Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Cape Coral by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Cape Coral using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#13. Mangia Bene Ristorante Italiano
- Rating: 3.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2301 Del Prado Blvd. South Ste 870 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Kumo Japanese Steakhouse
- Rating: 3.7/5 (173 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2517 Santa Barbara Blvd. Ste 12 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Japanese, Steakhouses, Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Ariani
- Rating: 4.0/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1529 Southeast 15th Ter Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Maria's Pizzeria & Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1224 Southeast 46th Lane Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#9. aji limon peruvian restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1480 Northeast Pine Island Road Ste 2-A Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery
- Rating: 4.1/5 (533 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 927 East Cape Coral Pkwy Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Cape Harbour Oyster Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.2/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5785 Cape Harbour Drive Ste 102 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, American, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Jungle Bird
- Rating: 4.2/5 (332 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1520 Lafayette St. Ste 1 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Tiki Bars, Cocktail Bars, Polynesian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Fish Tale Grill by Merrick Seafood
- Rating: 4.2/5 (833 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1229 Southeast 47th Ter Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Ceno Grille
- Rating: 4.2/5 (248 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy West Ste 5 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian, Greek
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Misto Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (205 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 231 Del Prado Blvd. Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Twisted Lobster
- Rating: 4.3/5 (799 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1341 Del Prado Blvd. South Ste 1 Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Gusto Cucina Italiana
- Rating: 4.6/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 229 Del Prado Blvd. North Cape Coral, Florida
- Categories: Italian, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
