Dining — SW Florida

Write dock-and-dine and waterfront restaurant cards for SW Florida captains.

Dock-and-Dine from Naples

Naples Bay Area

• •The Dock Restaurant — Crayton Cove. Upscale waterfront dining, good dockage. Naples Bay location
• •Riverwalk Fish & Ale — Naples Bay. Casual seafood, outdoor seating, live music
• •M Waterfront Grille — Village on Venetian Bay. Upscale, excellent sunset views
• •Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar — Walker's Hideaway Marina. Casual, local favorite

Gordon River Area

• •Pinchers — Tin City, Naples. Casual seafood chain, good grouper, shrimp
• •Riverwalk Restaurant — Historic Tin City location. Classic Florida seafood

Dock-and-Dine from Marco Island

Marco River

• •The Snook Inn — Marco River. Institution since 1976. Tiki bar, live music, grouper sandwich
• •CJ's on the Bay — Marco Island. Waterfront dining, marina location
• •Marker 8.5 — Goodland. Authentic Old Florida, stone crab in season
• •Little Bar Restaurant — Goodland. Historic fishing village atmosphere

Factory Bay/Ten Thousand Islands

• •Capri Fish House — Capri. Fresh seafood, stone crab specialist
• •Margood Harbourfront Restaurant — Goodland. Sunset dining, stone crab

Dock-and-Dine from Cape Coral

Caloosahatchee River

• •Rumrunners — Cape Coral. Popular tiki bar, live music, sunset views
• •Boathouse Tiki Bar — Cape Coral. Riverfront location, casual dining
• •Deep Lagoon Seafood & Oyster House — Cape Coral canals access

Charlotte Harbor Area

• •Fishermen's Village — Punta Gorda. Multiple restaurants, good dockage, shopping
• •Laishley Crab House — Punta Gorda. Waterfront fine dining, marina setting
• •Captain's Table Lodge — Charlotte Harbor. Old Florida charm, fresh local fish

Pine Island Sound

• •Waterfront Restaurant — St. James City, Pine Island. Sunset dining, live music
• •Tarpon Lodge Restaurant — Pine Island. Historic lodge, waterfront fine dining
• •Perfect Caper — Punta Gorda. Upscale, marina location

Sanibel/Captiva Access

• •The Mucky Duck — Captiva Island. Beach restaurant, sunset views (anchor off beach)
• •'Tween Waters Inn — Captiva. Historic resort restaurant, dockage available
• •Lazy Flamingo — Sanibel. Casual beach bar, multiple locations

Boca Grande Area (Near Cape Coral)

• •The Inlet — Boca Grande. Upscale dining, marina location
• •Uncle Henry's Marina Restaurant — Boca Grande. Casual, fishing crowd
• •PJ's Seagrille — Boca Grande. Fine dining, sunset views

By Boat Worth the Run

Everglades Area

• •Rod & Gun Club — Everglades City. Historic, Old Florida atmosphere
• •Camellia Street Grill — Everglades City. Casual, stone crab capital

Outer Islands

• •Cabbage Key Inn — Historic island restaurant (Cheeseburger in Paradise inspiration)
• •Useppa Inn — Useppa Island. Upscale historic inn, advance reservations required

Special Categories

Stone Crab Season (Oct 15 - May 15)

• •Marker 8.5, Margood, Capri Fish House — specialize in fresh stone crab
• •Many restaurants feature stone crab during season — SW Florida specialty

Tiki Bars & Casual

• •The Snook Inn, Rumrunners, Boathouse Tiki Bar — laid-back waterfront vibes
• •Perfect for post-fishing, sunset cocktails

Fine Dining

• •M Waterfront Grille, Laishley Crab House, Tarpon Lodge — upscale waterfront
• •Good for special occasions, date nights

Card Types

• •Restaurant spotlight — detailed guide to one restaurant, dock info, specialties, how to approach
• •Dock-and-dine roundup — best options from specific marina
• •Stone crab trail — seasonal guide to best stone crab spots
• •Sunset dining — restaurants with best sunset views accessible by boat
• •After-fishing casual — quick, easy stops near fishing spots

Port32 Tie-ins

• •Fuel up at marina before dinner runs
• •Valet service means easy departure/return for dinner trips
• •Marina concierge can help with restaurant reservations
• •Boat cleaning after return from dinner runs

Research Tips

• •Check dock availability and approach depths
• •Confirm restaurant hours and seasonal closures
• •Note if reservations recommended/required
• •Include approach instructions and hazards
• •Mention parking alternatives for crew pickup