Elizabeth's Guidebook to Pine Island.
Waterside local restaurants
This is now called Phuzzys. It the most expensive of the 5 close restaurants in SJC but you can get a Pina Colada here. Only 2 serve mixed drinks (other is Froggys). The rest are beer and wine
51 locals recommend
Woody's Waterside Island Bar & Grill
3051 Stringfellow RdThis is now called Phuzzys. It the most expensive of the 5 close restaurants in SJC but you can get a Pina Colada here. Only 2 serve mixed drinks (other is Froggys). The rest are beer and wine
Low Key Tiki
3135 Stringfellow RdThis is great for lunch. The crab Rangoon is the best app.
Lazy Flamingo 3
Stringfellow RoadOutdoor/indoor dining. Covered porch in case of rain.
Beautiful open ocean views from inside the restaurant. There’s a small sandy beach you can sit on or swim in in front the this restaurant (at low tide!) and fishing pier to walk (if it’s open or you can rent it - ask at the restaurant) They have really amazing pie, I recommend the Double Delight! All the food is very good here.
32 locals recommend
Capt'n Con's Fish House
8421 Main StBeautiful open ocean views from inside the restaurant. There’s a small sandy beach you can sit on or swim in in front the this restaurant (at low tide!) and fishing pier to walk (if it’s open or you can rent it - ask at the restaurant) They have really amazing pie, I recommend the Double Delight! All the food is very good here.
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdA top pick! Tiki hut, full bar. Great food!!!
Marker 3 Coastal Cantina
Brand new and people are saying good things.
Just newly reopened, remolded after hurricane Ian. Beautiful outdoor deck right on the water. We just tried it ourselves and I thought it’s become expensive but the food was good.
37 locals recommend
The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina
2131 Oleander StJust newly reopened, remolded after hurricane Ian. Beautiful outdoor deck right on the water. We just tried it ourselves and I thought it’s become expensive but the food was good.
Top Pick #2 I’d say but it depends on what you’re looking for. this place just opened on April 17 after hurricane Ian, which was in September 2022. It’s all new and it’s absolutely gorgeous and it’s on the beautiful water and it is a beautiful restaurant and we’re so excited.!!
43 locals recommend
Yucatan Waterfront Bar and Grill
4875 Pine Island RdTop Pick #2 I’d say but it depends on what you’re looking for. this place just opened on April 17 after hurricane Ian, which was in September 2022. It’s all new and it’s absolutely gorgeous and it’s on the beautiful water and it is a beautiful restaurant and we’re so excited.!!
Food scene
Basically indoors but pretty good food and apps. They have live bands during evenings only. It definitely a locals crowd They are open late.
21 locals recommend
Froggy's
3620 Stringfellow RdBasically indoors but pretty good food and apps. They have live bands during evenings only. It definitely a locals crowd They are open late.
Number 1 top pick! Always a great choice! Phenomenal food, beer, wine and desserts!
87 locals recommend
Blue Dog Bar & Grill
4597 Pine Island RdNumber 1 top pick! Always a great choice! Phenomenal food, beer, wine and desserts!
The Eagle's Nest Restaurant
New look! Very good food. Live music most nights..
The Frozen Flip Flop
Frozen yogurt
Another new one! I’ve been once and the food is great! Lots of options for food choices and beer and wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Lots of great reviews for this place. They are in the running for the top smash burger in Lee County.
Street Eatz & Ale
Another new one! I’ve been once and the food is great! Lots of options for food choices and beer and wine and non-alcoholic beverages. Lots of great reviews for this place. They are in the running for the top smash burger in Lee County.
This is a hidden gem. It’s a small bbq place but it’s is really good and the prices are great. Look for the specials, they are usually very good deals! Live music here most weekends and some week days. They won best Brisket in the county for a BBQ restaurant.
THAT BBQ PLACE
This is a hidden gem. It’s a small bbq place but it’s is really good and the prices are great. Look for the specials, they are usually very good deals! Live music here most weekends and some week days. They won best Brisket in the county for a BBQ restaurant.
Pine Island Pizza
5465 Pine Island RdThe BEST pizza. They are closed Sunday and Monday.
Spots Ice Cream, Crepes and Sauce
Delicious Sundaes and crepes. Worth a visit!
Fine Dining
Waterfront
This is a wonderful treat. It’s expensive but it’s worth it for a special occasion.
18 locals recommend
Tarpon Lodge Restaurant
13771 Waterfront DrThis is a wonderful treat. It’s expensive but it’s worth it for a special occasion.
Breakfast
Perfect Cup
4548 Pine Island RdEveryone says this place is great for breakfast.
Very hidden little gem. Bakery and lunch place. You can sit outback at a table by the pond. Closes at 3:00.
8 locals recommend
Pine Island Getaway Cafe LLC
5281 Doug Taylor CirVery hidden little gem. Bakery and lunch place. You can sit outback at a table by the pond. Closes at 3:00.
Salty Girls Island Café
Great lunches here!
Boat Tours
I have not done this myself but I’ve seen them and they look so fun!
Cruisin Tikis Cape Coral/St James City
3135 Stringfellow RdI have not done this myself but I’ve seen them and they look so fun!
Tropic Star Cruises
Waterfront DriveGulf Coast Aqua Adventures LLC
Homemade Candy and Fudge
The very best chocolate and fudge and so much more! A must stop in!
Cw Fudge Factory LLC
4548 Pine Island RdGift Shops and Art Galleries
This gift shop is amazing and it has countless beautiful things for gifting or buying for yourself. It was on the left side of the road (leaving Saint James and heading into Matlacha) but is now on the right side where Wild Child used to be. It’s worth checkout!
Matlacha Menagerie
4625 Pine Island Rd