Bistro 41 Fort Myers FL

Bistro 41 "You will not be disappointed!"
Mar 2006

Ate lunch here on a Sunday in Feb after finding out about them on bestfortmyersdining.com. The weather wasn't the greatest in Fort Myers that day, but their patio had a cover and everything I put in my mouth was excellent even the water. I had french onion soup and quiche (which came with a salad). Great!!! And it's convenient because it's in the good shopping area. Check before you leave the house to see if there is a coupon on swfloridarewards.com You can't go wrong!

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Bonita Springs FL

Big Hickory Fishing Nook Marina: "wonderful Time"
Sept 2006

We were referred to this restaurant by the people over at the Hyatt coconut plantation They said it was recommended by bestnaplesdining.com. What a find! Truly Old Florida ambience and excellent food. The cubana grouper is to die for. We recommended it to the couple sitting next to us and they felt the same way they looked for the coupons on swfloridarewards.com. A little hard to find but worth it.

Joey's Pizzeria & Pasta House Marco Island FL

Joey's Pizzeria & Pasta House: "Very Good"
Jul 2005

I stayed at the Marco Island Resort for a week and surfed the web on bestnaplesdining.com. My family enjoyed the restaurant on 2 occasions. The pizza is very good, and the Italian dishes were also were very tasty. It was probably the best restaurant we ate at all week. When we return to the Marco Island area, we will be back to eat at the pizzeria and hopfuly they will have coupons on swfloridarewards.com next time.

Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern Venice FL

Crow's Nest Marina Restaurant & Tavern "Great Food and View all time!"
Mar 2007

Of all the places my husband and I ate at while we were in Venice the Crow's Nest, by far, was our favorite of all the bestportcharlottedining.com. The ahi tuna, grouper nuggets, seafood bisque, and clam chowder were all superb, as was the service we received...add to all of this a beautiful view too, and it makes for quite a lovely meal. I can only say that I am very disappointed that we didn't find the Crow's Nest sooner and get coupons on swfloridarewards.com during our stay and that we'll definitely be returning again when we get back to Venice!

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant Pine Island FL

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant "It's The Tops"
Dec 2006
Bestfortmyersdining.com recommends this restaurant and it affords day-trippers an interesting lunch or dinner opportunity in Pine Island.
The dining room, with its hardwood floors, framed prints of hunting and fishing scenes and the occasional small trophy animal mounted on the wall, creates a convincing country gentleman ambiance. It's a place where outdoorsmen feel at home
and can count on hearty, forthright fare.
As you might expect, the menu is as far from fusion as it's possible to get. Traditionalists may find it refreshing to recognize all the items in a dish. The food is straightforward American, featuring simple but well-prepared seafood and meat and an abbreviated wine list, from which we still managed to select a lovely accompaniment to our meal a Whitehaven sauvignon blanc, from the Marlborough district of New Zealand. Crisp, light and not quite as citrusy as some, it complemented both the appetizers and entrées well and, at $40, was a good buy, too.
Lunch is particularly casual, with cheese steaks, crab cake sandwiches, shrimp po�boys and salads that range from $5.95 for a jumbo hot dog to $14.95 for the fresh catch of the day.
Dinner selections scale upward a bit, with veal piccata, aged filet mignon and skewers of bronzed Gulf shrimp.
The shrimp were large, sweet and fresh, given a lively little bite from the seasonings that also imparted a bronze hue, and served with a mild cilantro crème fraéche. The house specialty crab and roasted corn chowder lived up to its billing. It was a thick, rich cream soup loaded with savory corn and mild crab. Although bowls are available, a cup was plenty.
Given our proximity to the fish-laden waters of Pine Island Sound and Charlotte Harbor beyond that, the evening's fish entrées seemed more appealing than meat.
A sautéed grouper with mango curry sauce was generously portioned, moist and flaky. The sauce, which was a restrained version of curry sauce, imparted Eastern-influenced spices and sweet mango without drowning out the fish's subtle flavor.
The Asiago-encrusted tripletail with artichokes had a bolder taste but, again, the fillet was moist and fork-tender, with a tangy crust.
For a sweet finish, the vanilla crème brule was a fine choice. Another classic, the custard, was creamy and lush with an oh-so-light crust of sugar fired over the top.
A cozy bar, complete with fireplace, was far quieter than the main dining room. But even when the volume climbs, Tarpon Lodge remains a lovely throwback to the days of Old Florida, when gracious service and rustic elegance went hand in hand. Just in case just check swfloridarewards.com for coupons to this wonderful restaurant.

