Eat like a local
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
Fathoms Restaurant and Bar is more than just a destination for fresh seafood. The views are breathtaking, and although the menu is limited, each item is made with fresh ingredients. Also, their outdoor seating allows you to enjoy your meal overlooking the Cape Harbour Marina. With a focus on American cuisine, Fathoms offers a variety of dishes that are sure to please everyone. Items include Sterling Silver New York Strip Steak, Bourbon Street Mac & Cheese, and cedar-plank Atlantic Salmon.
With the location on the water, a wide variety of seafood is not surprising. The menu at Fathoms offers Known for its consistently high-quality food and charcuterie board, it was not surprising to find out that Fathoms Restaurant and Bar is one of the best restaurants in Cape Coral. The menu offers fresh local seafood like grouper and snapper, caught right off the beaches of Southwest Florida, as well as other dishes such as filet mignon wrapped in bacon and topped with your choice of lobster or shrimp. Located on Cape Coral’s waterfront, this restaurant is a great place to relax while enjoying live entertainment.
Fish Tale Grill by Merrick Seafood
While it was originally just an outlet of its Merrick Seafood parent company, Fish Tale Grill has grown into one of Cape Coral’s finest dining spots. The menu at the restaurant features lobster spring rolls and shrimp-stuffed hogfish as well as house-cured gravlax and icy oysters.
Fish Tale Grill by Merrick Seafood also offers two types of chowder and a few non-seafood items. There is also homemade sangria sold at the bar, and classic Bloody Marys are available on Sundays for brunch. You can eat at Fish Tale Grill for lunch or dinner seven days a week.
Gusto Cucina Italiana
Gusto Cucina Italiana is a charming restaurant located in Southwest Cape Coral, Florida. Guests are welcomed by soothing music and a simple yet tasteful ambiance. The staff is very accommodating and hospitable to their guests. If you’re looking for authentic Italian food among Cape Coral restaurants, this is the one! They also offer traditional drinks and a rich wine list, including great Italian proseccos.In addition to seafood appetizers, the menu includes eggplant parmesan and salmon gusto, which are served with sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, toasted bread crumbs, and a lemon butter sauce.
At Gusto Cucina Italiana, the service provided is always top-notch. This starts with the greeters, who are also there to assist with choosing a table once you have entered the establishment. Sommeliers are also available to recommend just the perfect bottle for your food choice. The menu can help with this, but it is nice to have an expert on hand who can assist with choosing a grape that will pair perfectly with everything you have ordered for your meal. Once the meal comes, they check on you so they can ensure that you have everything you need and that everything is still fresh and hot when served to you, and I love this type of care!
