Eat, Drink, & Have Fun in the Cape!
YUM! Our favorite restaurants
There are probably hundreds of restaurants & bars in Cape Coral and nearby Matlacha. Plus hundreds more in nearby Fort Myers. Here is a list of our favorites based on type of location. All restaurants located in the Cape unless otherwise notes. Google for details. If you can’t find what you want in Cape Coral, you can head across the river to Fort Myers and have another 100 or so to choose from.
Gather
5971 Silver King BlvdHigh end waterfront with awesome cocktails!
A comfortable, reasonably priced dive bar on the water with low key live music. Indoor and outdoor seating. Located in Matlacha (20 minutes).
113 locals recommend
Bert's Bar & Grill
4271 Pine Island RdA comfortable, reasonably priced dive bar on the water with low key live music. Indoor and outdoor seating. Located in Matlacha (20 minutes).
Completely outdoor dining with seating on right on the beach. Great for watching the sunset. Live, low key music.
235 locals recommend
Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Cape Coral
5819 Driftwood PkwyCompletely outdoor dining with seating on right on the beach. Great for watching the sunset. Live, low key music.
Waterfront dining with reasonably priced surf and turf and other selections including raw bar.
196 locals recommend
Rumrunners
5848 Cape Harbour DrWaterfront dining with reasonably priced surf and turf and other selections including raw bar.
Reasonably price Italian-American dishes along with bar food and seafood selection. Great spot on the water and very popular with tourists
115 locals recommend
Miceli's Restaurant
3930 Pine Island RdReasonably price Italian-American dishes along with bar food and seafood selection. Great spot on the water and very popular with tourists
Moderately priced, excellent seafood and one of our go-to restaurants. You can also purchase fresh seafood while there. For desert you can stop at the nearby Cape Creamery for homemade ice cream, the best in town.
216 locals recommend
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WModerately priced, excellent seafood and one of our go-to restaurants. You can also purchase fresh seafood while there. For desert you can stop at the nearby Cape Creamery for homemade ice cream, the best in town.
In the heart of downtown Cape Coral. A brew pub with a great menu. They make their own craft beer on the premises and serve local craft rum. Indoor and outdoor seating.
15 locals recommend
Big Blue Brewing
4721 SE 10th PlIn the heart of downtown Cape Coral. A brew pub with a great menu. They make their own craft beer on the premises and serve local craft rum. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Indoor & outdoor dining at a funky, popular pub in the heart of downtown Cape Coral. Live entertainment.
51 locals recommend
Monkey Bar Steak and Seafood
1428 Lafayette StIndoor & outdoor dining at a funky, popular pub in the heart of downtown Cape Coral. Live entertainment.
Local pub in downtown Fort Myers. Ask for Rebecca (our daughter) and tell her we sent you!
12 locals recommend
City Tavern
2206 Bay StLocal pub in downtown Fort Myers. Ask for Rebecca (our daughter) and tell her we sent you!
This is our favorite breakfast spot. I can't really tell you why. We just like it!. The coffee is always fresh, hot and pleasantly strong.
56 locals recommend
Perfect Cup
4548 Pine Island RdThis is our favorite breakfast spot. I can't really tell you why. We just like it!. The coffee is always fresh, hot and pleasantly strong.
Wants some delicious, healthy food? This is the place to go. Open for breakfast & lunch. Just about 5 minutes from home.
23 locals recommend
Cafe` YOU
1423 Southeast 10th StreetWants some delicious, healthy food? This is the place to go. Open for breakfast & lunch. Just about 5 minutes from home.
Groceries, Ice Cream, & Booze
You don't have to go more than a mile or so to stock up on food, drink, and great ice cream shops.
Ubiquitous supermarket chain located throughout the Cape. This is where we shop. Less than 1 mile away.
35 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Midpoint Center
2420 Santa Barbara BlvdUbiquitous supermarket chain located throughout the Cape. This is where we shop. Less than 1 mile away.
If you are into warehouse shopping this is just over a mile away. There is also a nearby BJ's. Costco is in Fort Myers.
