“Great place. 6 of us had dinner last night and we will definitely be back. We had black grouper, veal parmesan, chicken parmesan, scallops and shrimp and absolutely delicious lasagna. Everything was fresh and homemade.The desert's were also delicious. Our server Oama took very good care of us.“
“This was such a hidden gem. Cash only, but it was a great find with freshly caught and cleaned fish. Not a huge menu but perfect if you want fish! They were very helpful in recommending what and how to order the best option. Red snapper and peel and easy shrimp were our favorites!“
“We had a lovely stay at the Hilton Marco Island and enjoyed our meals and cocktails (esp. the Baja Shrimp Tacos) at the restaurant on property. Ximena’s poolside service was outstanding - friendly, thoughtful, and attentive - and she made us feel right at home.“
“The food and service was very good as was the band. But they have to do something about the parking. It’s beyond a nightmare.Parking: Parking is an absolute nightmare!! There’s a very small lot to park in. We went very early thinking we were being smart. The joke was on us. We drove around for 15 minutes trying to find a spot. By the time we left an hour later people were parking over a mile away. A local told us it was only going to get worse because they are building a restaurant next door soon.“
“They work the bartender too much. She has to service 10 or more checks at the bar who are also eating, make all of the drinks for the whole restaurant, handle all of the take out orders and do her own bar backing.This makes the service at the bar slow during dinner hours.“
“We dined here for lunch and it was SO good. This has been our favorite spot so far on our vacation and hope to return before we leave. The staff was incredibly kind and friendly, even recommended to get a crab cake app instead of the bites in order to experience what they are known for and wow, it was worth it! They also ship their crab cakes so we will be looking into that. Highly recommend!“
“Our first visit to Arturo's was a memorable one! The decor and setting was bright and welcoming, the service attentive, but it is the food that will be bringing us back! The stuffed pork chop was an incredible feast, the veal sorrentino was a culinary celebration for the palate and the pompano was absolutely amazing! Kudos to the chef and staff“
“Food is always consistently delicious. Different sauces, great selections. Food is always fresh and cooked to order. We always eat at the bar and servers/bartenders always attentive and friendly. Prices are reasonable. Atmosphere could use a little tlc but when food is this good, who really cares?“
“First off, the food is absolutely amazing! I’m giving this 4 stars solely based on the host/hostess interaction at the very beginning (I’d give it 4.5 if I could, but I just can’t give it perfect 5 stars right now). They were not friendly at all, quite rude actually. This may be due the management’s reservation rules/policy and the host station is constantly dealing with people without reservations. Most restaurants will seat you in the restaurant without a reservation, it’s not out of the norm. Their reservation/seating system is flawed, if you don’t have a reservation you have to sit in the bar area, even if there’s dining seats available, no waiting for a table apparently. There were plenty of tables on the patio and inside available, but you had to have a reservation to sit at them. While we sat in the bar area, majority of these tables remained open the whole time we ate. Overall dining experience was very good though! The waiter we had was prompt and informative. Had very good recommendations. The food is by far some of the best food in Marco Island. Don’t let the strip mall appearance lead you away. I know it may sound somewhat petty that I gave it 4 stars due to a non food issue, but I just want people to read this and know they’ll need a reservation to experience a full dining room experience. I’m more than happy to change it to 5 stars if they change the reservation rules. For now, I highly recommend this place for food. It’s a must go!“
“I just wanted to take a moment to share my amazing experience at Mangos restaurant, where Kris K was my bartender. Let me tell you, he is absolutely outstanding! From the moment I walked in, his service was top-notch. He was so communicative and attentive, making sure I had the best experience possible. Not only does he make delicious drinks, but he also has an in-depth knowledge of the business. It's clear that he's passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. I highly recommend him for a promotion because he truly deserves it. Cheers to your talented employee at Mangos! I will definitely be coming back because of him. Enjoy!??“
“This is a one of a kind place. The food is excellent and the menu is varied. The staff are super friendly, but not in your face kind of thing. The atmosphere is looking out across the water under the cover and shade of a Tiki Bar. What is not to like. We eat here every time we’re in the Marco area. Usually arriving by sailboat into Rose Marina next door. We would never pass up a chance to enjoy the food here.“
