Molino's Bonita Springs FL

Molino's "Fine Italian Dining"
Dec 2007

The hostess was polite and cheerful when we had mentioned that we discovered them on bestnaplesdining.com. We received menus right away from the owner Kenny, who waited on us. He was lovely, a friendly, cheerful man who obviously cares about his patrons and makes them feel special. My husband chose the salad with goat cheese and the fettuccine alla contadina; I had the caprese and the risotto con polo.

Everything arrived in a timely fashion, and the owner checked on us often, but was never intrusive. The caprese had thick slices of a firm and tasty mozzarella interspersed with meaty, flavorful tomatoes. The salad was done with varied greens, fresh and crispy, wedges of the same beautiful tomatoes, and plentiful, piquant goat cheese.

My husband wouldn't let me near his fettuccine contadina (he's selfish that way), but he said the pasta was home-made and the mellow sausage was wonderfully blended with the smooth tomato sauce. My risotto was perfectly prepared, with generous chunks of tender chicken, snappy asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes in a mushroom sauce. We could hardly put our forks down.

Our desserts were a perfect end to a perfect meal. I chose a creamy cheesecake in chocolate sauce, with a cream and raspberry sauce on the side. My husband had a lovely pear poached in red wine and dipped in chocolate sauce.

Throughout the meal our water, iced tea and wine were constantly monitored and replenished quickly. The wait staff was quick, polite and efficient. By that time both my husband and I were thrilled to know we'll have a new favorite place for dinner, and a great place to treat my husband's clients to.We will check swfloridarewards.com to see if they have any special coupons running.

There is no question that we will return to Molino's whenever we are in Bonita Springs.

Joe 's Diner Naples FL

Joe's Diner "Happy Days"
AUG 2007

This is where HAPPY DAYS set the scene. This is a diner. A true American classic diner experience. And the food was wonderful, tasty, and very reasonably priced. If you are looking for fancy, you don't want a diner. But if you are looking for the diner experience, Joe's is a cut above the rest. The atmosphere was loud with lots of local color but I enjoyed every moment of it. The walls are filled with all sorts of wonderful memorabilia of Joe's history.

On a three-day stay, I found them on bestfortmyersdining.com, must admit, eat here three days!! I truly enjoyed the food, but health food this is not. And I was captivated by the atmosphere. But I traveled with two companions and only I eat at Joe's three days. The other two stayed committed to their healthier diets. But they tried it once and that is my advice to all. Joe's is a wonderful place with great food and friendly atmosphere so if you are in the area you should experience Joe's Diner at least once. I will check them next time for coupons on swfloridarewards.com.

Michelbob's Ribs Marco Island FL

Michelbob's Ribs: "Excellent Ribs"
Jun 2007

The front desk guy turned us on to bestnaplesdining.com and swfloridarewards for coupons.Been there each time we go to Marco now that we found it. A nice change from the seafood we eat all the time and a fun family meal. We are going next week to Marco and will go again. Try the combination plate I recommend it!

Crazy Flamingo Marco Island FL

Crazy Flamingo "The Great flamingo!"
Sept 2007

I go to the crazy flamingo all the time w/ my grandma who lives in Marco Island. I think its the best kept secret, they have great buffalo grouper nuggets, they won awards for their wings and for best burgers, and best meal on the island for 10 dollars or less. If you want to know more check out bestnaplesdining.com. There is history there, so what if theres no waiters? every seat is 3 steps from the bar where you pick up your food. The flamingo has some of everything for everyone even the picky eaters like me. Check swfloridarewards.com for coupons for Marco Island and Naples.

The Fish House Fort Myers Beach FL

The Fish House "Great seafood"
May 2007

This little place in Fort Myers Beach has great seafood we found it on bestswfloridadining.com. It doesn't look like much but don't let that deter you. They obviously spend their money on the food not the furnishings. Kind of worn around the edges but great food, great atmosphere and decent drinks. Great fried oysters. My husband got the fried grouper because it was the local fish and we wanted to taste the local white fish. Nothing to get too excited about. The coconut shrimp was great but not enough of them. I heard to check swfloridarewards.com for coupons next time.

