Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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

AMORE Ristorante

5.0

5 (2325)

$31 to $50

Italian

Naples

About the restaurant

AMORE RISTORANTE
FINE AUTENTIC ITALIAN CUISINE
It"s all about simple elegance at Amore
Amore ... love affair continues as standards remain high

Top review

Leevip

Dined on Sep 30, 2024

This is one of Naples finest restaurant. A must try for those of you that have never been there.

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Popular dish

Octopus Seafood Salad

Popular dish

Carpaccio

Harold's - Fort Myers

5.0

5 (376)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Villas

About the restaurant

Harold's is synonymous with Ft. Myers. Chef Harold Balink has been feeding folks in the area for 30 years. This latest venture is farm to table with eclectic American cuisine. Complete made from scratch kitchen with influences from around the globe and a full display pastry station. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday it is the place too dine, celebrate, explore, imbibe or just have fun. Full service, full liquor, extensive global wine list with exceptional service staff. You are treated like family. Best New Restaurant, Golden Spoon, James Beard recognition, Top Tripadvisor are some of many accolades.

Top review

barry

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

fantastic I think every employee in the building came by and che4cked on us.. a most memorable evening

Trattoria Ciao

4.9

4.9 (110)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Cape Coral, Trattoria Ciao serves authentic Italian food in a relaxed and intimate setting.

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Marti

Dined 7 days ago

As always, outstanding food and service. We shared a pizza with amazing crust that I couldn’t stop eating and a shrimp dish in a butter artichoke caper lemon sauce. All delicious and well priced. Don’t miss out on this place. Yum.

The Grill - The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

4.9

4.9 (1721)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Naples

About the restaurant

Voted Diners Choice Best Naples Restaurant by Open Table Diners.

A popular venue for sophisticated dining, The Grill features award winning steaks, cocktails and impeccable service that sets the standard for a five star experience.

The Grill is the perfect setting for an intimate dinner that slips into the late hours with menu selections including dry-aged beef, fresh seafood, seasonal favorites and a collection of international award-winning wines.

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Meganvip

Dined 6 days ago

Great night celebrating our anniversary! Amanda was especially wonderful in making this night special.

Sails Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3749)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

Steps from Gulf Coast sunsets, Sails recalls the finest coastal flavors of France, Italy and Greece in each bite. Pairing the freshest food with exceptional five-star service amid beachy-chic décor, relaxed sophistication prevails at Sails, with a nod to the gracious manners of traditional fine dining, ever-so-slightly modernized. A display of whole fish delicacies from deep-azure seas are hand selected by each guest, then prepared to personalized perfection via wood-grilling or searing a la plancha. Sip craft cocktails or Sancerre while savoring just-shucked oysters at the sail-shaped hand-carved marble bar. Watch chefs in the open kitchen prepare tantalizing seafood towers. The menu encourages multitude courses in true European style starting with raw bar, crudo and tartares followed by luscious lobster or seared Kobé over just-picked organic produce. Elevated homemade pasta preludes composed seafood selections plus mouthwatering superior cuts of beef, redefining refined indulgence.

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Suzannevip

Dined 7 days ago

Sails is one of our favorite spots for Naples dining. The staff is very highly trained, welcoming, and attentive. The food quality is exceptional, and the menu is innovative and interesting yet the top quality fish and ingredients are the stars of the show. A beautiful, elegant, romantic vibe.

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Peppered Tuna Rossini

C Level Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (3126)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to C Level Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We have the wonderful selection of Martini's, Cocktails and an incredible wine menu.

The most incredible Summer Prix Fixe Menu in the area.

3 Course Special Menu starting at $29.99.
* Monday to Thursday all Evening.
* Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 6:00.

The menu has a fantastic selection and can be viewed by clicking on See Full Menu and choosing Prix Fixe menu

We also have Happy Hour Every day 4:30PM to 6:00PM
* Special Happy Hour Menu and $3 off on every Cocktail or Wine by the glass.

Experience some of the best in International dinner dishes with a French influence, American contemporary appetizers, fresh salads using locally produced products, home made soups.

Here at C Level, we are often told that we rival trendy venues found in Miami and other Metropolitan areas. We strive to bring something different, casual— yet filled with sophisticat

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Rickvip

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful dining experience . Quality Food and service.

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Popular dish

Chilean Miso Sea Bass

Trail Cafe & Grill

4.8

4.8 (70)

$30 and under

American

Naples Park

About the restaurant

Welcome to Trail Cafe & Grill! We look forward to seeing you.

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Lisavip

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We tried this restaurant for the first time and it was outstanding. Food was superb and the service excellent

bha! bha! Persian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (4925)

$31 to $50

Persian

Naples

About the restaurant

Welcome to bha! bha! persian bistro is a fine dining Persian Bistro on Fifth Avenue South, Naples FL.
Michael Mir's award winning classic and innovative restaurant. Wholesome fresh and healthy dishes made daily by a great culinary team is brought to you nightly. Aromas of delicate fragrant spices, sweetness in the air of simmering fruits, scent of sizzling kabobs and the perfume of fresh mint and basil will seduce you. Bold flavors from fresh meats, poultry and fish embrace the palate and soothe it with delicate strokes of the perfect union of flavors. This experience will take you to a place where warm desert moonlight glows upon the sands, creates a mystical illusion in faraway dunes and magically gives life to every jewel in its path. Silk fabrics entice the touch. World music is heard in the background. A fantastic wine list, so kindly refrain from brining your own wine. This will be a calm dining experience, so also kindly refrain from bringing toddlers or strollers.

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Marco

Dined 6 days ago

Always absolutely perfect … we have waited nearly a year to return from the uk , and Bah Bha is always our first port of call for excellence food !!

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Popular dish

Lamb Eggplant Napoleon

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink

4.9

4.9 (1116)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

A Chef + Bartender Collaboration in Downtown Naples, FL!
At Seventh South Craft Food + Drink, we strive to focus on the importance of a successful collaboration between the kitchen and the bar. We feel this is a concept that is often misunderstood and one that is unique to downtown Naples. We strive to provide a personal experience through the highest quality ingredients, delivered with grace and passion. We work to deliver heartfelt and genuine service and hospitality to our friends and guests. Join us on our cozy heated patio or in our beautiful dining room and experience our passion. Stay Crafty!

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Nancyvip

Dined 7 days ago

Such a great night. The staff, the drinks, the food - all amazing. A hidden treasure of Naples.

El Basque

5.0

5 (268)

$31 to $50

Basque

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

From the Latiknow Hospitality Group who first opened Bodega Ole ( No longer affiliated ) We now bring you the cuisine from the Basque Region of Spain and France... El Basque!
Located Steps away from the Prado Cinebistro in the Prado Mall.
Address is 25245 Chamber of Commerce Drive. Bonita Springs Fl 34135
An intimate setting with local art adorning the walls, makes El Basque the perfect date and intimate setting for your next special event and celebration.

We offer Catering | Private Cheffing

Top review

Maggie

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

We've been to El Basque a dozen times. We always take visitors and they are impressed. Everything about it is special -- atmosphere, service, & food. Being able to share unique, small plates is fun and can keep costs down if that is important to you. Perhaps I should stop raving here as I may not be able to get into my favorite restaurant in season.

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