Cozy bar of fun! Owner Ari set up jewel in Venice Beach. Music is central every night - live…read morepiano Sunday & karaoke Tuesday night. Bring a fun group & let loose!

A true hidden gem. You don't come to Venice FL without coming here. This is not a sit down…read morerestaurant, go grab dinner on the main strip and come here afterwards for live music via piano bar. It will be packed, be prepared, but that's what gives it this amazing vibe. People are coming and going, listening to good tunes. It's seriously awesome.

After a relaxing day at Siesta Key beach, we stopped at The Cottage for lunch. I cannot say enough…read moregreat things about this restaurant. It's got a relaxing beach vibe with outside seating and a nice patio in the back with enough shade. I could tell that they host nightly entertainment here with a small stage. For lunch, I ordered the lobster maki roll. I'm not a big sushi fan, but I was intrigued. This lobster roll was one of the best sushi rolls I've had in a long time. Also ordered include the blackened grouper sandwich, billionaire burger, and tempura shrimp appetizer. Our group loved every entree. The cocktails were also refreshing. I really loved my jalapeño watermelon margarita. Our server was wonderful - very friendly and quick service. Definitely an enjoyable lunch or dinner spot!

We booked this place via OpenTable since it received great reviews. We ended up parking next door…read moresince parking was a bit hard to navigate. The parking place had ample parking where you needed a mobile app to pay for your parking. There was a larger souvenir store there if you needed to kill time before your seating. Once it was our time for our dinner reservations, we were greeted and seated at our table. Our waitress was a bit sarcastic or had a witty comments that didn't sit well with my kids. When ordering our foods, the kids asked what type of drinks they had since it was not listed on the menu. She said Coke but didn't elaborate that they had Coke products. Since she said Coke so fast our daughter didn't hear the response and asked her the question again where she just said that's a great question and ignored her and moved on. Food wise - we had the Peruvian ceviche, Peruvian chicken, I think I had a special grouper dish. The food was good. We were able to eat everything and the kids enjoyed their kids burger meals. Outside of the waitress comments, the place placed nice modern music to listen to and had the basketballs games playing on the tv at the bar.

Everything we tried was very good! We are booking again! The service was friendly and helped us…read moredesire what dishes to try.

We celebrated a family birthday dinner at Beso, and it was such a good experience! We did the…read morefamily-style dinner, and there was plenty of food the dishes just kept coming! Everything came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent, and the staff kept everything flowing smoothly throughout the evening. And I have to mention the sangria, it was SO good! Definitely a favorite! My personal favorite was the grilled cheese, but honestly, everything we tried was delicious. We also had a private room for our celebration, which made the evening feel extra special and comfortable for our family.

We have been hoping to find a true Spanish restaurant, since moving to the area. Finally made a…read morevisit to Taberna Ole. It doesn't look like much from the outside. But very classy decor. The staff is super welcoming. Customer service is epic. We went specifically for the Seafood Paella. Our waiter told us that it takes about 40 minutes, as they make each order fresh. We were more than willing to wait. We decided on an appetizer, the Iberico Ham Croquettes. They were very lightly beaded and very crispy. We each had a glass of their white sangria. It was very refreshing. The paella came out and the aroma was heavenly!! It was the best paella I have ever eaten! The clams were so succulent and tasty. I could have eaten several dozen. All the seafood was cooked to perfection! We could not have asked for a better meal! I can't recommend Taberna Ole enough! A hit from start to finish.

