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Rae's Real Italian, Fort Myers Beach, FL

Rae's Real Italian

4.6
4.6
277 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
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 277 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Southwest Florida

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for brunch

  • 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 offers an authentic taste of Italy with "superb food" and "great service." Diners rave about the "wonderful atmosphere" and "beautiful views" of the beach. Highlights include homemade pasta, seafood linguine, and an acclaimed Caesar salad. Despite minor hiccups, Rae's remains a top choice for a delightful dining experience.

277 Reviews

  1. James

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious as usual. Always good to be back at the pink shell and know that we don’t have to go anywhere for a great dinner!

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  2. Michael

    Poconos

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and our server was fantastic. I would definitely recommend dinner here.

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  3. Cheryl

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful sunset with great food, service and atmosphere

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  4. denise

    Tahoe

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our second time at Rae's. We loved it on both occasions. The food is really good. We loved the grouper and the tuna special.

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  5. Sonia

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful restaurant and the sunset view was amazing. Our waitress was awesome. Friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. The food was great. Even the 2 young men working valet were amazing. Definitely will return again.

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  6. LisaW

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious!!!! We all had pasta and it was authentic Italian. Great ambience.

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  7. Rob

    VIP

    Cincinnati

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    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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  8. Cheri

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Rae's Real Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 277 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 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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