Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Southwest Florida

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Southwest Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Harold's - Fort Myers

4.9

4.9 (445)

$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.

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NikoVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and the chef was very personable. Highly recommended to anyone

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink

4.9

4.9 (1176)

$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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JohnVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Always a pleasure to dine here. The service and the food are always consistently very good.

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (275)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Pineland

About the restaurant

Lunch reservations only taken for 5 or more people. We are more than happy to welcome you as walk-in.
We’re unable to guarantee any particular seating area

Enjoy fine dining with a beautiful water view sunset. We are very proud of our exquisite restaurant and full liquor lounge, tucked within our 1926 lodge building. Please note that we are constantly adding specials to reflect the catch of the day and other market-dependent delicacies.

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Gina

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience. Enjoyed drinks and a delicious dinner. The restaurant had a relaxing ambiance.

Gather - Cape Coral

4.7

4.7 (136)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Located in Tarpon Point Marina, Gather Waterfront dining combines a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, designed for you to forget where you are and travel with your senses. We blend traditional and Mediterranean flavors with classic dishes to create an international twist. Alongside a carefully selected menu, each meal can be combined with a craft cocktail or an amazing wine from our unique list.

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AshleyVIP

Dined on Jan 5, 2025

The food was incredible, service was exceptional, overall great experience!

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Experience

Flamenco Brunch

Ridgway Bar & Grill

4.7

4.7 (4284)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

Special requests or seating preferences can only be made via Phone. Online requests will not be accommodated. Flawless from start to finish. We practically licked our plates. It's what inspired cooking should be. Wonderful elements that in the pairing make something greater than the parts. So say the critics! But come experience Ridgway Bar & Grill for yourselves. Discover the spirit of abundance and celebration that enhances the pleasure of dining. Browse our expansive, inclusive menu that reflects Tony Ridgway's deep culinary roots. Select a seriously savory entree, or graze the menu and build new meal ideas on repeated visits. Co-owner Sukie Honeycutt has created a wine list of more than 600 selections, including boutique and limited production wines, some so rare that they can be found in only a few places in the U.S. The dessert list is so tempting you may wish to order a sweet as an appetizer or entree. Most important, the Ridgway experience is to have a good time.

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Peter

Dined 7 days ago

I had a great burger. My wife had the broccolini. Service was excellent. And we sat in the garden, which was beautiful.

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4.7

4.7 (6599)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

M Waterfront Grille dining at its very best, M Waterfront Grille offers contemporary cutting edge American cuisine with the accent on Florida Fusion, seafood, steaks, organics and pasta. The Village on Venetian Bay provides the scenic backdrop for both indoor & outdoor dining for lunch, dinner and our award winning Sunday Brunch. Minutes from the Artis of Naples, M Waterfront Grille midtown location is conveniently accessible to all the major hotels and resorts. Award winning menu items served with a friendly, accommodating attitude reflect the independently owned and managed restaurant's philosophy – "Our guests deserve the best – it's our business to make that happen.

Voted one of the BEST Naples Restaurants. Member of Naples Originals.

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Barbara

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

Fabulous meal with a fabulous friend celebrating our birthdays and friendship! The fish I think was Corsair? Never heard of it but it was amazing! Always a great eating experience there!

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4.5

4.5 (2152)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

The Bevy is a New American restaurant serving creative five-star cuisine, carefully curated wine and trademark craft cocktails. With a staff as warm and welcoming as family, and a chic open-air atmosphere, The Bevy is a place to feel relaxed. A place to gather. A place to Eat + Sip + Socialize.

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Brooke

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service and food! The Bevy Burger was amazing.

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Pappardelle Bolognese

Hobnob Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (2315)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

With an atmosphere that speaks of libations with friends, Hobnob bursts on the Naples downtown 5th avenue restaurant scene! Contemporary American Cuisine designed with a "clean and fresh" approach.

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BartVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great accommodation and flexibility for one our party who was day 8 out of surgery. Shared apps. Cauliflower calamari and arancini were great. Crazy water snapper and steak frites very good

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Popular dish

Sea Bass

The Warehouse Cuisine and Cocktails

4.4

4.4 (1320)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

The Warehouse Cuisine and Cocktails is…..A Family owned and operated restaurant, using the freshest, most local ingredients all prepared from scratch! We pledge to provide you with an exceptional dining experience and we strive to have the best service in Southwest Florida!
Enjoy!

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DianeVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was excellent as was our server! Can’t wait to return!!

South Fork Grille

4.4

4.4 (4287)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Estero

About the restaurant

For Early Dining Reservations please contact the restaurant 239-992-5040
We take pride in being a special place in the neighborhood where people can come together to enjoy good food and good company. Our dedicated wait staff is committed to providing outstanding and personalized service, ensuring that each visit is a great experience. We put care and attention into every dish we serve, using local and regional ingredients to create delicious meals that you can't find anywhere else. Whether you're looking for a relaxed afternoon or an enjoyable evening out, our restaurant is the perfect spot. And don't forget, our pet-friendly patio is always open for you and your furry friends to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you and serving you soon!

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CindyVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Had a lovely lunch to day at South Fork. It was cold, but luckily I had made a reservation for inside The food was very good, as was the service. Definitely, make a reservation during season.

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Popular dish

Salmon Burger

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