Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

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El Basque

4.9

4.9 (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 5 days ago

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.

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

Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.8

4.8 (3453)

$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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southwestwaltvip

Dined on Jun 23, 2024

Always great food, service and drinks. Great atmosphere to relax over a cocktail for your expertly prepared entre to be delivered. The pasta is fresh made daily. This isn't your typical red sauce Italian restaurant. Culinary gems from different regions of Italy. Our waitress Maurilia explains everything explicitly and is very competent at service. Unfortunately this restaurant will be closing for the summer today. We will just have to wait until mid-October to enjoy these special meals. One of our favorite restaurants in the Marco Island/Naples area. Enjoy.

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4.9

4.9 (3750)

$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.

Top review

Suzannevip

Dined 3 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

Lima Restaurant and Pisco Bar

4.8

4.8 (1257)

$31 to $50

Peruvian

Naples

About the restaurant

Award-winning Peruvian cuisine a short trip from 5th Ave South. Our goal at Lima Restaurant is to represent the stellar culinary scene of Peru here in Naples, and our menu reflects aspects of our vibrant culture, from traditional flavors to modern cuisine - all merging together under one roof to provide a unique experience. Savory seafood, tender meats, fresh ceviche - you will find something to delight all diners in your party.
Come visit and try a traditional pisco sour or other creative craft cocktails from our full bar while you relax on our spacious, secluded patio surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.
Start your meal with crowd-favorites Parmesan Scallops and Ceviche Lima and see where the night can take you!

Lima Restaurant and Pisco Bar is the dream of Dario and Amanda Gonzalez Zuniga. After meeting and getting married in Atlanta while Dario was working as a chef, their path brought them to Naples and here they found a new home and a place to make their dream a reality.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Great experience overall and our sever Jeanine was super nice and enjoyed her service, will come back again.

Courtside Steakhouse - Sanibel Harbour Marriott

4.6

4.6 (644)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind culinary experience at Courtside Steakhouse in beautiful Fort Myers, FL. Overlooking the resorts famed Tennis Center and world class Spa. Enjoy our mouthwatering Certified Angus Beef steaks, rack of lamb and seafood selections. Treat your palate at our restaurant with a classic collection of appetizers, soups, salads and sides to complement your entrée. Pair your seamlessly cooked steak and flavorful side dishes with a glass of wine from our 1,000 bottle wine cellar. For large groups, our steakhouse restaurant offers a private dining room to celebrate around the table together.

Top review

Leavip

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

we chose Courtside for a special dinner with Dad while visiting Ft Myers and were not disappointed! excellent meal, too notch service and lovely ambiance. the steaks were perfectly cut and cooked, the sides were hearty and interesting. hreat wine selection. if could change only one thing, I would say the music overwhelmed our conversation. to be clear, both my hisband and father in law have hearing loss, so this may not be an issue for most.

Trail Cafe & Grill

4.9

4.9 (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

Next Door

4.8

4.8 (145)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Welcome to Next Door.

Fresh pasta restaurant in Cape Coral, that combines authentic traditional recipes with a modern twist.

Using only the best ingredients and importing the most popular products, our chefs prepare fresh dishes direct to your table daily.

Papardelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and other typical pasta dishes are all made in our open kitchen.

Wines from the old world regions are available as well as delicious craft cocktails.

Besides dining in, Next Door has a market where foodies can pick up their favorite ingredients, and handmade pastas to cook in the comfort of their homes.

Top review

Alisonvip

Dined 4 days ago

Great evening! Food was all freshly and deliciously prepared.. service was excellent.. this was out first time dining here and we thoroughly enjoyed and definitely recommend!

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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.

Top review

Meganvip

Dined 2 days ago

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

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.

Top review

Marti

Dined 3 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.

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