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 like 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 names like Kona Big Wave and Goose Island 312. LD
2207 First Street, Fort Myers, 239-332-3673, fordsgaragefl.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, 239-9481313; 18100 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-415-8973; 6890 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-2909; 2360 West 1st Street, Fort Myers, 239-245-7049; 10029 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers, 239-415-4040; 5991 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral, FL 33914, 239-540-7939; and 1200 5th Avenue South, Naples, 239-434-6616, pincherscrabshack.com
SUNSHINE GRILLE
A Sunny Delight. The great menu features wood-fired specialties and seafood, such as the duck breast with roasted corn and portobello mushroom relish, and the panseared Florida red snapper piccata. LD
8700 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, 239-489-2233, sunshinegrillefm.com
THE EDISON RESTAURANT
Fort Myers Illuminati. This restaurant honors its legendary namesake genius, Thomas Edison, with a display of historic photos. The menu is steeped in American culinary tradition, with dishes like the signature chicken pot pie receiving raves from diners. LD
3583 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-936-9348, edisonfl.com
THE PRAWNBROKER
Agent Fish. The food here is tried-and-true. Salads along with fish, steak and pasta dishes have been pleasing palates since 1982. Soup or salad accompany all dinners, just like in the good old days. Early diners catch good deals from 4 to 5:30 p.m.. Cozy booths, fish art and nautical details give this restaurant a seafaring vibe. D
13451-16 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-489-2226, prawnbroker.com