Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Southwest Florida

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Next Door

4.9

4.9 (216)

$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

Rich

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food & service. The classes are fun, you take home the food you prepared & the chef’s are extremely knowledgeable about the ingredients & preparation. It’s a fun cooking class.

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4.9

4.9 (363)

$31 to $50

Basque

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

From the Latiknow Hospitality Group who first opened Bodega Ole ( Going to new location ) 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

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jaime

Dined 6 days ago

From start to finish our experience was wonderful. The service and the staff were amazing. The food was fantastic. We will definitely be returning.

Dusk at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples

4.8

4.8 (452)

$30 and under

Sushi

Naples

About the restaurant

DUSK, one of the most sophisticated sushi restaurants located in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, is a modern twist on the classic Florida boardwalk hideaway. The bar is designed to bring the atmosphere of the beach at twilight indoors with its innovative cocktail menu and sleek décor.

Enjoy the sushi prepared by a world recognized sushi chef and take small plates outside onto the terrace where lounge sofas and fire pits await overlooking the Gulf.

Located on the lobby level of the beach resort, the newly designed bar brings the atmosphere of the beach at twilight indoors. The sophisticated design features soft colors, oversized lanterns, flexible seating perfect for gathering with friends and a spectacular outdoor patio that provides scenic Gulf of Mexico and preserve views.

Nightly music and a selection of creative cocktails exclusively designed for DUSK are the ideal complement to this stylish adult’s only setting.

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Raquel

Dined 2 days ago

Portions are surprisingly larger than what I expected. The staff are pleasant and accommodating.

Harold's - Fort Myers

4.9

4.9 (672)

$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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MichaelVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Yellowtail was cooked perfect and accompaniments were excellent. Scallops also were perfect with a great sauce.

Petar's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (366)

$50 and over

Global, International

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Chef Driven Restaurant.

Chef Petar carefully selects all ingredients, elevating them to the sublime by applying his expertise and techniques, together with his team, creating exquisite food and providing a memorable experience.

Come, join us for dinner today!

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Tina

Dined on May 22, 2025

Absolutely delicious food. Limited menu but that is what makes the food authentic and delicious! Service was great. Great customer service!

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (388)

$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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Kendall

Dined 6 days ago

Tarpon Lodge has outstanding food and service! We highly recommend the restaurant for a date night, birthday or just because.

The London Club

4.9

4.9 (134)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

The London Club offers fine dining with a side of live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations are taken only for dining-music and cocktails are offered on a first come, first served basis depending on availability.

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Isaac

Dined 6 days ago

My wife and I love this place! Great food and the atmosphere is amazing. The live entertainment is just incredible. Probably my new favorite place to wine and dine.

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Experience

London Club Dining With Live Music Summer

Experience

London Club Mother's Day Brunch

Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (6007)

$31 to $50

Italian

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Benvenuti Angelina’s! Thank you for choosing Angelina’s. We serve only the finest products available, from Wagyu steaks to our hand-made pastas and rustic house-baked bread. Our Chef utilizes the freshest ingredients to create a culinary experience unlike any other. For table requests and special event reservations, please call 239-390-3187. We do not take reservations for Happy Hour, we seat Happy Hour on a first come, first serve basis.

Consistently awarded Wine Spectator Magazine's 2-glass and Best of Award of Excellence, and our wine menu was developed to complement and enhance your menu choices. Our highly-qualified staff and Sommelier can assist you in choosing that perfect bottle of wine.

Our dress code is Business Casual, no casual shorts and no open-toed shoes for men. Dressy denim with a dressy top is acceptable, but please always dress to impress when you choose Angelina's.

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John

Dined 2 days ago

My favorite restaurant in Lee County!! Food is amazing!!

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Oyster Society

4.9

4.9 (4978)

$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.

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BarbVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Black walnut old fashioned was delightful! Crunchy salad was refreshing! Tuna was absolutely delicious! Service was great!

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The Melting Pot - Ft Myers

4.8

4.8 (1188)

$50 and over

Fondue

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together.

At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection.

Top review

Alexandra

Dined 4 days ago

Lilly was awesome. I have been going to the melting pot since I was a child with my dad. It’s one of my favorite places with timeless food. My boyfriend had so much fun.

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