Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated July 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!

Cafe Creme de la Creme - Naples

4.9

4.9 (33)

$31 to $50

European

Naples

About the restaurant

At our European style bistro inside of Naples, Florida it is not about making food, rather about the endless quest for the perfect fusion of senses.

Top review

MicheleVIP

Dined on May 14, 2025

3 of 4 dinners were overcooked. Our waiter was excellent and did comp a dessert. We will miss not having dinner at Crème de la Crème for the summer.

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 on Jun 27, 2025

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 on Jun 27, 2025

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

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 on Jun 28, 2025

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

Next Door

4.9

4.9 (218)

$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.

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Brad

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent menu, very tasty food and great service. Highly recommend!

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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 on Jun 27, 2025

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

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!

Angelina's Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (6014)

$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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SharonVIP

Dined 1 day ago

As always, the food and service were impeccable. Our server, Josh, took great care of us.

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Blanc

4.9

4.9 (209)

$50 and over

French American

McGregor

About the restaurant

Blanc is a boutique destination where simplicity meets creativity, offering cuisine inspired by the passion of a world traveler. Our contemporary ambiance is designed for everyone who loves to share their stories, make new friendships, and celebrate small things in life. We combine flavors influenced by diverse cultures. In a rapidly changing world, we strive for consistency and perfection. Join us for an authentic dining experience and let us take care of the rest.

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Chadd

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

absolutely a great meal service everything was top notch did the wed night date night the duck was amazing def coming back

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Experience

3-Course Thursdays

bha! bha! Persian Bistro

4.9

4.9 (5324)

$31 to $50

Persian

Naples

About the restaurant

Welcome to Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro--Executive Chef, Michael Mir's award-winning, culinary concerto on beautiful Fifth Avenue South in Naples. Cherished guests are transported to the magical world of Ancient Persia, where aromas of delicate, fragrant spices, simmering fruits, sizzling kabobs, and perfumes of fresh mint and basil seduce the senses. Bold flavors from fresh meats, poultry, and fish embrace the palate, joining for the perfect union with carefully selected wines from our exquisite wine list. At Bha! Bha!, the Old World moonlight shines an exciting, innovative life into the classics of a storied cuisine.

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BrendaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fabulous food, in a gorgeous setting… with outstanding service! Thank you for a wonderful evening, as always!

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