Prime 239 Steakhouse livened up its menu for the summer, including a Sum­mer Punch Series in which cocktails are a surprise each week. From bold and boozy to light and fruity, tropical twists to citrus-forward, each week brings a fresh creation straight from the minds (and shakers) of the... Read more

Blue Moon Pizza at 7381 College Parkway in Fort Myers is now proudly owned and operated by Joe and Sam Archambault. The restaurant’s new owners are committed to keeping customer favorites just as they are, while adding a few new delicious surprises along the way. It’s the same great... Read more

It’s a new fall season and there’s a new addition to the Fort Myers Beach dining scene, Bonita Fish Company. The waterfront restaurant and bar occupies a historic spot on the San Carlos Island, known for the past 35 years as Bonita Bill’s Waterfront Cafe and Tiki Bar. The... Read more

  Seafood is a big part of the South­west Florida dining scene, a scene that encompasses everything from beach shacks to causal fare, and to the kind of sophisticated dining you’ll find at Real Seafood in Estero. Coconut Point welcomed Real Sea­food to the neighborhood in December 2024 and... Read more

Cape Coral is one of the most populated cities in Southwest Florida. But by many accounts, the culinary scene hasn’t quite kept up with its growth. Restaurateurs like George Lukas are changing that. He’s been part of the dining scene for decades and has struck gold with his latest... Read more

  Very few restaurants in Southwest Florida can boast the tenure and success of The Veranda. Then again there aren’t any other restaurants quite like The Veranda. For the last 47 years, the iconic downtown Fort Myers establishment has been offering white glove service in two historic, turn-of-the-century homes... Read more

Downtown Fort Myers has a new hidden gem, literally and figuratively—a speakeasy serv­ing craft cocktails and gourmet bites by the name of Escondido Lounge. In true speakeasy fashion, there is no signage. You must know before you go, and here you will find all you need to know. When... Read more

“Lasting 35 years in a restaurant business is a big deal,” says Paul Peden, president and managing partner of Rib City. It’s a big deal for any business and a milestone now being celebrated by Rib City owners with new menu items and more. Rib City began as a... Read more

Good luck finding a seat at University Grill without a reservation on nights when there is a Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall show in Fort Myers. The place is bursting with excitement and people enjoying a pre-show drink or dinner. When the curtain goes up, it’s like the... Read more

    The Lake House Kitchen & Bar is one of the best off the beaten path din­ing destinations in Southwest Florida. It’s located at Bab­cock Ranch in Punta Gorda. July marks three years since Tyler McClosky and Daniel Kearns II opened The Lake House on the shores of... Read more