Society

Miami comes to Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers, Fla. by the way of Society Restaurant and Club. It’s a two-story restaurant. The first floor offers inside and outside patio seating and is open during days and evenings. Rooftop seating and a full bar available in the Treehouse later in the day.

Society’s chef is Todd Erickson who beat Bobby Flay on Food Network’s showdown in January. Chef Erickson’s menu is modern contemporary.

It’s a great spot to catch lunch with friends or meet up for business. On the lighter side is sushi, soups and salads. Under sandwiches you can order a grouper melt, lobster b.l.t. gyro, grain burger, grilled cheese tartine ranging from $12 to $19. There are three main large plates at lunchtime. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Society really comes alive at night. Dinner is served from 5-10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 5-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Dinner entrees range in price from $19 for unstructured lasagna to $76 for a bone-in ribeye for two. The menu upstairs is infused with tropical twists like pineapple guacamole, society wings which a choice of korean bbq, garlic teriyaki, hot or mild; cuban cigars which is a wrap of ham, dill pickles and a key lime aioli.

When dinner is over the seating is removed downstairs so customers can enjoy dancing till 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

This is also a hot spot for a non-profit fundraiser, a couples baby shower or just a large family gathering. Kids menu available.

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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