Veranda Fort Myers FL

Veranda "Wonderful for lunch"
May 2007

About every four months we drive from Sarasota down to Ft. Myers to meet friends at a half-way point for lunch. The destination is always the same since we found out about veranda on bestfortmyersdining.com, the Veranda restaurant is in Ft. Myers. The atmosphere is terrific, two very old buildings merged together, a restful garden setting outside. Inside, the service has always been good. The luncheon menu is a bit limited -- some soups and salads, a few sandwiches, a few "main course" items, plus desserts, but all of it very good. You don't feel at all rushed, though the service is good and attentive. On our last trip last week, one of the people in our party had crab cakes, which are always good; I had tilapia with crab meat on top, and that was superb. If you live in or near Ft. Myers, the Veranda is a great break from everyday activities, simply unwinding over a pleasant lunch; if you're a visitor, it's a wonderful respite from the beach scene. We did not find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com though we check every time.

Rib City Grill Bonita Springs FL

Rib City Grill: "Delicious Ribs, Reasonable Prices"
Apr 2007

Discovered this place by accident on web on a site called bestswfloridadining.com during this vacation to Naples and Fort Myers and went back a second time. Look forward to more next vacation feels like a real family place restaurant. Among the best ribs I've ever had and I liked the onion rings too. Very casual...good for children. Try the hot sauce. Check to see if they are offering a coupon on swfloridarewards.com before you go.

Arturo's Italian Restaurant Marco Island FL

Arturo's Italian Restaurant: "Best Italian on the Gulf Coast"
Jan 2006
We found it on bestnaplesdining.com back in 2000 now we can not live without them!
This has to be the very best italian food I have ever had. They have homemade pasta, my husband and I had the cheese manicotti for the fist time in 2000, we enjoyed it so much we had to order it again during this visit. We just arrived in Marco and plan to visit Arturo's again before we leave so we can try other items on the menu. The service is great and very friendly. We will check next time for coupons on swfloridarewards.com.

Charley's Boathouse Grill Fort Myers Beach FL

Charley's Boathouse Grill "Very special restaurant"
Oct 2006

This restaurant was wonderful from beginning to end just like bestfortmyersdining.com said it would be. Quiet and romantic, the perfect atmosphere for a special dinner. The food was delicious and the wait staff were friendly and effecient. My husband surprised me with a mouthwatering piece of "birthday" key lime pie complete with a candle! A perfectly divine evening. We even checked swfloridarewards.com for a coupons!

Farmers Market Restaurant Fort Myers FL

Farmers Market Restaurant: "Farmers Market the best!"
Apr 2006

My husband and I eat at the Farmers Market at least once a week! We always check swfloridarewards.com for coupons after we found it on bestswfloridadining.com. They have great fried chicken and ham hocks.Understand that they close at 8pm every evening so they will run out of vegetables towards the end of the day but everything IS fresh. Why would generations of "old Fort Myers folks" still keep coming here and waiting in line at 12pm if it wasn't so good?

