Great seafood and reasonable prices. Best clam chowder I've ever had. It's always busy but worth the wait

We had to go back. Had to. On this visit, I tried the Boom Grouper Bites Appetizer ($16.99) as a meal. Maybe 10 nuggets of grouper, battered or breaded, then fried to perfection, tossed in their boom sauce and served with a very flavorful jasmine rice. The boom sauce is very similar to a Thai sweet chili sauce - a little sweet with maybe a touch of heat. An app that eats like a meal. Great for a lighter appetite. On yet another visit, and on several more visits, I had the All Day - Every Day Fish and Chips Summer Special ($12.99). Terrific! A generous filet of pollack, lightly coated with beer batter, fried to perfection, served with their incredible fries and pineapple cole slaw. I thoroughly enjoy this meal and it is a great value. read more

They have daily specials but don't have them listed/advertised. They had a full list of daily specials but not the deal of the day. Luckily our server told us about the Monday BOGO clam chowder, so we gave it a try. Had a lil spice/kick to it. Tasted decent but def not my favorite. So then I went on their website while sitting at the table and saw the $14.99 lobster roll special. Glad it was that price and not the full price. I got the cold Lobster roll and it was just okay, it was lacking flavor. Triple tail tacos were decent but also felt like it could use a little more seasoning. The coconut rice ended up being our favorite part of the meal. The inside of the place was packed at 6:45pm on a Monday. So we sat outside and had great service. If you go, check their website for the daily deals. read more

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If you're looking for top-notch seafood, The Twisted Lobster is an absolute must-visit. The New England Lobster Roll can be served hot with butter or cold with mayo -- we went with the warm butter option, and it was packed with sweet, tender lobster meat and served with a side of crispy fries. I don't order this style, but Clam Chowder was creamy and loaded with clams. Fried Lobster Basket: Perfectly hand-breaded cold-water lobster tails, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, served with pineapple slaw. The atmosphere was good; we will definitely be back. Hard to put it into our normal rotation because of the distance. read more

Ate here yesterday, place is smaller than I anticipated, rest rooms are outside, port-a-potties, they were clean. The wait staff was up-beat and attentive. Started with clam chowder, it was good. All ingredients were chopped finely. Good broth and taste. Our meals were the 2 lobster tails along with a full belly clams meal. Both were good, no complaints. Prices were very good read more

Great to find inexpensive and delicious seafood when possible. We could not believe it was packed at 4pm on a Monday but it was and had people waiting when we left. Lobster Bisque was amazing and wife ate about half and she isnt even a lobster fan. Very smooth and creamy. Had the fried crab sandwich and it good but kicked myself for not getting the Lobster Roll. Saw a few come by table and they looked incredible. Wife had and loved the coconut shrimp. read more

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Great food, great service and great atmosphere!! We have tried 1/2 of the menu and it has all be delicious. My favorite dessert is the pineapple upside down cake. Mmmmm.... Key lime pie is yummy too!!! read more

Went early to avoid the wait I had read about and was seated with a smile quickly. Smaller but warm, clean, and vibrant restaurant. Big menu with honestly good prices for the portion sizes. Constant stream of locals and tourists came in so I had faith it would be great. Ordered a mix of seafood and non with a delicious burger for the kid which was big and flavorful. My boom shrimp tacos were delicious but a heavy hand on the sauce really made it hard to taste the slaw or salsa. Although the fruit based pico was delicious when I added in. Grouper bites were big and came out hot and fries were great. Overall a win for the price and easy seafood option. I would come back again and recommend as a good option locally. read more

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The Cod basket was excellent, the house fish and chips wasn't very good at all. Next time I'll order the cod also, well worth $4 extra Service was pretty good read more

The lobster rolls are fantastic! Although we don't eat in all that often (we live local so takeout is an easy option!) we always love the food..... Good pricing especially when they're doing their deals. Customer service isn't the best but I'm not sure you can expect that at many places nowadays! read more

On a recommendation we decided to take the family here for a nice fish dinner. We were told that we'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. read more

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Stopped for a quick dinner while in the cape. I've heard great things about this place for years. The clam chowder, their signature soup, was good. With more spice than expected. I've had better, and I've had worse. I also tried the swordfish tacos which seemed to be missing some flavor. The highlight of my dish was the coconut rice. That was really tasty. Our server was awesome though. Super attentive and nice. They have some great deals throughout the week so check their website. read more

