Misto Bar & Grill

So, no complaints here. Not a one. The place is nice. Has a nice decor especially for a date night.

I went with my wife and our friend for dinner. We had great great service by Dan. Our appetizer of misto cake ($10) was delicious. I ordered the Pinot Grigio and that was nice ($9). Dan did forget to bring the bread out for us but we had read a review that someone said their bread was the best they've ever had so we spoke up and he brought some right out the oven and yes it was delicious.

I orders the veal misto and it was great. They come wrapped but in the middle is a bed of a gnocchi which was great. The meal  was superb. My wife had the churrasco w chimichurri sauce she enjoyed it but it could've used a slight bit more seasoning. Our friend had the filet mignon and enjoyed it.

For dessert we ordered the creme brûlée but it was slightly different (chocolate chip I wanna say) and it was AWESOME. We also ordered the lemon cake I think it was called and it was good. Not great compared to the creme brûlée.

Total we paid $120 for 3 people but we really ordered whatever the hell we wanted.

I'd go back.

I'm from New York, but I've been visiting my family in Cape Coral for about 7 years now.  When we go out to dinner, it's always the same old song and dance -- chain restaurants with boring dishes that I could probably cook better myself.  I usually leave wondering "Why do we support places like this?"  Tonight, my aunt suggested Misto, which had been recommended to her from a friend she knows from a local bakery.

Misto is *hands down* the best restaurant I've been to in the Cape Coral/ Fort Meyers area.  

Honestly, we were concerned when we first arrived because all of the shades were drawn.  It seemed to be empty, but we pulled the door open and entered the simple, yet elegantly decorated space.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing the chef in the front of the house; not only did he greet us as we walked in, but I observed him seating tables & talking to customers throughout their meals.  Wonderful.  The service in general was excellent.

As for the food - oh my god.  First of all, the bread was fresh straight from the oven.  One family member praised it as "the best bread she's had in a restaurant EVER."  It really was fantastic.  We each had a Caesar salad to start.   I think these are hit or miss, so I rarely order them.  But I sure am glad that I did.  It was so tasty!  Creamy, flavorful dressing in a generous portion for the price.  ($5 a la carte or $2.50 with an entree)  Entrees ordered were lamb shank, pork chop, lobster crepe... and I had the shrimp & mussels fra diavolo.  Everyone used the same word to describe their meal: perfect.  The dishes were different than anything offered in the area (thank god) and served in such an aesthetically pleasing way.  The cheese around the crepe was bubbling.  The pork chop was gigantic, yet moist and tender.  The lamb came off the bone as just as the fork touched it.  As for my dish, I haven't had such a good fra diavolo sauce before in my life.  It was outstanding.  The shrimp and mussels were delicious.  This type of quality is exactly why you should support small businesses like Misto.  Oh, and save room for dessert.  I wish I could have put my fork into every dessert they had to offer.  

If you're still reading this, you should stop.  Get in your car and drive to Misto.

5 Stars!! Excellent food! Full bar and extensive wine list. Very nice atmosphere. Reasonable prices for the quality of food and the dining experience. Much needed fine dining in Cape Coral. We cannot wait to return.