It's busy here! But still so friendly and nice! And filled with country charm! Now about the food!…read more Coffee is excellent! A pleasure! We tried a few things for brunch and loved all of them! The catfish was excellent as well as the old country favorite- chicken fried steak! We also really loved the biscuits and corn bread. The sides were out standing as well! We had macaroni and cheese, fried okra, sweet potato soufflé and collard greens. Each one was perfect! We really loved this place and would be delighted to return anytime!

Came here with family after seeing all the photos online of the home cooking! It was delicious. I…read morehad the meatloaf. It was tender and seasoned perfectly. Wow, big serving too! The mashed potatoes and gravy were also just what I was looking for. The other side I chose was corn fritters - just ok but perfectly fine, although more batter to corn ratio would have made them more desirable. Hubby had the chicken fried chicken and he loved it and his sides of potatoes and mac n cheese. Our family had fried chicken and they thought it was crispy outside, fried well and juicy inside. They also ordered a grilled ham and cheese with a side salad. Didn't get a ton of feedback on the meal but the plate was pretty well cleaned off when we got up! Our waitress was fast, efficient and really sweet. She quickly brought to go containers for our food and drinks. The ambiance of the restaurant gave it a very homey and rural feel, which was just fine with us. It sits nexts to the state farmers market which was not running during our visit. However it was still busy when we sat down to eat at 2 pm. Recommend it!

This was a little over 30 minutes drive. It would be well worth 45 minutes of a drive to enjoy the…read moreatmosphere of this hidden gem. We had the chicken pot pie and cornbread, which measured it up to every dream that you would have about southern fare. On the non-southern side of the menu I had a wedge salad, which is one of my favorites and I'm happy to report that this is probably one of the best wedge salads I've ever had. We are traveling, but if I lived here or if I ever come here again, this will be a "for sure" stop

1/28/2026 Beware maybe just pay cash. Fraudulent. If you leave a 22% tip you will be charged more…read moreon your credit card statement. Tab was $38.46 tipped $8.46 charges on my card $50. That girl training the new hire working the bar should be ashamed for stealing. Party of two paying separately a coworker and I both charged more. Food was low grade bland. Lacked any spice or flavor. Looked good but just lacked taste. Baked Mac n cheese was big let down. Sweet potato soufflé was good. I don't drink alcohol but coworker does. He said his old fashion was made wrong. Also for only 10 people in the place the service was slow for two bar people. I let my staff of a 100+ know while we're in town to avoid the place. Hope the entitlement and theft was worth it. I have never left a bad review but theft will not be tolerated.

Salty Papa (a boat builder) ran a strict program with specific instructions when he heard wind of…read morehis family was opening up a restaurant. 1. Serve only fresh, local and regional seafood from the U.S! 2. If it is shrimp, it will be Pink Gulf shrimp and none other! 3. No menu item will be made from pre-made or frozen products! 4. If the recipe is from the South it is good for the mouth! These aren't just rules; they are the words of a real individual who believed in a simple philosophy: "Give them the freshest food, prepared with care, and they will keep coming back. Above all, make every meal a celebration!" Salty Papa We are pleased to report that the family legacy is alive and well. The quality is unmistakable; when you refuse to compromise on standards, it shows in every dish. Walking in, you truly feel as though you've stepped onto a boat. The rustic nautical theme perfectly embodies Florida living, and located right before the Fort Myers Beach bridge, it's the perfect dinner destination after a day on the water. Upon walking in, you truly feel like you've stepped into his personal Shrimp House. The ambiance makes you feel as if you are right aboard the boat, with a rustic nautical theme that perfectly embodies Florida living. Located right before the Fort mYERS beach bridge would make a excellent stop after a day at the beach. "The drink menu offered just as much variety as the kitchen. We started with the Dirty Arnold Palmer--crisp, refreshing, and done exactly right. Next was the Gator Bayou Water, which was greener than duckweed! (If you don't know what duckweed is, join the club; we had to look it up ourselves to verify the drink perfectly matched that vibrant, green aquatic hue.) To round out the assortment, we enjoyed a classic Mango Margarita and the Blue Mermaid, which tasted like a refreshing, iced blue piña colada. Whether you're looking for a classic or something adventurous, they have a signature sip for every mood. From their Peel & Eat Shrimp with an assortment of signature flavors (We got the Keylime sunset butter!!) to the standout Papa's Famous Charleston Shrimp & Grits, the variety is endless. Whether you want it fried, grilled, blackened, covered, or wrapped, they have mastered every possible variation. To start we enjoyed crispy, crunchy, pillowy hushpuppies that immediately took a dive into the housemade remoulade. For the entree the coconut crusted chicken with their pinacolada sauce, it was an elevated chicken strip with a tropical touch. As well as their hickory bacon wrapped shrimped basted with their bbq brushed with care But the hospitality doesn't stop there--there is truly something for everyone. They even offer a 'doggie menu' for those enjoying the patio, making it a genuinely family-friendly destination. In Southwest Florida, it's rare to find a spot that balances high-quality seafood with such a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere. Thank you to our amazing servers Stacy D & Pedro! We will be back!

