Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Mangrove Inn: Punta Gorda FL

Mangrove Inn: Punta Gorda "It's the place For Lunch!"
Dec 2006
This was the place we often picked for our evening meal on the weekend while living in PG. We found it on bestportcharlottedining.com. Run by a Candian and his Belizean wife it seems to be the 'gathering place' for travelers - or at least it was when we were there in 1999. Very friendly, relaxed atmosphere and you can sit on the patio in large, comfortable adorondack chairs and enjoy a cold Belikan beer before dinner. Good variety of foods served for both vegetarians and carnivores. Also,always check swfloridarewards.com to see if they have any coupons for both of the restaurants in Punta Gorda or Naples.

Monday, July 30, 2007

Smokey Bones BBQ Fort Myers FL

Smokey Bones BBQ & Sports Bar: "Really Great 'BBQ"
Jan 2007

Seeing this restaurant on bestswfloridadining.com and the crowded lot, we went for it and were very pleasantly surprised. GREAT smokey flavor, some of the best bar b cued beans ever, great service and good value we did not find a coupon on swfloridarewards.com though...we will go back. Lunch specials look good and the sides include black eyed peas and sweet potatos which is unusual too. Do not get detured by the lines it go's fast and we had a cold drink from the bar.

Sunday, July 29, 2007

British Open Pub Bonita Springs FL

British Open Pub: "Finger Licking Good!"
Jun 2006

If you heard about the $100 hamburger in Boca don't go! Pay $8.00 for the best mouth watering hamburger ever!We found them on bestfortmyersdining.com

There is a little British Pub off of 41 and Pelican Landing. You wouldn't think that there would be anything so mouth watering good in there. But you are wrong. Trust me! It is just the classic hamburger. How could anyone resist this hamburger? Always check swfloridarewards.com for coupons for one of theses hamburgers.

This hamburger is cooked to perfection! Thick and Juicy! With melted mouth watering cheese on the top! And as the side item nice Big steak fries!!!! There really isn't much more to say besides Finger Licking, Mouth watering GOOD!!!!

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Pewter Mug Steak House Naples FL

Pewter Mug Steak House: "An Old Favorite"
Jun 2006

We've been going to this restaurant for over 2 years after we found it on bestnaplesdining.com, from the time it was a stopover on a two lane road from Miami to Sarasota it has been here. It's location is the same but the road system has changed. It is now on a 6 lane divided arterial. Food wise it has not changed much. It features a large, diverse and always fresh salad bar and beef is it's feature dish. I must say however that the rosemary chicken is awesome and one of my favorite dishes. We're not talking ruth's chris here but we are talking a solid steakhouse with a tradition and loyal following. We're locals so we always check on swfloridarewards.com for coupons. During the season it's difficult to get a seat. But, we make up for it during the off season.

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Prime Time Steak & Spirits Englewood FL

Prime Time Steak & Spirits: "Is Englewoods Best"
Mar 2007
Have you heard from www.bestportcharlottedining,com. I recently attended the Sarasota Culinary Classic chefs competition at the Sarasota Yacht Club. 12 of the areas finest chefs were competing. They each had to make an app an entree and a dessert. they were judged in the kitchen by the American culinary Federation and also on taste and presentation. When the winners were annouced a Chef from Englewood won all three gold medals. It turned out his name was Richard Drumgool from Prime Time Steak and Spirits in Englewood.Ever since then we have been going to Prime Time to eat he truly is the best Chef Around. You never know when they will have a coupon on swfloridarewards.com so check often.

Monday, July 23, 2007

Chloe's Fort Myers Beach FL

Chloe's: "Very Elegant Restaurant"
Dec 2006
To find this restaurant look on bestfortmyersdining.com for all the info.
Chloe's is excellent for a fine dining experience. They have good vegetarian options and the staff were very accomodating to create unique vegetarian dishes for us as well. The staff were great in general, they didn't have the bottle of wine that we ordered so they gave us the more expensive one for the same price. Now that's service. The food tasted exceptional and the presentation was beautiful too. If you are looking for a fancy night out at Fort Myers Beach and are sick of all the cheap pubs, definitely give Chloe's a try. See if they have any coupons on swfloridarewards.com.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Orpheus Cafe Diner Fort Myers FL

Orpheus Cafe Diner: "Cute little place."
Feb 2007

We read some great reviews about the Orph and that any night you might go there would be live music, plays, or some other form of entertainment. So, looking for an upbeat kinda place, we set out to Fort Myers Beach on a tip from bestfortmyersdining.com. Unfortunately, the Orph was pretty dead and we were forced to entertain ourselves. The owner/server was very nice and the food was great. We had the stuffed grape leaves which tasted very authenic, and a cheese pizza which took a little getting used to, but ended up winning us over. With 2 drinks the tab was about $24...not bad at all next time we will check swfloridarewards.com for coupons.