We drove 25 mins to eat at Pinchers (see previous review for Bonita Springs location as to why we changed locations) this location was able to seat us immediately and we were welcomed with friendly service. Kenzie was our waitress and she was everything you would expect from great service. Friendly and engaged with our party. Even one of the men who brought our food was very friendly, patting me on the shoulder and wishing me a "Happy Fathers Day boss" The food was as expected and came out quickly. The order was correct and we were checked on to see if we needed anything. After the unfortunate service we received at the Bonita Springs location, Kenzie and the entire staff at this location were excellent. We will be back to this location! read more

Pinchers - THE GULF GROUPER SANDWICH - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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We stopped here on the drive to Marco Island. It was Christmas Day so not much was open, so we were happy to find Pinchers. The interior is a beachy vibe and casual. We were seated and a waiter arrived to take our drink order. The menu is rather large so there is a lot to digest. After some consideration, I ordered the mahi mahi sandwich and the wife order a shrimp entree. Both were excellent. My sandwich was a large piece of mahi mahi that was cooked perfectly. I got blackened so it had some flavor but was not overly spicy. With a squeeze of lemon it was perfect. The fries and Cole slaw were also good. The fries portion was enormous and I would eat only half. The wife loved her shrimp. They were cooked perfectly (deveined) and seasoned well. The portion was generous at about 20 shrimp for $24 plus two sides. The kid had spaghetti with red sauce and liked it. The best, she ate free!. Overall, it was a great find. We all savored our meal. Prices were reasonable and the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. read more

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Server was very good polite and helpful . Food was good not excellent no seasoning on anything .portions was ok. We had viewed the entire menu and prices before leaving home so we would know what we wanted. when we viewed the bill two of the most expensive items the scallops and baby back ribs were advertised for 19.99 bill was charged 29.99 was not worth it, were ten dollars more than on line menu. We did not complain, that is not who i am But was very unhappy with the results and probably will not return. SR read more

We went on a Saturday for lunch, pretty empty! Had a great server. Food was kind of sub par for being seafood in Florida. There was no taste to any of the sides (there were 6 people and we all tried and had the same opinion) . Definitely over priced for the flavor that's being served. read more

Pinchers - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Low key atmosphere that delivers a fun experience. Waitress, Kenzie, was super kind and attentive even though we were some of the last patrons in the restaurant. Food reviews: -Grouper platter was flaky and perfectly cooked. Green beans are super garlicky. Fresh cut fries were good, but were a huge part of the entree. -2 for 1 drinks are a steal. Know you'll get both at once! read more

Pinchers - MAHI MAHI SANDWICH with steak fries and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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I had to take my friend to RSW for a 530 pm check in for a flight. RSW lacks decent food. So, we stopped at this Pinchers a couple of miles away from the airport. We arrived about 410 pm. Nikaji was our very attentive server. I told him we only had 1 hour to eat and he was prompt in getting our orders in. We had some white wine and both had Salmon, one grilled with steak fries and beans and other one blackened with rice and coleslaw. Fish was very fresh and perfectly prepared. A manager came over at the end to inquire if everything was alright. I praised the food and service and told her, "We ate at Deep Lagoon in Naples last week. It is run by same Phelan family. This meal at Pinchers was better and less expensive!" Unfortunately, this Pinchers is not near my home in Naples. If I am in the area, I will certainly return. read more

Pinchers - Salmon grilled/top and blackened - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

We went for their Friday fish fry platter. First, the 2 for 1 house margaritas were awful, just 16 ozs of the mixer. Second, the menu says 2 sides with all platters. The fish fry platter shows the fish, fries and caul slaw as the platter. We opted to exchange the additional 2 sides for a cup of soup. The soup was very good. The fish platter, when presented only had a very thin fried fish, mostly breading, nothing else. No fries or caul slaw as advertised. Fish was dry, awful. Service was excellent, price is reasonable, but for the menu item as displayed, it was not worth it. Shoeless Joes fish fry is the place to go! Got that last Friday and couldn't finish it, it was excellent and had the extras included. read more