Hoot's Marco Island FL

Hoot's "The breakfast"
May 2006

My friend and I stayed on Marco Island and we found this quaint place for breakfast on bestnaplesdining.com. The service was very friendly, fast and the menu had lots of variety to order from. The average breakfast plate price was $5-7 and they served lots of food next time we will check swfloridarewards.com for a coupon. When we return to Naples,Marco Island,Fort Myers area. we will definitely return again.

Charley's Boathouse Fort Myers Beach FL

Charley's Boathouse Grill: "The Experience"
Nov 2007

My husband and I ate at Charley's Boathouse Grill in early November, 2007, while vacationing in the Fort Myers, Naples area. We always use bestcitydining.com when on a vacation. We were not familiar with the restaurant but the parking lot was mobbed and we had read about it on bestfortmyersdining.com so we thought it was probably good. I was very skeptical at first because it seemed a bit pricey but by the time we left we both agreed that it had been a very nice dinner I guess we should have checked swfloridarewards.com for a coupon. We certainly got an ample amount of food and everything tasted good. I still think it's a little pricey but I would definitely consider going there again next time I'm vacationing in the area next year.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kretch's Restaurant Marco Island FL

Kretch's Restaurant: "went here four times"
Apr 2006

Went here on a tip from bestnaplesdining.com for Marco Island. Wonderful prime rib for only 19.95 and you need a fork to eat the ribs because the meat just falls off the bones. I'm not a big fan of seafood, but my wife loved the shrimp bernadette and stuffed flounder. The strudel is a must-try even if you only get the appetiser. For those of you who don't like iceberg lettuce, the caesar salad is served on romaine and I'm sure romaine can be substitued on the garden salads. Looked for a special on swfloridarewards.com we did not find one but will check back next time we visit. All in all we will be back!

Olde World Resaurant North Port FL

Bestswfloridadining says The Olde World Restaurant is the meeting place in North Port.We found it on bestportcharlottedining.com that covers Port Charlotte,Noth port,Venice,Engelwood,Punta Gorda. Owned by well known residents, John and Christine Zagrobelny, the Olde World offers good food with a "unique" atmosphere. Some of my menu favorites include the Belgian waffles for breakfast, broccoli and cheese quiche or the 1/2 sandwich and soup special for lunch and the Rueben sandwich or grouper for dinner.
As of now we did not find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com but we always check.
Stop in for a bite soon, but I'm sure you already have!

Cafe de Marco Marco Island FL

Cafe de Marco: "Lives up to Reputation!" Jan 2006

The Cafe was every bit what we heard and read about on bestnaplesdining.com! I had the Captain's Platter and my wife had the Shrimp Scampi. Portions were ample and the presentation was top shelf. Sandra, the owner, stopped by and was very friendly and engaging;she truly cares about her clientele.It's a small and charming setting for a couple, friends ,or a family gathering. It was a delightful and memorable dining experience;we will stop again on our next visit to Marco Island! We will check swfloridarewards.com for coupons next time.

Randy's Fishmarket Restaurant

Randy's Fishmarket Restaurant: "great seafood" Framingham Jan 2007

We really liked this place on our trip to sw florida. It is on Rt 41 north of the main drag in naples. We found it on the internet on a dining site called bestnaplesdining.com and we looked for a coupon on sw florida rewards medium size place, also a fish market. great service. Excellent food. We went twice. Fish, seafood is very fresh, good service. ok prices. Had shrimp, flounder, fish & chips. good salad. good potatoes and veggies. Key lime pie once for dessert was good as well. (not an expert on this). sure glad we checked the internet for a great restaurant.