Wow. Where to begin with this horrendous experience. We had very high hopes as we love Spanish and…read moreLatin Cuisine. The problem started when we walked in the door. We made reservations on Open Table, and I wanted to ensure I got my points. The computer is down.......sorry. They let us to a high top table. I do not want a high top. Took many minutes to decide which table to seat us at. We were there when they opened at 4pm and were the ONLY customers in the restaurant. When we left at 5:45pm we were STILL the only customers in the restaurant. Finally they seated us at a table. The absolute most uncomfortable chairs in the history of dining. Chairs with wooden bottoms. They explained that there was a concert this evening, and the place was booked full. OK. why not explain that on the web-site, so we could come another night. Or better yet, don't accept reservations for that evening. The noise level was horrible. Everyone of the staff scurrying around, moving tables, and chairs, setting up the speakers. Yelling, yelling, yelling, yelling. Could not hear myself think. Then, one of the owners opens a cabinet, and around 50 glasses come tumbling out, crashing to the floor and breaking. OK accidents happen. Then the performer arrived. Sorry, I do not know who he is, but the entire staff did and were very excited. They dropped everything and started taking photos with him. Then, they had to spend another 15 minutes showing each other the photos. This whole time, we are still the only customers, and we were totally ignored. The web site says happy hour is 4-6PM. The waitress tells us because of the party the happy hour is only lunch. Then, she asks a manager, and they bring a happy hour menu. We order from the regular and the happy hour menu. The one good note is that the cod fritters and the ham croquettes were excellent. The paella was soupy (I understand some folks enjoy it that way. I like mine with crispy rice) The waitress was very nice. She said she was sorry about all the confusion. We finally flagged her down and asked for the bill. She did, in fact, give us happy hour pricing. But, sorry, that does not make up for the evening. We left thinking that we would come back another day and give it a try. But, the next morning we woke up saying it was a horrible experience, and it is just not worth it. https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g34230-d33076380-r1056307800-Taberna_Ole-Fort_Myers_Florida.html#

Liberty is a cozy American spot for small plates in Fort Myers, Florida, close to the Bell Tower…read more You'll find plenty of parking there. We had a reservation and were seated right away. The inside has dim lighting, creating a warm and intimate atmosphere with an open kitchen perfect for small groups. The staff were fantastic, always helpful and attentive. The menu features a rotating selection of 10 to 12 creative, made-to-order small plates that are great for sharing. The portions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. Every dish was delicious, bursting with flavor and amazing! Many of the dishes came with tasty pickled sides. Food: - Hamachi yuzu-pineapple Tiradito. Fresno chili. - Steak tartare. Egg pate. Fancy mustard. Bone-Mayo (my favorite) the combination and every paired meshed very well - Parisian Gnocchi. Maitake Foam. Shitake. Pistou. "Little heavenly pillows" - 2 bite tacos. BGT beef. Chef mentioned it has a nuoc cham flavor. Crispy beef and tortilla. Another favorite - Honey aged duck breast. Swiss chard. Apple. Sichuan honey. - black cod curry. Pickled grapes. Chili crisp. -medium rare chocolate chip cookie

My boyfriend surprised me with a reservation at liberty and it beyond met my expectations…read more The restaurant is small and cozy! Perfect for a date night for dinner with a few friends. The menu changes from time to time and I love that at a restaurant because I like to frequent familiar places but try new dishes. Super cool too because they have an open kitchen where you can watch them cook your dish. Recently noticed by Michelin and totally makes sense! The servers were so nice and explained then menu. Some items we got were the pasta, duck, tacos, and the cookies. We got more but it was so good and I was so excited I forgot to snap any pics! Fear not I will be back to order way more and document it next time! Deff make a reservation if you can!

This was our first visit to Bohemios Tapas Bar, and we picked a good day to stop by. The first…read moreweekend (Fri & Sat) of each month they have Seafood Paella, and that was what we ordered. While Bohemios is tapas, they also offer some full plate dishes such as the Paella and our other dish, Bohemios Churrasco. We definitely liked the food. The Paella had a mild familiar flavor. It could have used more seafood but for the price, I was more than satisfied. The Churrasco steak was cooked perfectly for me and their zesty chimichurri sauce made it excellent. I didn't try the side of Gallo Pinto, I don't really like most beans, but my wife seemed to enjoy it. The fried sweet plantains were delicious. Another thing I did enjoy was their Mediterranean Bruschetta, three pieces stacked high, what a great start to the meal. Bohemios is a smallish place with about 8 tables and maybe a dozen bar seats inside, a few more tables outside. Reservations are recommended. Our server was a fun, outgoing, memorable guy and we loved all our interactions. The pace of the meal was good, about 10 minutes for the Bruschetta, another 10 after we finished for the main course. We picked a bad day for only one reason, the guitar player was out with an injury.