Same as the other locations,. Consistency was right on point. Excellent service, friendly staff clean location. Never disappoints read more

The waitress, Holly was amazing the entire time. Ive never expected servers to greet people with a huge smile because life takes over sometimes but most servers treat teenagers horrible because they "don't tip well." But even with uncertainty she greeted 4 teenagers and took care of us the entire stay with a smile on her face. Not to mention she went above and beyond to provide the best experience. She was very sweet. Thank you so much Holly!! read more

It what is the worst on experience? If food was overcooked and greasy Service was very slow read more

We walked in and the vibes were good it was loud until we got to the table where we met our wonderful waitress Kelly she was polite and was very patient and accommodating but the crabcakes are not worth the $20. You get one crabcake and some coleslaw. But other than that it was great and we will be back just not to get crabs cakes lol read more

Extremely friendly staff. We did the 30 minute call ahead and were seated right away. We sat outside as we had our dog with us. We ordered the seafood tower which was $100 and not bad considering all it came with. Everything was fresh and delicious. We also tried the clam chowder which was nice and creamy. read more

Pinchers - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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We enjoy eating at Pinchers regularly. Tina Heavlin is excellent, with her expertise & friendly attitude. It is special to be happily greeted by her when we arrive and eat at the bar. Karleen & John Gault read more

We visited Pinchers a few times while staying in Fort Myers, and for being a "chain" restaurant, the quality was great (and what caused us to come back a few times, when we usually don't like to repeat dine while on vacation!) The staff we interacted with were wonderful and gave great recommendations based on what we were craving. The ambiance was very laid back and chill, with lots of outdoor seating so you can bask in the gorgeous Florida sun. Over our few visits, the top items we absolutely got hooked on were the Fried Shrimp and the Stone Crab. The shrimp was so flavorful and the breading on the fried version was delicious. The shrimp comes in many formats you can choose, including Boom Boom, Coconut, Buffalo, straight up Grilled, BBQ, and more. Simple and fried was my absolute favorite, but maybe I'll try another style next time we're in Southwest Florida. The Stone Crab is local and freshly caught when in season (it had been caught that same morning when we first had it!). Stone crab is a high caliber crustacean food to begin with, but Pinchers preparation just took it to another level. They were just boiled and seasoned perfectly and served with a tasty, butter mustard sauce. I also had a cocktail (a strawberry daiquiri) and that was super well made and tasted wonderful. Almost dangerous because you couldn't taste the alcohol at all! We will definitely be returning next time we're in the area (we have family nearby, so it won't be too far off). If you're in the proximity of a Pinchers location, definitely give it a try - even though it's a chain, you may be pleasantly surprised! read more

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The food was so good we ate here 3 times in a single week; twice for lunch and once for dinner. Service was on point and the food was delicious. The Conch Fritters and fresh fish really hit the spot. read more

Mashed potatoes too salty to eat. Got blackened grouper also extremely salty.? This food almost inedible it was so salty.

I had cooked bugs on my crab legs!!! DO NOT EAT THE SNOW CRAB LEGS. They tried to say it was garlic read more

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Becoming an official snowbird later this year, I'm focused on websites, Yelp reviews and personal recommendations for restaurants. A clerk in our hotel suggested Pinchers, and to be blunt, I'm underwhelmed. Perhaps we ordered wrong, but frankly I'm not running back. Calamari was like little fried wee-wees. (Was there any squid in there?) My husband's crab cake was mostly filler, and the grilled shrimp had minimal taste. To substitute a side for a small house or Caesar salad there's a $7 up charge. That seems a bit much, doesn't it?! The restaurant boasts 2 for 1 drinks. T and I started with a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon at $9 . But realistically, it was inexpensive wine with little body, worth no more than $4.50 per glass. We then got sangria .... and it was surprisingly good. A shout out to our server Lauren, who's an asset to the restaurant. Helpful, hardworking and friendly! read more

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Our serve Dove was a Fantastic waiter! The food was delicious I had the stuffed grouper special while everyone else had snow crab! the drinks were also great and our server really made the whole dinner! If you're lucky enough to get Dove then you'll have a fantastic meal! read more