12 locals recommend
Sam's Club
301 SW Pine Island RdIf you are into warehouse shopping this is just over a mile away. There is also a nearby BJ's. Costco is in Fort Myers.
Enjoy frozen custard? I do. Culver's has great frozen custard and it is just 4 minutes down the road.
6 locals recommend
Culver's
309 SW Pine Island RdEnjoy frozen custard? I do. Culver's has great frozen custard and it is just 4 minutes down the road.
Cold Stone Creamery
2311 Santa Barbara BlvdAlways a good standby
Very YUM! Homemade ice that can't be beat. About 20 minutes and well worth the drive.
16 locals recommend
Cape Creamery
1715 Cape Coral Pkwy WVery YUM! Homemade ice that can't be beat. About 20 minutes and well worth the drive.
This place has a great selection of just about any adult beverage that you may crave. Very good wine selection. NOTE: Beer and wine can be purchased at almost any supermarket. Hard liquor must be purchased at a liquor store.
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
2220 Del Prado Blvd SThis place has a great selection of just about any adult beverage that you may crave. Very good wine selection. NOTE: Beer and wine can be purchased at almost any supermarket. Hard liquor must be purchased at a liquor store.
Things to do, Places to go!
A great family and kid place that is just up the street.
271 locals recommend
Sun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdA great family and kid place that is just up the street.
This is a new mini golf course with an adjacent laser tag area. This too is just up the street from our home.
43 locals recommend
Tropical Breeze Fun Park
234 Santa Barbara BlvdThis is a new mini golf course with an adjacent laser tag area. This too is just up the street from our home.
Local Rum distillery that offers tours and samples of their awesome rum. About 2 miles.
75 locals recommend
Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery - Cape Spirits Inc.
131 SW 3rd PlLocal Rum distillery that offers tours and samples of their awesome rum. About 2 miles.
This is a must see artist colony that is really fun and funky. There are dozens of small shop with hand crafted items and art. Plenty of eateries too. Prices are reasonable and the waterfront location is lovely. About 20 minutes.
211 locals recommend
Matlacha
This is a must see artist colony that is really fun and funky. There are dozens of small shop with hand crafted items and art. Plenty of eateries too. Prices are reasonable and the waterfront location is lovely. About 20 minutes.
Tommy Edison and Henry Ford were very good friends and they built winter homes right next to each other. Stroll the grounds and gardens and visit the museum. We had our daughter's wedding here.
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdTommy Edison and Henry Ford were very good friends and they built winter homes right next to each other. Stroll the grounds and gardens and visit the museum. We had our daughter's wedding here.
Restaurants, shops, bars, and nightlife. Jump on the Nickle Trolly to get around in the evenings. Check local listings because there is almost always some kind of festival taking place.
31 locals recommend
Downtown Cape Coral Florida
Cape Coral Parkway EastRestaurants, shops, bars, and nightlife. Jump on the Nickle Trolly to get around in the evenings. Check local listings because there is almost always some kind of festival taking place.
Fort Myers has done an incredible job reviving its downtown. This is another must see destination. Every Friday evening showcases special events including Art Walk, Bike Night, Music Night. The streets are closed to traffic so you can stroll from shop to shop. Plenty of eateries and bars to choose from.
23 locals recommend
Downtown Fort Myers Riverfront Detention Basin Project
1631 Hendry StFort Myers has done an incredible job reviving its downtown. This is another must see destination. Every Friday evening showcases special events including Art Walk, Bike Night, Music Night. The streets are closed to traffic so you can stroll from shop to shop. Plenty of eateries and bars to choose from.
Cape Coral Yacht Club is great all-in-one destination that is open to all. You can sun on the beach; grab some lunch or dinner at the Boat House Tiki Bar; fish for free from the pier.
41 locals recommend
Cape Coral Yacht Club Park Fishing Pier
5819 Driftwood PkwyCape Coral Yacht Club is great all-in-one destination that is open to all. You can sun on the beach; grab some lunch or dinner at the Boat House Tiki Bar; fish for free from the pier.
Do you want to go to the most popular tourist destination in the area? If so, Fort Myers Beach is just 40 minutes away. FMB offers everything you would expect from a tourist beach destination. Rent jet skis, go para sailing, fish from the pier, shop and eat to your hearts content.