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Great local stop, on the smaller size for a restaurant so be prepared to wait. There are many specials here, so always check them out. The staff is always lovely here and working so hard. The entire Decore is so cute, they've done amazing with this place. Check it out. read more

Twisted Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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Everything was Delicious and great. The server was awesome. This was our second time. First time my husband didn't like and never wanted to go back, but I convinced him and he loved it. read more

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A friend and I decided to patronize a local establishment for lunch on Monday. We arrived around 1:00 pm and a line of customers were enthusiastically awaiting their turn to enter the restaurant. We were greeted by the Hostess who informed us that we would have a twenty minute wait to be seated. I'm thinking , oh boy , this place must have delicious food due to the crowd of customers waiting to enter. Well , at last , we were allowed entry and we were seated near the front door. My friend is handicapped and has mobility issues. Nevertheless, we sat down at a small booth and were presented with menus. My friend ordered oysters and Clam chowder soup. I ordered the Shrimp basket and I also ordered a bowl of Clam Chowder soup. The soup arrived first and I thought it was amazing ! It was savory and rich with flavor. My Shrimp quickly arrived and I took a bite of one of the Shrimp. Awwwe , I was disappointed. The Shrimp was breaded but seemed somewhat undercooked. Nevertheless, I filled up on the bowl of soup and managed to consume 3 of the breaded Shrimp. I was full and gave my companion the remaining Shrimp in my basket. My friend devoured the Shrimp. Our waitress Christina was busy , yet quick and efficient in rendering service to our table. The restaurant is small but cute and somewhat charming. I'll come back for the Clam Chowder, it was amazing. I'll have to try a different entre other than the breaded Shrimp basket. I live close enough to the Twisted Lobster for a return visit , if only for the soup. I give this place 3 Stars for now. Clam chowder was great , the breaded Shrimp not so much. read more

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We met friends for lobster rolls and luckily had a reservation. This place is crowded and a bit loud , but service is quick and staff is nice. Lobster rolls were good, but the hot one with just butter was super. We're always looking for the perfect one, but it's tough to compare them to those up in Maine, tho they do a good job. read more

When friends post restaurants, I save them because we live in the middle of nowhere. So when we went to ft myers today, I looked at the places I had saved. This one checked all the boxes. Was there a long wait? Yes but once you are seated all is smooth. The waitress was very friendly. Brought out our food quickly. The place is small but it is definitely a happening place. Most definitely will go back. read more

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Our food was great. Twin lobster tails with two sides for $18.95. They're Wednesday night special. Service was great as well. Ambience was just OK. Small restaurant but packed with people. We didn't have to wait long definitely will go back. read more

Twisted Lobster - Twin lobster tails with jasmine rice, pineapple, coleslaw, and corn on the cob - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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Lobster was great, service was good , a little loud for talking, might consider outside seating next time read more

Twisted Lobster - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Fresh seafood and reasonable prices. Attentive staff. My favorite is the salmon on salad. My spouse loves the grouper sandwich. The restaurant is small and you can expect to wait for a table even in the summer. read more

Lobster on the rolls tasted old and tough like they were frozen for a long time. The clam chowder was very good. Priced very reasonable but I would rather pay more to get good lobster meat. Wait staff were very pleasant read more

What's wrong with us we haven't been here in few years? The service was excellent but above and beyond anything else was the Chilean seabass! Not bronzino like many places try to get away with. Beautifully cooked and plated. Emma our server was so polite. As busy as they were she took the time to talk to us. Real asset to the business when a server identifies him/herself and knows when to return to our table. Hubby had the salmon. Excellent l!!! Not only do all their plates come with sides but the prices are amazing! $20 for seabass!?! Will def go back. Soon! read more

First time trying The Twisted Lobster! We got a local beer from Ft. Mayers called High Five IPA (delicious)! As an app we ordered Thai Calamari (also delicious)! And for food we ordered the Triple Tail Reuben, Blackened Mahi Tacos (the coconut rice is amazing), and Gulf Grouper! The restaurant is decorated cute. We sat inside but they have outdoor seating too. Service was great, our food came out quick and everyone is very nice. We're definitely coming back! read more

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Visiting from Colorado to fish. Got weathered-off the water. Referred here by local friend. Best seafood quality and kitchen cuisson preparation skills. Absolutely worth it in terms of food quality and New England lobster dock interior feel. (this not on the water-decor only). Get some!! read more

