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Yelp's Top 100 restaurants in Florida: Who made the cut in Naples, Fort Myers

Yelp released its Top 100 restaurants in Florida list for 2023 based on the platform’s user reviews. Fort Myers and Naples claimed three spots on the list at numbers 57, 84 and 100.

Only one restaurant on the list is a repeat winner from 2022: Café Flore (No. 23), Petar’s (No. 59) and Rumba Cuban Cafe (last year’s overall fifth place winner) are absent this year.

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And the winners are

Uncle Rico’s Pizza (No. 57): Although this popular pizza joint didn’t earn bracket love from News-Press readers, Yelpers love it. Take Chris R. from Cape Coral whose review said, “The pizza was everything you want in a pie, CRISPY, CHEESY, FLAVORFUL, I'm getting hungry just thinking about it while I'm writing this review.” (2960 Cleveland Ave., Fort Myers; 239-362-0083; unclericospizza239.com)

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Organically Twisted (No. 84): Starting as a food truck in 2013, John Hart's Organically Twisted emerged as Naples must-visit vegetarian-vegan-gluten-free temple. OT dropped 52 spots from 2022’s showing. Barrett B. from Lehigh Acres posted, “This is vegan done right. Done with love and done with skill. Don't let the hippy art fool you, they are serious about having a good time.” (13040 Livingston Road, North Naples; 239-302-8669; organicallytwisted.com)

Walnut meat tacos at Organically Twisted.
Walnut meat tacos at Organically Twisted.

Dixie Fish Co. (No. 100): After Hurricane Ian slammed the restaurant, it re-opened Feb. 23, earning the last coveted slot on Yelp’s list. Dylan D. of Fort Myers posted “Overall, Dixie Fish Company is a great choice for a casual seafood dinner or a relaxing lunch by the water. The fresh seafood, attentive service and beautiful atmosphere make it a standout choice.” (714 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach; 239-233-8837; dixiefishfmb.com)

Dixie Fish Co. on Fort Myers beach offers stunning, overwater views of Matanzas Pass.
Dixie Fish Co. on Fort Myers beach offers stunning, overwater views of Matanzas Pass.

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