436 locals recommend
Fort Myers Beach
Do you want to go to the most popular tourist destination in the area? If so, Fort Myers Beach is just 40 minutes away. FMB offers everything you would expect from a tourist beach destination. Rent jet skis, go para sailing, fish from the pier, shop and eat to your hearts content.
Located in Venice, FL this beach is about 55 minutes away. It is a great place for finding fossilized shark’s teeth. We have equipment here for you for shark’s teeth hunting. Ask us to see some of the sharks teeth we've collected.
138 locals recommend
Caspersen Beach
Harbor DrLocated in Venice, FL this beach is about 55 minutes away. It is a great place for finding fossilized shark’s teeth. We have equipment here for you for shark’s teeth hunting. Ask us to see some of the sharks teeth we've collected.
Take a day trip Cayo Costa State Park, an untouched barrier island with plenty to see and do for nature lovers. Or take a trip to Cabbage Key for a lunch cruise. You can get there on one of several ferries. $35.00 adults, $25.00 children. Distance to the ferry on nearby Pine Island is 18 miles.
29 locals recommend
Cayo Costa State Park
Take a day trip Cayo Costa State Park, an untouched barrier island with plenty to see and do for nature lovers. Or take a trip to Cabbage Key for a lunch cruise. You can get there on one of several ferries. $35.00 adults, $25.00 children. Distance to the ferry on nearby Pine Island is 18 miles.
Want to get out and enjoy the water and see nature up close and personal? This is the place to go. You can rent "yaks" by the hour or day. The folks there are very nice. This is where Louise and I go with our own kayaks. It's a great area for seeing dolphins, ospreys, eagles and other wildlife.
29 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Kayak (Kayaking, Kayak Rentals, Kayak Tours) )
5971 Pine Island RdWant to get out and enjoy the water and see nature up close and personal? This is the place to go. You can rent "yaks" by the hour or day. The folks there are very nice. This is where Louise and I go with our own kayaks. It's a great area for seeing dolphins, ospreys, eagles and other wildlife.
Rent kayaks and see manatees. Really fun to see these huge creatures up close. 17 Miles and about 30 minutes.
110 locals recommend
Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardRent kayaks and see manatees. Really fun to see these huge creatures up close. 17 Miles and about 30 minutes.
We've not been here so we can't tell you much about it except that it is another popular tourist destination. Check it out and let us know how you like it!
79 locals recommend
The Shell Factory and Nature Park
41 North Tamiami TrailWe've not been here so we can't tell you much about it except that it is another popular tourist destination. Check it out and let us know how you like it!
This is such a lovely place to go if you are into gardens and/or bonsai. Wigert's is like an outdoor bonsai museum with some of the most beautiful and unusual fauna that you will ever see.
Wigert's Bonsai Nursery
2930 South RdThis is such a lovely place to go if you are into gardens and/or bonsai. Wigert's is like an outdoor bonsai museum with some of the most beautiful and unusual fauna that you will ever see.
I love going to this pier for fishing. It is located about 30 minutes away at the end of Pine Island. They rent fishing equipment and you don't need a license to fish there. Live bait is available on the pier. The pier has a shaded sitting area, cleaning station and restrooms. At the end of the pier is a small restaurant & bar.
31 locals recommend
Bokeelia Fishing Pier
8421 Main StI love going to this pier for fishing. It is located about 30 minutes away at the end of Pine Island. They rent fishing equipment and you don't need a license to fish there. Live bait is available on the pier. The pier has a shaded sitting area, cleaning station and restrooms. At the end of the pier is a small restaurant & bar.
At great farmers market offering fresh produce, seafood, meats, honey, baked goods, and a variety of crafts from local artisans. Open every Saturday from 8:00 - 1:00. Check out the web site for more details.
60 locals recommend
Cape Coral Farmers Market
Southeast 10th PlaceAt great farmers market offering fresh produce, seafood, meats, honey, baked goods, and a variety of crafts from local artisans. Open every Saturday from 8:00 - 1:00. Check out the web site for more details.