Saturday, July 14, 2007

Burrito A Go-Go Fort Myers Beach FL

Burrito A Go-Go: "Great place"
Apr 2007

My friend and I were visiting Ft. Myers Beach for the first time and found this little place in Times Square on bestswfloridadining.com. Were we ever glad we did! the beer was COLD...and the service was absolutely a definate "10". Although we never tried the food there, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly and efficient service. We went back a couple of more times on our week long vacation just to sit and have a nice cold beer to cool off with. When we return next year, we are definately trying a burrito with our beer, which, by the way, we've heard are the best you can can get this side of the border. Thanks for the hospitality and we will check swfloridarewards.com next time too, we will definately be back!!!!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Grampa's Pizza Bonita Springs FL

Grandpa's must be experienced to be appreciated. We found this one on bestfortmyersdining.com. At first you'll see that this family business is for real, and they're friendly. As they continue to see you, they will ask specific questions about you because they remember you. They care about you.

That's the personal side. Forget that!, because the food is the reason to keep going back. You will. Their Sicilian is THE finest I have had outside of NYC. I have had a sampling of most of their menu - the pizza is the reason I keep going back. You can do a lot worse for more money. Always check swfloridarewards.com for coupons before you go!

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

First Watch Naples FL

First Watch Restaurant: "Mmmmmm, 'Crepeggs'"
Sept 2006

Whenever we visit Naples we check bestnaplesdining.com, we make sure that we have breakfast at First Watch at least two or three times. Their food is fantastic, the menu creative, they leave the pot of coffee at the table, thank you very much!
The wait is never terribly long, newspapers and coffee are provided for those waiting. We've never waited longer that 15 minutes, and that was a Sunday morning after church let out. Not bad.WE keep checking swfloridarewards.com for coupons and hope for a great deal to come along some day. Make sure to try the Crepeggs - the "Key West" crepe is unbelievable. It's a cross between a crepe and an omelet. Delicious!

Monday, July 9, 2007

Sharky's Venice FL

Sharky's on the Pier Venice
We found Sharky's on bestportcharlottedining.com and we rate the food excellent because, "I ordered pasta with shrimp, scallops, lobster, and mushrooms in a wine sauce. There was more than enough for two people and was one of the best meals I had in the 4 weeks I was in Venice." We say, "The outside patio is outstanding, especially during a sunset. The storms can be a little exciting but the music continued as long as the wind didn't blow. The seafood pasta was outstanding and there was plenty for two. I wasn't real happy with the $2 charge for the second plate since my wife didn't order a meal, but she did order a salad. All frozen drinks are very good and the beer is cold...the draft is the best buy... and I've tried all of them. It can be hard to get a patio table...sometimes its bump and run to get one when people leave and on other nights its reserved. I haven't got that figured out yet but I will. Sharkey's is one of our favorite places to eat in the area and there are SO many good places to go. Oh, check swfloridarewards.com for coupons.

Sunday, July 8, 2007

The Turtle Club Punta Gorda FL

The Turtle Club
Feb 2007

The Turtle Club is on bestportcharlottedining.com
The Turtle Club Restaurant of Historic Downtown Punta Gorda is truly an “Old Florida” style restaurant that fits in with the character and traditions of the fishing village that is known today as Historic Punta Gorda. The restaurant focuses on regional seafood selections and prepares and serves them in a simple, yet sophisticated, manner. The Turtle Club is committed to serving only the freshest seafood and steaks and has a core menu that includes something for everyone. Weekly specials combine the best of old world and new world culinary styles, and usually include touches of Mediterranean, Caribbean, Asian and Southern home cooking. The decor of the Turtle Club is as impressive as the cuisine. The restaurant was constructed with brick that was quarried nearby in Florida in the early 1900s. The restaurant evokes memories of the well to do fishing lodges prevalent in South Florida in the 1950s with a fireplace, wooden beams, stonework, chandeliers and tin ceilings. Check and see if the is a coupon on swfloridarewards.com

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill Fort Myers Beach FL

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: "Best Blackened Grouper
Dec 2006

Four of us went to Parrot Key as first timers after finding them on bestfortmyersdining.com.......and the food was great! We went back a few nights later and just enjoyed this place immensely. I had the blackened grouper both times and it was great. We all ordered drinks with those little umbrellas in them.....a Florida trait! We were told to check swfloridarewards.com for coupons.

Friday, July 6, 2007

Bistro 821 Naples FL

Bistro 821: "A Gem"
Dec 2006

We found this one on bestnaplesdining.com. Located in the heart of the 5th Avenue restaurant row, Bistro 821 can claim a spot at the top of any listing of the area's best places to dine. Being one of the smaller restaurants on the street (mostly due to its limited outdoor sidewalk table area) probably allows the kitchen to put a little more time and personal touch into the food, which is beautifully presented. The menu is very varied and eclectic, featuring pasta, steaks, seafood and more, some done with Asian touches. After a well prepared house salad, I enjoyed a special Porterhouse veal chop that was done to perfection in a delicious wine sauce. My wife had the Bioullabasse (their spelling) that was a generous portion of fresh fish and shellfish in a delicious broth. A full bar and extensive wine list is available, and service is friendly and professional. Prices are in line with other Naples fine dining spots. Though we checked o see if they had a coupon on swfloridarewards.com.