Great service, reasonable food. I had the fish and chips special which was nothing to write home about, but cooked well and MORE than enough food. Beer selection was OK and served cold. The "on the water" is really just tables along a man-made creek but who's keeping score, really? Lots of TV's and reasonably priced food. read more

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Good food, good atmosphere, and the best part...dog friendly patio seating! Great value. Service was friendly and fast. read more

We dined here, on the recommendations of friends, for the first time and wondered why we hadn't heard of this place long ago. The menu has lots to offer , and the food was delicious! I am not a veggie eater, but the grilled veggies on a skewer were absolutely delicious! Our waitress, Monica, was friendly, cheerful, and personable. Great place! read more

Not a bad little place.sitting on the outside patio was nice. Food and service were average, drinks were cold.

Place needs new furniture. Seats are old and rickety but the service and food are outstanding. My corona was ice cold and my patty melt was rich and flavorful. Prices are good too! They greet you promptly and warmly. I love this place! read more

This place is on a canal, waterfront seating, if you can get it. Del Prado is right there, so it can have road noise. Inside is quiet little seating areas that have TV's at every table. It is a clean place to go have happy hour for $2.50 beer. The food is awesome. The onion rings, fried mushrooms and tater tot pork is great for under $8. Must go there for games on tv - own sound box. read more

Food was cold also taste like it was frozen and microwaved or left over. No taste. Tea taste like water. Atmosphere was nice outside. No employees were wearing mask or gloves. Turn off read more

We walked in and were told by the waitress to sit anywhere. The only booths available were corner booths so that's were my husband and I sat. The same waitress came back with plates in her hand and asked us how many more in our party. I told her it was just us and she proceeded to roll her eyes at me. Well, with that totally disrespectful move I got up and told my husband we were going elsewhere. I will NEVER go here again. How dare you treat a paying customer that way. Don't tell someone to sit anywhere then eye roll them when they do. Oh and by the way, I'm a great tipper. She will never know! read more

So I have to update my rating for First Round Draft because I've been back a couple times and haven't been impressed with the drinks, food, or band recently. New management maybe? read more

A very nice bar and grill. Sports on every time. Food is very good. They offer a variety of different dishes. Also they offer craft beers. read more

First Round Draft - Sports Bars Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Food was good. Service was nice. It was very packed due to a boating club. The only thing I wish would change is to not allow smoking outside on the water. We would have loved to have eaten out there. read more

We have eaten there multiple times. The food is good, the service is friendly and the prices are fair. My complaint is the same as most Florida pub/restaurants. Please go smoke-free even outside. I live in Wisconsin nine months and Florida for three. In Wisconsin you are free to smoke anywhere it does not impact others. read more

Me and the wife love this place, it's close to the house, food is great I haven't had anything that wasn't good! Cold beer and drinks, wait staff is awesome, great atmosphere! This is our go to place! read more

Great food! Friendly staff! Lots of TV's for watching the game, there are even TV's in the bathrooms so you won't miss anything. There is an outside patio over the canal with seating and a bar. Indoor dining area is clean and very nice! read more

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Service was great! Food was delicious. We had the prime rib sandwich and fries. And the blackened salmon. Also chicken wings as an appetizer. everything was so good! Wings and prime rib were cooked to perfection. Salmon was also very good. I definitely recommend. read more

First Round Draft's arguably got the best burgers in town. The restaurant's got great service and really good food. The only negative thing I can say about it is the menu doesn't have much variety, and doesn't change often. read more

We gave this place 3 tries and they struck out every time. The food is mediocre at best and the owner is shall we say, not a very good business man. Last time we were there was on a Sunday afternoon and I had forgotten to bring my lifetime 10% discount card. The owner would not give us the discount without it even though I told him I had it at home. We went to Olive Garden instead, they know how to treat their clients! I would not recommend this place. read more

Love that its got outside seating on a canal and the food wasn't bad. But the food wasn't anything special to make up for the heavy smoke on the patio. Even though we were outside I felt like I was in a smokey bar. read more

Good basic food on a canal. More upscale than most sports bars. Best Cuban in the area.

