FT. MYERS THE PLACE TO EAT

The day of our arrival in Ft. Myers, Legacy Harbour Marina we were greeted with hugs, laughs, and generous libations from our friends Rick and Pam aboard the Tourist and their guests, and mutual friends Mike and Nancy Flanagan. After a welcome cocktail or three and introductions to the B dock contingent during dock-tails we were off to Joe's Crab Shack. Joe's Crab Shack is very close, about 200' right next to the marina making it the perfect stumble in and stumble out eatery if you don't feel like testing your DUI skills. Besides the great location right on the water they offer a large selection of seafood, sandwiches, appetizers, and two for one cocktails during happy hour. The end of our travel day from Ft. Lauderdale to Ft. Myers was topped off with some very appreciated foot rubs for the girls and it was time for bed, I found the salon sofa to fit just right. The other nice thing about sleeping in the salon is your all set for morning coffee without moving from your bed.

If your looking for a great meal in downtown Ft. Myers you can't go wrong with the Morgan House. The Morgan House Restaurant and trading post is one of downtown Ft. Myers oldest landmarks, converted from a private home in 1923. The old Florida setting is casual and offers great local flavor. Everything from soup to steak its all great.
An other restaurant on the water is Marker 92 at the new Tarpon point Marina and development. The first thing to catch your eye are the teak and holly floors in the main dinning area. Next you catch the aromas from the fire grill in the open style galley. Some of their signature salads come to the table in a extra large clear poly drink shaker with your choice of ingredients inside. Table side they add your dressing and shake it to mix and serve it onto a large plate. I had their grass fed beef frank with sweet potato fries and it was excellent. This fire grilled dog didn't even need a topper, perfect. They serve a pretty good mojito too. The day we were there we arrived by boat, it was sunny but breezy which always make docking the boat a challenge but Capt. Rick made it look easy as always. The rest of the day was spent leisurely cruising back to Legacy Marina and with the sun out it was really nice. After dock-tails where the B dock boaters congregate, ruminate, and flat out tell stories over drinks we ventured out to sample the local Mexican fare at Cantina Laredo. At Cantina Laredo they make your guacamole fresh table side with whatever you want mixed in and serve it with homemade chips. I have to say fresh is best. Their menu offers something for everyone and the Cabo Wabo margarita's were quite tasty. To finish off they serve a cinnamon spice coffee with a good selection of fantastic deserts. For breakfast or lunch try to find a First Watch Restaurant the daytime cafe. This was a first for Lisa and I and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. They have a friendly staff great food and they always try to have somethings that you just wouldn't think of. We ate at First Watch several times in Ft. Myers and enjoyed our meals every time.
If you dream about barbecue like I do you must try Rib City. Lisa and I had ribs a few times and found their style mighty savory. They don't quite match up to Moose's ribs, but they place well and their barbecue baked beans speak for themselves, no pun intended. All in all they put out a good plate of food at a good price.
I just can't have a post that glimpses into Ft. Myers restaurants without saying Carrabba's Italian Grill. If you want Italian food prepared in a traditional Italian style you have got to go. I could go on and on about the steak marsala that melts in your mouth, or the perfectly prepared seafood, but it's just easier for you to browse their website and drool. I will say this, lemonchello bread pudding with rich vanilla ice cream and cappuccino for desert, yum, yum, yum. Lisa and I finished our dinners and desert but had wine left. Not to worry in Florida they pop the cork back in tightly and seal it in a sealed clear bag so you can take it home. If you find your self in the Ft. Myers area and can't get into Carrabba's may I suggest Sasse's Italian Restaurant. Sasse's is well known for satisfying droves of customers with its heaping portions of delicious cuisine. Offering all the Italian favorites, like scaloppini, prosciutto, angel air pasta, Sasse's defines the idea of Italian food in Ft. Myers. Jerry and Barbara really treat you like family! A young chef, trained at Johnson and Wales Culinary Institute is turning out fabulous cuisine and it tastes as good as good,..... better than it looks. And It looks beautiful.

Aqua Villa Food Tasting Crew
Moose and Lisa