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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. LD 1719 Cape Coral Parkway E., 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 wood-fired pizza oven draw in guests from beyond the Marina Village Resort’s boundaries. Enjoy the signature flatbread pizzas on the breezy waterside terrace. B LD 5951 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, 239-541-5600, marker92.com

MONARCA’S AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CUISINE BAR & GRILL

Authentically Delicious. Rich carved wood surrounds you in the dining room as you peruse the menu, which features some of the finest Mexican dishes. Sample one of Monarca’s traditional beers from Mexico, or try some Mexican tequila with your appetizer. The tortillas and chips are made in-house, as are the salsas and pico de gallo. The Monarca’s Shrimp Aztec Cocktail is a favorite, and you’ll definitely want to try the Huarache Michoacano, a specialty Michoacan dish made with 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. L, D 1604 SE 46th St., Cape Coral. 239-540-9533, monarcasrestaurant.com

MONKEY BAR STEAK & SEAFOOD

Silly Name, Serious Food. Chef Nico Bogert