The Food is Delicious not a bad meal here ever and We have been going for 10 yearsThe Chocolate cake is the best So moist n Delicious Service always Perfect the whole place is Happy and Clean always clean If you want good food with Happy Service , Great Prices and clean this is your place to Eat !!!! read more

I visited the Twisted Lobster during a trip to visit some friends in Fort Myers. I love seafood and this restaurant did not disappoint. We sat outside and were sat immediately so I did not get a good look at the inside of the restaurant but it was very busy. The outdoor seating area was clean and there were fans to keep diners cool. The staff was very friendly and quick. The food came out within 10 minutes of ordering and was super tasty. The lobster was fresh and hot. The fried white fish and chicken tenders were also fresh and delicious. Must try their chocolate cake. Huge portion! TLDR: clean, friendly, high quality seafood, must try if in Fort Myers area. read more

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Wonderful place to eat. Always a great experience. Expect to wait. But it's worth the wait. read more

Twisted Lobster - Four 2-oz fried lobster dinner with fries. Fantastic! - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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Seafood anyone? In the southwest corner of Florida. Cape Coral has a great casual seafood spot. The Twisted Lobster awaits your presence. With indoor and outdoor patio dining. Plates of Thai shrimp on coconut rice, a ribeye and lobster tail, creamy clam chowder and trays of oysters are on the menu. The prices are right. The service is great. There is a reason this place is packed but the wait is minimal. Support local businesses especially the good ones. Twisted Lobster is amazing. Eat here if you like seafood. read more

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Recently moved to Cape Coral. This was the first dine in experience. We arrived just after 6pm. A brief 10 minute wait. We took an inside booth. Be prepared as it is noisy until about 7:15 when there were a couple of empty tables. The vibe is exceptional. Staff is quick and to the point. I slowed their routine as it was a first visit. Never felt rushed. Ordered sesame crusted tuna and a dozen oysters. Both fresh and tasty. For the mains we had salmon, triple tail, and cod and chips. All very good. Attentive service. Quality feed presented in a straightforward manner is always a winner. Twisted Lobster might be on the weekly rotation! read more

Came by again for some food. Service girls were awesome. And the food was delicious. We always stop in here to get some snack before we head home. It's a great spot read more

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Still Tracks. They've updated their air conditioning and it's more comfortable inside. Team Clam chowder and Haddock Basket. This is my #1 in Cape Coral read more

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Twisted lobster is the place to be for great seafood at a reasonable price. Don't get discouraged if you have to wait to be seated. The food is worth it. The staff is awesome here. read more

Twisted Lobster - Enjoying the 4 ounce twins special with corn on the cob and brussels sprouts. This was so delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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We've wanted to go here for so long and finally did. Although we waited a while for a table, it's because the restaurant is on the smaller side and also because it is super popular. Food was very good. Daily specials were a good value. Lots of hustling staff to serve you. No spirits sold, just beer, wine and seltzer type drinks- a bit disappointing but we made due. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Excellent customer service and servers. Seafood was outstanding fresh cooked perfect. Only complaint the lobster bisque wasn't what I am use to. Sweet and no lobster inside, came out warm not hot. read more

This place has amazing seafood and the staff is very friendly! I always recommend to my friends and family and everyone has agreed with me!

My first time here. The food was very good. The service was great! The only reason I didn't give a 5 star was because while waiting for a table, we stood behind the podium where they take the names. We stood there for a good 5 minutes and the bathrooms smelled so bad that several of us were put off. I am retired from food service and I was taught when trying someplace new, the bathroom should be the first place to check when it comes to sanitation. read more

We had a great experience here! This staff is one of the best service staff around! We were told 25 minutes wait and ordered beer outside. The bartender said their computer was down to just tell the server what you ordered inside. Which we did and loved the trust from them. We ordered a bowl of clam chowder. It was very good. It has a little kick that we loved. My wife ordered shrimp and lobster she loved. I ordered the Ruben it was very good! Did not have room for dessert! Place is very well ran and highly recommended! It's a hole in the wall but the food and service is worth it! read more

Twisted Lobster - Ruben fish sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Stopped in here while on vacation and it ended up being a really solid meal. It's a smaller place and 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. read more

Twisted Lobster - Clam Chowder - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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The lobster tail sampler is a little pricey; however, their are three tails and they were all very tasty (even the warm water tail). Service was good once you were seated, but it took a while to get seated. The restaurant was loud but was going for the lobster and not a dinner meeting. Go when they open at 1130 if you are able. read more

The food is great ! They always have a wait but it is worth it! Never disappointed! Great service and a friendly staff