The Beach Pierside Grill

Beach Pierside Grill, The: "Nice location, good food" New Haven Jan 2007

We were fortunate that they serve dinner here early, since that afternoon we landed in Fort Myers FL from a flight that served no lunch, and we were starving. We had found out about them on the bestfortmyersdining.com Service was good and the food generally hit the spot Its a great Fort Myers Restaurant. We where not able to use any coupon from the swfloridarewards coupon site We ate here on several occasions in the past and the most reliable choices seem to be the fried oysters, clams, and shrimp- all good. Ask for extra tartar sauce. Also, the shrimp sauce served with the shrimp is nice and tangy. The portions aren't enough to split but they are enough to get you stuffed, so dessert may not be necessary. Good drinks, wine and beer are also available. We could do without the amateuresque entertainment, however but on the sw florida dining guide we used the calender of events and we where able to find something going on that night.

Matanzas Inn Fort Myers Beach, FL

Matanzas Inn: "Awesome Seafood Restaurant" Ontario Canada Jan 2007

My wife and i recently dined at the Mantanzas in Fort Myers Beach after finding them on bestswfloridadining.com and were very impressed with the seafood and the outside dining area over looking downtown Fort Myers, FL. The staff was very attentive and looked quite smart with their white navy style shirts. We ate at Mantanzas on three different occasions and they never let us down. The view of the harbour from the deck is beautiful and on the day we brought guest's to show off this restaurant the dolphin's were frolicking in the water just a few feet from where we were sitting. To bad they did not offer a coupon on swfloridarewards. Wow what a place!!! We will be back.

Bella Rosa Italian Grill

Bella Rosa Italian Grill: "Fabulous italian food" fort myers,florida Jan 2007

This was the very best dining experience we had in Southwest Florida. We found them on bestfortmyersdining.com I guess at the time they were not offering and special coupons on the swfloridarewards web site but we decided to go anyways. They make their own pasta,Fish is fresh and so tasty. We also had osso bucco which was the best we've ever tasted. Added bonus, The place is beautiful and you can dine outside. A must on your next trip to Fort Myers, FL. We always use bestcitydining.com to research our trips before we go.

Joey D's Italian Restaurant

Joey D's Italian Restaurant: "Thumbs Up!" Naples, FL Nov 2006

As a seasoned food connoisseur from NY I was looking for a great restaurant on http://www.bestnaplesdining.com/ and I stumbled on to Joey D, I rate this restaurant as one of the very few decent places to eat in Naples. The antipasto and tomato sauce is like it's right out of Brooklyn, NY. The atmosphere is upscale and comfortable. I looked for the Naples coupon on the swfloridarewards.com site but they did not have one. What the Heck I went anyways and it was great!

Veranda Restaurant

Veranda: "gorgeous atmosphere, excellent cuisine" Wilmington, DE Jul 2006

My husband and I decided we wanted to get married in Florida, but had no idea where to hold the receptionin Fort Myers. Having never been to the Veranda, I chose the restaurant based on recommendations I had found during my research of the area. The Veranda was on http://www.bestfortmyersdining.com/the Veranda itself is an excellent restaurant I highly recommend. It was to bad I was not able to find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com though. The service was excellent from the original planning with the staff via email to the presentation at the reception. The appetizers, entrées and desserts were perfect. The most difficult to please guests as well as the true Epicureans were completely satisfied. The coy pond and landscape of the outside dining area completely separate the Veranda from the rest of the city presenting it as a world onto itself. The banquet rooms upstairs offer private and intimate dining. Whatever the occasion I recommend contacting the Veranda before hand as they will work with you to make your occasion or dinner for two the best possible experience. Florida offers many restaurants and resorts and it is easy for the traveler to fall into sub par establishments that compensate overall quality for a view or nothing of quality overall. The Veranda rises above the others (especially the allegedly high class restaurants and resorts of Sanibel Island where I have spent much money for poor service and average food). For wonderful service, excellent cuisine and pleasant bordering on elegant atmosphere I recommend the Veranda.