The Veranda - (Near Fort Myers, FL)

Paul Exceptional! Delicious food created by a master chef. Everything was fantastic from the service to the atmosphere. It was expensive, but worth every penny. The items on the menu are fixed, meaning you don’t get to alter them. They are a designed as a masterpiece of flavor. They will not seat a party greater than four people, which retains the restaurant’s dignity and dampens rambunctious noises. I highly recommend this eatery.

Bebe Phivilay City Fish Market in Boca Raton delivers a refined, nautical-themed dining experience, celebrated for its exceptionally fresh seafood, polished service, and upscale atmosphere. The restaurant offers a vibrant happy hour and live music on select evenings, making it a standout destination for both casual nights out and special occasions. This restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants in Boca.

Ryan Miller incredible Service and a Perfect Celebration for my Daughter’s Master’s! I cannot recommend Crush XI enough! We were looking for a spot to celebrate my daughter’s graduation for her Master’s degree. I couldnt find anything on OpenTable for a party of 7, so I decided to call. To my surprise and relief, they made it happen and squeezed us in. From the moment we arrived (a little early), the service was flawless. We were seated immediately and greeted with genuine friendliness. Our waitress was amazing—she knew the menu inside and out and guided us through the drink options. Speaking of drinks, the Bacon Old Fashioned and the Mojitos are top-notch! We started with the chicken, bruschetta, and bacon-wrapped olives. Everything was cooked to perfection. But the real highlight was the hospitality. When they found out what we were celebrating, they brought out a congratulations card signed by the entire staff—including the kitchen team! It was such a huge, fun surprise that made the night extra special. Great food, incredible drinks, and a team that genuinely cares. If you are in Melbourne, go here!

The Singlettas We always love it when we visit! The food and the service never disappoints. We stopped in last weekend for lunch and just as other times, it was great. They have such fresh Italian flavors. It’s rustic, but still elevated. With it being summer, getting a table and finding parking was much easier than season. Otherwise, you always need to make a reservation if you want to be sure to have a table.

Chris Voehl I’m on the verge with the Halo and this 5-star rating. I’ve been here multiple times and I don’t know if they changed their chef but everything was like too sweet. I ordered cavatappi pasta with sweet potatoes and it had a sweet butter sauce, that I remedied with some Tabasco. It was unlike anything I’ve ever had and I love variety (and hot sauce) and overall it was a win. My wife had ribs that were also very sweet, and we had the shrimp tostada app that had a sweet chili sauce. Ok now I’m sensing a theme. Mind you we ate every bite, it’s delicious and presents well, just a bit on the sweet side. I also had a half-dozen raw oysters that were perfect. For dessert we had a banana peanut butter cup cheesecake that could have been more peanutty, and less like a banana cream pie. Again every bite was consumed with gusto. Note: don’t come here if you’re in a hurry, thankfully we were not. We had a large party of 11 and for some reason the dessert course took forever. It’s worth the wait but they’ve got some work to do to stay at a 5-star level.

Art I brought my parents to Haven to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary, and the entire evening was exceptional. When I made the reservation, I mentioned the occasion, and the team went above and beyond—my parents were greeted with a thoughtful, handwritten anniversary card signed by the entire staff. It was such a warm, unexpected touch. The food was outstanding. The Bern’s filet was cooked flawlessly, and every dish at our table was equally impressive. The standout for me was the fried Brussels sprouts salad—truly unforgettable. I’d return for that alone. Service was attentive without ever feeling intrusive, and every staff member we interacted with was gracious and accommodating. An all‑around fantastic experience. I’d recommend Haven to anyone looking for a memorable meal in Tampa.