Residents’ Beach is exactly what the name implies: a private beach for residents of Marco Island which is maintained by the Marco Island Civic Association. The on-site restaurant, Paradise Grill, is open to all guests but tourists will need to purchase a paid-for beach pass to enjoy the facilities. To get the pass, you have to be
Paradise Grill only offers outdoor patio seating and guests can also take their meal to the BBQ area. Breakfast and lunch hours vary by season and the restaurant closes for the month of September after Labor Day.
Paradise Menu
The menu features typical American fare, including Buttermilk Pancakes and French Toast for breakfast. Lunch choices include multiple kinds of seafood, fish, meat, and salad options. A separate kids meal is available and includes chips and a treat. Guests order from a window and wait for their name to be called to pick up their order.
Alcohol on Residents’ Beach
Alcohol choices are limited to just beer and wine. Non-alcoholic beverages include a Root Beer Float, Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Fountain Sodas. The restaurant takes proper care of its fragile environment and doesn’t serve straws and lids.
The Sun King’s Review of Paradise Grill
Awesome. It’s nothin’ fancy but it’s the perfect place to grab lunch when you’re hanging out at Residents’ Beach. You don’t have to worry about bringing food or drinks to the beach. Just grab a beach towel and go. If you’re staying on Marco for less that thirty days, you’ll miss out on Residents’ Beach and Paradise Grill. No worries, just head over to Stilts or Sunset Grille for beachfront dining.
Reviews and Directions
Many reviews on TripAdvisor and Yelp highlight the busy nature of the parking lot during peak season.
The Paradise Grill Menu
BREAKFAST MENU
Served 8 to 11 a.m.
Andy’s Buttermilk Pancakes $3.99
with 2 Eggs, Bacon, Sausage or Ham $6.99
2 Eggs, American Fries & Toast $4.99
Breakfast Sandwich, Egg & Cheese $3.99
French Toast $4.99
Bagel with Butter $1.99
Bagel with Cream Cheese $2.89
Bagel with Peanut Butter $2.89
Muffin $2.69
Yogurt Parfait $3.99
Coffee or Tea Reg $1.89 Large $2.29
Apple or Orange Juice $2.89
Salads
Garden Salad $7.49
Caesar Salad $7.49
Add Grilled Chicken or Tuna Salad $8.99
Veggie Cup w/Hummus or Dressing $5.99
Kids Meals (served with Chips & Treat) 10 & under
PB&J $5.99
Hot Dog $5.99
Grilled Cheese $5.99
Chicken Fingers $5.99
Hours of Operation:
November through April – Open 7 days per week, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday Fish Fry during season; special Friday menu during Lent
May through October – Open 6 days per week, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Closed Tuesdays
September – Open through Labor Day, closed remainder of month
LUNCH MENU
Served 11 a.m. to Close
(All Sandwiches Served with Chips, Substitute with Fries for $1)
