Twisted Vine

Located in Ft. Myers historic river district is a romantic bistro called Twisted Vine. Enjoy a full course meal of seafood and Angus Beef or stop by for a cocktail and tapas. Try the beef tenderloin tips with a hint of barbecue or a flatbread made fresh with homegrown herbs and spices from their courtyard garden. Other tapas to try include: pork sliders, BBQ shrimp, truffle fries, portabello and mozzarella napoleans, or an angus beef burger with bacon, brie and carmelized onions. There is always Baked Apple Onion Gratinee soup and another chosen by the chef. Roasted beets, pear, wedge, caesar, caprese and house round out the salads. Theres a little bit of everything under entrees. They are big and could actually be split for smaller appetites. Entrees are snapper, short ribs, filet, chicken, rack of lamb, salmon, scallops and steak. There is happy hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday with drink specials and a free tapas plate, at the bar. Sunday Brunch. Boutique wine list. Wine diners. Live music. Partners with Roots Heritage Urban Farm to support local growers. Florida Rep ticket holders receive a free glass of wine before or after the show. Owners are Steve and Denise Hollister.
Twisted Vine

BurgerQue

There’s a new burger in town – called BurgerQue. With two locations, 3852 Cleveland and another in south Ft. Myers at 15291 McGregor Boulevard near the Big K Plaza. BurgerQue is burgers, bbq and serves more than 40 beers and is the mastermind of Tim Mankin and Scott Taylor. You choose whether it is a single, double or triple hand pattied burger or select from one of their 14 specialties like the Cowboy Baby, a burger topped with brisket, BBQ sauce, coleslaw, pickles and cheese on a Texas toast. Or try the Cowboy Baby with jalapenos and call it Cry Baby. Try the Messin with Texas, a grilled cheese with brisket, pulled pork, pickles and BBQ sauce; the Cluck-Er, Gravy Train, Double Chili, Hot Mama, and the Jake Burger. Burgers come two sides. If you like fries order them extra crispy. They are seasoned to perfection. Other items on the menu include pulled pork, brisket, chili cheese fries, hot dogs, bacon mac and cheese and more. The ribs looked perfectly charred and probably the best BBQ going in Ft. Myers. Beverages include milkshakes and sodas to craft beer and wine. The staff is friendly. There are Bq Family Bags for take out. Delivery in select areas. Serving lunch and dinner. Good for kids, outdoor seating available.
BurgerQue

Mad Fresh Urban Take Out

Outside you would think Mad Fresh is just another restaurant in a strip shopping center, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Mad Fresh is a cozy bistro with a french flare (located near Bell Tower Shops). In fact, you may feel like you are dining on the streets of Paris right here in Ft. Myers. The award winning chef turns out huge angus hamburgers with slabs of bleu and guyere cheeses and greens, add truffle fries on the side. The beet salad is on top of a bed of spinach with a light dressing, goat cheese, and panchetta. Tartines, an open-faced hot sandwich is next and is a complete meal on its own. There is the Mediterrean, Ratatouille and Steak with caramelized onions, tarragon sauce and fries. The flavors are incredible with a hint of wine. The flatbreads are enough to serve two or more and are topped with steak, fries and greens that’s the Parisian. There is also the classic, tuscan, grilled veggie and hen with roasted chicken, tomatoes, herbs, artichokes and mozzerella. Steak and frites is a rib eye grilled just the way you like it with a small salad and truffle fries, all handcut and made to order.
Unique wine and beer list, sodas, mineral water and iced tea brewed fresh with honey. Daily chef specials after 5 p.m. There is nothing fancy about Mad Fresh. There are limited number of booths and a counter that turns quickly, although you don’t feel rushed. Watch the chef and his team prepare food in the open kitchen concept. The chef reserves the right not to serve ketchup. Great energy. Comfortable vibe.
Mad Fresh Bistro