Chicken set and over cooked last few times we have been here limes also dry can't figure out what's going on here

you don't have to turn your head to see 6 different tv's, meaning six different sports. luckily they had a happy hour to make the experience if not pleasant, then cheap. read more

Visited with my family and the food was great. If only for the food the rating will be a 4 star. As for the service, the server (a female) was rude from the onset and made us felt like we should not be there. (I was wearing my Mexico cap and I can only assume that the server had a problem with that or maybe with my accent) I did not want to make a scene so I just let it go. I never felt so uncomfortable at any other restaurant. Based on the experience with the server I will give this place a pass next time around. read more

Walked in and sat at bar. 6 people at the bar. Bartender talking to waitress, both looked at me and kept talking. I waited 5 mins and they kept talking. So I left. There's such a thing as island time and such a thing as bad service. Will not be back! read more

Not a bad spot for a quick bite. Ordered a beef dip that had decent flavor. The prime rib used was a bit tough and they put so much provolone cheese on top that it muted the sauteed onions and the au jus. The fries were awesome and fresh! Will go back but I will most likely stay away from the beef dip. read more

My husband and another couple arrived here for dinner last night (Saturday) around 8pm. Although the parking lot appeared very crowded there were plenty of tables inside and out. We sat outside on the waterfront deck. Our server was very good and was very knowledgeable about the menu. We ordered hot wings (excellent!) and drinks (Angry Orchard, two pitchers of beer). The menu was extensive for what I assumed was a "burger and beer" type of place. I ordered a hamburger with onion and avocado (unusual for a place like this to have avocado), my husband ordered fried mushrooms, and our friends ordered the basa fish and the bruschetta chicken dinner. I loved my burger, but my husband was unhappy with the portion size of the mushrooms (shown in photo), so he ordered a burger just like mine. My friend felt her fish was "too soft," and I agree that it was soft, but the flavor was good. I didn't try the bruschetta chicken but my friend said it was "different and interesting." We ordered a piece of chocolate cake and it was to die for. The prices were affordable and the staff was friendly. There was a television in the women's restroom, which struck me as very odd. Also, there was a neon light above us on the deck, and when it got dark we began getting pelted by June (and other) bugs, so keep this in mind if you're uncomfortable with bugs. I really enjoyed this restaurant and will be back. read more

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My husband and I have been looking for our hangout spot since moving to the Cape... and we have found it!! I LOVE FRD! The food is excellent, the servers are nice, and the drinks are cheap! We come here at least once a week. They are always showing all the games (NFL, etc.) on the TVs. We usually eat at the bar, but on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays it gets really crowded, so we usually venture in on weeknights. Haven't had a bad meal yet. Have not sat outside, so cannot comment. I would say that it would be better if they had entertainment... but you know what? No, it wouldn't. This place is to be loved for what it is: a sports bar. Nothing more, nothing less. Please don't ever change! read more

1/5/12. Crowded and noisy on a Sunday afternoon like a good sports bar should be. They have tons of TVA that the will tune in to the sports event that you want- we wanted a basketball game on the same day the Packers played the Giants in football. Excellent service and a friendly crowd. I had the fried shrimp which was better than the cheesy stuff I had FRiday at a seafood place. My wife has some Carmel/chocolate cake that was wonderful. A good experience that was made better because our team won the basketball game. read more

I first came here a couple years ago with my dad when I moved into town from Cali. I very much enjoyed myself, but subsequently forgot to return. Until last week. Finally remembered I'd been intending to return and very much loved the whole place. The inside is comfortable and the staff is very courteous. We went a little early for dinner, but found the place was already half-full, which is an indication that it's a well-respected establishment. Our food was superb. Burgers cooked exactly right and the waitress did a great job. Now that it's back on my radar, I'll be returning here as a regular! read more

