7 Great Cape Coral Restaurants You Have to Try

Tourists and locals have long enjoyed Cape Coral, Florida for its year-round warm sunshine and stunning Gulf views.

And while those experiences still exist, Cape Coral is establishing itself as a foodie destination as well!

With many innovative chefs now calling this Gulf coast playground home, the choice of excellent Cape Coral restaurants keeps growing, long enough to travel there more often.

If this tropical playground is in your travel plans, there are plenty of things to do.

But save lots of room in your day for fresh island-style food and heady cocktails over happy hours that melt into dinner.

If you’re looking for fabulous seafood, Fish Tail Grill fills the bill.

If you prefer a cute little breakfast nook, check out Café YOU.

And that’s just the beginning.

So if you’re looking for 7 of our favorite restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida, we’ve got them for you here.

But check back often, as our list is starting to grow!

7 Great Restaurants in Cape Coral

Fish Tale Grill

1229 SE 47th Terrace B, Cape Coral

Fish Tale Grill is undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Cape Coral, and not just because of the “Best of Cape Coral" accolades it’s been garnering since 2013!

This is a lovely, relaxed and modern upscale venue living up to its name and specializing in delicious innovative seafood dishes.

Fish Tale Grill is actually owned by Merrick Seafood, the premiere seafood distributer in Florida.

This means you’re guaranteed to dine on the freshest catch sourced daily at this Cape Coral restaurant.

Choose from the extensive menu of appetizers featuring delicious bites like Sesame Seared Tuna. Platters, pasta dishes, and Signature Dishes give plenty of seafood choices.

Not a huge fan of fish?

There’s also a very nice meat lovers section on the menu featuring top cuts of beef.

Or if raw bars are your style, in season are fresh Gulf oysters, blue point oysters, and Pine Island middle neck clams.

Many restaurants scale down their lunch menu, but not here.

For lunch you can order from the raw bar, sandwiches, a great selection of salads and appetizers, platters, and one of our favorites for lunch, Fish Tale Tacos. Saturday and Sunday brunch with bottomless Bloody Marys is served from 11am to 1pm.

A full-service bar creating tropical specialty drinks along with a very nice wine list, and a selection of beers add to this restaurant as an excellent choice.

Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery

927 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral

With a name like Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery, you’ll definitely be intrigued by this Cape Coral restaurant.

And surprisingly, the name isn’t the most noteworthy aspect of it.

Nevermind Awesome Bar and Eatery was started by Chef Shannon Yates in 2012.

Prior to Nevermind, Chef Yates worked in some of the best restaurants in Fort Myers.

But when she decided to open her own eatery, Chef Yates unknowingly started Cape Coral’s food scene revamp.

Featuring an eclectic menu with great burgers, steaks, creamy mac ‘n cheese, seafood, a full service bar, and outdoor seating make Nevermind a great place for lunch or a casual dinner.

Be sure to leave room for a few conuts – a surprising cookie donut treat!

Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails

3522 Del Prado Blvd S, Cape Coral

The best Cape Coral restaurants have a welcoming atmosphere, amazing service, and mouthwatering food – and Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails has it all!

This contemporary American restaurant focuses on casual but sophisticated food made from fresh locally sourced ingredients that compliment their steaks and seafood.

When you first walk into Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails, you’ll find a friendly staff, an open kitchen, and a well-stocked bar.

It’s surely one of the most welcoming spots in town and has earned a 4 stars rating from local food critic, Jean Le Boeuf.

Point 57 is one of the best places to eat in Cape Coral, and they’re committed to using fresh locally sourced ingredients, which means the menu changes with the season.

But no matter what you select you really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu.

The eclectic dinner menu is a nice combination of land and sea with things like a crispy pork shank and shrimp and grits.

For lunch we love the mahi-mahi fish and chips.

Sunday brunch has a very good selection of menu items and is served from 10am to 3pm.