Enzo's Pizzeria & Italian Bonita Springs FL

Enzo's Pizzeria & Italian: "We'll go back!"
Jun 2007

Our first time at Enzo's was a very pleasant experience we found them on bestswfloridadining.com - attentive and personable server - and great food. We shared the fried calamari appetizer - nice and lightly battered. The veggie pizza was topped with loads of spinach, mushrooms, olives and peppers and has a delicious crust. Found the wine by glass price a little pricey, however check for coupons on swflrewards.com. This is a place we will definitely go back to for seconds! Bonita Springs has a real Gem!

Marek's Collier House Restaurant Marco Island FL

Marek's Collier House Restaurant: "Loved Marek's Restaurant"
Nov 2006

Discovered great restaurant on bestnaplesdining.com, a converted historical home, with excellent food prepared by the Chef/Owner - Marek's Collier House in Marco Island, Florida. You want to check for coupons on swfloridarewards.com
Great selection of fresh seafood all freshly prepared with local ingredients. The rack of lamb and steaks were very impressive too. Surprised to find such a fine restaurant with New York City standards in South West Florida.

Fishery Restaurant Englewood FL

Fishery Restaurant "real Seafood"
Feb 2007
Here is a gem you'll find on www.bestportcharlottedining.com.
This Restaurant gets fresh fish in daily from boats that come to their dock in Englewood FL. The Albritton family who own the Fishery have been in the fishing industry for generations that why it gets better and better. I have never been disapointed with any of my meals try the Grouper!, and the ambiance is pure fishing Florida. rarely do they ever offer a coupon but you can check www.swfloridarewards.com.

Broadway Bagel North Port FL

Broadway Bagel "GREATEST BAGELS AROUND!"
Feb 2007
We found them on bestportcharlottedining.com a while back. THANK GOD for BAGELS!
Recently took on new owners and this place is just as great as before. The owner is a great guy, very friendly, always there. Staff is always nice. Big bagel as well as food selection. Fresh made daily! Go here if you love breakfast! They open at 6am...and close around 2pm i believe. Always check swfloridarewards.com before you go pick up a dozen for coupons.

Channel Mark Restaurant Fort Myers Beach FL

Channel Mark Restaurant: "Great view with food"
Mar 2007

We found Tims Place at Channel Mark Restaurant on San Carlos Island on www.bestfortmyersdining.com. We had our little dog with us. You can walk around the restaurant and eat on the outside patio by the water. Dolphins and Great Blue Herons are right there beside you. Great Pizza, Great Taco Salad, Nachos great, crispy fish fingers great. My husband said it was the best pizza he has had in a long time. Good service too.When we checked swfloridarewards.com they did not at the time have any special offer coupons to the public.

Tokyo Inn Marco Island FL

Tokyo Inn Japanese Steak House: "Pretty Tasty"
Sep 2006

My family loves this restaurant we found it on bestnaplesdining.com. The people there are very hard workers, and they give great service. Yes, they're Korean, and yes, so is the food, but Japan was actually quite involved in the history of the little country of Korea. Though many of the East Asians are quite nationalist, the Japanese and Koreans are actually quite closely involved. (I do understand that Japan tried, like other imperialistic countries, to conquer the little peninsula.We looked for a coupon on swfloridarewards.com and did not see one.

The food is pretty tasty. Not a five star restaurant, but it is much more affordable and its setting is quite relaxed. With a little work, some polish, and by raising the prices, it could be 5 star.

Cici's Pizza Cape Coral FL

Cici's Pizza "ALL YOU CAN EAT!"
JAN 2007
Cici's first opened in Plano, Texas, in 1985 and has since spread to locations throughout the Southeast and Midwest. We found ours here in Cape Coral on bestswfloridadining.com. Known for its one low, all-you-can eat price, the buffet-style restaurant boasts 16 different types of fresh pizza--from tomato and spinach Alfredo to zesty ham, barbecue and Sicilian deep-dish pies--as well as pasta, salad and desserts. Only 100 percent whole milk mozzarella is used and the sauces and dough are made fresh daily. I am not sure if they have any coupons in swfloridarewards.com but I would check anyways.