Savannah House guidebook
Our favorite eating places
Always crowded and packed in tight, but it's worth it for their fantastic food! Veal Scaloppini is one of my favorites.
21 locals recommend
Nicola's Italian Kitchen
4343 S Access RdAlways crowded and packed in tight, but it's worth it for their fantastic food! Veal Scaloppini is one of my favorites.
On the water and reasonable prices with a fun atmosphere.
56 locals recommend
The Lighthouse Grill at Stump Pass
260 Maryland AvenueOn the water and reasonable prices with a fun atmosphere.
Farlows on the Water
2080 S McCall RdGreat food - reasonable prices.
On the mainland near the ferry landing - good food and on the water. From the island (for a little adventure) call Leverock's to arrange for a water taxi to pick you up at Rum Bay restaurant and take you by boat to Leverock's for a great meal. They will then return you to Rum Bay after dinner.
16 locals recommend
Leverock's Restaurant
7092 Placida RdOn the mainland near the ferry landing - good food and on the water. From the island (for a little adventure) call Leverock's to arrange for a water taxi to pick you up at Rum Bay restaurant and take you by boat to Leverock's for a great meal. They will then return you to Rum Bay after dinner.
Rum Bay Restaurant is the only restaurant on Palm Island/Don Pedro Island food is good and reasonably priced. Be sure to try their "Rum Bucket" with 11 kinds of rum. Wednesday night is "Island appreciation night" with BOGO appetizers and happy hour drinks all night.
Rum Bay Drive
Rum Bay DriveRum Bay Restaurant is the only restaurant on Palm Island/Don Pedro Island food is good and reasonably priced. Be sure to try their "Rum Bucket" with 11 kinds of rum. Wednesday night is "Island appreciation night" with BOGO appetizers and happy hour drinks all night.
City/town information
Ft. Myers has some points of interest for a day off the island. Be sure to take in the Edison and Ford Winter Estate with their homes and work-shops open for viewing. Educational and fascinating.
115 locals recommend
Fort Myers
Ft. Myers has some points of interest for a day off the island. Be sure to take in the Edison and Ford Winter Estate with their homes and work-shops open for viewing. Educational and fascinating.
Ringling Mansion, Ringling Park, Ringling Brothers' Circus Museum, can all be found in Sarasota in one complex. It's a day full of adventure and the miniature circus is amazing. The mansion sits right on the water and is a sight to behold.
221 locals recommend
Sarasota
Ringling Mansion, Ringling Park, Ringling Brothers' Circus Museum, can all be found in Sarasota in one complex. It's a day full of adventure and the miniature circus is amazing. The mansion sits right on the water and is a sight to behold.
Golf courses in the area
A beautiful golf course just a few miles from the island. It's private, but they do take visitors. There are 9 golf courses within 10 miles of the island. Try them all! See our guest book at the house for a listing of all courses.
14 locals recommend
Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood DriveA beautiful golf course just a few miles from the island. It's private, but they do take visitors. There are 9 golf courses within 10 miles of the island. Try them all! See our guest book at the house for a listing of all courses.
A beautiful course just about 10 miles from the island. My favorite place to play.
14 locals recommend
Riverwood Golf Club
4100 Riverwood DriveA beautiful course just about 10 miles from the island. My favorite place to play.
Rotonda Golf & Country Club The Links Golf Course
4055 Cape Haze DrOne of five courses at Rotonda
Long Marsh Golf Club
20 White Marsh RdThe best out of the Rotonda courses.
Rotonda Golf & Country Club The Links Golf Course
4055 Cape Haze DrLemon Bay Country Club
7092 Placida RdPrivate club, but they do take visitors at certain times of the year.
City advice
Getting around
The Palm Island Transit Ferry
Be sure to be on time for the last ferry - 10pm most nights - midnight on Saturday. Next ferry is 6:30am everyday.