Pelican Bend on the Isles of Capri

The first place we go for dinner every year upon our return to Naples is Pelican Bend. It is a family owned, simple and convivial restaurant. Many of the servers are somehow connected to the owners or are the owners. The food is consistently good, always fresh and tasty. Their Hush Puppies are down home, just made, and delicious. Their chowder is New England style and downright delicious. Their beer and wine are simple, reasonably priced and never ”high-falutin’ (did I spell that correctly?). The Prime rib is good, sometimes great, never expensive, and always filling. Their soft shell crabs are always fun, plenty of garlic and nicely portioned.

My dinners at Pelican Bend have always been a pleasure. The ambiance is down-home, the staff is always welcoming and gracious, the pace is just right: seldom slow without being rushed. The line is usually out the door. Come early and add your name on the wait list. Then wait outside in the dockside enclosed bar. Have a beer or a glass of wine. Or bring your own and be a little high-fallutin. (Has my spelling improved?)

Oh yeah, did I mention the Key Lime Pie and other desserts?

Don’t miss this place when you’re anywhere near Marco Island or East Naples.