Old Marco / North End
Dining in Old Marco & the North End
The north end of Marco Island — the historic Old Marco district around Bald Eagle Drive and the top of N Collier Boulevard — packs the densest run of restaurants and bars on the island. Park once and you can walk between most of them.
This is the island’s original settlement, where the Marco River meets the marinas. Within a few blocks you’ll find CJ’s on the Bay on the water, Marco Island Brewery, Arturo’s Bistro, Island Bistro, The Crazy Flamingo, Hoot’s, and Philly Grill. Their coordinates all cluster within a quarter-mile of each other, which is what makes this the most foot-friendly dining zone on Marco.
What is the most walkable restaurant area on Marco Island?
The north end / Old Marco district around the top of N Collier Boulevard and Bald Eagle Drive has the tightest cluster of restaurants and bars on the island — CJ’s on the Bay, Marco Island Brewery, The Crazy Flamingo, Hoot’s, and several others are within an easy walk of one another.
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What is Old Marco?
Old Marco is the island’s original settlement on the north end, where the Marco River meets the marinas near Bald Eagle Drive. It holds the historic core and today a dense, walkable stretch of waterfront and casual dining.
7 local spots on this list

CJs on the Bay
Serves Seafood dishes.

Marco Island Brewery
Serves American dishes.

Arturo's Bistro
Local favorite on Marco Island.

Island Bistro
Serves French and Seafood dishes.

The Crazy Flamingo
Serves American dishes.

Hoot's
Local favorite on Marco Island.

Philly Grill
Serves American and Burger dishes.
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