I thought I would send along some of our favorite places to eat, relax and enjoy.
Monkey Bar,
If you are looking for an interesting (fun) afternoon or evening with some local characters give it a try. It is south of Cape Coral Parkway near Del Prado. The outside is a funky tiki-hut kind of bar with usually really good music, and inside is the surprise no one knows about- the small little restaurant is run by two 5-star chefs. The food is amazing- (not bar food inside), and very reasonably priced. The fun starts at about 6-7 and goes to 10-12 depending on the day. Unless you are a local you would never make it to the restaurant as the outside is so fun.
http://www.monkeybarcapecoral.com/
Tarpon Point Marina
Pinchers Crab Shack. Take Cape Coral Parkway to Pelican south – follow it to the gated entrance. It's right on the water, good any time of day, and a favorite for years, all fresh seafood. If they have them ( and you may have to ask), try the Rock Shrimp, they are like little Lobsters. They are not always available and we always have to ask.
Also Marker 92, which is in the Westin resort, and a short walk from Pinchers, has upscale inside dining as well as casual outside dining and entertainment.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/rswwi-the-westin-cape-coral-resort-at-marina-village/dining/
Iguana Mia- CCPW west of Del Prado ( GREEN Building – you can’t miss it). $2 Margarita's and awesome Mexican food. I built the original owner a house when he moved to CC in the early 80’s. Now they are all over SW Florida. Expect to wait- but it is worth it.
Cape Harbor-
Your closest waterfront dining area. Take Cape Coral Parkway to Chiquita, then south to the area. Rum Runners is a bit on the high end for casual dining and drinking, but to the north of the complex on the Marina side, is Fantoms Restaurant, as well as other food, ice cream and shops. The outside bar and usually entertainment in the square. Real Cheap pizza on Tuesday I think- be sure to check the website.
https://www.fathomsrestaurant.com/
http://rumrunnersrestaurant.com/
The Boathouse. Once a favorite in Cape Coral, the Boathouse burned down in late 2024 while under reconstruction from the hurricane.
Pizza
Two of our cost effective favorite pizza and casual Italian
Paradise Pizza (and hand made Italian dishes). Inside and out side dining. Awesome pizza, made were you can watch. Daily Italian pasta dishes.
Chicago Pizza
Casual Chicago style pizza, both thin and pan styles. Also you can get an authentic Chicago-style hot dog or Italian beef sandwich.
https://www.thechicagopizza.com/