We were greeted by an exceptionally nice and professional male host when we arrived, who promptly seated us. Our female server was not the greatest, yes she was pretty proficient, but not the friendliest, very short with me to be honest. The food was really good. We enjoyed the cheesy crab dip and the ahi tuna was good (can't really go wrong with ahi tuna). There was a really obnoxious couple who were playing music outside where we were trying to enjoy a peaceful lunch, something which management should have put an end to, because it definitely irritated their patrons. Will definitely try the pinchers closer to home, based on the food. Hopefully the service and ambience will be better. read more

Pinchers - Hot Crab & Cheese Dip - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

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It was good not outstanding but good. The gumbo was a little salty. The service was excellent.

Food very good, reasonably priced, generous, attentive service and lovely patio and view..

Great food, location,and ambiance! Their specials were very good! How can you not enjoy a beautiful evening outside by the water!

Food was very good. Crab rangoons were amazing, so was the fried shrimp. Our server, Jae, was friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and attentive. Resturant was clean, with helpful staff throughout. Me and my family loved the ocean view, as well as the colorful walls and decorations inside and outside of the resturant. read more

Pinchers - Fried shrimp with sides cole slaw and garlic bread - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

I went here for lunch. It wasn't too bad for the cost considering where this is located. Amanda was a great server. The fish and chips tasted pretty good. The decor is awesome. read more

So good for lunch, came back for dinner. The seafood choices are so awesome, I needed Heidi's help. We settled on the steamed shrimp followed by the blackened grouper. For dinner it was the blackened mahi-mahi. For those stone crab lovers, highly recommend. Pricing quite reasonable and stone cold fresh!!! read more

Terrible decision poor service food was delivered cold and I ordered 1# of peel and eat shrimp and was brought FAKE Butter!

The food is always amazing as well as the service. It's a jesus a great experience and we will go back as much as possible

From the moment I walked in there was a peculiar restroom smell . My family and I ordered the fish dip and it had a refrigerator taste so we sent it back , the service was mediocre our server was also the bar tender so it was a bit slow. The grouper was order blackened and it smelled very fishy . Over all this restaurant was a bit of a disappointment and I will not be returning. read more

Great seafood experience with our party of six (6)! We sat at the bar and had outstanding service provided by Breece!

Located in "old town" Cape, this is a truly delicious seafood restaurant. Ambiance is very casual and the restaurant is on the water. I had the haddock fish fry, with a choice of two sides, so I opted for fresh cut fries and green beans. My Mom had the special of the day, grouper and chose to have it blackened. The fish was fresh and delicious. As I was eating my fries, a manager came over and said that he noticed my fries looked "soggy" and immediately placed a basket of fresh fries that were pipping hot. I was like, "Oh, how wonderful!" They were delicious and I was really surprised by this, seeing I was eating them and not complaining at all. Prices are reasonable, and they have lots of sides to choose from. I will definitely be a regular here! read more

Pinchers - Fresh fish selection, their motto, "Ypu can't fake fresh!" - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Pinchers is a great place to watch the game! Enjoy oysters and a beer. Arrive early for a table. Service is friendly, and quick. Pricing is $$ read more

Not sure how this place get good reviews on the food. The restaurant is right by the Westin Resort that we were staying and we came in based on the good reviews, but it was disappointing. Food is borderline average at best. Great service is the only good thing I can say on this restaurant. Our server, she was so friendly, informative and full of energy (the 2 stars is for her). We had the Hot Crab & Cheese Dip and the Corn & Crab Chowder which both were okay. Then downhill from that point on! The Raw Oysters wasn't good, and Mussel Marinara was from frozen mussels not fresh. On the entree, Scampi Pasta was way too saucy, the Pincher's Crab Cake was so thin that look like a breakfast sausage patti. The Broiled Gulf Grouper was really bland, and the Gulf Grouper Sandwich was dry! The four of us left without finishing our food and wouldn't want to try dessert at all. read more

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Our waitress was super helpful and kind. And the food was amazing best shrimp scampi I've ever had

Food was great, seemed overpriced but really tasty! We have the grouper sandwich, the boom boom shrimp, and a shrimp po boy sandwich! Would recommend all! Only bummers were the prices and the service was mid, she was nice but really inattentive and kept forgetting what we asked for. read more

