Craving fresh seafood ?

It doesn't get much better than dipping your favorite seafood into drawn butter while sitting gulf-side with the harbor lights twinkling in the background !! Ummm ...

They're so close, you'll be tempted to try a different gulf-side restaurant each night ! And why not ? That's what vacations are all about !

But while it's NOT seaside, we do have to put in a personal rave for Bahama Breeze -- it's atmosphere, serving sizes and overall deliciousness more than made up for the lack of harbor lights off in the distance ! We had just picked up yet another carload of supplies at Home Depot ('turning over' our other condo -- long story, won't go there!) when we decided we needed to call it a day and splurge on ourselves ! The Bahama Breeze is at the end of the Home Depot parking lot so we thought we'd give it a shot, providing of course we could find a parking spot in the crammed parking lot ! We did and it turned out to be just what we needed !

Very fun, exciting atmosphere/decor, but with plenty of room between booths/tables so that you can separate yourself from the masses -- as their website sez, "the feeling of a Caribbean escape." Of course, there's a great tropical drink selection, a massive offering of "caribbean-inspired seafood, chicken and steak", and we had a dessert to die-for >> the "Chocolate Island". While we ate inside, they also offer a large patio-dining experience, complete with live music !

Even their website is fun and gets you in the mood with the island music ! You can enjoy a slideshow 'tour', check out their complete menu selection, and even come away with some recipes ! Check it out >> Bahama Breeze website

As mentioned earlier, the Bahama Breeze is only about 8 minutes away from our condo, at the Gladiolus Dr and Tamiami intersection (anchored by Home Depot, SuperWalmart and Lowes). Specific address is 14701 Tamiami Trail ... Map/Directions from our condo to Bahama Breeze

Here's their phone and hours: (239) 454-9234, Su-Th 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM, Fr-Sa 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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And here's a recommendation from two of our return guests: Parrot Key Caribbean Grille. Sounds like a combination of Bahama Breeze WITH the twinkling harbor lights ! Or, as they say on their website ... "The casual open-air restaurant features a spectacular view of Matanzas Harbor" >> Parrot Key website

Their extensive website also provides a sneak peek of complete menus, entertainment -- from tableside magicians to live music to car shows, etc. -- and directions for access by both car and boat ! Map/Directions for Parrot Key -- by land AND water !

But, hey, don't take our guests' word for it. The Parrot Key boasts the "News Press Best of Southwest Florida - Best Waterfront Restaurant" for the last three years !

Specifics: 2500 Main Street - Fort Myers BeachPhone: 239-463-3257, Fax: 239-463-2415

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And since these same guests seem to know how to pick a good restaurant!, here's the scoop/website for their other recommendation: Prawnbroker Restaurant and Fish Market - website

The Prawnbroker also has some bragging rights: ".... consistently chosen as Ft. Myers' favorite seafood Restaurant in almost every local poll or competition, including numerous Taste of The Town and Gulf Shore Life Magazine selections. "

The Prawnbroker is located at 13451-16 McGregor Blvd.Ft. Myers, FL 33919; Phone (239) 489-2226, and reservations are suggested ! Just a 4-minute drive from our Gardens at Beachwalk condo ... Map/Directions to Prawnbroker Restaurant and Fish Market

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And here are reviews from people who do this for a living !

- Restaurant Reviews on various fort myers BEACH restaurants

- Restaurant reviews for the general Fort Myers Metropolitan area

And last, but not least, here's a map (courtesy of mapquest.com) to all the restaurants in the immediate area ...

Map/Directions to Restaurants within 30 minutes of our Gardens at Beachwalk Condo


Bon Appetite !


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