Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Marco Island

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Marco Island? 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!

Oyster Society

4.9

4.9 (4906)

$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.

Top review

RegeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The food was absolutely delicious and our service was perfect

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4.8

4.8 (6123)

$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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Lisa

Dined 3 days ago

Always amazing good and service. Thank you Kyler for your wonderful service.

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Sale e Pepe - Marco Beach Ocean Resort

4.8

4.8 (3767)

$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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KateVIP

Dined on Apr 24, 2025

Always great experience at Sale-e-Pepe, amazing food and good service, beautiful view of a sunset

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4.8

4.8 (286)

$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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Gordon

Dined 4 days ago

My wife and I had a delicious seafood meal at Fin Bistro recently, We started out with a drink at the lively happy hour. The bartender was very courteous and friendly. Our server for dinner Tom, was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and would definitely return. G. Smith

Verdi's Bistro

4.7

4.7 (2592)

$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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ArthurVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food was bery goid Carla was very sweet and effecient

Marco Prime Steak & Seafood

4.6

4.6 (4155)

$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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BettyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We go to Marco Prime a lot. Always a wonderful experience. Service is great food is tasty. The restaurant is very nice. If you’re looking for a good steak dinner that’s the place to go.

La Tavola Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (1845)

$31 to $50

American

Marco Island

About the restaurant

La Tavola Restaurant and Bar invites you to experience a culinary journey. We offer american cuisine in a casual yet upscale environment where you will enjoy a variety of flavors and ingredients found locally and around the world. We use only the finest ingredients from organic greens to local farm produce, prime organic meats, fresh wild caught seafood, and the highest quality oils and vinegars.

You will experience our passion fro food through our homemade soups, sauces, dressings, pastas, and desserts. It is our passion for quality cuisine, signature crafted cocktails and an extensive wine selection in a comfortable casual ambiance that makes La Tavola the ideal place to welcome family and friends.

Come gather at "the Table" and experience the flavors.

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terese

Dined 5 days ago

Great service. Good selection of food and wines. Sea Bass was excellent. Never disappoints

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4.5

4.5 (2281)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Marco Island

About the restaurant

2019 Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Restaurants in America

JW Marriott Marco Island’s signature steakhouse, Ario, offers an elegant dining experience with a globally inspired, locally sourced menu. Indulge in our in-house 35-day, dry-aged steaks or fresh seafood, expertly paired by our sommeliers and mixologists with the finest American wines or handcrafted cocktails.

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Garth our waiter is the best. We enjoyed his recommendations each time we went there from food to wine. We love the atmosphere at Aria.

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Popular dish

Sea Scallops

Popular dish

14 oz American Wagyu New York Strip

Popular dish

Patagonian Seabass

Tesoro

4.2

4.2 (523)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Reservations are recommended. In case of inclement weather, indoor seating will be provided.

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: 6 pm to 9 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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Ted

Dined 4 days ago

One of my best meals on this trip. The octopus was outstanding! The toasted beet salad just as good. Mika, my server was attentive & engaging. A thoroughly enjoyable evening.

The Deck at 560 - Hilton Marco Island Resort & Spa

3.7

3.7 (632)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Marco Island

About the restaurant

We have a gorgeous, newly renovated interior and splendid decor in our restaurant! Come to experience our spectacular sunsets!

RESTAURANT RECIEPT REQUIRED WHEN LEAVING THE PROPERTY. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A PARKING FEE IF YOU CAN'T PROVIDE PROOF OF DINING.

* Please note, outdoor seating is never guaranteed! *

Patrons can expect inventive signature dishes by Executive Chef Corey Hepburn. The Deck at 560 boasts a craft cocktail program featuring drinks with fresh Florida citrus juices.

Private dining options are available for weddings & special events.

Friday and Saturday please locate alternative parking just across the street from the hotel.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Delicious food and great service at the bar! Beautiful views of the Gulf of Mexico! Live music!

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