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Local Flavor — Lee County

Local Flavor — Lee County
Angelina’s Ristorante

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MAKS Asian Kitchen & Sushi

Fresh sushi, sashimi and Asian comfort dishes.

13650 Fiddlesticks Blvd., Suite 206, Fort Myers
239-985-9632 | maksfl.com

McGregor Café

Best known for its filling breakfasts and fresh salads.

4305 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-936-1771 | mcgregorcafe.com

The Mucky Duck

Draws crowds for its sunset views and pub-style dishes.

11546 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva
239-472-3434 | muckyduck.com

MudBugs Cajun Kitchen

Cajun flavors and nightly music, featuring gumbo and crawfish.

1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
239-472-2221 | mudbugssanibel.com

Next Door

Handmade pasta, seasonal Italian cooking and a polished atmosphere.

5971 Silver King Blvd., Suite 114, Cape Coral
239-984-2453 | nextdoorcape.com

Nice Guys Pints & Pies

A punk-rock soundtrack, creative pizzas and inventive cocktails.

1404 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral
239-549-7542 | niceguyspizza.com

Oise Ristorante

Japanese and Italian influences, featuring elevated sushi, handcrafted pasta, steaks and shareable plates.

2262 First St., Fort Myers
239-933-5590 | oiseristorante.com

Petar’s Restaurant

Features a changing menu of upscale American and European-inspired dishes in an open-kitchen setting.

3300 Bonita Beach Road SW, Suite 120, Bonita Springs
239-249-4064 | petarsrestaurant.com

Pezzo Pizza + Bar

Artisan pizza, Italian comfort food and cocktails in a casual setting.

20041 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 18, Estero
239-908-9197 | pezzopizzabar.com

Phuzzy’s Boat Shack

Seafood baskets, sandwiches and cold drinks in a casual, boat-friendly setting with outdoor seating and live music.

3051 Stringfellow Road, St. James City
239-283-5555 | phuzzysboatshack.com

Pinchers (Multiple Locations)

A casual seafood restaurant serving crab, shrimp, grouper and other seafood favorites.

28580 Bonita Crossing Blvd., Bonita Springs
239-948-1313 | pinchersusa.com

5991 Silver King Blvd., Cape Coral
239-540-7939 | pinchersusa.com

10029 Gulf Center Drive, Fort Myers
239-415-4040 | pinchersusa.com

2360 W. First St., Fort Myers
239-245-7049 | pinchersusa.com

18100 San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach
239-415-8973 | pinchersusa.com

1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples
239-434-6616 | pinchersusa.com

591 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island
239-970-5391 | pinchersusa.com

Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails

Specializing in craft cocktails and Southern-inspired comfort food.

3522 Del Prado Blvd. S., Cape Coral
239-471-7785 | point-57.com

Prawnbroker Restaurant & Fish Market

A fresh fish market, dinner restaurant and a lively bar, featuring daily seafood selections.

13451-16 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
239-489-2226 | prawnbrokerfortmyers.com

Sage on 47th

Chef-driven shareable plates, a thoughtful cocktail program and neighborhood energy.

1015 SE 47th Terrace, Cape Coral
239-542-0200 | sageon47th.com

Seed & Bean, where coffee meets cannabis.
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Seed & Bean Market

A locally grown cannabis café and marketplace, with coffee, food, beer and cocktails and optional hemp-derived offerings.

4720 S.E. 9th Place, Suite 300, Cape Coral
239-471-7339 | seedandbeanmarket.com

Shrimp Shack

Serves fresh, made-to-order seafood, including shrimp, fish, scallops and oysters prepared fried, broiled or blackened.

13361 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers
239-561-6817 | shrimpshackusa.com

Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina

Features food trucks, a full-service central bar, live entertainment, boat access and marina services.

1811 Cape Coral Parkway E., Cape Coral
239-360-8883 | slipawaycape.com

South Beach Grille

This Fort Myers Beach favorite reopened at Santini Marina Plaza after Hurricane Ian with longtime owners Brad and Susan Phillips and returning members of its veteran team.

7205 Estero Blvd., Suite F-650, Fort Myers Beach
239-463-7770 | southbeachgrillefmb.com

Suji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Lounge

Features hibachi showmanship, sushi, grilled steaks and a full bar.

10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 51, Estero
239-949-9886 | sujijapanesesteakhouse.com

Sunflower Café

Serves classic American comfort with Greek-inspired touches for breakfast, brunch and lunch.

11410 Summerlin Square Drive, Fort Myers Beach
239-415-4262 | sunflowercafefl.com

Survey Café

French-American flavors with small-town charm. The Café offers a special French dinner menu on Friday and Saturday evenings from January through April.

10530 Wilson St., Bonita Springs
239-992-2233 | surveycafedowntown.com

Sweet Melissa’s

James Beard Award-nominated chef Melissa Donahue brings her seasonal, locally focused cooking to Fort Myers.

16230 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers
239-990-6889 | sweetmelissasrestaurant.com

Taberna Olé

Features Spanish tapas, paella and grilled meats in a welcoming bar atmosphere.

12377 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 3B, Fort Myers
239-931-0050 | tabernaole.com

A Table Apart

Pacific Rim, Hawaiian and global influences, with seafood and meat dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients.

4295 Bonita Beach Road SW, Bonita Springs
239-221-8540 | atableapart.com

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

Bayfront Pine Island lodge, featuring fresh seafood in a waterfront setting.

13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia
239-283-3999 | tarponlodge.com

Traders Restaurant

Island-inspired plates and a busy bar.

1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
239-472-7242 | traderssanibel.com

Unico Ristorante Italiano

Traditional Italian cooking, including house-made pasta, seafood and regional specialties.

19810 Village Center Drive, Suite 145A, Fort Myers
239-234-2536 | unicorestaurant.us

The Veranda

Southern refined dining, featuring an elegant courtyard garden and careful service.

2122 Second St., Fort Myers
239-332-2065 | verandarestaurant.com

Vybe

Wine and whiskey bar, featuring shareable plates, a chef counter, an expansive covered patio and live music.

13499 S. Cleveland Ave., Suite 245, Fort Myers
239-524-8923 | vybefortmyers.com

Waffle Monkey

Waffles, specialty coffee and a playful tropical atmosphere define this breakfast-and-lunch café.

27975 Old 41 Road, Suite 106, Bonita Springs
239-325-0024 | wafflemonkey.net

WichCraft Handcrafted Gourmet Sandwiches

Sandwiches with globally inspired flavors in a casual setting.

27975 Old 41 Road, Suite 105, Bonita Springs
239-450-3011 | wichcraftbonita.com



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