If you want to dine with an amazing view of Cape Coral’s fishing pier and white sandy beach, the Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill is your ideal choice. This restaurant at the Caloosahatchee River catches the eye with its authentic wood design reminiscent of Hawaiian tiki huts. In the evening, colorful lights create the perfect ambience for romantic dinners. With so much visual splendor, only one question remains: Are the food and the customer service equally satisfying?

The Boathouse serves a wide variety of South Florida dishes at fair prices. Like you would expect from a restaurant directly at the water, seafood specialties rank high on the menu. Start with delicious appetizers like coconut-crusted shrimps and golden conch fritters. Afterwards, it is time to dig into the epic-sized Seafood Baskets with Mahi Mahi filet, shrimps and oysters. Meat lovers should try the Cuban Sandwich with crispy bread, ham and cheese, as well as the Caribbean Tacos with irresistible mango-pineapple-sauce.

The Boat House is also a perfect breakfast destination: French Toast, golden pancakes, burritos and buttermilk biscuits with homemade gravy will give you plenty of energy for your sightseeing day. Little guests will love the kid’s menu featuring favorites like cheeseburgers, pizza, hotdogs and chicken fingers. As delicious as the entrees are, you should definitely leave some room for the restaurant’s Key Lime Pie. At the Boat House, this Florida specialty comes garnished with chocolate, making it even more tempting.

Tasty food and a family-friendly atmosphere are not the only reasons to visit this restaurant. Thanks to their own marina and fuel supply, the Boat House is also a prime destination for hungry skippers. Do not forget to bring your swimsuit, though: The restaurant overlooks a scenic beach with fine sand, perfect for swimming and sunbathing.

Customers not only love the restaurant’s varied menu, but also its perfect location: If you want to experience the true beauty of South Florida, you should come here in the evening and watch the sunset while listening to live guitar music. As if all this was not enough, the Boat House also amazes with its fast, super-friendly service. You do not have time to visit this restaurant in Cape Coral? No problem. Thanks to the webcam on the official Boat House website, you can check out the amazing view from the comfort of your own home.

DIRECTIONS TO THE BOAT HOUSE

The Boat House is located in southern Cape Coral, directly at the Caloosahatchee River.