Kretch's Restaurant

"I just loved this place. It probably hasn't changed in fifty years, and I think that's great. The service was friendly, the food (clam chowder, seafood strudel and a massive Cobb Salad) was honestly superb, and the price was right. It's a joy to find a place that serves real, well-made dishes without pretentious or gouging tactics. I'll gladly pop in here for lunch when I'm in Marco Island"

"Looking for a local spot off the beaten path? We found this place and were very happy with our decision. We had the cheese curds appetizer, I had the swordfish, she had the grouper special, amd we shared the brownie dessert. All were fresh and flavorful. Our server was lovely. Could the place use some updates, sure, but that may be part of the charm."

"we both had the seafood strudel. it's interesting and good. we were both looking for something a little different. their side dishes are also interesting. I had the baked sweet potatoes. I thought it was pretty good. I used a little of the cheese sauce from the strudel to set off the flavor. My wife had the carrots. she said that they were different but the orange and vinegar were a little overwhelming."

"Absolutely loved this place. The lobster cargot was one of the best appetizers I have ever had. The mussels were also delicious. We had to wait like 10 minutes for a table and we tried to get drinks at the bar which wasn’t very crowded and the bartender did not even acknowledge us until the exact moment when the hostess came to seat us at the table; it was very weird. Our waitress was adorable and it was a persons birthday in our group so we got brownie, peanut butter, and key lime pie. Everything we ordered was delicious and we will definitely be coming back."

"Kretch’s was founded in 1986 and it’s got an authentic local feel. Pictures inside are from that era, and it’s just a great place to be. This was by far our best dinner on the island. Tuna bites were great. Burgers were great. Mushroom caps were great. Lobster-cargot (lobster served escargot style) was awesome. Mushroom caps were awesome. Everyone loved their food. It had a great family atmosphere, and our children were all welcome with children’s menus and plenty of crayons and extra coloring paper. This was a great experience and we are so glad we found Kretch’s."