Must Do Naples Marco Island Winter/Spring 2018 visitor guide

Fresh
Florida Seafood
Florida’s commercial fishermen are
continually harvesting seafood from coastal
waters and providing their fresh catch to
local seafood restaurants. You may not be
familiar with some of the choices on the
menu. This should eliminate some of the
guesswork next time you’re dining out.
Alligator – Firm texture similar to pork. Tail
meat is white and mild-flavored. The dark
meat of ribs, nuggets, and wings are stronger
tasting. Fried “gator bites” are popular
menu item comparable to chicken tenders
or nuggets. Can easily be substituted for
chicken, pork, and veal in most recipes.
Amberjack – Nice off-white flaky fish, with
a similar mild flavor to swordfish. Delicious
when broiled or grilled.
Blue Crab – Delicate moist and flaky. Hardshell
served steamed. Picked meat is fantastic
in a salad, crab cake, dip, or spread. Soft-shell
crabs can be eaten shell and all.
Clams – Firm texture, rich meat with sweet to slightly salty flavor. Best oven roasted or grilled.
Cobia – Firm, smooth-bodied, richly flavored fish with large flake and texture similar to coho salmon. Great grilled, poached,
sautéed, baked, or blackened.
Golden Tilefish – White, firm mild and succulent flavored fish compared to lobster or crab. Terrific sautéed, blackened, or in soups.
Grouper – Thick, white, lean fish with a mild, subtle sweet flavor and firm texture and taste similar to halibut. Tasty fried, baked,
sautéed, or grilled.
Hogfish – White, firm fish with a sweet, nutty flavor similar to red snapper. Delicious baked or fried.
King Mackerel – Lean, robust, full-flavored fish with darkish meat similar to bluefish. Delicious smoked or wood-grilled.
Oysters – Tender to firm texture, flavor varies from salty to bland. Enjoy raw, steamed, boiled, oven roasted, baked, grilled, or fried.
Pompano – Firm, thick and rich fish but mild and sweet in flavor with high oil content. Scrumptious broiled, sautéed or baked
in parchment.
Sheepshead – White, firm, flavorful fish similar to grouper or drum. Delicious pan-fried, sautéed, broiled, or grilled.
Snapper – Red and yellowtail are most commonly offered in restaurants and markets. Mild, slightly sweet tasting fish with a
lean, firm texture. Tasty when fried, grilled, sautéed, poached, baked, or broiled.
Stone Crab Claws – Sweet flavor with firm, flaky texture often compared to lobster. Typically served cold with drawn butter and
lemon, or cocktail sauces, mayonnaises or vinaigrettes. Available from October 15 to May 15 only.
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7th Avenue Social
849 7th Avenue South, Naples
239.231.4553 • 7thAvenueSocial.com
Happy Hour specials from 3 to 6 p.m.
daily. Live music Thursday through Sunday.
Blue Martini Lounge
9114 Strada Place, Naples
239.591.2583 • BlueMartiniLounge.com
Hip interior décor, casual outdoor
patio bar. Dancing and great Happy Hour.
Café & Bar Lurcat
494 5th Avenue South, Naples
239.213.3357 • CafeLurcat.com
Chic lounge offers nightly $5 cocktail,
beer, wine, and appetizer specials.
CJ’s on the Bay
740 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239.389.4511 • CJsOnTheBay.com
Waterfront Esplanade Shoppes bar
features drink specials from 4 to 7 p.m. daily.
Arrive by car or boat.
Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grill
5370 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs
239.676.7777 • CoconutJacks.com
Huge outdoor chickee bar offering
daily Happy Hour and music on Friday nights.
Marco Island Brewery & Tap House
1089 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239.970.0461 • MarcoIslandBrewery.com
Craft beer sports bar with 40 beers
on tap. Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. features $5
appetizers and drink specials.
Paradise Wine
8965 Tamiami Trail North, Naples
239.687.3155 • ParadiseWineLLC.com
Wine shop and full service bar offering
wine, cocktails, beer, and appetizers.
Nightly live entertainment. Closed Monday.
The Pub
9118 Strada Place, Naples
239.594.2748 • ExperienceThePub.com
British themed pub located at Mercato.
Drink and appetizer specials from
3 to 7 p.m. daily.
Sunset Beach Bar & Grill
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples
239.261.2222 • NaplesBeachHotel.com
Voted “Best Beachfront Bar” in
Naples. Features big screen TVs and a
delicious grill menu. Open to the public.
Sunset Grille
900 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239.389.0509 • SunsetGrilleOnMarcoIsland.com
Voted “Best Beach Bar” and “Best
Sports Bar” on Marco Island. Located at
South Marco Beach access.
Sunset
and Beyond
Entertainment Happy Hour Waterfront
When the sun dips down beyond the horizon,
tropical nights are yours to embrace. An excellent
way to kick off the evening is by enjoying some
Happy Hour drinks and appetizer specials. Mix in
some live music and you’ve got a recipe for fun.
Take in a wine tasting or enjoy a drink from an
impressive selection of libations, all while overlooking the shimmering waters of
the Bay or Gulf of Mexico at sunset. Before or after dining out, take advantage of
area restaurants and bars offering nightly beer, wine, and well specials.
Whether you want to enjoy a few drinks, sip a nightcap, or venture out for
coffee and dessert, the Paradise Coast nightlife awaits you. Visit MustDo.com
for additional information on area nightlife opportunities.
Check It Out
Sunset Picnic On The Beach
The setting sun, sound of softly crashing
waves, and gently blowing breezes create a
memorable atmosphere for a fun and romantic
outing. Visit a local grocery to pick up finger
foods or snacks and something to drink. Pack a
cooler, a blanket or chairs, your camera, some
beach toys for the kids, and head to the beach
with family or friends. Be sure to include a
flashlight if you plan to stay after dark.
NIGHTLIFE
MARY CAROL FITZGERALD DEBI PITTMAN WILKEY