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    The Launch

    3.9 (49 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE LAUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Touristy

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    The launch Sunset.
    Chester D.

    The food was delicious, however mostly bar food. Love the strawberry dressing!! Excellent. Service was great Julie. Wanted to see the robot come out but it fell over recently with the food. Out of service. The sunset was outstanding and the river beautiful. Great concept.

    Sunset view from the Launch.

    What a fun vibe and great place! Our server, Julie, recommended seafood nachos. They were an excellent starter. We watched the sunset and fast cigarette boats pull in before we moved to the main course. Grouper and blackened Mahi mahi were both excellent. We really enjoyed the island rice and beans. After dinner, we moved to the bar to enjoy the music. Kambrie rocked the house with her margaritas and a 5 star old fashioned. We are enjoy g our weekend in La Bellle and will be back!

    Seafood nachos.
    Shane B.

    Cool spot sit out by the water watch boats go down the river. They have a lot of selections for food items. I had the burgers couple days ago it was good. Just had the seafood nachos they weren't good. They had cold cheese and then sour cream on top of that. They were really just kind of a mess and not very flavorful. If you do get them get the sour cream on the side and make sure the cheese is hot. It was just kind of a gelatinous mess honestly. Also the service was decent but should be better with limited people here. It's probably 3.5 rounded up to 4 star rather than giving a 3.

    Outside View of restaurant same parking as boat ramp
    Don R.

    So i saw this place being talked about heavy on Facebook and said well its Friday time to put it to the test. The place did not disappoint! FYI The restaurant is located in the Hendry County Boat dock parking lot. Its the old Miller Bait Shop. We started with the fire cracker shrimp as an appetizer. The shrimp portions were huge! The plate was perfect, sauce was delicious! Just the right amount of spicy to enjoy the flavors! We then ordered the Philly cheesesteak and the fish and chips. Both plates were excellent. Hot and full Of flavor. They were paired with seasoned fries. The Philly was great the steak was nice and chopped and the cheese was melting with every bite. Fish was haddock battered and fried. Nice white meat not to flaky no over whelming fish taste. Service was great. Our server Katherine provided excellent attention to our table and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall this is a great addition to the small town of Labelle. Happy to have a new place to visit that has awesome food and a very fun atmosphere.

    Dan's Crispy Shrimp with Fries and Coleslaw
    Elizabeth M.

    The Launch just got better! We just had the best lunch on the new outdoor pavilion. The breeze, the boats, the perfect way for us to start our week. Here's what we ordered: Fish Dip - perfectly smokey with club crackers (add hot sauce for the perfect bite) Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - the cucumber wasabi and ponzu sauce is (insert fire emoji) soooo good! Captains Tacos - I chose Mahi and it did not disappoint. Drizzled some of the jalapeño aioli on top (chefs kiss). Grouper Sandwich - blackened so good! Recommended sides ***fries and coleslaw*** I'm pretty picky about my coleslaw and the Launch gets it right. Fries are always fresh and perfectly seasoned. Excellent service, friendly environment while dining alfresco. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

    The shrimp plate, which is very good.
    Terri G.

    We were driving through town today and for lunch, we decided on The Launch. What a great spot! The restaurant sits by the water and the food is very good. I decided to go with the shrimp, fries and slaw, a classic combo, made even better by the location. Hubs had the fish sandwich with a veggie side. The shrimp was lightly fried and seasoned just right. When was the last time I had an orchid with a meal, I'm guessing the Caribbean or maybe Hawaii. Anyway, it was a nice touch. The fries and slaw were a perfect side to the shrimp. Even hubs, who can be fussy, wasn't complaining today. This restaurant would also be a fun place to have dinner, the menu had a lot of good dishes. Afterwards, I walked around and took a picture of the boats on the water, everything was so peaceful and pretty.

    Swordfish steak with brocollini and rice pilaf
    Shannen L.

    Just what LaBelle needs! We've been a few times since it opened and it has yet to disappoint us. The swordfish special was from a fresh, local catch. Cooked perfectly. Great portions for the price. Nice to see a fish option that I typically don't see on menus, especially here in Hendry Co. The pizzas are easily the best you will find in LaBelle. No skimping on the toppings. Great dough and sauce that won't give you heartburn afterwards. Service is always great, and the view overlooks the docks on the Caloosahatchee River.

    Ryan J.

    Amazing view right on the river. Waterfront dining at its best. Great food and service

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    Pizza Hut - This is the "pesto pizza" they didn't give me pesto or cut it properly. Don't order after dark.

    Pizza Hut

    2.3(11 reviews)
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    ive ordered from their restaurant and everytime i find a hair in my pizza and ive complained many…read moretimes but clearly they dont listen nor care. also their store is very dirty and ive found roaches crawling on the floor as well as walls.

    Simple order carry out , pepperoni and mushroom They forgot…read moreto put mushrooms I called when I noticed missing mushrooms and the guy who answered denied being the manager , would not provide his name , denies seeing my order LOL They play games at this location He then hung up on me as a described the 2 workers I saw when I picked up my pizza just 20 min prior . One was a white female , one was a black male . I asked if he was the black male on the line and he just hung up on me I called back he said " don't call here again or I will report you to Sheriffs office , that's racist" He just hung up on me continuously for next few minutes and then put on the automated answer service. This Pizza Hut store is BS , I've never encountered a situation like that in my life ! Funny thing is I'm African American and he's playing the race card ! Why ? Well he obviously lied about my order and hung up to avoid accepting responsibility for screwing up my order . Lesson learned. Check food at all times when take out , AND avoid this store - they don't hire good staff .

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    Pizza Hut - As you can see they didn't even try to cut this. Also don't order after dark!

    As you can see they didn't even try to cut this. Also don't order after dark!

    Pizza Hut - This is how the pesto pizza is supposed to look. Ordered this a few days prior during the day when anyone who actually cares was working.

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    This is how the pesto pizza is supposed to look. Ordered this a few days prior during the day when anyone who actually cares was working.

    San Giuseppe Pizza

    San Giuseppe Pizza

    4.6(159 reviews)
    41.8 mi

    We heard good things about this restaurant and wanted to stop by. This is a small restaurant, you…read morehave to look to see it between other buildings. Although the restaurant is small, the flavor is big! The menu has a good variety of pizza, calzone, salads and even a few subs. The pizza with the cauliflower crust was interesting and so was the Sicilian, but we decided on the usual pepperoni. This was a great choice, the flavors were balanced and the crust is true New York style, both crusty and chewy. It's one of the best pizza crusts I've found in Naples, IMO New York crusts make the best pizza. Service was fast and the staff is great, it's obvious they make a lot of pizzas here and know their stuff. If you like New York style pizza, this is a place to check out.

    Me and my family went here on Saturday for my son's birthday lunch because he wanted pizza and were…read moreblown away with the service and food ! They greeted us and took their time with us and helped us with the menu. They found out it was his birthday and sang happy birthday to him and gave him a cookie which we all appreciated and thankful for, They also came to check up on us and see how we were doing. We got a pepperoni pizza and a buffalo chicken/ cheese pizza which was AMAZING. Also we got the garlic knots which me and my son loved and took some for the road. Will definitely make that trip to Naples to get some more pizza and enjoy everyone there.

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