Spring 2011 www.marcoreview.com Page 123ISLAND CHIC continued from page 121Continued on page 125SANDCASTLES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE - At Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, with nightly live entertainment and Happy Hour is the ideal place to stop before experiencing the Resort's award winning Sandcastles restaurant where you'll savor our Chef's tantalizing Caribbean inspired menu. Dressy casual attire. Open to non-hotel residents. 560 S. Collier Blvd. 239-642-2181 SASSO'S INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & SEAFOOD - An unfor-gettable experience with gourmet dining at reasonable prices. The menu features the finest meats and freshest fish and seafood prepared to perfection. Twilight specials and a casual bar menu are also available. Children are welcome and all guests are made to feel at home in the private villa which features Venetian chandeliers, beautiful artwork and fountains in a park view setting. A variety of dining areas include the starfish room, private booths and the piazza. Full bar and great wine list. Nightly happy hour and regular live entertainment in the bar. Serving dinner from 5pm. www.sassos.com. Reservations suggested. Across the street from the hotels, 961 Winterberry Drive. Call for reservations: 239-393-4960ISLAND CASUAL CAPT. BRIEN'S SEAFOOD & RAW BAR - Where the New England Seafood is flown in daily, and the native fish is fresh off the boats from local fishing fleets. Everything is prepared from scratch and cooked to order, even the batters and sauces are made fresh daily. Open for lunch and dinner seven days. Raw bar and late night menu during Comedy Club hours Thursday-Sunday. Indoor/outdoor dining, free valet parking and curbside takeout. Marco Walk Plaza, 599 S Collier Blvd. 239-389-6900RESTAURANT REVIEW |