SWFL DINING GUIDE
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Bonita Springs
OLD 41 Just Like Home ... Especially for those from Philly. The corned-beef hash, pancakes with freshly sliced bananas or strawberries and Carbon’s malted Belgian waffles accompanied by fresh-ground Colombian coffee are reason to come for breakfast. Pop in for lunch and it’s the Philly cheesesteak, hands down. BL 25091 Bernwood Parkway, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4123, old41rest.com
PINCHERS CRAB SHACK Gulf to Table. Fresh, cut-to-order fries; made-from-scratch slaw; a decadently rich, hot cheese and crab dip; and full-on fruity, tropical cocktails complement the freshest seafood on the coast. LD
Multiple locations throughout Southwest Florida: 28580 Bonita Crossings Blvd., Bonita Springs, 239-948-1313; 18100 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-415-8973; 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-4632909; 2360 West First St., Fort Myers, 239-245-7049; 10029 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, 239-415-4040; 5991 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33914, 239-540-7939; and 1200 Fifth Ave. South, Naples, 239-434-6616, pincherscrabshack.com
SANIBEL FISH HOUSE Tried and True. Fresh seafood entrées on the all-day menu range from sandwiches and salads to fried baskets and house specialties, such as seared tuna with rice cakes and seaweed salad. The salmon can be ordered broiled, grilled, blackened or Jamaican jerked. LD
4685 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 239-495-5770; 1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-7770; and 320 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239765-6766, thefishhouserestaurants.com
Estero
FORD’S GARAGE The taste is in the details. The décor takes you back to the 1920s, when Henry Ford walked these parts, and the menu includes burgers like the Model “A” and the Low Carb-uretor. Fresh Black Angus beef topped with everything from arugula to fried egg will make your mouth water, and the craft beer menu includes names like Kona Big Wave and Goose Island 312. LD
10801 Corkscrew Road No. 519, Estero, 239-495-3673, fordsgarageusa.com
RODIZIO GRILL The Brazilian Steakhouse. Experience the flavors of Brazil, with your choice from over a dozen rotisserie grilled meats, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Rodizio Gauchos! T ry the Feijoada, a traditional Brazilian black bean stew, or Abacaxi, fresh glazed and grilled pineapple. Don’t forget to save room for a decadent dessert! Lunch is offered Friday-Sunday. LD
8017 Plaza del Lago Drive, Suite 101, Estero, 239-498-0018, rodiziogrill.com
RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Always a Sizzling Success. Vaulted tray ceilings and meticulously set white linen-covered tables set the mood. From petite filets to cowboy-size ribeyes, the steaks are tender and juicy; choose from traditional sides like creamed spinach and sweet potato casserole. D
The Shops at Coconut Point, 23151 Village Shops Way, Suite 101, Estero, 239-948-8888, ruthschris.com
TARPON BAY RESTAURANT New-Fashioned Classic. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point designed its restaurant to pay homage to the Old-Florida fish house. At the ceviche raw bar you’ll find eight types of raw seafood that is “cooked” in various marinades. For entrees, try the crispy-fried red snapper. D
5001 Coconut Road, Estero, 239-390-4295, coconutpoint.hyatt.com
Naples
FISH CRAZY RESTAURANT AND FISH MARKET Crazy Good! Are you looking for the best, freshest seafood in Southwest Florida? W e have your favorites, broiled, blackened, grilled, sautéed or fried! T ry one of our signature items that our regulars go crazy about. Firecracker Shrimp, Crab Cakes, Shrimp & Grits or our ever-popular Grouper Sandwich. Even better, we’ve partnered with the popular Blu Sushi franchise so you can enjoy the area’s best specialty sushi. And you can always pick up fresh fish to prepare at home, along with just-picked local produce, just-squeezed juices, regional goodies and of course FISH CRAZY’s legendar y Key lime pie, made with Randy’s original recipe. While you’re here, check out our indoor bocce court, the only one in the area! LD
14700 Tamiami Trail N., Naples, 239-260-1070, fishcrazyrestaurant.com
“The secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside.” —Mark Twain
Fort Myers Beach
DOC FORD’S FORT MYERS BEACH RUM BAR & GRILLE The Sequel. This is what we want with a good story—a sequel. This second restaurant based on a fictional Randy W ayne White character serves up a view of Matanzas P ass along with banana leaf snapper and T exas baby-back ribs. Enjoy live music W ednesday nights and Sunday afternoons. LD
708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-9660, docfordsfortmyersbeach.com
Fort Myers
BLANC Food for the Epicurean. Start with Bread Jenga, a toasted bread tower with cheese sauce, modelled after the popular game and almost as fun! Then choose an entrée from the Robata grill, such as Lamb Lollipops with roasted garlic and rosemary reduction, or the Octopus S&S, served with sweet habanero sauce. Blanc’s menu also includes “Almost Entrees,” designed to be enjoyed and shared by the entire table. Relax in the clean, contemporar y ambience as you savor the creations of Chris Whitaker and Chef Jean Claude Roge, whose talents lift Blanc above its peers. D
13451 McGregor Blvd, Ste. 10, Fort Myers, 239-887-3139, blancentertainment.com
BLU SUSHI Cobalt Cool. An incredible variety of sushi and outrageous cocktails highlight the menu, but there are also tasty choices for diners who prefer steak and chicken. LD
13451 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-4891500; 2262 First St., Fort Myers, 239-362-2843, blusushi.com
THE FIRESTONE Four levels of fun. Brick and wood provide a warm atmosphere, and tires moving along the walls remind you why it’s called The Firestone. Try the filet mignon or paella in the Grille Room or tapas in the Sky Bar, or dance to live music in the Martini Bar on Friday and Saturday. D
2224 Bay Street, Fort Myers, 239-334-3473, firestonefl.com
FORD’S GARAGE The taste is in the details. The décor takes you back to the 1920s, when Henry Ford walked these parts, and the menu includes burgers like the Model “A” and the Low Carb-uretor. Fresh Black Angus beef topped with everything from