One of the best parts of living on Marco Island is all the great places to eat, whether you want something quick and casual or refined and elegant. At the end of a long day, you might be looking for the perfect place to enjoy happy hour on Marco Island. We've put together a list of a few of our favorites!
Mango's Dockside Bistro
Mango's Dockside Bistro is a favorite waterfront restaurant on Marco Island, with beautiful ocean views. Mango's is locally owned and operated, serving the Marco Island community for over a decade. They offer the perfect atmosphere for a laid back happy hour, with a 750 gallon saltwater fish tank, gorgeous waterfall, and both indoor and outdoor dining.
Happy hour is every day from 3:00 to 5:00, the perfect time to try their oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, bacon wrapped shrimp, or sushi sampler. Locals love their diverse martini menu, with favorite iterations like The Marco Sunset and The Smokehouse.
Sand Bar Marco
With two happy hours every day, from 2:00 to 6:00 and 10:00 to close, Sand Bar Marco is a laid back local favorite. This casual sports bar is a great late night hangout, serving all your favorites. Their happy hour menu features oysters, sushi, quesadillas, mozzarella sticks, sliders, and more. You can't go wrong with their classic beer, wine, and cocktail selection. If you are looking for a nostalgic happy hour experience with a casual atmosphere, Sand Bar is your place.
Snook Inn
With a happy hour that includes live entertainment, Snook Inn is a great place to unwind at the end of the day. Their happy hours are from 4:00 to 6:00 and 10:00 to close, serving beer, wine, mixed drinks, and frozen cocktails. If you're hungry, try a fish sandwich, candied bacon, key lime pie, or crab cake sliders.
Serving Marco Island for over 35 years, Snook Inn is a landmark on the island. With live entertainment 7 days a week, there's always some fun happening at Snook Inn. You can drive to the restaurant, or bring your boat and dock right outside.
Jack's Lookout
If you don't know you're looking for it, you might miss this favorite happy hour location. Jack's Lookout is located in Rose Marina, and it's one of the best dive bars on Marco Island. Watch the boats go by as you enjoy a beer, with a peaceful setting that's hard to beat. Their simple menu features beer, wine, hot dogs, clam chowder, and chili; some days, that's all you are looking for to wind down.
Stilts Beachside Bar and Grill
Located in the beautiful Marriott resort, Stilts Beachside Bar & Grille has an elegant setting but a casual dress code. Happy hour is every day from 2:00 to 5:00, where you will find what might be the best pina colada on the island. Stroll right up from the beach and enjoy the sunset with a delicious cocktail to wrap up your perfect day on Marco Island.
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