Hmm.. Not what we were expecting. Typical sports bar with tons of tv ..but with an older crowd. Customers were all 65+ years of age so we felt a bit odd being the youngest at the bar. None of the guests fit the sport bar "target audience" per se. It was just odd. We figured locals just came here for the cheap food, not for the actual sports or bar. Food is nothing to rave about. Simple and affordable. Don't think we will come here again since neither the food or atmosphere were what we were expecting. read more

This place was a great surprise. We were looking for seafood/burger without the sky high prices. First Round is close to home so we decided to gie it a try. My wife had the fish wrap and i had the Buffalo chicken sandwich. Both were delicious! Our private tv at our table for my toddler was a bonus. He is a bit wild at times so it helped him keep calm. We wanted to sit outside on the covered patio overlookng the canal bit apparently so did everyone else. The place had a nicer atmosphere than i would have guessed from the curb. Overall excellent food, service and atmosphere. We will be back for sure! read more

Buffalo wings and Cuban sandwich were awesome! Mixed drinks for 3.50 can't beat that. Service was mediocre at best.

Went for some draft beer and appetizers around 2 pm.....good service! Had a Shock Top and the Spring Roll appetizer....sooo good we ordered a second one. Will go again. read more

We really like this place and always sit outside on the deck. No so average bar food actually. The Ahi Tuna is really good and the Grilled Romaine Salad is superb! Not crazy about the fish bites and anything else they use that kind of fish for, but everything else has been good. Tiffany, the bartender on the deck is great and always takes good care of us. read more

Had dinner here..cheese waffle fries are excellent! Ate open faced roast beef with brown gravy..very good! Rum runner on the rocks was one of the best I've had! Our booth had a private TV..perfect for antsy children :) Will definitely be back to this one!! read more

First Round Draft was recommended by a friend for their chicken, which is amazing. It is a lot of food, a lot more than I am able to eat. My husband has tried several different burgers, and has never been disappointed. During one visit, I ordered a Colorado Bulldog, and was pleasantly surprised at the reasonable cost. The staff has always been friendly, and remembers my family. There are several TVs and it can get quite crowded on a Sunday during football season, so get a seat early. I am allergic to smoke, so I have never dined on their patio, but people always seem to be having a good time. I have had to return an item once to the kitchen, but it was quickly replaced with a smile. My husband would recommend their homemade chips as an alternative to fries. Prices for the food is very reasonable, and the variety ensures that there really is something for everyone. read more

Average bar food, with several dishes that are well above average. I always find great service from a friendly staff and fair prices. The Corona Light on tap keeps me coming back. Try the wings extra hot. read more

This place was amazing. My boyfriend and I were in Florida on vacation and wanted a quiet place to have lunch, and this place did not let us down. The pot roast was perfection, fall off the bone awesome. The service was great, I could go on and on about how awesome this place is. read more

Ok so here is my deal! We are spending 3 months in Cape Coral and eating out a LOT! The 3 months are almost over and I am now reviewing the restaurants we have visited. First Round Draft would be one of the Top ones if not our First choice! We and our friends from Ohio have probably had most of the items on the menu and I want to tell you we have NEVER been disappointed . Service has been great ,food even greater! We hesitate to recommend restaurants as they then usually fall short for the friends we recommend them to. First Round is the exception! We will be back for 3 months next year and will skip the bad spots and just go to First Round Draft as you can get great variety and quality here every time read more

Cuban Sandwich was great. Real pulled pork made perfectly. Must be pressed and toasted just right. Excellent sandwich and service!

My wife and I had drinks and an early dinner @1st round today & we were throughly impressed. The server, Kimberly, was efficient and gracious! The food was great and the place was spotless and well run. My Patron and soda was artfully mixed and the Salmon with hollandaise sauce was amazing. We'll definitely be back! read more