Thought I'd give another shot, why? Because it was close to my appointment and I was hungry. Price not cool. Had Grouper bites and Tea. No extras, just a 4oz ( approx. pc of fish lightly breaded) and tea...$19.00. Taste? Below par, tasteless really. Get better fish at Mom and Pop-type places. Friendly quick service, ambience inviting Will never go back to this place, sorry read more

The soft shell crab tasted like a bowl of oil. No flavor just grease. Very disappointed. read more

Pinchers - SOFT SHELL CRAB DINNER - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Decent food, great drink deals, sketchy tipping practice. Our waitress Kyleigh was friendly and helpful! We got the Pinchers Claws appetizer which was insane and delicious - I'd say a must get for seafood (and butter!) lovers lol. We also got 2 for 1 sangria so $9 for 2 drinks is not bad. Sangria was a bit too sweet but good. The only thing that irked us about the restaurant was on your receipt they add up possible tip amounts for you - this is fine as a concept - but it must be off the SUBtotal. Not the final total including tax, tip is for service not tax of service, it doesn't make any sense. Should be a quick fix on the computer from management but definitely should be something they're aware of... Other than that, it was delish and we'd return! read more

Had dinner at Pinchers Gulf Coast Mall tonight. First of all, any restaurant that offers a 2 for 1 everyday for wine and beer is on the right track. I got the whole belly clam strips special served with hand cut fries and rice pilaf. My wife had the blackened mahi with garlic mashed potatoes and broccoli. Both meals were tasty and generous portions. We paired it with the 2 for 1 Pinot Grigio . read more

Pinchers - Whole belly clam strips - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

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Thanks Pinchers for the Veteran's Day discount! I have always loved Pinchers when I get down to Fort Myers, but this makes it that much better! It means a lot! read more

Pinchers - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

We are out of town and came into celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We've never eaten at Pinchers and came because of the ratings on Yelp. Our server, Kenzie, was G-R-E-A-T. The food came out hot, favored, and the portions were hearty. We will make Pinchers a place to come back next time we're down here. read more

We were served oysters on the half shell that were not safe to eat. They were warm, there was no brine and they tasted awful. Fried oysters were not good either. By not good I mean should not be eaten. The kitchen manager said the oysters were fresh from the monger that morning. And they come already shucked. They offered replacement meals which took 45 minutes to receive. They did not charge for the oysters and comped two desserts. Waitress was good, oysters were not!! Won't be returning. read more

We know this location well. We are a local seasonal resident, and we had a part of 6. We had a great waiter, Gage. The calamari was delicious. The chopped salad with grouper and the seafood linguini was a great pick. For the kids, the chicken tenders were yummy. read more

The quality of the food was better than the Bonita Springs location, and the service was great. Mel was fantastic, and two managers stopped by to check on us. However the greeter was quite rude when we declined the first booth offered, since it was right next to the coffee service bar. She literally snatched the paper table cover, marched off with us in tow, and threw the menus on the table. read more

one of the worst dining experiences. let me list the ways. 1. Asked the server three times for the current price on Stone Crab mkt price for dinners each time he came back to the table. 2. had to asked for cola for my daughter twice after we ordered it from him. 3. ordered dozen and a half of raw oysters and steamed clams. he only brought half dozen each. 4. food took over an hour to get to us and he assured us twice we were the next order out and we kept waiting. the table behind us got apps and food in 20 minutes or less with another waiter. 5. had to bus our own plates to another table to give us room for when food came. our server nor the guys who delivered food took our old plates. 6. never came back to see if we needed more drinks. I was at bar when he stopped to ask me. 7. table ordered two Ice Teas and sweet teas came. twice and was like a sugar lick so strong. 8. soft shell crab in garlic butter was like a water down soup and no butter or garlic taste. 9. charged us for an extra 1lb of snow crab when we never got the full pound with dinner. we got two small clusters. 10. had to go to front station to ask for service ware for the table. 11. asked him what beers they had on draggy since the menu told me to ask due to changing taps. he didn't know and said to read the drink menu. 12. No manger ever came our table to check on us. 13. the server who had the table behind us and was super quick even said sorry and took some our plates to help clean up. So..... You really want to give this place a chance? I hope your experience is better than mine. BTW this was on a Saturday at 1530, not busy, 30% capacity maybe! read more