Brunch also features bottomless mimosas & bubbles, and Tito’s Mega Mary, or choose from an extensive selection of craft drinks, a nice wine list, and local craft beer selections.

Nice Guys Pizza & Beer

1404 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral

Nice Guys Pizza may be the quirkiest restaurant in town but it has some of the best pizza Cape Coral has to offer.

This punk-esque eatery has everything from glow-in-the-dark wall art to old school pinball machines to post-it-covered bathroom walls.

This no-frills bar makes 15 different pizzas, pub fare, and serves great craft beers.

The menu is just as alluringly chaotic as the décor. Order anything from the corn dogs with black truffle honey mustard to the fried chicken-topped General Tso’s pizza.

And that doesn’t even include anything from the extensive vegan menu!

You can be sure that the wild desserts menu will grab your attention before you head out.

There’s deep fried Oreos, Euro trash donuts, or what they call the future cavity — a decadent pizza covered with Nutella, marshmallow, banana and peanut butter.

Try the weekly Wednesday trivia night along with a pizza and a cold one.

Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro

1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W #2&3, Cape Coral

Thanks to its extremely fresh seafood, Lobster Lady Seafood Market & Bistro has established itself as one of the top restaurants in Cape Coral.

As a matter of fact, since Lobster Lady Seafood Market also functions as a wholesale seafood distributor for catches from both the Atlantic and the Gulf, you know that you’ll be eating the freshest seafood possible.

While Lobster Lady does serve some non-seafood dishes, the best plates are, as their name says, all about lobster.

A few of the crowd favorites include the lobster lady stack, the lobster lady seafood appetizer (which serves up to six people), and the flavorful lobster roll.

Order a daily special or for a special treat get the Sunday New England lobster bake.

Lobster Lady Cape Coral is open for lunch and for breakfast from 8am to 12pm.

It’s a popular place, so if you want to make sure you get a table definitely call ahead for a reservation, especially in season.

Gather

Cape Coral Westin, 5971 Silver King Blvd STE 116, Cape Coral

A funky but chic restaurant with a waterfront location, outdoor seating on the marina, a very cool bar and lounge area along with it's great food,

Gather has secured itself a spot as one of the best restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida.

Situated within the Cape Coral Westin, Gather has stunning views of the Tarpon Point Marina.

So as you’re waiting for your meal to be prepared, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while sipping on a special craft cocktail.

Once your food comes out, you’ll be blown away!

Their dishes are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat. “House Favs” are served Tuesday to Sunday featuring meats, seafood, pasta dishes, and a variety of salads and starters.

You are sure to enjoy whatever you choose to order at Gather.

Don’t miss their excellent weekend brunch served Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm.

Because Gather is another popular Cape Coral restaurant, it is recommended that you make a reservation, well in advance if it’s season.

Café YOU

1423 SE 10th St., Cape Coral

Billing itself as a “unique food and coffee experience” this Australian-inspired café serving all natural food with ingredients locally sourced.

Café YOU has a cozy casual atmosphere with arguably the best coffee in town.

When you walk into Café YOU, the shabby-chic atmosphere with charming chalkboard menus and exposed industrial ceiling will immediately draw you in.

But it's the alluring smell of coffee that will keep you there.

Savor your coffee drink of choice prepared by skilled baristas, whether it be an espresso, a macchiato, or an Americano.

Café YOU is a fun and upbeat place and a great place to hang-out with friends.

You’ll even get to try-out your Australia-speak - “brekkie” (breakfast), “avo” (avocado), and “no worries” (you’re welcome).

The house specialty is their signature Australian Avocado Smash which can be ordered 4 different ways.

The menu includes pastries, small plates, and even sandwiches and burgers.

Things that all go well with a good cup of coffee. The food is all good but it’s the coffee that is the highlight of Café YOU.

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Whether you’re looking for a fancy seafood restaurant or a punk-esque pizza place, the most amazing restaurants in Cape Coral cover a wide variety of options.

In other words, one of the best Cape Coral restaurants is sure to suit your style and palette.

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