Chen China Bistro

Chen's China Bistro, Pine Island Rd., Cape Coral, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter.
The food. A couple of egg rolls, 1.50 each, Kung Pao chicken, extra spicy, hot & sour soup. 9 bucks
The egg roll crisps and flavorful. Hot & sour soup, thick with tofu so very good.
Kung Pao chicken... a bit disappointing ....Though I asked  for extra hot it was not. I needed chili paste. The chicken was white meat. not my first choice, was very tender. Lots of peanuts. Plus way too much celery. Over all just ok this time.
Chatter... This is one of the better chinese joints around ( Ginger Bistro is better)
NOTE: they give you a card ,where after spending so much here ,you can get a free meal.
Service was fine and attentive.

Jax Diner

Jax Diner, Weavers Corner, N. Fort Myers, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chit chat.
The food. Pot Roast, with green beans, mashed potatos/gravy and cornbread ( cornbread a southern thing) 10.50        ( NOTE... They only accept CASH...no checks, no credit card or debit cards)
The green beans are cooked with bacon/onions. mmmm, pot roast, just fork fall apart and plenty of  mash taters with gravy. Lets not forget the southern addition of cornbread.
A wonderful comfort foods.
Then to top it off .  A Malted vanilla shake to go.
Service is excellent and attentive.

Herons Nest Restaurant & Ballroom

Herons Nest Restaurant & Ballroom, Avenida Del Vera, Inside a gated community, N. Fort Myers, Fl.,
Here is chatter and my 2 cents on the food.
Chatter... First my GPS had me going in circles finding this place. But I was smart enough to disregard it. You must tell the sentry you are going to the eatery. About 3/4 mile ahead.
The restaurant is on a small lake. A bit hidden, easy to find.
First a small sign at the hostess desk greets you saying.  NO CASH only credit cards.!!!!
I was by myself dress casual in nice shorts and tee shirts. NO TEES SHIRTS ALLOWED. I was give a short sleeved shirt with a collar.  ( NOTE... The manager was wearing a red plaid shirt. :-0   )   There was only 2 tables filled in a place that could handle 100 folks.
They directed me to a  table next to a wall. I ask for a table with a view of the lake ...they said they were reserved. I got one in a corner next to a baby piano. For my 45 minutes being here NO ONE sat at the reserved tables.
The food. Waffles, sausage, home fries and  coffee. 16 bucks.
First , the coffee was just commercial brand , no big whoop. The waffles were ok. They mix up my order and brought me bacon the first time out. It was quickly change.
I am having a bad luck of fried foods. The home fries were fried too crisp. I could not poke a hole in one potato pieces with my fork. My server offered to exchange. I denied it. I was full.
Service was fine.
This has to be the MOST PRETENTIOUS  & SNOBBY place I have EVER been to in my life.
Do I recommend this??? Only if you are high maintenance, pretentious and snobby!!!!

the Edison

The Edison, McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl.,  Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter.
I was suprise as to how empty this place appeared to be. This being a big golf course & well known eatery. A few workers and 2-3 guys having a drink at the bar.
The food. For 12 bucks, I got a fairly large and very fresh salad. I really enjoyed it. Plus a chicken pot pie with puff pastry on top. The pie was very creamy. Thick with white chicken meat, peas, carrots and taters. A bit salty  but I am sure thats me. Plus a sweet tea. A good lunch at a reasonable price.
My server disappeared quite often but always pop up when I needed something.
Over all a good experience. I would go back.

Petes Fish and Chips

Petes Fish and Chips, Del Prado Blvd., Cape Coral, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter.
The food. Fish & Chips.... always excellent fried to a golden brown. Moist on the inside... Cole slaw ,chopped fine and so tasty. A in house delish.
I venture out and tried the frozen pies. I heated in a toaster oven as directed.
WOW.... the crust  was so flaky and wonderful. The ingredients was savory and so good. It was a meal unto itself.
Service was stellar as usual.

Miami Bakery & Cafe

Miami Bakery Cafe, Hancock Bridge Parkway, Cape Coral, Fl., Here is my 2 cents on the food and chatter.
Chit chat... This is a small place that seems to be a hangout out for those who speak  spanish as their first language. So it helps if you speak spanish or can just point at what you like.
The food...., The coffee is very good if you like it strong. I have tried a variety of the cookie and pastries. Though not as good as a true european bakery it passes for sweetness.
I tried the cubano. It suck. the portion was small and the pork tenderloin was dry and stringy.
Service was quick.

Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut

Nauti Parrot Tiki Hut, Marinatown Ln., North Fort Meyer, Fl., Here is some chatter and my 2 cents on the food.
The food. AYCE fish fry. In Panko crumbs. $9.99. Sounds good to me. WRONG.
This has been my literally worst experience.....I have had more than 600 plus reviews. I have disagreed on price, size of portion and other. I have had my share of fried foods ( always cooked to a golden brown).
This time my panko crumb fish was horrible. Even on a 2nd try. It was burnt black around the edges and dried in the middle. ( see photos)
Then the cook comes out and ask what is wrong? He arrogantly tries to justify his INCOMPETENCE in cooking panko crumbs fish.
Again the worst ever.
The server did a excellent job. They offered a different meal which I decline.
On top of all this, they gave me my bill for my sweet tea. It was a bad tea. I drank a third of it but paid for it.
Obviously they do not place a customer happiness or word of mouth with very much consideration.