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    Gather

    4.1 (230 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    GATHER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Chef John sharing his passion
    Todd Michael F.

    It's always a pleasure to enjoy the food at the Gather and to drop in Next Door. The food is always on point, never let down, and the company is even better! Happy Birthday Rebecca Chef John really did a great job with the meal to accompany the bourbon that was provided as a tasting and this course meal was just enough food to cover the spirits and was enjoyed by all. Make sure you plug-in to these restaurants for future events.!

    Dan V.

    Really enjoyed our first time at Gather. Ate on the patio with the marina and sunset. Staff was great, super-friendly, and attentive. Salads, fish dinner, shrimp pasta, and drinks were great. The fried fish was so airy and crunchy. The spicy marg was nice.

    Burrito bowl
    Liza M.

    Gather is an amazing little spot with fresh food, including vegan and gluten-free options. We went for brunch and the location is lovely and right on the water. It was hot outside so we sat inside this time. There were six in our party and we had the pleasure of having Delaney as our guide through this brunch journey. She mas wonderful recommendations based on our wants, individual allergies, and dislikes. Despite a packed house, Delaney was the most attentive server. She checked in regularly and made sure everything that came out was to our liking. The cornbread nuggets with the bacon and onion chutney were amazing and I ate the entire plate. This is rare for me but it was THAT good. Everyone enjoyed their meal. It was delicious and reasonably priced. We would go back for sure. There's something for everyone.

    Bottomless bloodies or mimosies for $15 for brunch - a steal!

    Our server Silver was awesome, great personality and on it. The food was excellent we came for brunch and the $15 bottomless bloody or mimosa was a great deal! Great tasting bloodies too! Inside is a really cool vive. We loved our experience here thank you!

    Cookies
    Kathy E.

    Found this restaurant online and glad we came. Our server did a really great job and he handled our group of six very well. Only downside is this place can get really loud as it's a smaller room and echos quite a bit. But the food we enjoyed and made up for the noise. Crafted cocktails were well done and unique.

    Brussels are the best
    Grace D.

    Always a fabulous dining experience. Enjoy the ambience. It's definitely cold inside, dress appropriately. Lovely knowledgeable staff. The menu is constantly changing, which I enjoy. Great wine list and cocktail menu. They usually have daily specials. A nice happy hour too.

    Lounge area of restaurant.
    Spartacus S.

    15 February 2024 Cape Coral , Florida Decided to try a new dinning establishment in the Cape and went to "NEXT DOOR" at the southern tip of the Cape Coral , an area called Cape Harbour ... Once inside , the Maitre D' informed us that without reservations we can not be seated. Harrumph !? We left ... and went next door to "Gather" restaurant. Gather appeared to be much more welcoming and quickly invited us in and seated us at a table. Scanning the menu I decided to try the spicy shrimp & sausages. Service was quick and efficient. My bowl of shrimp and sausages was covered in a spicy sauce with two slices of toasted bread. The dish was as advertised ... SPICY ! I love spicy foods and enjoyed every bite. My companion ordered the Grouper. As the Grouper was served I quickly helped myself by reaching over to steal a bite. Bad manners , I know , but it was worth it because the Grouper was delicious. I will definitely order the Grouper at a future visit. I give Gather 5 Stars. Ambiance, service , efficiency, quality of food and the savory taste of the food. Oh , and presentation was on point. Oh , and the name Gather implies a gathering place. Well the restaurant includes sofas and lounging areas and a Bar where people can gather , sip some wine or enjoy a cocktail before or after dinner. There is also outside dinning with stunning Sunset views. Yeah , I'll be back. This was my first visit to Gather but won't be my last. Street Parking is somewhat iffy so come early or park in a nearby garage.

    rigatoni
    Loretta C.

    Fantastic dinner at Gather on Christmas Eve. We were a party of three and shared a salad. They make everything from scratch including their handmade pastas. The rigatoni was excellent as was the blackened cod and the squid ink linguine. For dessert, we shared an amazing vanilla crème brûlée. The service was outstanding. We will definitely be back again.

    Tuna
    Brittney A.

    We hosted our third & final wedding celebration with our closest SWFL friends at Gather last weekend. It was a FANTASTIC time. Apologies to all of the other diners as I know our group was having way too much fun singing along with the live musician, but he was playing all the crowd favorites and knew it. The service was top notch and our table location (a large high top near the bar) was perfect for our group. We had a blast. We ordered one of every appetizer and two of every dessert. The Spicy AF margarita (true to its name) was to die for and the espresso martini!?! OMG - heavenly. I had to pace myself because it was way to easy to drink. Some of our favorite appetizers... SPICY SHRIMP Chorizo/ Cilantro/ Lime/ Seared Bread Really flavorful and perfectly cooked shrimp - good portion size! Chorizo paired nicely and added depth to the dish! AHI TUNA TATAKI Edamame/ Seaweed Salad/ Mango/ Ponzu/ Avocado/ Wasabi Aioli FRESH AF. Straight from the sea and the ponzu was savory goodness. CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Roasted Cashews/Sriracha Miso Glaze This was everyone's hands down favorite and 80% of the group is carnivores so that was unexpected. Flavor was OUT OF THIS WORLD! Our favorite dessert was the COCONUT OPERA Almond Sponge/ Dark Chocolate Ganache/ Buttercream/ Whipped White Chocolate/ Coconut Sorbet. ; honestly it tasted like a big smore cake! LOL 10/10 recommend Gather - hopefully they'll have us back one day

    Fried chicken with Mac and cheese. Chicken was perfect and not heavy fry.
    Madeline C.

    Went for dinner last night at the bar and it was fantastic! Really beautiful decor inside, relaxing and modern. Bartender was friendly and d helpful. Everything is made from scratch and you can tell. The food quality is outstanding. The chefs are creative and I liked so many things on the menu which is rare. Wednesday was 1/2 price wine night so that was a great bonus! I miss northeast Italian food and this was even better than some of the Philly and New York Italian restaurants. And the portions are a good size. I can't wait to go back!

    Seafood paella, all of the seafood was cooked to perfection.
    Dawn B.

    Fine dining flavors casual atmosphere, amazing service. From craft cocktails to amazing desserts and everything in between. Don't skip the duck wings! We will definitely have to come back to work our way through the menu.

    Gather Rigatoni
    Karen T.

    Gather is a waterfront restaurant located in the marina village at Tarpon Point Marina. They have a small outside dining footprint and a larger inside dining room. We were a party of four Saturday evening. The indoor ambiance is casually minimalist with some stand-out lighting fixtures and original art available for sale on the walls. The space is suitable for celebrations and groups with the caveat that the noise level is loud and dinner conversation requires effort to be heard. This was our first visit and the table-wide consensus was the starters were the stars of the meal. Both the Wagyu Empanadas and Spicy Shrimp were exceptional. There were very serious discussions about dining on starters for the entirety of future meals. They were memorable in all the best ways. Entrees ordered included a couple Gather Rigatonis, Grouper and Seafood Paella. All were good and perfectly acceptable. But the starters were a tough act to follow and the entrees didn't stand out as much.

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