6600 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach; 941-778-6444; beachbistro.com
One of the most famous restaurants in Southwest Florida, Beach Bistro reopened in October for both dining indoors and on the beach after implementing multiple new protocols including extensive renovations of its air system. After being in business now for 35 years, the iconic surfside dining spot has many favorite dishes with the most famous probably being the Bistro Bouillabaisse filled with lobster tails, jumbo shrimp, shellfish, octopus and more fresh seafood. Other popular entrees include the Grouper Floribbean, the U.S.A. Prime beef tenderloin, the Maple Leaf Farms duckling breast, and the American Ranchlands domestic lamb.