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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. 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
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 in- house, as are the salsas and pico de gallo. The Monarca’s Shrimp Aztec Cocktail is a favorite, or tr y 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