What a fun atmosphere with fun servers and great surroundings! Enjoy a warm breeze rolling off of the water. Enjoy watching the boats gliding into the dock slips as you eat. Fun music food and the beautiful harbor view. Truly enjoyed the fish and chips with fresh coleslaw and fries along with sharing the fresh chopped salad and also a signature key lime pie with my hubby. Unfortunately the fish and chips didn't get a pic because we were so hungry. Left full and happy. This place totally rocks! We will be back! read more

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Normally have a great experience here. Tonight was less than stellar but it was busy and our server seemed to be preoccupied elsewhere most of the night. MOD Evy was kind and helpful. Will definitely visit again, just maybe not in season. read more

Fun, lively, loud place. strange drink specials (like 2 for 1 but you had to have 2 delivered at one time regardless if you only wanted one). I had the soft shell crab sauteed, wasn't impressed. My husband and son in law had the jumbo fried shrimp and they loved it. it was great for kids, they ate free. Waiter was great! read more

Tried this place based on reviews, while visiting Cape Coral. FL. Very disappointed in the food. Most of the sides were good - green beans, mashed potatoes & the fries but there were several other items that I would never ever try here again. 1st- Crabcake arrived yellow, didn't taste like crab or filler. was very confused by this 2nd- crab dip had absolutely NO CRAB IN IT. it was extra cheesy but filled with mainly peppers for flavor 3rd- Grouper fried fish has absolutely no flavor with very salty skin. Even our uber driver said he would recommend better places when he saw we were visiting this restaurant. would not recommend read more

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Just had a fantastic meal at pinchers! Payton our server was on top of everything and even dealt with two little ones who were quite the bunch! He suggested fabulous apps, meals and especially their key lime pie dessert that all were out quickly and were so delicious! You can't go wrong for the 2 for 1 drink special, the views and the ambience! Also so wonderful to get as good of service for a large table even with little ones! A great experience and can't wait to be back! read more

Pinchers - RASPBERRY SWIRL CHEESECAKE - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

We've eaten at Pinchers before, but this was a different location. Parking was awful! We finally parked in a closed business's parking stall. Fortunately, we used the wait line service, so didn't have to wait long for our table. The six of us all had good food, and left with our bellies full! I had a crabcake and a skewer of blackened shrimp. Very tasty! The green beans were OK as were the fries. Hubby's shrimp scampi was large, lots of yummy shrimp, accompanied with garlic, toast. Others had grouper or fried shrimp. One in our party had salmon. Everyone thought it was great. For appetizers, we had alligator bites and fresh shrimp. The fresh shrimp were awesome. Alligator was interesting & had a delicious sauce. Waitress was very friendly! I'd love to sit outside & see the water! Open air dining is great! read more

This is my third time at pinchers while on vacation, and it never disappoints! Amazing and immediate service. The waitresses / waiters are always kind and knowledgeable. The food was to die for I'm a crab connoisseur, so I got the crab Rangoon, corn and crab chowder soup and the Alaskan king crab legs! Really cool place! read more

Just below average. That's the best way to sum it up. The people are nice, service is prompt, but the food is subpar despite high prices. They have a silly policy - they offer 2 for 1 drinks, but don't tell you both drinks come out at the same time. Nothing like drinking down a hot beer on a hot day because they don't let you order them one at a time. The food was below average too. Luke warm, under spiced, and over done. It's nice to sit next to the marina, and maybe if we had been drinking all day and just needed something to eat this would have been fine. But if you're looking for an actual good tasting meal, go elsewhere. read more

We had a very good experience here for dinner. The food was good and we had wonderful service by Cheryl. According to our friends who live in the area, this is their favorite location of this restaurant chain. We were a group of 7. We did call ahead as they don't take regular reservations. And surprisingly, even though they were packed, the wait was not long at all. For dinner, We sat on the outside on the deck overlooking all the boats. They had 2 for one drinks of certain beers and wines. One of our group got the "bucket" of a fruity rum drink (a Hurricane?). We had a mix of food -- the kids had burgers -- and everyone liked what they ordered. I got a soft shell crab sandwich. Instead of the two sides, I chose a cup of their crab corn chowder. The soup was thick and creamy -- more corn chowder than crab. And it had a little bit of a kick. The soft shell was small but very tasty on a soft bun with a slice of tomato and a lettuce leaf. My husband got their fried grouper sandwich with bbq baked beans and garlic mashed potatoes (very light on the garlic). The fish was good. Others ordered the bay scallops, the mussels (a huge portion), and a burger with fries. Of these, they liked the mussels the best. For dessert, we shared a piece of their key lime pie. It had a graham cracker crust and whipped cream topping. It was more of a key lime mousse pie -- very light and airy. It was just a touch of sweet for our meal's ending. read more

