135restaurant reviewsunset specials between 5-6pm. Lite menu available 5pm until closing. Lounge and courtyard seating with smoking permitted in the courtyard. Complimentary Valet Parking. www.konradsrestaurant.com. 599 S. Collier Blvd. Marco Walk,across from the Hilton Hotel. Map 4 (12) 239-642-3332SANDCASTLES 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. Map 4 (26) 239-642-2181SASSO'S INTERNATIONAL CUISINE & SEAFOOD - An unforgettable 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. Map 4 (27) Call for reservations: 239-393-4960Island CasualCAPT. 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. Map 4 (6) 239-389-6900COCOMO'S - Casual dining at its best! Relax while your kids play in our game room. Come and get a taste of what the Island is talking about. Marco's finest menu with the best variety. Serving incredibly fresh fish including Grouper, Ahi Tuna, (Tuna Nachos are a local favorite), Steaks, Salads, Chicken lettuce wraps, Falafal and Hummus, Marco's best Grouper sandwich and many other great items. Don't forget the Cocomo Bread. Happy hour 3-6 daily - come check out our happy hour new appetizer specials! $399 Margaritas and $199 16oz domestic drafts all day everyday. Serving Lunch Mon-Fri from 11:30-4:00 and Dinner nightly 4:00-11:00. Ask about our daily food specials and our whole tempura fried snapper! Summer drink specials start June 1st. www.cocomosgrill.com 945 N. Collier Blvd (between McDonald's and Bald Eagle in Sunset Plaza) Map 4 (8) 239-394-3600HOOTS - It's where the local's go! Everything is made from scratch, including the wheat, white, rye and raisin bread, which is baked fresh every morning. To go orders are available. Their sister restau-rant in Naples has the same menu as Marco and is located at the Shops at Eagle Creek, at 41 & 951, next to Lowe's, 304-4644. It is open seven days (7.30-2pm). The Marco Res-taurant is also open seven days (7am-2pm). 563 Elkcam Circle (opposite Main Post Office). Map 4 (10) 239-394-4644MARGARITA'S - Serving authentic Mexican cuisine for lunch, dinner and take-out. Margarita's promise is to serve the best Mexi-can food you've ever tasted! Visit www.margaritasontheisland.com to see their wide ranging menu and details of their $7.95 lunchIsland Chic - Konrad's continued from page 133Continued on page 137

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