“Our new favorite restaurant on Marco! Fabulous food, great service, lovely ambience. Our server, Trish, was wonderful. I had the Rack of Lamb, my wife, the Tournedos. Both were superb. Potstickers were a terrific appetizer. So much better than the run of the mill Italian places so common down here. Excited to return very soon!“
“Really enjoyed lunch. Started with a frozen margarita, served complimentary chips and salsa and had a Burrito as the main course, which came with rice, beans and sour cream. Had plenty to eat and had enough to take home enough for a dinner dinner side. Waiter was excellent.“
“We really loved it. It is a cute and cozy small restaurant. The food was good, they have a nice wine list and the staff is nice and attentive without hovering. Unfortunately, parking is definitely an issue, but that is the case in many places here on Marco. All that being said, we will be back for dinner soon.“
“Susan our waitress was a doll! she was spot on. The food was excellent with a fantastic presentation. The outside seating was very quaint, romantic and perfect for conversation. I thought it was a dynamite experience as did our out of town friends.“
“We ate on the patio, lovely view, but very hot in the sun. If your patio faces west you would think they would have some umbrellas. The food was very good, not outstanding, but that's a high bar for us. I had the coconut shrimp, which weren't very large and a bit greasy. The vegetables and mashed potatoes that came with were better IMHO. Husband had a burger and enjoyed it. I started with the soup of the day (lentil), which was very good. He had the seafood chowder and didn't care for it. The happy hour drink pricing was an excellent deal.“
“Me and my family came to the Crazy Flamingo after enjoying a wave runner tour. The food was incredible and the garlic bread did not disappoint! There was a great feel-good atmosphere and the staff were so friendly. If you are ever in Marco Island, I highly recommend!“
“The food is great, the service was good, & the atmosphere was very busy! A lot of people waiting to get a table when we left. Plan on getting there before 5:00 or after 7:00 if you do not want a long wait in both January & February. It IS Marco Island!“
“If you are looking for a place that cooks fish that you have caught, this is a great place. People were very friendly and service was wonderful. Chloe was our waitress and was extremely friendly and efficient, explaining our options and getting us what we wanted. Our fish dinner was done to perfection. We had the beer battered and lemon peppered fish.“
“This was our first visit to Verdi American bistro in Marco island. We were outdoors adjacent to the parking lot. The noise level was high, but it was a beautiful evening and we did get a glimpse of the Sunset. Our waiter, James, was excellent. He checked on us often. Food was excellent. I had the duck and my wife had Chilean Seabass, Prepared to perfection. “
“Our waiter Harry was amazing. He made meal suggestions that were spot on exceptional choices. He was personable and real while also professional. Next time I'm visiting Marco Island I'll go back with a request to have Harry as my server. Food was amazing. Top notch. Better that top choice locales in the likes of Chicago.“
“Quinn’s is another great spot for a meal during happy hour into sunset. Currently the place is being renovated so you can only eat outside on the beach with a limited menu, but eating on the beach is why we go to Quinn’s! If you stay late enough there’s live entertainment with a fire dancer, and a tiki bar a short distance down the path. If you’re looking for a great view of sunset, head up to the J.W. Marriott “Tesoro” rooftop restaurant.“
“We had a very bad experience because of our waiter, but I will not let that deter us from trying this restaurant again. We were seated by the hostess, but never saw our waiter for 15 minutes to take our drink order. Then waited another 15 minutes to get our drinks, then waited 20 minutes for him to come back to take our food order. We finally got our food 30 plus minutes later... the lobster bisque I ordered as an appetizer was delivered with my meal, which I sent back. No return to the table to see if we would like another drink. If the restaurant was at capacity, I would cut him some slack, but that was not the case. The tables around us were receiving appropriate attention, so I will try this restaurant again.“
“The Oyster Society is always excellent. My main problem last night is not the restaurant just the mass of humanity that has descended upon Marco Island. You can not go anywhere without a prior reservation. Yes it was very crowded at 5:30 pm. Still the food was excellent and the service was excellent. We had some blueprint and black point oysters with our drinks. Then we had grilled red snapper with potatoes and asparagus. My wife did encounter bone sin her snapper.“