Area Information

CAPE CORAL

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery 1502 Cape Coral Pkwy E , Cape Coral (239) 540-8181

Open till late for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Good spot for breakfast.

Thirsty’s Restaurant 4835 Vincennes St , Cape Coral (239) 549-6661

Casual seafood restaurant.  Excellent fish and chips (fried fish platter) and fried shrimp. 

Jimbo’s Restaurant 1604 Se 46th St , Cape Coral (239) 540-9533

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Nice canal-front outdoor dining area.  Casual and friendly.  Good breakfasts.

Leapin Lizard Bar and Grille 1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral (239) 542-6400

Popular with the locals open-air bar and casual restaurant.  Award-winning chef heading the kitchen.

Dunkin’ Donuts  3336 Del Prado Blvd S , Cape Coral (239) 549-7656

One for our British guests!  Delicious light doughnuts in a variety of flavours and fillings.  Good coffee too.

Empire Buffet  3922 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral (239) 549-7888

As much as you can eat Chinese food.  Popular with locals.

Ruby Tuesday  2514 Santa Barbara Blvd , Cape Coral (239) 242-2131

Popular casual eatery much like TGI Friday’s.  Big menu offering lots of choice.

Ci Ci’s Pizza   1430 Del Prado Blvd S , Cape Coral (239) 573-7225

As much as you can eat pizza bar.  Quick and cheap.

Jason’s Deli   2311 Santa Barbara Blvd , Cape Coral (239) 458-8700

Open for lunch and dinner.  Order at the counter and food made to order.  Fresh sandwiches, huge baked potatoes and pasta.

Rumrunners at Cape Harbour   5848 Cape Harbour Dr , Cape Coral (239) 542-0200

One of the most popular dining spots on the Cape.  Upscale dining that you can sail to if you wish.  Lovely waterfront outdoor dining area.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill   762 Pine Island Road SW, Cape Coral (239) 574-2797

Very popular casual Italian eatery.  Buzzy atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Outback Steakhouse   1642 NE Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral (239) 772-5454

Very popular steakhouse restaurant.  Casual atmosphere.  Order the ‘Bloomin Onion’, one of the most ordered appetizers in the US. 

Chili’s Grill & Bar  maps.google.com/maps  (239) 242-8724

Casual American food with tex mex style.  Decent bar area.  Good for families. Often have meal for 2 specials and 2 for 1 on drinks for dinner.

FORT MYERS

Smoke House  18550 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers (239) 466 9666
Unique fish restaurant.  More like a covered lanai prettily decorated with plants and fairy lights with small kitchen preparing the freshest fish in the area.  Very casual and bring your own alcohol!  Order the ‘As much as you can eat Grouper’; it’s the best deal anywhere.  Also has a small fish market inside selling their latest catches and home-smoked fish. 

Reese's Restaurant   1661 Estero Blvd, Ste 7, Fort Myers Beach (239) 463 3933
If you're down on Fort Myers Beach early and fancy breakfast, this is the place!  Belly busting breakfasts and 'light as air pancakes'.  They also serve lunch.  Nice covered outdoor seating area.

South Beach Grill   7205 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach (239) 463 7770
Fort Myers Beach most upscale restaurant.  Spacious modern interior, gourmet dining experience, large bar with seating so nice place to meet for drinks.

Pimpa Thai Restaurant   7274 San Carlos Blvd Ste 203, Fort Myers (239) 454 3020 Considered one of the areas’ most authentic and best Thai cuisine restaurants. 

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill   2500 Main St, Fort Myers (239) 463 3257
You can sail to this restaurant and moor up if you wish.  Great atmosphere and lovely waterfront views of the back bay.  Mostly outdoor seating and live entertainment. 

Love Boat Home Made Ice Cream  16229 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers (239) 466 7707
Not a restaurant but a little roadside cottage selling what most locals believe to be the very best ice cream in the county. 

First Watch Restaurant   3211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers (239) 437 0020
Open for breakfast and lunch only.  Very popular with visitors and locals alike.  Friendly staff and buzzy atmosphere.  There is also a branch on College Parkway, Fort Myers.

