Rae's Real Italian

4.6

276 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

What 276 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

276 Reviews

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Michael
Poconos
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 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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denise
Tahoe
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 10 December 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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Cheryl
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 December 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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Sonia
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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LisaW
Orlando
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 November 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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Rob
VIP
Cincinnati
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 November 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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Cheri
Chicago
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 20 November 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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Kelly
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 November 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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Kristyn
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 November 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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Kelley
New York City
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 12 November 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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Rae's Real Italian is rated 4.6 stars by 276 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 2 times today

275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Additional information

Cross Street
275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Area
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
Gluten-free Options

Website
https://www.pinkshell.com/restaurants-dining/raes-real-italian
Phone number
(239) 463-8791

Rae's Real Italian

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What 276 people are saying

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Diners' Choice Awards

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