Evert was great food and service! Server was very nice! We will be back when in the area. read more

Pinchers - Receipt - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

This place was great. Service was amazing. Thanks Tina. I got gator bites and I believe these were the best I ever had in my life. I really like the decor. With all of the signs and stuff everywhere. Definitely my kind of place. Keep up the great work!! read more

Pinchers - Inside - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

We stopped in around 1pm on a Saturday and the place was pretty empty. It has a cute seafood ambiance inside. We were greeted quickly and brought drinks almost immediately. Our food came out hot and fast. We enjoyed the food itself. I wouldn't give it a 5, but overall it was pretty good. Prices were anywhere from $14-22 per entree/item. Kids do eat free, so that was a nice addition. read more

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This place is awesome! The food is always great, the drinks are awesome and the staff makes sure everything is perfect. My server was Kenzie and she was on top of everything. The bartender with the long hair and beer was making my drinks and they were great. If you love seafood (especially stone crabs) and great ambience head there as soon and as often as possible. read more

Worst experience of my life. This is my first yelp review. The most cruel servers I've ever met, beyond words dirty, sickening food and cocktails, and a filthy bathroom. It might as well be an airport. Gage was the worst server of all time. A huge waste of $120 dollars and we got soooo sick! read more

Went tonight for dinner. We had Ashley as our server and she was lovely. Very attentive and really did a great job despite being very busy with multiple tables. I like the beach decor , the 60s California surfin music and the great sea food options. We started with the peel and eat shrimp which was served cold and had a spicy kick to it. I also had a Ceasar salad and a blackened Grouper entree. All very tasty. My husband had the Mahi and he liked his entree as well. This restaurant attracts families with young children, teenagers just hanging out, seniors and everyone in between because of the upbeat atmosphere, and reasonable prices. If you are looking for a great happy hour they have a lot of great two for one beer, wine and cocktail options. They have a really nice outdoor patio outside too. Great choice for a casual dinner out. read more

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TERRIFIC! Food was so good and service excellent! ELENA was wonderful! She made the whole meal seamless. We had an issue and she and the manager fixed it quickly. The fried shrimp were so good all our kids ate them. The chocolate cake is SPECTACULAR it tastes like a giant delicious DingDong. Loved the coloring on the table and the activities on the menu. Made eating with the kids so much easier. Love this place! read more

Great place for fish in ft. Myers Estero area had the tile fish which was fantastic. Service was great . Prices were very fair for the portion size. Vibe was cool typical southwest old Florida vibe read more

Pinchers - Smoked Grouper Fish Dip - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Everything was great I recommend the Alaskan snow crab. The service is great you should hope Pat is there. I really like the surroundings there are many cool decorations. All in all the Pinchers is just a great restaurant. read more

Went a week ago because I knew they had stone crabs and was not disappointed! Sat at the bar and had the best bartender! She was super helpful and knowledgeable! (Wish I could remember her name now, but she was great!) Ordered the blue crab claw appetizer and the jumbo stone crab claws. Absolutely blow away! Food was amazing and the stone crab were extremely succulent and delicious. Every time I'm in Fort Meyers, I seek out this place! read more

Pinchers - Jumbo stone crab claws and PINCHERS CLAWS - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Part of our order didn't show up. Pretty simple. If you advertise shrimp tacos with mango coleslaw, bring it to the table with coleslaw Not like they were busy Wings are $15 for 6, very expensive! That's $2.50 per wing. They brought 6 wings, 2 of the wings which were broken and missing part of the wing. About half the size of the other wings. That's a real turn off in my books. Not sure why I gave a 20% tip in the end. was it because the server was friendly? We won't be going back to this location. read more