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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 1 0 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
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
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 handselected 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, 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
Bonita Springs OLD 41
Just Like Home ... Especially for 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 Drive, Bonita Springs, 239-948-4123, old41rest.com
PINCHERS CRAB SHACK
Gulf to Table. Fresh, cut-to-order fries; made-fromscratch 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, 239-463-2909; 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, 239540-7939; 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, 239-4955770; 1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-4727770; and 320 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-765-6766, thefishhouserestaurants.com
Estero RODIZIO GRILL
The Brazilian Steakhouse. Experience the flavors of Brazil, with your choice of more than a dozen rotisserie-grilled meats, perfectly seasoned and carved tableside by Rodizio gauchos! Try 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 trey ceilings and meticulously set white-linen-covered tables set the mood. From petite filets to cowboy-sized rib eyes, the steaks are tender and juicy. Choose from traditional sides such as creamed spinach and sweet-potato casserole. D
The Shops at Coconut Point, 23151 Village Shops Way, Suite 101, Estero, 239-948-8888, ruthschris.com