Area Information
We often get asked for recommendations for shopping, restaurants
and attractions by our guests and also receive feedback of their
experiences during their stay. Whilst enjoying your stay
at your Fort Myers or Cape Coral vacation rental home you may wish
to check out some of the places listed below.
Dining
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.
Sal’s Pizza Parlor
910 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral
(239) 540-7373
A favourite spot with Cape locals for pizza.
Oasis on Lafayette
850 Lafayette St, Cape Coral
(239) 540-5678
Upmarket restaurant serving lunch and dinner. Great outdoor covered
bar.
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.
Grinders Deli
4409 Del Prado Blvd S S, Cape Coral
239) 541-0100
Sandwich bar selling freshly made to order sandwiches, burgers and
hot dogs. Friendly
staff. Take out & drive
through available.
Cosmopolitan Grill
3522 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral
(239) 945-5533
Casual-upscale brasserie style food. The set meal for 2 with wine is
the best deal.
Houlihan’s
627 Cape Coral Pkwy W, Cape Coral
(239) 542-7878
Very popular and buzzy restaurant and bar. Try the Shroom’s –
their most popular appetizer.
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.
Hogbody’s Bar &
Grill
1103 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral
(239) 574-6600
Casual BBQ joint with great ribs and wings. Huge portions and good
prices.
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.
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.
La
Brasserie
5660 San Carlos Blvd Ste 36, Fort Myers (239) 415 4375
Upscale restaurant.
Friendly staff, delicious food, especially the homemade potato
chips with gorgonzola dip.
If you are a party of 6 ask for the private grotto room for a
unique dining experience.
Bahama Breeze
14701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers (239) 454 9234
Large buzzing casual restaurant with outdoor covered bar. Live music at weekends. Island influenced menu. Open late. Located by Home Depot on
US41.
Smokey Bones BBQ
& Grill
13731 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers (239) 466 0347
Lively BBQ joint with bar area. Order the platter option where
you can choose up to 3 choices of barbecued meat and 2 sides;
addictive!
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.
Johnny
Rocket's
13499 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers (239) 415 1920
Great place to take children. Lively 50’s diner style
burger joint with dancing waiters and waitresses. Pretty good burgers and
delicious chili fries.
Located within Bell Tower Shops.
D'Amico &
Sons
Daniels Parkway and US41, Fort Myers (239) 489 0001
Modern Italian food with the emphasis on freshness. Spacious indoor eating area and
pleasant outdoor dining area. Good service. Best bargain restaurant for a
glass of wine – pay one price only and free refills all
evening. Located in Bell
Tower Shops.
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.
Lighthouse Crab Restaurant
4724 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers (239) 939 7221
Locally owned and run seafood restaurant. Casual atmosphere and very
friendly staff who are always happy to please. The crab cakes are particularly
good.
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.
Fresh 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.
Albertson’s Supermarket Stores
Situated on Cape Coral
Parkway, Cape Coral and various Fort Myers locations. Considered by locals as more
budget-friendly for grocery shopping than Publix. Good meat &
fish.
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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