Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

El Basque

5.0

5 (283)

$31 to $50

Basque

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

From the Latiknow Hospitality Group who first opened Bodega Ole ( No longer affiliated ) 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

Top review

SylviaVIP

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

As always- great experience with ElBasque - thank you guys, you are really great!

Petar's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (57)

$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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Mark

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food. Great old world service. Actually knew which person got what dish! Will be back. Haven’t been there since they expanded. They raised their game! Bravo!

Manhattan Steak House

4.7

4.7 (1381)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Robert

Dined 6 days ago

I have been going there for many years and have never had a bad meal. If you like good simple steak and sides with a hearty drink, this is the place. The german potatoes are special.

Next Door

4.9

4.9 (158)

$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

Cynthia

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely amazing!! From the time we arrived to when we left, this was a great experience!

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Harold's - Fort Myers

4.9

4.9 (420)

$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.

Top review

Ebron

Dined 1 day ago

Heather our server was excellent. The drinks are amazing and the food and deserts have every detail. Will return more often thank you !

Cafe Normandie

4.8

4.8 (527)

$30 and under

French

Naples

About the restaurant

Visit Cafe Normandie, ideally-located on 41, affordable authentic French cuisine prepared by his real French Chef Owner Anthony served in a cosy and casual atmosphere. This small Bistro offers an array of lunch delights such as quiche Lorraine, salade Niçoise, Croque-Monsieur, soupe á l’oignon, croissants sandwiches, savory & sweet crepes and freshly-baked baguette sandwiches. Delicious dinner selections include Escargots de Bourgogne, foie gras, Paté, Beef Bourguignon, Rotisserie Chicken, Branzino, Rack of Lamb, Red Snapper and Canard a l'orange. Also offers a nice selection of French and domestic wines // domestic and imported beers for your dining enjoyment. Highest-quality ingredients, a casually elegant atmosphere plus a friendly wait staff are sure to make Cafe Normandie your new French favorite. Togo orders available by phone as well as catering orders or special events.
Celebrating 3 Years of Ownership & Enjoyment Since Dec. 2020

Top review

Joe & HollyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Our favorite restaurant..........we try to come as often as possible

The Melting Pot - Ft Myers

4.8

4.8 (1134)

$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

lisa

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Always a fun date night! Service was amazing! We had theater tickets after and our server was on the ball to make sure we got in and out in time for the show.

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Christmas Eve Set Menu at The Melting Pot

Experience

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Crow's Nest Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (524)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Captiva Island

About the restaurant

Open for dinner service from Tuesday -Saturday for guests aged 12 and over ONLY for this adult venue space. Children's menu and/or highchairs are not available.

Guests with small children, please visit our Old Captiva location as an option for upscale dining as children under 12 are not permitted in this intimate space.

The Crow's Nest has been reimagined into Captiva's only steakhouse featuring hand-cut prime steaks and chops and offering over 70+ whiskeys and classic cocktails with amazing views over the Gulf of Mexico. Reservations strongly suggested for what is sure to be Captiva's premier dining location. This is an experience restaurant where the food and spirits are guaranteed to tantalize the pallet.

*Resort appropriate upscale attire required for all guests

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John

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Dress code is NOT formal! It is resort casual. See restaurant web site.

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink

4.9

4.9 (1150)

$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!

Top review

Ronald

Dined 6 days ago

This was our first time dining there and we were very happy we tried it. Yhe garden setting was quiet and it was nice to be away from the bustle if 5th Ave.

Sails Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (3819)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

Steps from Gulf Coast sunsets, Sails recalls the finest coastal flavors of France, Italy and Greece in each bite. Pairing the freshest food with exceptional five-star service amid beachy-chic décor, relaxed sophistication prevails at Sails, with a nod to the gracious manners of traditional fine dining, ever-so-slightly modernized. A display of whole fish delicacies from deep-azure seas are hand selected by each guest, then prepared to personalized perfection via wood-grilling or searing a la plancha. Sip craft cocktails or Sancerre while savoring just-shucked oysters at the sail-shaped hand-carved marble bar. Watch chefs in the open kitchen prepare tantalizing seafood towers. The menu encourages multitude courses in true European style starting with raw bar, crudo and tartares followed by luscious lobster or seared Kobé over just-picked organic produce. Elevated homemade pasta preludes composed seafood selections plus mouthwatering superior cuts of beef, redefining refined indulgence.

Top review

Sandra

Dined 1 day ago

We had a fantastic evening at Sails. The service was perfect, all of our servers were super nice. We startet with a beef and tuna tartar, which was excellent. We had a foie gras and shrimp as mid course and steak and pasta as a main. The wine list is impressive and we hat a very good 25 year old french red wine, for our 25th anniversary. The team came up with a chocolate cale for the anniversary and we had a pavlova and the toffee as a dessert. It was a perfect evening, great team, great food. Left happy.

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