Leeann Ulrich
Don’t let the appearance deceive you! Possibly the best restaurant in the area. Sits 3 feet from docks. All meals are Maria’s own recipes & prepared from scratch. Everything was cooked to perfection. Everything was reasonably priced. Maria herself is a true gem. But be forewarned, come armed with patience. Food took about an hour to arrive but it was soooo worth it! Also she inly uses fresh ingredients so some offerings are gone by evening. Only downside was outdoor restrooms.
… moreRobert Calhoun
The best fried grouper you will ever eat. I know….I know… such an overused cliche HOWEVER in this instance it is absolutely correct. It’s a small place, limited parking, limited seating but worth the inconvenience. I’m going back this afternoon for lunch. Be sure to bring cash because Maria’s doesn’t take cards. In fact I saw a guy there who tried to pay with his card only to have to rely on his female companion to pony up the cash. I don’t think she was happy.
It really is the best food ever. I will post pics after I get back from lunch!!
… moreJay Kalasnik
Disappointed in quality and quantity of food. Acceptable at best. Unique “hole in the wall” local atmosphere. Friendly and accommodating staff. I thought it was overpriced for quality and quantity of food.
Trump signs and flag. FOX News on their TV.
… moreNicholas Blake
Quality of food is excellent. Best Salmon Duval anywhere. Gumbo as good as anywhere in New Orleans. Enjoy the relaxed, no frills atmosphere. Maria is great.
… moreJohn Bardenwerper
Outstanding! The food is the Very Best! We ate here twice during our short stay. Everything we had, and saw others having, was superb. Fun little place. She does things Her way!
We will be back- by far the best food we had while in Fort Meyers/ Sanibel Island area.
Looks like a little hole in the wall, but don’t let looks fool you. Excellent, excellent and fun!
… morePennie Carroll
We were pleasantly surprised and will definitely return! This may be our favorite spot now. Be ready for the unusual. There is not a lot of staff and you may need to grab your own drink out of the cooler but the food is so worth it! We enjoyed the All You Can Eat Fish, Stuffed Seafood Shrimp and Fried Grouper. It is super laid back and political but we LOVE Trump!
… moremillie Knobloch
Very bad, expensive. Friday night all you can eat. All out at 630 pm. No seafood gumbo, then no soup at all. 23 dollar for sampler that barely had any seafood on plate, snapper platter little piece of frozen fish. Ordered rice with my meal, she bring food and say no rice, we put. The whole meal was 65 dollars. 2.00 per bottle of water. She charge for water. Any way, my husband and I were so looking forward to this meal. We have time off work, locals, I here 27yrs my husband 10years. I will never go back there. She should’ve taken water off bill or some other food but not. On top of all this Maria only takes cash. Really horrible dinner. I will never tell anybody again to go to her restaurant.
… moreEileen Nuzzo
This woman is absolutely amazing…..the food is excellent. The owner waits on tables, gets drinks and cooks amazing food. Don’t be in a hurry….great food takes time. Her assistant is nice. The owner has to consistently has to tell him what to do. I absolutely loved this place…… slow and easy……the food was top of the line…..don’t be in a hurry if you go there…..sit back, relax and enjoy your date and company.
… moreWalter Kawaski
I’ve eating their twice and both times were rewarded with quality and quantity. The atmosphere was cozy, wish I hadn’t been alone. The service was complimentary and the others guest were mixed. Laid back and yet sociable. I will definitely return the next time I’m in the area.
… moreAnn Conyers
Maria’s is our favorite spot in Ft. Myers! Someone on the beach told us about it so we tried it out. It’s the type of place that we would have never stopped at but we are extremely glad we did. We have been going for 6 years now every time we are here. The seafood spheres are our absolute favorite. We enjoy the laid back service. It’s nice to not feel rushed and we can actually enjoy our conversation without being rushed. Make sure to visit the birds outside!
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