Good news for anyone with a September trip to Southwest Florida on the calendar: Sizzle Dining Restaurant Week is back for its 2026 run, and it’s a great excuse to try somewhere new (or revisit an old favorite) while you’re staying with us. Here’s everything you need to know before you book a table.
When Is Sizzle Dining 2026?
Sizzle Dining runs all September long, September 1–30, 2026, across Lee and Collier County — including right here in Marco Island and Fort Myers Beach. No tickets, passes, or coupons needed. Just show up at a participating restaurant, ask for the Sizzle Dining menu, and enjoy.
How It Works
Participating restaurants offer a special prix-fixe menu for the month: breakfast and lunch options run $19 or $29, and dinner menus start at $29, $39, or $49, with some restaurants offering a $59 tier. Each menu includes multiple courses (usually an appetizer, entrée, and dessert for dinner), though beverages, tax, and gratuity are separate. Reservations aren’t required, but with 100+ restaurants participating region-wide, we always recommend booking ahead, especially for dinner on weekends.
Here’s a nice bonus: for every Sizzle Dining meal sold, participating restaurants donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, which helps feed food-insecure elementary students across the region. Good food, good cause.
Where to Eat on Marco Island
Marco Island’s 2026 lineup includes CJ’s on the Bay, Deep Lagoon Seafood and Oyster House, and Pinchers — all within easy reach of a Marco Island vacation rental. Waterfront seafood, sunset views, and a special menu is about as good as a September evening gets.
Where to Eat on Fort Myers Beach
On Fort Myers Beach, look for Cōste Island Cuisine at Diamond Head Resort, JWB Grill at Margaritaville Beach Resort, and Pinchers. All three are an easy walk or short drive from our Fort Myers Beach rentals, so you can make a whole evening of it without worrying about parking.
Tips for Booking Your Table
A few things to keep in mind: Sizzle Dining pricing can’t be combined with other coupons, promotional gift cards, or discounts, and most menus are priced per person unless a restaurant specifically offers a shared entrée. Since reservations fill up fast once the month kicks off, we recommend booking your table as soon as menus are posted. If you’d like recommendations tailored to your group, our concierge services team is always happy to help line up dinner reservations alongside the rest of your stay.
Planning a September getaway around it? Check out the full Sizzle Dining restaurant list and menus, then browse our available Southwest Florida rentals to book your home base for the month.
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