Over an ok experience allow me to do a deep dive on why such a bad review. I went to the…read moreestablishment for a late lunch w/ mom she ordered fried oysters no problem I ordered fresh 1/2 dozen no problem. I also ordered hog fish * a Fl delicacy described as follows: Considered superior in taste and texture, often marketed as the "filet mignon of the sea". Well folks I was served tilapia and charged $28 for a $7 dollar dish. I hope the owner is reading this because you know it's dead wrong. I questioned the waitress Staci because I know this was bogus. Not her fault she does not run the kitchen. I did tell her I planned on reviewing the experience...... after 2 bites I took the food to go so I could prove that they knowingly price gouge customers. I was shocked to learn that misrepresenting fish in FL is considered a food violation and a finable offense....now i have evidence so let's see where this goes. Anyway guys when you go to Salty Papa order chicken wings and cheap drinks others they will try to scam you. See pics of tilapia vs their hogfish *same cheap fish. Also adding pics of real delicacy. This place is a fraud. Owner left a very aggressive response. Not sure why when you got your $28 and I left my phone number. No need to be Sassy if you are really customer satisfaction tag you're it. Enjoy your weekend!

We had an impromptu lunch at Metro Diner today, before heading to a play at the theatre. It's…read morepretty warm so we opted to eat inside. Carly was our lovely and attentive server. I had the Avocado Bacon Scramble Bowl. Perfect for a really hot day and covered with Hollandaise Sauce. Dave had the Philly cheesesteak sandwich with onion rings. Both dishes were prepared fresh and hot. Consistency and quality service is what we love about Metro! One of the servers came by and said "Aren't you Freckles Parents?" Lol. We love taking her there and eating on the patio. Thanks Metro Diner for your wonderful menu!

I'm back for the second time in two days. The food here is that good…read more I was glad to see they are open on Mondays. I ordered a decaf coffee and this time I went with the Western omelette with salsa, rye toast, and hash browns. The omelette was huge and so good! The service is excellent! They are very personable. You can see they enjoy what they do. I am leaving Florida today but already have plans to return. I would highly recommend Metro Diner as a must stop for great food and great service. Thank you team for all you do.

Has great food selection and service. Ambiance is great too…read more Parking wise can get full fast- limited.

This week's Wednesday, our girlfriends of CHARLOTTE County (CCGF) traveled to Ft. Meyers to…read moreexperience BUCKINGHAM FARMS. We were 24 in total. When you arrive there is ample parking, and very pleasant views of their agricultural. There are 85 acres, which houses their store, small self served dining and eating area both inside, as well as outside. They have a rustic barn for special occasion events. Since we were a group of ladies, we made arrangements for service to be provided, versus self serve. In hindsight, once we completed our luncheon, we should haves opted for self served. We were told there would be an up charge for personal service, which became $7.00 per person, plus a 20% tip and tax's. This referred to as personal service was not anywhere near what was provided. First, our food orders, needed to be in days before our arrival. No appetizers were available, soup, salads etc. The room where we were assigned to was ample and pleasant. However, first we had to pay for the order we had preordered. There was ice tea, water, ice, coffee, etc. preset up. Then instead of a server delivering our entrees, a large multi-layered cart rolled in with our preordered lunches. Truly, the ambiance was immediately impaired and negligent. Our attendees, we had a mix of loving the ingredients of their orders, where others were totally disappointed. As their food was bland unfavorable and unappealing, especially at the price of $21.95 per person with a mandatory 20% gratuity. It needs to be validated that our group never has an issue with pricing of their special excursion lunch events. However, BUCKINGHAM Farms did not meet our expectations. After our lunch was served, there was no service, no one came back to ask if the food was ok, was there anything else needed. Our servers were gone. Came back to remove our plates never asked, if we were happy, how did we enjoy the food. In initially setting up the reservation, our ladies first visit to this unique venue m, were very excited. So, it was requested that after lunch, since it was an 85 acre farm, could we have a quick walking tour. Anna, the director agreed and says she would guide us around the path and explain what we were seeing in the tour. After our lunch, we were all excited. As I went to find Anna and said we are ready for the tour. Anna had a surprise look as there were others with me, act like it was the first time she heard the request! I repeated the conversation, and she said oh no. We do tours in the morning only, and there is a charge for a tour. Needless to say, what a disappointment! If your plans are to go to BUCKINGHAM Farms, our recommendation is not to go as a group. Or if you do, GO self service!

