Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill

Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill, Driftwood Pkwy., Cape Coral, FL. Growling in my tummy, 2 cents on food and chatter.
The Food & chatter. The menu is quite extensive. Bison burger, salad and seafood.
I got the fried seafood platter. 20 bucks clams ,shrimp, and fish. All fresh.... fried to perfection. Cocktail sauce tangy not very spicy, Tartare ok, House made cole slaw with bits of mango. A good entree. I tried the so called house hot sauce...just a stepped up catsup. Over all good chow.
Chit chat.
I was treated to a live wonderful singer and pianist. Did a great job.
They are open 8 AM to 10 PM. I arrived at 1045 AM. My server told me and did not take my order til 11 AM.  THEY DO NOT TAKE ANY FOOD ORDERS betweens 1030 AM & 1100 AM. Breakfast/Lunch
Except booze and drinks.
My sweet tea which was served in a 12 ounce plastic cup with ice costed $2.75 though there are refills. Do the math and figure  how expensive it is.
A can of beer here is $4.50 on average. Times that by 6.
( Factoid: The following cities with the MOST expensive drinks in the USA. 1.Anchorage, Alaska,
2.Santa Rosa, California,3. Cape Coral, Florida)   Alaska yes but Ca. and FL noooo!!!!!
Anyway good service good chow but pretty much a local touristy joint.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks

McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steak, Strada Pl., Naples, FL A growling in my tummy, 2cents on the food and chatter.

The food. My oh my the food. I was served piping hot out of the oven fresh sourdough food. It is as close as San Francisco sourdough bread as you can get in this heathen state. Slightly more sour. Good stuff.

My entree, Salmon, grilled to perfection on the outside flaky as it should be on the inside, Veggies of fingerling taters, squash, carrots and onions. Seasoned proper with only a slight dash more of salt for my taste buds.

This was a wonderful dining experience, even with a newby for a server. Good job very attentive.

Ahh there was a very noticeable hiccup.

On the website it stated it would be open at 11 AM on a sunday. I called at 715 PM on a saturday to confirm. I was told yes. On my arrival at 1105 AM Sunday I was told they did not open til 1130 AM. I was told I needed to wait.  But I could wait inside.  HMMMMM with this confusion I should have been at least offered a coffee or soda pop at no charge. 2 other parties arrived with the same info.  hhmmm. A lack of communication is a mist .

But food was great. Definitely will return

Popeyes

Popeyes Chicken, Hancock Bridge Blvd., Cape Coral, FL.A growling in my tummy some 2 cents and chit chat. First chit chat... I love Popeyes. It is the only places in SWFL I have found thats makes GOOD SPICY FRIED CHICKEN... I have NOT FOUND anyplace that really has good fried chicken.  Spicy or NOT... OR dirty rice,hush puppies, red beans and rice. I thought Florida was consider in the south. This is a barren desert . I have search for 5 years.
Oh I do hate Popeyes biscuits. Winn-Dixie has good ones and KFC.

Food. I got the special of the week hush puppies shrimp,(8) side of red beans/rice and throw away biscuits. $4.99
What can I say delish fried shrimp, tasty spicy red bean/rice. and biscuits.  MMMMM good.
Service was quick food was hot.
So if anyone can steer me to other fried chicken please do.

Tasty Cultures

Tasty Cultures, Del Prado Blvd., S., Cape Coral, FL., A growling of my tummy and some chit chat.
Chit chat. As of this writing this eatery has literally just opened this day.
This appears to be coup for the Cape. A international eatery. This time european cuisine.
Food... I had a very satisfying german style potatoe salad. Next side was horseradish dumpling. Flavor of horseradish but none of the heat. Pretty good. My entree... Hungarian potatoe pancakes with a pork  goulash. I truly enjoyed this..
This eatery has a deli. So you can dash in and dash out. OR have a leisurely meal and be waited upon.
My server , Jessie, though a newby did a fine job.
So if tired of burgers and tacos , drop on in.

Connor's Steak And seafood

Connor's Steak & Seafood, Gulf Center Dr., Ft. Myers, A growling in my tummy, 2 cents on the chow and chit chat.The Food... The fresh bake bread w/pesto sauce for dipping. Lip smacking good...Now a creamy lobster bisque lots of lobster ...smooth tasting...Then filled with crab...cakes lightly fried to perfection.My entree, A perfectly done medium rare prime rib with hoarseradish sauce and au jus on the side. My side dish, naturally cream spinach.. Make you strong like  Popeyes. Then a nut encrusted filet of a fish, with a couscous, a buttery sauce on top with roasted asparagus, a crab cake and toasted topped macaroni and cheese...So please for the palate. A long and relaxing meal. A delightful 2 hour experience.
Ah lets not forget  angel cake with home made ice cream , whip cream with a cherry on top
The service was a great team effort Always worth the time and well spent out of the piggy bank.

ShoelessJoes

Shoeless Joes,Bell Tower Dr., Ft. Myers, FL., A growling in my tummy and some chit chat.. I finally got around to this place. The food. Shrimp scampi and fish and chips. Fish and chips, A very good size filets , chips are americanize, Not crazy about tartare sauce...but over all a step above sports bar food.. Shrimp scampi... nice size shrimp seems fresh good flavor. Could use more garlic ....over all just fine food for a sports bar
I had a newby for a server but she did just fine. So service was good.

Flat Top Larry's

Flat Top Larry's, First st., Fort Myers, FL. A growling in my tummy and some chit chat.
The Food. We got the signature Red Velvet Waffle and the Cheese Burger with pineapple coleslaw.
Waffle... It was excellent. Cooked to perfection. Plus the whipped cream on top was creamy and flavorful.
The cheeseburger. On the menu it had a listing of what was in the sauce. I was scared to try this item.
BUT...OMG .... it had a tiny bit of spice. ( Love hot spices but not on my burger) But the combination of all the ingredients...made a party in my taste buds. The bun was fresh and soft, burger cooked to a excellent medium rare, along with the cheese and bacon... So good. This has to be one of best burgers I have had in the area. Lets not forget the pineapple cole slaw. A touch of sweet a touch of salt wonderful.
Service was great. You must go either for lunch or breakfast

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