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 Wayne White character serves up a view of Matanzas Pass along with banana leaf snapper and Texas baby back ribs. LD 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 239765-9660, docfordsfortmyersbeach.com ORIGINAL SHRIMP DOCK BAR & GRILL Authentic Shrimping Shanty. Set in the heart of Fort Myers historic shrimping fleet’s home base, this casual eatery prides itself in serving boat-to-plate shrimp. The fresh catch from the Gulf waters is served simply as peel-and-eat with house seasoning or kicked up a notch with cilantro lime, Havana mojo or New Orleans-style barbecue. More shrimp dishes, fish, burgers and pizza round out the menu. Set on the edge of Back Bay, it’s an ideal spot to linger over a cocktail and on Sunday enjoy beach volleyball, corn hole and other games. LD 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-463-3043, originalshrimpdock.com PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL Dining Fun in Paradise. Tucked in Salty Sam’s Marina, this is the place for great open-air waterfront dining and mingling with sailors who tie their boats to the dock. T ropical cocktails score big with rum runners, pina coladas and mojitos on the menu. Enjoy conch fritters, coconut curry mussels and the restaurant’s

famous crab, avocado and mango stack for starters. Caribbean-inspired seafood entrees include the coconut shrimp platter, mango tango mahi mahi and the crab-stuffed grouper . Meat lovers find Jamaican jerk ribs. Live entertainment on weekends. LD 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-4633257, myparrotkey.com

Cape Coral

BIG 10 TAVERN (SPORTS BAR AND GRILL) Tackle Your Taste Buds. Stop in for amazing signature dishes and famous pizza. T ry the chicken and Belgian waffles with a zesty maple-honey 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 BL Ts. Or tr y 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 ser ves up a total sports package that never misses a game; you’ll always find fun entertainment for family and friends. Open ever y night until 2 a.m. LD 4703 SW 16th Place, Cape Coral. 239-257-1081, big10tavern.com 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 P armesan, 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 Henr y 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 K ona 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 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 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 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 try 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 POINT 57 Casually Sophisticated. Start with Pulled Pork Spring Rolls, served with Gouda cheese, yellow mustard slaw, and Carolina dippin’ sauce to wake up your palate. Scallops are an excellent choice for an entrée, served 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 served 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