Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

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   David

   Southwest Florida2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   A great locally owned restaurant. Always a great selection of entrees, appetizers, desserts and drinks.
   

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   Jon

   Tampa9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The ambiance is really what you want from a historic fishing lodge! The service was really nice and sporty comebacks from my humorous comments. The food was perfectly prepared, and the menu offered a variety of great dishes, and be sure to listen to the specials.
   

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   Susan VIP

   Fort Lauderdale31 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit to Tarpon Lodge Restaurant. I appreciate that this historic landmark has been so well-preserved and maintained and that it has survived the last few hurricanes. The open-air dining room was lovely. Stacy, our waitress, was very busy but attentive. I enjoyed the Tarpon Chop Entree Salad with Steak Tips. The "chop" on the cucumbers was a bit large for my liking, but overall, the salad was tasty. My husband enjoyed the crab paparadelle dish. Overall, we thought the meal was a tad overpriced for the content. This is definitely a destination restaurant (unless you are staying at the Lodge). It is an hour's drive from Ft Myers, FYI. We were lucky to catch a beautiful sunset.
   

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   Stephanie

   Southwest Florida1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My family and I had an excellent time celebrating our elopement! We enjoyed amazing food and took incredible photos in their outdoor area. The staff was incredibly accommodating and made our day special.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   One word…AMAZING!! Sevivce, food, setting, all top notch!!
   

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   Susan

   Southwest Florida7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   "Old Florida" at it's best. Very quaint, lovely restaurant. Food and service were excelllent.
   

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   Sonja J

   Southwest Florida1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I was treating my cousins from Connecticut to thank them for many kindnesses to me. The meal was perfect and the service equally so. Although there were many empty tables, we were not seated until 8:00 pm which was the only time I could get a reservation. I felt like we were holding the staff up from closing when we left. But everything else couldn't have been better.
   

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   Karen

   Southwest Florida1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was outstanding. Perfect portion. Natural flavors. Fresh. Service was personable, friendly, no rush, accommodating. Atmosphere truly casual with class. We will return often.
   

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   Enrique VIP

   Tampa7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Highly recommended! Food is always exceptional, friendly and professional service. Incredible sunsets! A hidden gem on Pine Island.
   

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    Valerie

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This is the best place on or anywhere near Pine Island. Excellent food and beverages. I’d love to stay in the lodge sometime. We bought the tee shirt!
    

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