Seventeen Florida restaurants make OpenTable dining list – Pictured: Outdoor Dining Rooftop — Courtesy: Image by Brian Patrick Lim from Shutterstock
Florida recently placed second in the nation among states with the most highly rated outdoor dining establishments, boasting charming waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars with delectable dining options. On the annual list of the 100 Most Popular Restaurants for Outdoor Dining published by the online restaurant reservation and review service OpenTable, 17 establishments from Florida were listed. Only California had more, with 31.
Naples, Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and the Orlando region all had two restaurants each, while Naples had the most with four. The list, which spans 20 states, included eateries from Fort Myers, Miami, Jensen Beach, Key West, and Pensacola.
In a press release, OpenTable stated that the list was compiled after studying more than 13 million diner reviews and that, in comparison to 2022, the popularity of outdoor dining increased in May by 20 percent and in the first half of June (June 1–15) by 19 percent.
“Outdoor dining is up 19 percent (year-over-year) for June (1 – 15), a strong start to the season,” said Susan Lee, Chief Growth Officer of OpenTable, in a statement. “With many restaurants elevating outdoor dining spaces for summer and beyond, this list represents dining destinations with incredible outdoor – and culinary – offerings.”
- Alberto’s on Fifth – Naples
- Campiello – Naples
- Columbia Restaurant – Celebration
- Connors Steak & Seafood – Fort Myers
- Del Mar – Naples
- DOYA – Miami
- Dry Dock Waterfront Grill – Longboat Key
- Kyle G’s Prime Seafood – Jensen Beach
- Latitudes Key West, FL on Sunset Key – Key West
- Louie Bossi Ristorante – Fort Lauderdale
- Ocean Prime – Tampa
- Raglan Road Irish Pub – Lake Buena Vista
- Takato Restaurant – Fort Lauderdale
- The Claw Bar – Naples
- The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach – Pensacola
- The Rosemary & Thyme – Sarasota
- Ulele – Tampa
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Born and raised in South Florida, Krystal is a recent graduate from the University of Miami with professional writing experience at the collegiate and national news outlet levels. She’s a foodie who loves all things travel, the beach, & visiting new places throughout Florida.