Our Favorite Pick's
Our Favorite restaurants & things to do list!
There are so many wonderful things to do & restaurants in the area between Cape Coral and Ft. Myers, it's hard to choose, but we have given you a few to get you started. Enjoy!
This is an all you can eat or you can order what you like. I would recommend the all you can eat so you can taste everything your heart desires. Very reasonably priced and don't let the outside fool you the inside is beautiful. Enjoy.
Ichiyummy Sushi & Hibachi
3922 Del Prado Blvd SThis is an all you can eat or you can order what you like. I would recommend the all you can eat so you can taste everything your heart desires. Very reasonably priced and don't let the outside fool you the inside is beautiful. Enjoy.
I would go here for the restaurant, not really for the seafood market. Unless you have a large budget for seafood. The restaurant has fabulous seafood; we haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. It is a little pricey but worth it at least once.
216 locals recommend
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WI would go here for the restaurant, not really for the seafood market. Unless you have a large budget for seafood. The restaurant has fabulous seafood; we haven't had anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. It is a little pricey but worth it at least once.
This is a restaurant with Cajun & Creole food along with, American, Seafood, and Vegetarian Friendly. JAZZ, is playing most nights but please call to make sure. They are open Tuesday - Saturday but with a Sunday JAZZ brunch that starts at 10:30 a.m.
Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends and Sundays.
30 locals recommend
Slate's
4820 Candia StThis is a restaurant with Cajun & Creole food along with, American, Seafood, and Vegetarian Friendly. JAZZ, is playing most nights but please call to make sure. They are open Tuesday - Saturday but with a Sunday JAZZ brunch that starts at 10:30 a.m.
Reservations are recommended, especially on the weekends and Sundays.
This is a pricey place, let me just get that out there but it's a close place to go for fine dining and it is on the harbor so nice chance to see some boats. I think that Lobster Lady's is much better food for the price but if you want a view or upscale decor this is the place.
196 locals recommend
Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour DrThis is a pricey place, let me just get that out there but it's a close place to go for fine dining and it is on the harbor so nice chance to see some boats. I think that Lobster Lady's is much better food for the price but if you want a view or upscale decor this is the place.
Great place to watch the NCAA March madness or really any sporting event. Buy one get one free drinks all the time. Pretty darn good bar food too! If you like the place and think you will be back again and again, don't forget to sign up for the rewards card... best rewards around. If you go there for dinner twice with two to four people; you could easily earn $10 off your next order or a free appetizer. They have Prime Rib specials on Fridays, starting after 5 p.m., go early, they have run out. If you're really ambitious you can walk there from here, its only 1.2 miles away!
56 locals recommend
Duffy's Sports Grill
627 Cape Coral Pkwy WGreat place to watch the NCAA March madness or really any sporting event. Buy one get one free drinks all the time. Pretty darn good bar food too! If you like the place and think you will be back again and again, don't forget to sign up for the rewards card... best rewards around. If you go there for dinner twice with two to four people; you could easily earn $10 off your next order or a free appetizer. They have Prime Rib specials on Fridays, starting after 5 p.m., go early, they have run out. If you're really ambitious you can walk there from here, its only 1.2 miles away!
We don't enjoy Craft Beer but I have heard this place is a good one that is pretty close to the house. If you check it out please let us know what you think and we will post it here. Thanks.
12 locals recommend
No.3 Craft Brews & Beer Bar
1319 Cape Coral Pkwy EWe don't enjoy Craft Beer but I have heard this place is a good one that is pretty close to the house. If you check it out please let us know what you think and we will post it here. Thanks.
If you are a lover of coffee, this is the place to go for a wonderful French Press pot of coffee. The original is $7 and you get about 2.5 cups (about 12 oz cups) of coffee. So, if you just want one cup, bring a friend or order only just one cup not the full press. Great place to sit outside and check out the boats parked in the Harbor. If your still here by 10 or 11 a.m. (not exactly sure when they open) take a walk to the Harbour View Gallery, it’s an artist owned and operated co-op. If you find a piece of art you can't live without they will ship it to you, and if the artist of the piece you love is working that day, I bet you could get them to sign it for you! I just love this place.
13 locals recommend
The French Press
5789 Cape Harbour DrIf you are a lover of coffee, this is the place to go for a wonderful French Press pot of coffee. The original is $7 and you get about 2.5 cups (about 12 oz cups) of coffee. So, if you just want one cup, bring a friend or order only just one cup not the full press. Great place to sit outside and check out the boats parked in the Harbor. If your still here by 10 or 11 a.m. (not exactly sure when they open) take a walk to the Harbour View Gallery, it’s an artist owned and operated co-op. If you find a piece of art you can't live without they will ship it to you, and if the artist of the piece you love is working that day, I bet you could get them to sign it for you! I just love this place.