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My go to place for HH and margaritas. Their HH specials on the shrimp is a great value. Place is always hopping. The staff is fast and friendly. Would highly recommend this place. read more

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Nice Restraunt and an excellent view of the boats and marina and the service was great. I'm a little disappointed in the dinner, had the grouper stuffed with crab and it wasn't stuffed at all. The crab meat layer besides the grouper. Very poor presentation. read more

Food was relatively good. We definitely recommend the Bam-Bam Shrimp, and the Ahi Tuna appetizers, and the grilled mahi entree. This is slighly pricey for the portions served, but the service was efficient, communicative, and kind (thanks, Amber!). The view from the deck is great, if you like boats (although a wider view of the water, from one level up would have been spectacular!). We will be back. read more

Pinchers - Us, smiling after "dunch" (late lunch/ early dinner...) - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida

Pinchers was just okay, it sat on the water but really wasn't much to look at. The pricing seemed really quite high for what you got but the service was great. read more

Service was great. Food was pretty good. Prices were high. $300 for dinner for 4 adults and 3 kids (pre-tip price). No one ordered dessert, alcohol, etc...2 lemonades, 1 soda and 4 waters! Crab legs were $36 (other local places charging $10 less for 1 1/2 lbs). read more

It's my second time here... we absolutely love this place. I was looking forward to having the stone crab claws but I just missed the season! I was sad. However I did have the scallops which was delicious, mine was broiled. The crab cheese dip tasted even better this time with the bell peppers in them. They need to make it like this always! My friends enjoyed their meal as well. It's our go to place when I we visit Cape Coral. See you in a bit Pinchers! I'll come for stone crab claw season next time! read more

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Incredibly friendly service, the most cheerful servers I've ever encountered. Even the manager came over to check on us. Nice cape-side view from our seats in the dining room. Cool, nautical theme (of course) and decor reflects all things water/fishing related. Upon entry, seafood shop for take home fare- but if you want the dining experience, robust menu- lots of "fried" items if that's your thing. The fresh oysters were divine. All condiments on the table so not much need to hail the server except to refill your beverage. Rolls of paper towel sub in for napkins- perfect portion sizes, priced accordingly and plenty of parking. The venue boasts patio seating should you wish to dine Al fresco. Located at the end of a retail strip with a walkway that wraps around the docks of the marina. After some boutique shopping, why not replenish your energy and make Pinchers your final destination. read more

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We frequent pinchers often. Love the food and staff. However on many occasions we have done call ahead and have to wait an unreasonably long time. Horrible way to treat customers. read more

Food was excellent & service was great! Recommended visit. Fried Oysters were great. Will visit again soon read more

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Grace is sooooo awesome!!! Great recommendations on their specialty items. Outgoing wonderful personality I can't wait to come back and see her read more

We spend the month of February in cape coral. We hit Pinchers at least once a week. The 2 for 1 Margurita's or Sangria's are a treat. Never had a bad meal and the service is usually great. Some of their deserts are decadent. read more

We had a great experience at Pinchers! Great food, great service! And their outdoor area is pet friendly!

Pinchers is great, for a local chain. Serving portions are decent, we almost always have leftovers. The draft beers are always served in pairs (2 for 1), but they're about 6-8 oz mugs.. so if you're an average imbiber, get an order to share, then another... so it doesn't get warm. Their Krab wontons are excellent. We often bring family and friends here because of options, location, and the price. Very pretty harbor views. Take a walk to the naughty Mermaid after dinner for a nightcap and watch the sunset. Service has always been prompt and friendly. Highly recommend. FYI- if you're feeling peckish, take a key lime pie home to go!! They also have a modest fish market as you enter if you want something for the next day. read more

Overall quite good. Chowder was very good. Grilled fish was good. Sides are mediocre. 2 for 1 on wine not worth it. The glass size is very small. The 2 equals 1. read more

Waitlist made very convenient to check in They told us it would be slightly longer than anticipated, but then seated us earlier. Service great, drinks fantastic, food incredible read more

Pinchers - Seafood Near Me - Cape Coral, Florida