Who says Happy hour has to start at 5 o’clock? Not when you are on Island time! There are so many options for enjoying a fabulous happy hour on Marco Island. We rounded up our top favorite watering holes for the happiest of hours. Some are off the beaten path (where the locals go) and others are more well known. So, join as as we explore the best happy hours on Marco Island!
Marco Prime – A Great Place for Special Occasions
Open Sunday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The bar is open from 4:pm – Late and Happy Hour is from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Marco Prime’s Happy Hour offers up liquor beverages for $8, Up is +$3 and Rocks is +$2. You can also enjoy $4 drafts and domestic bottles as well as wine by the glass for $8 and 25% off of bottles under $100! If none of that suits your fancy try their Blackberry Lemon Drop or their Lychee-Rita for $9 alongside a handful of other cocktails. If you’re looking for filling food to go on the side you can’t go wrong with Truffle & Parmesan Fries or Prime Beef Sliders. They also have a some vegetarian options available.
Mango’s Dockside Bistro – Waterfront Cocktails and Dining
Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Mango’s Dockside Bistro is a family-friendly, American bistro that offers something for the whole family. From seafood and burgers to sushi. This waterfront restaurant offers happy hour deals. Included are several $5 items such as a large shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, a sushi sampler, bacon-wrapped shrimp and more. Kids are allowed in the bar area, so bring the whole family!
Insider’s In-The-Know: You must try their specialty martinis! “The Smokehouse,” made of orange vodka, pineapple and cranberry juice, and “The Marco Sunset,” mango vodka, triple sec, orange juice and grenadine, are that much better at the happy hour price!
Capri Fish House – A Great Place to Hang After a Day of Kayaking!
Open Daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Happy Hours are from 2:30 pm to 5:30 p.m.
Capri Fish House boasts of $5 and $8 cocktails, including $5 margaritas! They also have $9 and $10 bites and delicious Tiki Tacos! Enjoy sipping on your Moscow Mule while munching on delicious tacos and Oriental Scallops! Did I mention that they rent out kayaks? Enjoy a day on the waves before rolling in for some delicious food and drinks. If you want to stay past happy hour and enjoy some delicious food then try one of their “Bodacious Fried Baskets” or a “Beach Bum Burger”. Either way you’ll be worn out from the sunny waves and full of delicious food and drinks.
Cocomos Grill – Home of the Hogfish!
Open Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Happy Hour is from 3 – 6 Monday through Friday and from 5 – 6 on Saturdays.
Cocomo’s has been serving Marco Island’s finest foods for the past 20 years! Including their delicious Seared Ahi Tuna Tacos and their Tempura Fried Whole Hog Fish. They also offer up the ever popular “You Hook it We Cook it”. Bring your fresh catches fish (has to be filleted, deboned, scaled if skin is left on and not frozen) and the chef can prepare it for you! Now, if you’re there for the drinks enjoy the $4 well drinks, imported bottled beer and house wines. You can also enjoy $5.50 house margaritas on the rocks all-day, everyday!
Stilts Beachside Bar and Grill – Just a Short Beachside Stroll Away!
Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Happy Hour 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Stilt’s Beachside Bar and Grill is located within walking distance to our beachfront condominium, this casual dining venue at the Crystal Shores Marriott, Vacation Club. Marriott offers water-view dining and crafty cocktails. Stilts’ happy hour is from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is an easy beachside stroll up from a beach day. This is a great place to watch the sunset!
Insider’s In-The-Know: Do you like Pina Coladas? Try not to get caught in the rain, but do try the Stilt’s twist on this classic drink. The Calusa Colada is made with Myers’s dark rum with a rim of honey and coconut flakes.
DaVinci’s Ristorante – Classically Distinctive, Naturally Italian
Happiest Hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the bar daily.
Happy Hour may be offered daily at DaVinci’s Ristorante but you’ll find everything on the menu from wines, liquors and beers starting as low as $3! You can find Signature Craft Cocktails for $6 and $8 and a handful of $8 – $10 dollar “small bites”. Enjoy a delicious wood fired pizza, to some delicious Calamari Fritti. Their Salmon Bruschetta and Ravioli Alla Vodka are also worth exploring! Make sure to pair it with a delicious Floridian Margarita, a Coconut Lime Martini or an Afternoon in Sicily which features a Malfy Grapefruit Gin. You can’t go wrong!
La Tavola – A Restaurant and Bar with Music!
Open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sundays and from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Whether you’re heading to La Tavola for the atmosphere or for the Happy Hour you can’t go wrong! Enjoy their $7 well drinks and house wines and $1 off any beer! You can enjoy Up/Rocks Well Drinks fro $9 during Happy Hour! Enjoy a Prosciutto Pizza on the side, or the Scallop Piccata. Or if you’re feeling adventures go for the Duck Wings which come with a tangy BBQ sauce and gorgonzola dressing. No matter which bar bites you decide to fill up on you’ll enjoy the homey atmosphere with your Happy Hour prices.
Snook Inn – Live Entertainment
Two Happiest of Hours 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close everyday.
Discounted late-night food menu.
Snook Inn is “the” place to enjoy waterside dining with specialty cocktails and spectacular views. Arrive by boat, car or complentary taxi service. You’ll enjoy the live entertainment, with daily performances; this Marco Island treasure will not disappoint. It claims to be world-famous, although no one is sure why, but its Chickee bar is one for the books!
Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill – Great Happy Hour on the Water
Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill is a great place for the whole family right on the beautiful water on Marco Island. They have great prices for premium liquor right here on the island. Their more known for their atmosphere than anything, but it’s a friendly, relaxed vibe. Explore their fun menu, or do another Hook and Cook! Bring in your own fresh catch from that day and they’ll fry it up for you. Keep in mind your fish needs to be filleted, deboned and skinless. Explore their frozen cocktails, their unique Liquid Desserts menu, and of course their classic island drinks, wines and beers. Enjoy your happy hour on the water!
Sand Bar Marco – Going Out Like a Local!
Open 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.
Two Happiest of Hours 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to close
The locals flock to Sand Bar Marco for a low-key happy hour. The deals are hard to pass up with domestic bottle and drafts for $2 and wells for $2.50. They have unbeatable food options including chicken wings, raw oysters, mini burgers, mini tacos and sloppy joes! Plan a visit on Thursday evening and be prepared for a lively evening of karaoke.
The SpeakEasy – Great Food with A View
Happy Hour runs from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
A speakeasy was an establishment that illegally sold alcohol during the Prohibition here in the United States in the 1920’s and 30’s. The SpeakEasy of Marco Island offers a variety of Chicago style fare. During their delectable happy hour you can enjoy discounted prices of house wine, beer and select liquors. However, if you plan on attending a special event at The SpeakEasy then certain specialty cocktails, premier wines and Happy Hour prices are excluded. Come enjoy the atmosphere, and maybe find yourself singing Karaoke!
Beachfront Balcony – Your Marco Island Condominium
And of course… enjoy Marco Island sunsets with a cocktail from the comfort and privacy of your beachfront condominium. Sometimes, you just need a night in!
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