If you really enjoy your pie, and I'm not talking about just cheese and pepperoni, this is the place. They have a very fun menu with pizza like "Don't Worry, Brie Happy" one of my favorites and they have a Reuben pizza that awesome. A must stop if you love pizza.
47 locals recommend
Nice Guys Pizza and Beer
1404 Cape Coral Pkwy EIf you really enjoy your pie, and I'm not talking about just cheese and pepperoni, this is the place. They have a very fun menu with pizza like "Don't Worry, Brie Happy" one of my favorites and they have a Reuben pizza that awesome. A must stop if you love pizza.
Great traditional pizza, with an out of this world anti pasta salad. They have a family pizza night that is a deal and a half but I can't remember the detail but one very important one, for them anyway, "you must tip them, even though it says not to on the table tent." I'm not real sure about this, it's coming from another guest. When I have been there it wasn't during any specials of any kinds and the pizza and service where excellent.
17 locals recommend
Chicago Pizza
1341 SE 47th TerraceGreat traditional pizza, with an out of this world anti pasta salad. They have a family pizza night that is a deal and a half but I can't remember the detail but one very important one, for them anyway, "you must tip them, even though it says not to on the table tent." I'm not real sure about this, it's coming from another guest. When I have been there it wasn't during any specials of any kinds and the pizza and service where excellent.
"The Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden, located at Rotary Park, is dedicated to preserving native butterfly species, and the house is a sanctuary for butterflies from predators, and is one of the best things to do in Cape Coral, Florida. Visitors can .witness all four life stages of the butterfly, from egg to bright winged, with free tours on Monday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Once the butterflies have hatched, matured, and become grown, they are released back into the wild."
This was taken from the internet, I myself have not had a chance to see them, however I have heard it is spectacular. Call the Environmental Center for more details. This is very close to our house, you could walk or ride the bikes if you wish.
49 locals recommend
Rotary Park Environmental Center
5505 Rose Garden Rd"The Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly Garden, located at Rotary Park, is dedicated to preserving native butterfly species, and the house is a sanctuary for butterflies from predators, and is one of the best things to do in Cape Coral, Florida. Visitors can .witness all four life stages of the butterfly, from egg to bright winged, with free tours on Monday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Once the butterflies have hatched, matured, and become grown, they are released back into the wild."
This was taken from the internet, I myself have not had a chance to see them, however I have heard it is spectacular. Call the Environmental Center for more details. This is very close to our house, you could walk or ride the bikes if you wish.
Oh the Cape Coral Farmer's Market is a must see! We love going to this event; yes it's an event not just a market. From the first Saturday in October to the 2nd Saturday in May you can go to the Market located at "Club Square" which is SE 47th Terrace & SE 10th Place, off of Cape Coral Pkwy E. It's the street on the opposite corner of Winn Dixie on the parkway. From the 3rd Saturday in May to the end of September the market is a little smaller and is located at Cape Harbour, which is where French Press & Rumrunners is located. 5789 Cape Harbour Dr., Cape Coral. Not only is there produce but they have entertainment, craft booths and local artist. It is a lot of fun and the food is delightful. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. go early if you want top choice of produce but if you are going for everything else anytime before 12:45 will be cool.
60 locals recommend
Cape Coral Farmers Market
Southeast 10th PlaceOh the Cape Coral Farmer's Market is a must see! We love going to this event; yes it's an event not just a market. From the first Saturday in October to the 2nd Saturday in May you can go to the Market located at "Club Square" which is SE 47th Terrace & SE 10th Place, off of Cape Coral Pkwy E. It's the street on the opposite corner of Winn Dixie on the parkway. From the 3rd Saturday in May to the end of September the market is a little smaller and is located at Cape Harbour, which is where French Press & Rumrunners is located. 5789 Cape Harbour Dr., Cape Coral. Not only is there produce but they have entertainment, craft booths and local artist. It is a lot of fun and the food is delightful. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. go early if you want top choice of produce but if you are going for everything else anytime before 12:45 will be cool.
This is an artist owned and operated gallery. They have a variety of local art and also have a framing services. If you find a piece you just have to have, they can ship it to you (for a fee) and if it just so happens to be a piece done by the artist on duty; I'm sure you would be able to get them to sign the piece for you. This place is just wonderful.