The Lighthouse Restaurant and Bar  14301 Port Comfort Rd, Fort Myers (239) 489 0770
Elegant Florida style restaurant with lovely outdoor screened lanai with marina views.  The Caesar Salad is very good. 

Bonefish Grill   14261 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers (239) 489 1240
The best fish restaurant in Fort Myers.  Modern feel and popular with locals and visitors.  Big bar area and seating if you just want a quick bite.  Be prepared to wait for a table. 

Romano's Macaroni Grill   13721 Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers (239) 433 7786
Delicious Italian food in lively casual atmosphere.  A better bet than Carrabba’s as lines not quite so long here.  Honesty system in place regarding house wine.  They put a bottle on the table and you tell them how many you’ve had.  Order the ‘Make your own pasta dish’ where you select your pasta shape, sauce and additional ingredients to make your very own recipe.  Portions are generous.

Naples Cheesecake Company    8595 College Pkwy, Fort Myers (239) 432 5472
Not a restaurant but a small shop selling the best tasting cheesecakes you’ll ever have.  The Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake is to die for. 

Mimi's Cafe    5070 Bell Tower Shops Ave, Fort Myers (239) 561 0073

Popular casual chain which originated in California.  Offers breakfast, lunch and

dinner.  Small outside eating area.  Friendly staff and extensive menu with good

prices.  Located in Bell Tower Shops.

Moe's Southwest Grill  13711 South Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers (239) 415 6637

Freshly made to order Mexican food.  Walk in, order from the menu at the counter

and watch as your food is made for you.  Menu consists of burritos, fajitas,

quesadillas and tacos.  The burritos are huge and absolutely delicious, not to

mention a bargain.  Perfect as a quick fix rather than a full-blown dining

experience. 

Cafe Cibo  12901 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers (239) 454 3700

Small and intimate upscale restaurant.  Offers a selection of modern dishes and

fusion-influenced food.  Reservations recommended.

Stonewood Tavern & Grill    7091 College Pkwy Ste 9, Fort Myers (239) 936 0143
Large, sophisticated, bustling restaurant specializing in grilled meats and seafood.  Large wine list. 

Blue Point Oyster Bar & Seafood   13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers (239) 433-0634
Upscale eatery specializing in seafood.  Nice outdoor patio eating area.  The Chesapeake Crabcakes are excellent.  Located in Bell Tower Shops.

French Roast Cafe   12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 118, Fort Myers (239) 936 2233
Intimate and upscale restaurant specializing in French and Vietnamese cuisine.  For a bit of tableside drama order the Bananas Foster which are prepared to order tableside.  The owner can often be seen roasting his own coffee in a specially designed room just off the restaurant. 

Sweet Tomato   14080 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers (239) 489 1150
Very popular lunch spot.  As much as you can eat buffet style restaurant offering a huge range of salad items, pasta and soups.

Grocery Shopping

Publix Supermarket Stores   situated in various Cape Coral, Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach locations.  Florida based supermarket chain with the best in-store bakery as far as the supermarket competition goes.
 

Sweetbay Supermarket Stores situated on Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral and various Fort Myers locations.  Upmarket supermarket chain new to Florida.  Good range of products & nice butchery service.

Paesano Italian Supermarket   Located 862 Lafayette St , Cape Coral.  Large Italian supermarket with butchery, deli, fresh produce and home-cooked Italian dishes.  Imported delicacies such as olive oil also.  Gets very busy on Saturdays.  Also has nice outdoor café serving lunch and dinner.

General Shopping

Target   Stores located in mid Cape Coral and Daniels Pkway/US41 Fort Myers.  Large department store selling stylish home goods, adult and children’s clothes, toys & electrical items.

Sears  Located in Coralwood Mall, Cape Coral & Edison Mall, Fort Myers. Department store selling adult & children’s clothes, home goods and electrical items.

JC Penney  Located in Coralwood Mall, Cape Coral & Edison Mall, Fort Myers.  Department store selling adult & children’s clothes, home goods and electrical items.

Bealls  Various locations in Cape Coral and throughout Fort Myers.  Department store selling Florida style adult & children’s clothes & home goods.

