Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant is a historic 1926 waterfront property set on 32 acres along Pine Island Sound in Bokeelia, Florida. Built with the character of Old Florida, the lodge offers a secluded yet accessible setting — reachable by car, boat, or helicopter — where events unfold against views of the sound and swaying palms. The property hosts weddings, corporate events, fishing tournaments, family reunions, and private celebrations from May through January. Ceremony and reception options span a waterfront gazebo, a working dock, the historic 1926 Lodge, the stilt-style Island House, a cottage, and a boathouse. On-site accommodations across 20 rooms and 2 cottages allow guests to extend their celebration into a full weekend. Tarpon Lodge's fine dining restaurant — among the most respected in Southwest Florida — anchors the culinary experience. Executive chefs collaborate with event hosts on customized menus, buffets, and banquet stations. When the event calls for it, the restaurant closes to the public for full-buyout privacy.