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Rae's Real Italian, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Rae's Real Italian

4.5
4.5
271 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
Rae's Real Italian: A Taste of Italy by the Beach
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Rae's Real Italian, where traditional and modern Italian cuisine come together for the whole family to enjoy. Located within the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Rae’s offers panoramic views of Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy dinner in our climate-controlled setting, and savor a variety of Italian favorites. Complement your meal with a selection of wine, local craft beer, and beachy cocktails to truly feel the beach vibes.

Valet Parking Perk
Enjoy free valet parking for guests dining at Rae's after 5 PM when presenting a validated receipt, even if you are not staying at the hotel.



Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 463-8791
  • Website
    https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining/raes-real-italian
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mathew Mitnitsky
  • Location
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Cross street
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 271 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Southwest Florida

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Ft. Myers

    Innovative

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for scenic views

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rae's Real Italian delights with "superb" food and "phenomenal" service, transporting diners to Italy with authentic dishes. The beachside setting offers "beautiful views," enhancing the dining experience. Highlights include homemade pasta, Chicken Parm, and Key Lime Cannolis. Some noted the ambiance could improve, but the overall experience is "excellent."

271 Reviews

  1. Rob

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Very bright lights. Service was way too fast. 3 course cake at spoons the same time. Very rushed.

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  2. Cheri

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food and service . My husband loved the mussels dish

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  3. Kelly

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved Rae’s from the views, welcoming staff, decor, cocktails dinner and desert!! Our waiter was fantastic!! We can’t wait to visit Ft Myers and Rae’s again soon!!

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  4. Kristyn

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous! Fresh and authentic! Loved the entire experience!

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  5. Kelley

    New York City

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pleasantly surprised by the food here! Wasn’t expecting anything spectacular as it’s part of the resort, but we were wrong! Amazing filet, great pastas. BEAUTIFUL sunset view!

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  6. Cheryle

    Maine

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing meal. And our server Bella was amazing also!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service!!! Perfect for a special occasion.

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  8. Debbie

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service & attention to detail was phenomenal. Food was superb and atmosphere was great, although the noise level was a lot. Difficult to carry on a conversation. I felt like a VIP

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  9. Pamela

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Lovely , quiet dinner. We had the special of the night, a sautéed shrimp dish that was very good.

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  10. Kathy

    Cleveland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is authentic and fresh. The service is top-notch, and the views are amazing. Make a reservation and make this a special occasion destination!

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Rae's Real Italian is rated 4.5 stars by 271 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Rae's Real Italian

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Additional information

  • Cross street
    275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Complimentary valet parking.
  • Public transit
    Fort Myers Beach Trolley stops in front of Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mathew Mitnitsky
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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