Cape Coral
BIG 10 TAVERN (SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) Tackle Your Taste Buds. Stop in for amazing signature dishes and famous pizza. Try the chicken and Belgian waffles with a zesty maplehoney mustard. Other choices include: Big Ten’s juicy build-your-own burgers with a full backfield of toppings and cheeses; yummy sandwiches and melts topped with steak, pork, ham and bacon; fresh cod; original Philly cheesesteak; and triple BLTs. Or try a stacked Reuben, calzone, stromboli (veggie/meat) or the Cape’s best wings. You’ll also find plenty of salad choices, wraps and icy beverages. Big 10 Tavern serves up a total sports package that never misses a game; you’ll always find fun entertainment for family and friends. Open every night until 2 a.m. LD
4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral. 239-257-1081, big10tavern.com
“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast.” —John Gunther
CENO GRILLE Family History. Try the fresh homemade spanakopita—fresh spinach, herbs and feta, wrapped in phyllo dough and baked—or the chicken Marsala, and you’ll understand the passion that drove founder George Lukas to create Ceno Grill. Order a gyro or souvlaki for a light meal, or feast on chicken Parmesan, you won’t be disappointed! And who can resist some tasty cannoli for dessert? Don’t miss Happy Hour, M-F, 3-6pm. Closed Sundays. LD
1715 Cape Coral Parkway W., Cape Coral, 239-549-2366, cenogrille.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 such as 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 such names as Kona Big Wave and Goose Island 312. LDR
1719 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, 239-540-3673, fordsgarageusa.com
LOBSTER LADY SEAFOOD MARKET AND BISTRO Eclectic Coastal Cuisine. Whether you choose Shrimp and Grits for breakfast or Le Bouf Bacon Wrapped Lobster Tail for dinner, you’ll taste why it’s the freshest seafood in the area! The extensive menu includes a raw bar, and a fine selection of burgers, sandwiches and pasta for landlubbers. Be sure to pick up a fresh selection from the market to take home! Enjoy live entertainment every night. BLD
1715 Cape Coral Parkway, Units 2 & 3, Cape Coral, 239-471-0136, lobsterladyseafood.com
“We all eat, and it would be a sad waste of opportunity to eat badly.” —Anna Thomas
MARKER 92 Nautically Nice. Fresh seafood and a woodfired pizza oven draw in guests from beyond the Marina Village Resort’s boundaries. Enjoy the signature flatbread pizzas on the breezy waterside terrace. BLD
5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-541-5600, marker92.com
MONARCA’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL Authentically Delicious. Rich, car ved wood surrounds you as you peruse the menu, listing the finest Mexican dishes. Sample one of Monarca’s many traditional beers from Mexico, or tr y some Mexican tequila with your appetizer. The tortillas and chips are made inhouse, as are the salsas and pico de gallo. The Monarca’s Shrimp Aztec Cocktail is a f avorite, or try the Huarache Michoacano, a specialty Michoacan dish featuring a thick oval corn tortilla filled with beans, finely chopped onions, tomatillo sauce and tip steak. There is no better or more authentic Mexican cuisine than this! LD
1604 SE 46th St., Cape Coral, 239-540-9533, monarcasrestaurants.com
MONKEY BAR STEAK & SEAFOOD Silly Name, Serious Food. Chef Nico Bogert and his experienced team are passionate about food, and you’ll taste the proof! With variety enough for any palate, the menu includes selections such as The Big Monkey, a pork chop served with apple relish; Rum and Pepper Painted Grouper, served over rice with mango orange sauce; and Ahi Tuna Salad. Try the steak, which earned this eatery the title of Best Steakhouse in Cape Coral. Indoor and outdoor seating are available, and live entertainment is offered nightly. LD
1428 Lafayette St., Cape Coral, 239-549-8800, monkeybarcape.com
NEVERMIND AWESOME BAR AND EATERY A taste of the good life! Share some Crispy Parmesan Truffle Wings or try a Volcano Spring Roll to start. Chef Hugo uses the best hand-selected ingredients, and it shows in the flavor! The Bar Steak and Blue Cheese Crust is always popular, and don’t miss the truffle fries, made with gourmet specialty Kennebec potatoes. LD
927 E. Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral, 239-471-0295, nevermindcapecoral.com
POINT 57 Casually Sophisticated. Start with Pulled Pork Spring Rolls, ser ved with Gouda cheese, yellow mustard slaw, and Carolina dippin’
sauce to wake up your palate. Scallops are an excellent choice for an entrée, ser ved with charred onion, fennel sausage, Marconi almonds and apple cider reduction. Chef and proprietor Matt Arnold has been in the restaurant business for 27 years, and each dish ser ved shows his expertise! Choose from an extensive craft drink selection and be sure to save room for tiramisu. DR
3522 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral, 239-471-7785, point-57.com
PARADISE DELI AND GRILL Heavenly Taste. The menu is built around the idea that fresh ingredients and homemade food just taste better. Whether you try a Greek omelet for breakfast or Philly cheesesteak for lunch or dinner, you’ll taste the difference. Be sure to tr y the award-winning Reuben! Too busy to dine in? The entire menu is available for take-out, and the catering menu offers an array of choices to make your next party a hit. BLD
2378 Surfside Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-292-2378, paradisedelicc.com