This wad the first time trying Bistro 41. It was delicious! ...and expensive. We started with wine…read moreand I had a Willy Wonkatini (chocolate martini) .. it was really good! (kinda on the smaller side) i did end up getting a second one ($15 each). For apps we got the tuna cervichi and flatbread. (I do not eat raw tuna, so I have no option on that dish. But the rest of the table ate it up) The flat bread was great too. It had black olives, figs, tomatoes and lots of cheese. For dinner we each ordered something different. I got the crab cake stuffed Salmon with seasoned spinach and mashed topped with, what i think the waitress said was lobster sauce.. altho my friend that got the seafood risotto was supposed to have the same sauce on top but hers was a much more red color. The risotto was another great dish. It had scallops, big shrimps and muscles in it. Cooked perfectly. My friend had the Sicilian Penne. He said: It was a delicious pasta dish with sausage and cannellini beans. The Gorgonzola cheese was an amazing addition that really took the dish to the next level. Our server Sydney was great. She let us know they were short staffed some wait ataff and she may have been backed up (there was probably 6 tables in there at the time idk.. where I waitress i have a 12 table station, and its fast paced..) but she still a great job. The restaurant its self love nice after the renovations, but inqoukdnhave never known it was a finer dining place rather then a typical breakfast diner from the outside of it. Ill be back! There were other things on the menu I'd like to try. (Please, dont mind the photos, we were all just so excited to dig in i didn't remember to take pics till we were 1/4 of the way into eating)

We decided to dine at 41 Bistro last night because we were intrigued by the Sizzle menu. My husband…read moreis an Executive Chef and we are picky where we dine out because if he can make it at home better than the restaurant, then we don't really need to dine there. This restaurant was amazing! We dined with one of our friends. The owner was present on the floor and made sure all of our needs were addressed. He shared how the dishes were prepared and told us about using only fresh ingredients. Each of us got something different for an appetizer. I had a fig salad, which was really interesting and delicious. My husband had a Caesar salad. And my friend had onion soup. All were great! For dinner, I ordered shrimp scampi. Amazingly delicious. My husband had a pork sirloin and the demi-glace was next level. Probably one of the best I've ever had. My friend had the Branzino. She raved about it. For dessert I had tiramisu. It was good. My husband and his friend had rice pudding. I would order that if I went again. All of the food including the desserts is made in house. All of the food is wild caught. You're not getting shrimp from a shrimp farm. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Tastefully renovated, and even has a private event room. Fully stocked beautiful Bar. And we enjoyed watching Bella, the resident robot, deliver food to the tables (see my video). Such a treat! Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves and our dinner and will be going back to this restaurant. B William Mia e sure to speak to the owner who was overly gracious and very pleasant. I should add that the servers were also very good and we appreciate them.

Been in Fort Myers 19 years and had never been. Went today and it was great…read more Had the goat cheese and apple appetizer. Very tasty. For entrees I had the Triple H flatbread and the wife had the Southern BBQ one. Both were great. Leftovers as well. Had a crisp crust with the perfect amount of chew. Awesome. Bella was our server. Very pleasant and attentive. Visited with the manager Matt. Great guy. We will definitely be back!

What a nice restaurant!!! My first visit & definitely not my last. This was unplanned after a bit…read moreof shopping. The hostess was very nice. Our waitress Ryan was welcoming & very friendly. Our drinks & meal came out promptly. The pizza was delicious!!

What an amazing experience we had for dinner on a Friday evening last month! we went with another…read morecouple and from the moment we arrived, the owner, Stephano, was so lovely and made us feel incredibly welcome. The food was so authentic, which can be hard to come by! From the starter all the way to dessert, everything was absolutely delicious, and we never felt rushed-something I really value when it comes to service. He was so friendly, and we even had the pleasure of meeting Stephano's wife, who is the chef! It was such a genuine and authentic evening centered around good food, great people, and wonderful hospitality. We will definitely be back, Stephano! Thank you for creating such a beautiful dining experience and sharing your story.

If you have ever been to Italy and have ventured away from the tourist traps you will know and love…read morethis osteria. It smells like Italy. It looks like Italy. The owners are recent arrivals from Italy. I have already extolled this place on Google for gnocchi and walnut cream sauce from heaven and I could say as much for the risotto with pecorino and figs that I just had today. I would like to eat the whole menu but we go there after our semi-annual appointments with our cardiologists and have to be cautious. They are in this location because it was available. In my opinion there is not enough traffic, and not enough people are going to discover this absolute gem for them to achieve the success they deserve. If you want to dine on authentic Italian cuisine, lovingly prepared by a husband and wife at a typical Italian osteria this is the place. This is not a spaghetti and meatballs American restaurant. It is real and magnificent. Go there. Trust me!

