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Rae's Real Italian, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Rae's Real Italian

4.6
4.6
296 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Rae's Real Italian: A Taste of Italy by the Beach
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Rae's Real Italian, where traditional and modern Italian cuisine come together for the whole family to enjoy. Located within the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Rae’s offers panoramic views of Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy dinner in our climate-controlled setting, and savor a variety of Italian favorites. Complement your meal with a selection of wine, local craft beer, and beachy cocktails to truly feel the beach vibes.

Valet Parking Perk
Enjoy free valet parking for guests dining at Rae's after 5 PM when presenting a validated receipt, even if you are not staying at the hotel.


Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 463-8791
  • Website
    https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining/raes-real-italian
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mathew Mitnitsky
  • Location
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Cross street
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 296 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Ft. Myers

    Healthy

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rae's Real Italian offers "outstanding" seafood dishes with breathtaking sunset views over Fort Myers Beach. Guests praise the "fantastic" service, especially from attentive staff like Joey. The restaurant's Italian cuisine, including authentic pasta and seafood, is a hit, with many recommending it as a "special occasion destination."

296 Reviews

  1. Gary

    VIP

    Atlanta

    60 reviews

    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another great dinner at Rae’s, this is our third time and never disappoints. The food is very good and the service is excellent. Our server Mandy was very engaging, attentive and made sure we had a great meal. As ever the views were great including the sunset. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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  2. Mary Beth

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    A beautiful oceanfront location, above average food. The grouper was delicious and well cooked. The accompaniments were a little bland. The menu was somewhat limited although something from every category was available. The restaurant was full of a large family with babies and toddlers milling around so the experience wasn’t quite as nice as it could have been, no fault of the restaurant, just the particular time we happened to be there. The service was friendly, although our guy seemed like he needed a little more training. We would try it again maybe a little later next time.

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  3. Richard

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mandy was our server. She was fantastic. Very friendly and always approached our table with a smile. The food was amazing. Great flavor and the staff along with the location WOW. The view of the ocean as the sunset was breathtaking. Thank you again. We will be back..

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  4. Susan

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service prompt and pleasant. We were there for Valentine's Day and the 4 course fixed price menu was a little on the high side, but not unexpected. Food was excellent, especially the squid salad which had 2 whole baby squid, not the usual larger piece of squid tentacle. The main courses of 4 large scallops and also the beef fillet were cooked perfectly, while the shrimp on skewers was overcooked. Especially due to the wide spread destruction on the coast of Fort Myers Beach, it was amazing to find any restaurant operating with such quality.

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  5. Heather

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful views. Food was ok. Service was great.

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  6. Melanie

    VIP

    Columbus

    23 reviews

    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We were excited to go to Rae’s while staying at Pink Shell. The food was delicious and serving sizes large. The servers were attentive. They were very accommodating with our son’s food allergy. Overall, a good experience.

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  7. Nedine

    New York State

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. Our table if 5 all enjoyed the food & the sunset view amazing!

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  8. Dawn

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious, the staff were so pleasant, engaging, and professional. We ate dinner there every night during our vacation and loved every meal and we are definitely foodies!! We’re will be back!!

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  9. Scott

    Key West

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The special catch of the day was outstanding, pasta shrimp dish was cooked perfectly, more shrimp than I could eat. Our waiter was perfect, friendly efficient but not too much. Manager stopped to make sure we were good. I Would go back for sure.

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  10. Stephanie

    VIP

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the view of sunset over Fort Myers Beach is beautiful.

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Rae's Real Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 296 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Rae's Real Italian

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Additional information

  • Cross street
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mathew Mitnitsky
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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