Four of us tried Bohemios for the first time and everyone agreed we would go back! We started with…read morefour tapa, one with white anchovies, one with grilled octopus, and continued trying 8 tapa all together! We loved all of them and asked for more bread to clean the plates of their delicious sauces. We enjoyed Barra of Mendocino Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon which complemented all the flavors. The owner is very welcoming and very proud of his fare! And rightly so! We enjoyed learning about his roots which have influenced his cooking. Hope his restaurant thrives!! Thank you, Martin, for a lovely evening!

We stopped at Vino loco a couple of Fridays ago. The chef came out and told us that they weren't…read moreopen because the waiter never showed up to work. He told us we could wait outside. After waiting to about 45 mins past opening we decided to just leave and go somewhere else up the street. By the time we finished and walked back to our car , they still weren't open. Too bad...we've always had good food and wine there

Took awhile but finally made it back and this time for food (and wine too of course). First off,…read moreloved the selection of bottles and Ian did an awesome job explaining all the specials on hand. There's also a nice selection of individual glasses which is what a few of us went with. We ordered oodles of tapas and ran up a good tab! I have to say, they're not cheap. Then again, when are tapas ever cheap? The good news is they were excellent...solid four stars. I was thankful for a couple of options for my gluten free and dairy free diet restrictions, and they were quite good, like the red snapper special (small piece of fish, not as "shareable" as the other dishes for $24). I even got some gluten free bread which was really nice to have and soak up all the yummy juice. The shrimp with saffron rice was also amazing! I would definitely return and maybe bring some out of town guests too, but due to the prices it's a once-in-while type place. Sitting on the patio would be awesome; it was just too hot when we were there. Thanks to Ian for a nice evening out with my friends!

The flavors, presentation, and creativity of this place is amazing! We also found the service…read moreexcellent and enjoyed the atmosphere. The new summer menu has a variety of great choices, wine pairing suggestions for every dish, and great variety. Portions were generous and perfectly prepared. I really appreciated the thorough answer to my questions about gluten free choices and was delighted to discover I had so many, including desserts! There was zero sacrifice in taste and we can't wait to come back!

We love this restaurant. It was our first time and the food, waiter and the owners were great. A…read morebakery, ice cream shop and a gourmet restaurant all in one. WE WILL BE BACK SOON.

1. Amazing Views of the water. 2. Brunch menu was…read moreexcellent. 3. Service was great. 4. We'll be back and bring friends.

One of my favorite places to watch the sunset! Great view of the Caloosahatchee, the bridge to Cape…read moreCoral and all the beautiful boats. Food is great Service is always awesome. Fun to watch the amphitheater when they have a concert playing- you can hear the music. Highly recommend.

This place was so good that we were trying to find the name from the photos and videos we took…read morethere! Can't believe I actually found the name of it because my four kids and I were thoroughly impressed with their kindness and service! My kids ordered the cheeseburger, chicken and Mac n cheese. The owner does emphasize that it is made with gouda. My kids refused to listen so two bites later... My kids loved how crunchy the fries and tater tots were! I personally think my steak salad stole the show! I could just eat the meat by itself. Delish!! We were heading to Caspersen immediately afterwards so I couldn't bring leftovers home, but I was thinking about that salad afterwards and still think about it. I wonder if it thinks about me too?? Lol The coolest part, aside from understanding owners that LOVE kids is her miniature collection of random things that are displayed in a glass case. We love all the tiny things so that was a sweet surprise! We will definitely be back and I'm bringing my leftovers home this time!

Their lunch menu for Reuben's & Corned Beef is a good choice, with the traditional sides. There is…read moreone day of the week where their Corned Beef & Reuben's are on Special. Small family owned/operated diner serving great food. I eat here often & have not been disappointed. Don't expect a flamboyant restaurant, it's located in a strip plaza on Tamiami South Trl in Venice. with other businesses a-joined. Listen, for the price of your meal, it's great fresh food at a price you'd pay much more for elsewhere. Don't forget desert!