6 locals recommend
Harbour View Gallery, LLC
5789 Cape Harbour DrThis is an artist owned and operated gallery. They have a variety of local art and also have a framing services. If you find a piece you just have to have, they can ship it to you (for a fee) and if it just so happens to be a piece done by the artist on duty; I'm sure you would be able to get them to sign the piece for you. This place is just wonderful.
This is such a cool place to walk around, sight see and shop. Just to give you some direction start out at Bri's Tropical Treasures, 4126 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993 (Artistry gifts and such) or Island Treasures (touristy souvenirs) @ 4206 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 and walk for a little over a half mile and just soak it all in. When you get to Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens @ 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 (this place has FREE live music from 2-5 p.m. on Sundays, Dec through March); you can stop, if you don't want to go all the way to Pine Island, by now you have to be feeling the true culture of this place. Really a must see for anyone who enjoys art, artist or an eclectic style.
211 locals recommend
Matlacha
This is such a cool place to walk around, sight see and shop. Just to give you some direction start out at Bri's Tropical Treasures, 4126 Pine Island Rd, Matlacha, FL 33993 (Artistry gifts and such) or Island Treasures (touristy souvenirs) @ 4206 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 and walk for a little over a half mile and just soak it all in. When you get to Lovegrove Gallery & Gardens @ 4637 Pine Island Rd NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 (this place has FREE live music from 2-5 p.m. on Sundays, Dec through March); you can stop, if you don't want to go all the way to Pine Island, by now you have to be feeling the true culture of this place. Really a must see for anyone who enjoys art, artist or an eclectic style.
Love God • Love People! This church is a non-denominational, Bible-based church. It’s a casual atmosphere, with contemporary, high-energy feel during the worship/songs. You may think you are at a concert in the beginning, but it’s just other people who love God and Love you that are there singing their hearts out. It's an uplifting experience. The message is always on point. One of my very favorite services to attend, anywhere, not just in the Cape!
Sunday Services are 9am • 10:30am • 12pm
Also on this campus are Tony & Ada’s Café & Fellowship Park. Tony & Ada’s is a place where you can grab a cup of awesome coffee before you head into church or if you’re running late, grab the free cup at the entrance of the service. Fellowship Park is FREE and is open 7 days a week. You can enjoy basketball courts, play areas, splash pads & more; did I tell you it was FREE!
6 locals recommend
Cape Christian
2110 Chiquita Blvd SLove God • Love People! This church is a non-denominational, Bible-based church. It’s a casual atmosphere, with contemporary, high-energy feel during the worship/songs. You may think you are at a concert in the beginning, but it’s just other people who love God and Love you that are there singing their hearts out. It's an uplifting experience. The message is always on point. One of my very favorite services to attend, anywhere, not just in the Cape!
Sunday Services are 9am • 10:30am • 12pm
Also on this campus are Tony & Ada’s Café & Fellowship Park. Tony & Ada’s is a place where you can grab a cup of awesome coffee before you head into church or if you’re running late, grab the free cup at the entrance of the service. Fellowship Park is FREE and is open 7 days a week. You can enjoy basketball courts, play areas, splash pads & more; did I tell you it was FREE!
What a great way to learn about our military and thank a Veteran, all at the same time. This 34,000-square-foot military museum has been right here in the Cape for the last 5 or so years. World War II, seems to have center stage, but the other wars are not forgotten; it's sure to please a military buff.
7 locals recommend
Southwest Florida Military Museum & Library
4125 Cleveland AvenueWhat a great way to learn about our military and thank a Veteran, all at the same time. This 34,000-square-foot military museum has been right here in the Cape for the last 5 or so years. World War II, seems to have center stage, but the other wars are not forgotten; it's sure to please a military buff.
Live theatre at its best! This is an up-close and personal venue (compared to the big cities) that seats about 200. The outside of this theatre is the Quintessential Florida from the 60's. They not only perform live Broadway plays, but they have an art gallery that displays different art pieces with every new show. You can't buy your tickets online here, but don't worry, it's worth the trip to browse the art and check out the building. Must visit, even if you don't see a performance!
10 locals recommend
Cultural Park Theatre
528 Cultural Park BlvdLive theatre at its best! This is an up-close and personal venue (compared to the big cities) that seats about 200. The outside of this theatre is the Quintessential Florida from the 60's. They not only perform live Broadway plays, but they have an art gallery that displays different art pieces with every new show. You can't buy your tickets online here, but don't worry, it's worth the trip to browse the art and check out the building. Must visit, even if you don't see a performance!