La Castita Fort Myers FL

La Casita Authentic Mexican: "Fresh and Yummy!" Wichita, KS Aug 2006

What this place is lacking in ambiance, it makes up for in simple, fresh, mexican food. It is in a remodeled Long John Silvers we found on the bestfortmyersdining.com, which was noticable even to my husband who never notices anything. While they have done a lot with it, it could use better lighting and Mexican-style ambiance. The star of the night, however, was how fresh tasting all of the food was. The chips were fresh from the fryer, the salsa was obviously freshly chopped and not from a can at all. The Margaritas were nice and strong, if not a bit small. The guacamole was dynamite, but a bit pricey. I wish they had a coupon on that site swfloridarewards.com The service was courteous and attentive, even if they were all young surfer boys. I have not eaten anywhere else in Ft. Meyers or naples, so I can't compare, but I would say this place ranks right up there with some of the top Mexican places in bestcitydining.com I have eaten in other cities.

Old Naples Pub Naples FL

Old Naples Pub: "Love it! Quaint, lovely, historic.. would return some day if possible. Chicago Illinois May 2006
Found it on the bestnaplesdining.com site Love it! Quaint, lovely, historic.. will return some day if possible! No mixed drinks--beer or wine only.. not too expensive and the food tasted and smelled great. Was not able to find a coupon on the swfloridarewards.com maybe next time. The old piano was neat and the gentleman playing it was very talented--loved it!

Red Lobster Port Charlotte, FL

Red Lobster
Feb 2007

“Being from Boston and we use bestcitydining.com often, there aren't many Red Lobsters around us, so when we come to Florida every year, we're sure to find this on bestportcharlottedining.com ! This is a good place, whatever mood your in. If you want to bring your kids, I'd suggest it, because there's a lot to look at and it's just family-friendly. To bad they did not have a coupon on swfloridarewards.com (The lobster tank is also fun to look at!) If your going out with a husband etc...this is also a nice place, because the foods at a nice enough level to be considered "fancy", mostly because it's seafood! You can wear whatever you want. In the bigger places like Orlando, you find a lot of travellers, who tend to wear more "flashy" clothing. In the smaller, lesser populated and not so touristy parts, you find just normal dwellers who wear shorts and tee shirts. Wear whatever you want, there's no dress code! When I went to the Orlando chain, I wore a skirt and fit right in with the rest of the heavily sunburnt tourists! Basically, it's a nice little restaurant, with a lively atmosphere. You can go to relax and enjoy a nice seadfood meal. The prices are reasonable and the staff(from what I've experienced) is friendly. Enjoy! ”

Dennys Cape Coral FL

I thoroughly enjoyed this dining experience and every time I come down to Cape Coral, I make it a point to visit this down town location... the one back down the street also is a great place! I admire the cleaniness of this restaurant and the hospitality of the servers. I found this on bestfortmyersdining.com Everyone in my party had a filling meal for a nice price!!! Great job, Denny's!!!

Doc's Beach House Fort Myers Beach FL

Doc's Beach House Restaurant: "Doc's is our favorite pizza Northwest GA Dec 2006

We have been coming to Fort Myers Beach for 19 years and we never miss a year of at least one trip to Docs. As always we use bestswfloridadining.com to look around and see what is new. We LOVE their Chicago-style (thin-crust) pizza and the grouper sandwich is great too. This place is a beach landmark and popular spot - so expect to wait. It is definately worth it! As it is directly on the beach, the atmosphere is casual so don't expect any cloth napkins at this joint! We look forward to Docs all year and usually hit it first and again last on our trips! Enjoy! I keep checking to see if they have any coupons on that site swfloridarewards.com.

Tipping in a Restaurant in SW FLorida

Tipping in a Restaurant as explained by bestswfloridadining.com. When you are exploring Naples,Fort Myers,Bonita Springs,Estero,Marco Island,FortMyers Beach,cape coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice,North port. How much should you tip at the end of a restaurant meal? What If you are using a coupon from swfloridarewards.com?It's a question asked by millions of diners every day, and everyone seems to have an opinion as to the correct answer. For some, the word "tip" itself suggests a bonus reserved for service that's somehow beyond the expected, and yet for restaurant workers around the world, this money is often expected as a large percentage of their salary. So, how do you figure out how much to leave?

Many international hotel consultants who has dined in fine restaurants all over the world and understands the importance of leaving generous tips in return for good service. He offers the following information and advice for those hoping to make sense out of the confusing rules of restaurant tipping:

• Tipping varies. According to bestnaplesdining.com, restaurant tipping varies from city to city and nation to nation, so to avoid looking like a cheapskate or offending the staff, you should ask around about appropriate tips when you're traveling. In the US, a restaurant in Chicago will expect about 15 percent, while Los Angeles or New York establishments typically see 20 percent or more.
• The average. Setting aside regional differences, the overall average seems to be somewhere between 15 percent and 20 percent, so this is a decent figure to start with, wherever you are.
• Consider the experience. Most restaurant menus list prices beside the items offered, so you know that, for instance, the Petite Filet is $25. But this amount is just the price of the food, and as anyone who enjoys dining out knows, the restaurant experience is about more than the food. Eating at a nice restaurant is about enjoying the evening in pleasant surroundings, sharing good conversation with friends, and having a professional service staff to see to your needs and wishes. These are the sorts of things that you should take into account when figuring out how large a tip you want to leave. If you've had a memorable evening and have enjoyed yourself, bestfortmyersdining.com suggests leaving 20 percent.
• Consider the Service. Of course, 20 percent of the check is too much to leave if you are unhappy with the service or the general experience. According to Bestcitydining.com, if you've received very poor service, it is acceptable to leave a minimal tip, or in extreme cases, no tip at all. Your gesture may not be appreciated, but you probably won't return to the restaurant anyway, so don't worry too much.

The point of eating out at a nice restaurant is to have a good time and enjoy a good meal. If you're happy and satisfied, leave a generous tip so that the people who made the experience so enjoyable will earn a wage appropriate for their hard work and effort according to bestportcharlottedining.com.

Sasse IL Pizzaiuolo Fort Myers FL

Sasse IL Pizzaiuolo: "A hidden gem!" Fort Myers, Florida Jun 2006

When you are exploring Naples,Fort Myers,Bonita Springs,Estero,Marco Island,FortMyers Beach,cape coral,Port Charlotte,Punta Gorda,Venice,North port. If you are ready to go beyond the tikki bar/grouper sandwich/al fresco dining experience that is so common down here AND you want some amazing Italian food we found this gem on bestswfloridadining.com Sasse's is the place to check out in Fort Myers. Tucked in an old strip plaza near the WIC center and one block off of busy Fowler street it truly is a gem to be discovered. Actually, the night my husband and I went there, it was evident that it has been discovered because we had to wait for 10 minutes for a table. We checked to see if they had a coupon but where not able to find on on the swfloridarewards.com. The caesar salad with riccotta poppers was delicious and enough for 4 people. Actually, we brought home dinner for another night with our leftovers and we are hearty eaters. My husband had a lamb shank over polenta that was AMAZING! I had a chicken dish with tomatoes and mozzerella that was flavorful and delicious. They have an extensive wine list and the atmosphere is upscale with original artwork on the walls but you can wear shorts and feel comfortable. I would NOT reccomend this place for families with children because the meal unfolds slowly before you and children can be impatient when hungry and then annoying to us childless diners. Go off the beaten track and try Sasse's...you won't regret it!