Monkey Bar
When you are in the mood for serious food go to a place with a funny name - Monkey Bar on Lafayette St. in Cape Coral. This was the chef special: Mediterranean Grouper with tomatoes, olives and mushrooms with rice and veggie saute. Prime Rib Night is Saturday, pictured above, and comes with all the fixings. Also on the dinner
Blue Windows Bistro
Mari Vivet and her French American husband and chef Christian have been sharing their love of authentic French food for six years at Blue Windows Bistro in South Ft. Myers. The Bistro opens at 5 p.m. most Tuesdays through Saturdays. This quaint, romantic and adult dining spot fills up quickly with only 10 tables. There is a twilight dinner menu
Blaze Bistro
Meet Chef Todd and his mom at Blaze Bistro in Cape Coral. Located in a strip just off Veterans and Santa Barbara Blvd., is an upscale restaurant with a lot to offer. They opened in November 2013 and since word has gotten out you almost always need a reservation. For starters, split a bowl of the thick creamy lobster bisque.