Yelp is out with another list and this one features solely on Florida. The Yelp Top 100 Places To Eat In Florida, which is based on the community’s ratings and reviews. 3 of the top 100 Florida restaurants are right Here in Southwest Florida – Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach, and in Naples. The rest of the list will need to be a foodie destination trip.
Yelp identified businesses in the restaurants category, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume of ratings of reviews. Topping this list is place in South Miami that’s only been open for 2 years.
Pla-Tu Sushi, Thai, Tapas. This restaurant in South Miami features Southeast Asian cuisine and is number 1 on the list. According to Yelp “Expect an eclectic selection of Thai tapas and sushi—including crispy fried pork belly “snacks,” Miami White sushi rolls (with spicy wahoo and avocado), and Khao Soi Chicken (an entree-size coconut curry “soup” topped with crunchy deep-fried noodles)”.
Number 2 on the list is a little closer to Southwest Florida. Just to our north is the Tikka Indian Cuisine in Venice. What does Venice, Florida know about Indian food? A lot it appears. Not sure what to order? “Chicken tikka masala is the most ordered dish, a “slow-cooked tomato-based curry with fenugreek, garam masala, lots of garlic, and homemade ghee,” The flavors of Goa are represented with a Goan curry “on the sweeter end, silky, [with] a very faint citrus flavor, and coconut.”
Now, let’s focus on the Top 100 Florida Restaurants located here in Southwest Florida.
Dixie Fish Co
The Dixie Fish Co comes in at number 100 on the ‘Best of Florida’ list. Not bad for a place that was nearly destroyed just over a year ago by Hurricane Ian. Dixie Fish Co. is back on Fort Myers Beach, and probably even better than ever. When told about making the list, they responded “Dixie has a rich history that we’re proud to uphold and carry forward with great food, service and atmosphere,” said Joe Harrity, a partner with HM Restaurant Group, which owns and operates Dixie Fish Company. “This award is a tribute to our amazing staff, who put forward an immense amount of pride and professionalism into each one of our customer’s experiences.”
