwich is our favorite. Enough for 2 or lunch the next day.
1089 North Collier Boulevard #427 Marco Island, FL 34145
TEL (239) 970-0461
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Walkers Hideaway Marina
Renting a boat is so much fun. Cruise up to Naples, tour the 10 Thousand islands or beach the boat and do some great shelling. We now recommend using Walker's Hideaway Marina on East Elkcam Circle for any boat rentals ..just minutes from the house.
http://walkersmarine.com/boat-rentals-marco-island/
(239) 394-9333
TIP: If you tell them you are staying at Lisa’s 1st Class Marco Waterfront Home they will offer you a discount.
Mackle Park
For family fun. Very nice kids park with both a toddler and older kid sections and kids water play area. Also, covered basketball, indoor racquetball, shuffleboard, jogging trail, and lighted tennis courts. There is a good link at
www.marco-island-florida.com/parks.html
Everglades Private Airboat Tour
Enjoy the beauty of the Everglades by boat, close by, and get to see and feed the alligators, if you dare! Then have lunch in Everglade City at the famous Rod and Gun Club, -such fun and make a fun day or 1⁄2 day of it.
TEL 239-695- 2101 Boat Ride
TEL 800 368-0065
Avi’s Water Sports/ Jet Ski Tours
Morning or afternoon tours, 2 1⁄2 hrs long. Water fun at it best!
TEL 239 777- 9873
Capt. Carlos Escarra Charters
Best gulf or backwater fishing on Marco.
TEL 239 370-8359
Golfing at Hammock Bay Gulf Club
Just over the bridge is lovely (I’ve been told by several renters). We are not big golfers so I have not been there myself.
TEL 394-4811
Macro Chamber of Commerce
Excellent as a general resource for all questions.
Tel 394-7549