A cute spot for brunch…read more It's a tight fit layout. Myself and my family didn't have any complaints. The staff were friendly and the food was good. A nice place to bring your family from out of town.

I ordered the Crab Cake Benny and wow... It was just what I…read moreneeded to close up my vacation. Our server was so kind, the kitchen was fast, and the food was unreal. An honorable mention is the Cinnamon Pancakes my brother ordered, those were better than it sounds and it sounded amazing.

Christmas Eve in Cape Coral. Opted for this local treasure. It is a very nice hometown kind of…read moreplace that prided itself on cooking with fresh and locally sourced ingredients. I had a superb braised short rib on a mushroom truffle risotto. The short rib was clearly not a short rib ( I suspect a nice size serving of chuck, well trimmed and perfect cooked) because of its leanness and size. Whatever it was it was delicious. The risotto was perfectly timed and delicious as well. I chose the Billionaires Bacon as a starter. It was great and a very generous portion. Service (Katherine) was excellent.

Made a reservation for my party of 4 for my Dads birthday. We arrived on time and were seated right…read moreaway. The waitress came over before we even sat and asked if we wanted something to drink. I wanted to order a bar drink so I hadn't even looked at the menu yet, and same for the rest of my party so we asked her to come back in a few minutes. I'm not sure if this made her angry but we sat for about 20 min after that while she heavily served the people next to us with no waters or anything and also worked behind the bar... When she finally came over we gave our drink order and put in an app. We ordered the calamari and I ordered an espresso martini. Both were great! She still seemed to be taking so so long in between ordering. Our whole dinner took over 3 hours from 7:30, passed 10 For dinner I ordered shrimp scampi which was also so so good and for dessert we ordered the cheese cake which was also solid! I'm not sure I'd go back, for the price and amount of food they serve just didn't seem worth it to me as none of us had left overs but overall a solid meal

On a recommendation we decided to take the family here for a nice fish dinner. We were told that…read morewe'd probably have to wait, they provide you with pagers. You can, if you want, grab a beverage while you wait. The interior is small and they have an exterior seating area that also isn't too large but both the inside and outside seating are very nice. The menu has good selections and a variety of ways that the fish can be prepared. The food is very good - everything we had everyone really enjoyed. The wait staff is fantastic, friendly, funny and makes great recommendations. We'd all recommend Twisted Lobster even with the wait.

Stopped in here while on vacation and it ended up being a really solid meal. It's a smaller place…read moreand we had about a 30-minute wait, but it was worth it. We started with the Boom Boom grouper bites and they were pretty good -- crispy, flavorful, and a great appetizer to share. I also had a cup of the clam chowder and it was amazing. Super creamy, really flavorful, and loaded with clams. Definitely one of the highlights of the meal. For my entrée I had the lobster with mashed potatoes and broccoli. The lobster itself was good, just not the best I've ever had and a little on the tougher side. The mashed potatoes, however, were incredible and tasted totally homemade -- easily the best part of the plate. The broccoli was simple but good. Overall, a really enjoyable meal with great chowder, tasty appetizers, and standout mashed potatoes. If you're in the area and don't mind a short wait at a smaller spot, it's definitely worth checking out.

Rosie's Breakfast Cafe in North Fort Myers has some of the best service I've had in a while. Our…read moreserver was genuinely friendly, super attentive during the morning rush, and made sure everything came out hot and right. They even remade a dish without us asking because the kitchen wanted it perfect. Food was solid with big portions, but the warm, efficient service is what I'll remember. Easy recommendation for locals or visitors.

Another early fasting morning at quest labs and then a few steps to Rosie's for breakfast! So…read moreconvenient! Tim was our caring server and brought me a heaping cup of hot delicious coffee! I ordered the Monterey Omelet as usual and Dave had the Bacon and Cheddar Cheese. We both opted for grits and English muffins which come already buttered. The Omelet's are just so beautifully presented. Not only are the ingredients combined in the omelets, then beautifully folded with lots of the same ingredients on top! Just lovely to look at and the taste matches the presentation! Extra butter scooped in a little cup for your grits and mine had sour cream on the side for the omelet. I totally went carb crazy and ate everything! It was so yummy and no lunch needed today! The place was bustling and customers waiting even though we are out of season. What a lovely way to start the day!

My hubby and I came to Cape Coral to meet friends here. What a great place. Priced Right, Great…read moreFood and very friendly staff. Staff was spot on with all food drinks and refills. This place fills up fast and since it's a Brunchery make sure to get here before it closes. We shall return.

My wife and I had lunch. They have a wide menu of breakfast options. Not much except hotdogs or…read moreburgers for lunch. Fair prices. I had a tender breaded pork chop with fried potatoes, 2 eggs, biscuit amd sausage gravy. All well cooked and tasty. They prefer cash payment.