We couldn't have had a better experience at Carlstadt! We purely stopped in by chance! We had just…read moregone to fat katz slider bar and decided to walk down to the end of the shops and saw this hidden gem! They opened in October and are in a very inconspicuous location without a clear view from the road. It's the coziest place! We had a nice conversation with the owners and loved hearing their story to opening. It's such a long and hard journey for self made entrepreneurs opening any brick and mortar! I'd love to see this spot blow up. They have over 40 craft beers on tap and a lot of them very local to SWFL! We really enjoyed the lighting, ambiance, and kind atmosphere. I love that they support other small businesses and carry some merchandise from local businesses! I definitely think we found our new favorite spot to come grab a drink. They let you bring in some outside food due to having a limited snack menu. They also have games and perfect areas for reading. Come in and check them out!

Food: they dont server any. You can bring food in from the restaurants within the plaza…read more Service: Garrett and his wife have brought their jersey hospitality to FL. Great conversations with him from theme parks to cars to movies. Speaking of service: view attached pic...they have a "pay for a vets beer" system. Serve those that served you type of vibe Ambiance: him and his wife are from Carlstadt (hence the name) NJ. And so they have brought a lil of home down to FL. From town history to porche cars to movie references. Find the Sopranos Easter egg somewhere on the wall. Still very much so bran new by 2-4wks. A decent beer selection. Small wine selection, but will be growing. The beer list will eventually become a rotating list. All in all...with time, Garrett and his wife will gain a crowd...may I say...even reach capacity.

I love this place. I have been going here for years. The best tacos and ceviche I've ever had. I…read morelove eating there, and the service is always amazing. I tell everyone about it. 100/10

Always amazing, never fails!…read more Recommend Shrimp Ceviche. My son loves the tacos & sandwiches & fries

We attended their monthly (April-October) Pizza Making Party! What a great experience! I only…read morewish I hadn't worn black, as when I tried to toss my pizza dough, I got flour all over myself. This is really a fun event/class and reasonably priced for all you get - a glass of sangria, 2 drinks (well, beer, house wine or nonalcoholic), fresh bruschetta and after the pizza you make for yourself, a cannoli for dessert, plus a raffle ticket for a bottle of wine (I didn't win). The chef showed how to shape the dough, toss it and then top it with your 3 choices. They take the pizzas and cook them perfectly. I hadn't eaten here in years and had forgotten how good their pizzas were. The coal fired oven gives the pizza a great finish.

Stacey. Very friendly. Great job helping us…read more And delicious pizza. Very happy they're opened late on the weekends.

mamma mia! i love italian food so i had a great time but my…read morecompany did not agree... the prices were a bit high, a lot of starving college children come hear please consider our needs the soup was not soup. idk what it was. i'm sorry if it's a cultural thing, but it was mushy and no liquid. an experienced realtor and restaurant owner commented on the cleanliness and thought it was diabolically filthy. are you out of water to clean? is that why there was none in the soup? i got sicker after i ate here, coincidence? idk. anyways i liked it

The minute we walked in the door and stood there waiting to see a hostess to be seated. Crickets…read more Finally someone other than the hostess came out and who shows up but the hostess. Wow. Whoever hired her needs to be fired. She was the most unpleasant person. Not a pleasant greeting or a smile. Watch her as we sat there same thing with the few people that came in! Seating was restricted!! Waitress was great! My chicken piccata was good put the side I choose was walling in garlic. Couldn't eat it!! I'm not one to give reviews but this was unacceptable especially when we spent 93 dollars. On a plus side 10 dollar take home entree was a good lasagna meal. I am doing this review to help your restaurant survive in these hard times for businesses to survive in our area

For those who have been to Trader Sam's at Disneys Polynesian Resort…read more... Picture that, but less theatrics. Ie Great Vibe, same style tiki drinks, the menu book is fashioned in the same leather bound style... I actually took a break from my phone and watched the bar tenders make the drinks.. I already plan to come back. For those reading...it's true what everyone else is probably already saying...if rocking up in a big group...come super early or else you will be waiting and hour or more. I got lucky as it was just me.

In the land of happy hours and mediocre drinks it was refreshing to find a place like this down in…read moreBonita. These folks understand the meaning of craft cocktails, complete with making as many of their own ingredients/mix-ins as possible. We were lucky as we were able to just walk in and pick any table we liked at 8pm on a Wednesday. I guess it can get quite busy at times. The chartreuse colored chairs and gorgeous stained glass lights told me instantly that we came to the right place. They have an extensive cocktail list, but that didn't stop me from ordering something not on the menu. They had no questions or problems making it. My spouse also ordered something not on the menu that was recommended to her by someone that had it once here before when it was one of their seasonal specials. Once again, not a challenge for these master bartenders. Everyone was upbeat and clearly enjoying what they do. Looking forward to getting back the next time I'm in Bonita.