TJ Maxx  Located on Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral & US41/Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers.  Excellent outlet store selling discounted designer clothes, shoes, jewelry and home goods.

Ross Dress For Less    Located on Del Prado Blvd, Cape Coral & US41/Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers.  Bit more chaotic than TJ Maxx so be prepared to hunt through the rails.  Outlet store selling discounted designer clothes, shoes, jewelry and home goods.

Wal-Mart  Various locations in Cape Coral and Fort Myers.  What ever you need you’ll find it in this huge discounter store that sells just about everything you could think of.

Edison Mall  Located on the corner of US41 and Colonial Blvd.  Fort Myers original mall.  Home to the usual national chains including Dillards, Macy’s, Sears and JC Penney.  Large food court offering a wide range of dining options.

Bell Tower Shops  Located on the corner of US41 and Daniels Parkway, Fort Myers.  Upscale outdoor shopping mall with Mediterranean themed architecture.  Home to Saks 5th Avenue & national chains such as Banana Republic. Lovely place to wander around.  Lots of restaurant options to choose from, particularly of the fine dining variety.

Home Goods   Located on the corner of US41 and Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers.  Excellent home décor store selling discounted designer home items such as linen, china, artwork, cookware etc.

Stein Mart   Located in Cypress Trace Shopping Mall on the corner of US41 & Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers.  Excellent discount store selling designer women & men’s fashion, childrens clothes, shoes and home goods.

Tanger Outlet Shops   Located on Summerlin Road, Fort Myers heading towards Sanibel Island.  Pleasant outdoor shopping mall with Floridian architecture.  Heavily discounted designer outlet stores include Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Gap, Nine West, Coach, Liz Claiborne, Fossil & Reebok. 

Miromar Outlets   Located just of I-75 at Exit 123 between Fort Myers and Naples.  The area’s premier outlet mall.  Lovely outdoor location with Mediterranean architecture.  Features over 120 discounted designer stores including Saks 5th Avenue, Ralph Lauren, Escada, Cole Haan, Ellen Tracey, Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Tommy Hilfiger & Michael Kors.  A selection of nice dining options available also.

Atttractions

CAPE CORAL

Sun Splash Water Park     400 Santa Barbara Blvd , Cape Coral (239) 574-0557

The area’s only water park.  12 Acres of fun with lots of slides, tot pool, family pool and lazy river.  Also has café offering drinks and food.  Gets very busy at the weekend at during US school holidays.

Greenwell’s Bat-A-Ball Family Park   35 Ne Pine Island Rd , Cape Coral (239) 574-4386

Great place for kids.  Has 19 hold crazy golf course, 8 batting cages, 4 go-kart tracks, fish feeding dock, childrens’ playground & large game arcade.

Cape Coral Yacht Club   5819 Driftwood Pkwy, Cape Coral (239) 574-0809

If you don’t fancy crossing the bridge to the beaches for Fort Myers, the Cape has its’ very own man-made beach with large pier in the yacht club area of the city.  There is also a heated outdoor community pool, public tennis club, public boat ramp & small casual restaurant.

Coral Oaks Golf Course  1800 Northwest 28th Ave, Cape Coral (239) 573 3100

18 Hole, Arthur Hills designed, public golf course.  Ratings 73.3. Tee times start at 7.00am.

Four Mile Ecological Preserve  Located at the end of SE23rd Terrace, Cape Coral

(239) 549 4606

Visitor center, nature trail, boardwalk, observation pier & kayak rental.  Phone ahead to check kayak availability.  Last kayak leaves at 2.00 pm.

Tarpon Point Boat Rental & Charter Service  6095 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral

(239) 542 6222

Boating is the most popular & enjoyable past time on the Cape.  Even if you’ve never sailed before you may want to consider a day out exploring on your very own boat; it’s a lot of fun & the marina will give you a lesson before you set off.  We’ve had very good reports from past guests on the service offered by Tarpon Point Marina.  Call ahead for availability as boats get booked up in advance during the season and national holidays.

Cape Coral Historical Society   544 Cultural Park Blvd , Cape Coral (239) 772-7037

Learn about the history of the city and surrounding area at this small museum complete with monthly lectures, exhibits, photographs and aerial maps.

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