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    The Launch

    4.0 (50 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Pizza
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE LAUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Touristy

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    Shrimp tacos with Island Rice. Freshly-made tortillas!!

    From the minute you walk in, the staff is friendly and attentive. Food is incredibly fresh and tasty. The Launch truly embraces the idea of "hospitality." Can't beat the riverfront setting, either!

    The launch Sunset.
    Chester D.

    The food was delicious, however mostly bar food. Love the strawberry dressing!! Excellent. Service was great Julie. Wanted to see the robot come out but it fell over recently with the food. Out of service. The sunset was outstanding and the river beautiful. Great concept.

    Sunset view from the Launch.

    What a fun vibe and great place! Our server, Julie, recommended seafood nachos. They were an excellent starter. We watched the sunset and fast cigarette boats pull in before we moved to the main course. Grouper and blackened Mahi mahi were both excellent. We really enjoyed the island rice and beans. After dinner, we moved to the bar to enjoy the music. Kambrie rocked the house with her margaritas and a 5 star old fashioned. We are enjoy g our weekend in La Bellle and will be back!

    Seafood nachos.
    Shane B.

    Cool spot sit out by the water watch boats go down the river. They have a lot of selections for food items. I had the burgers couple days ago it was good. Just had the seafood nachos they weren't good. They had cold cheese and then sour cream on top of that. They were really just kind of a mess and not very flavorful. If you do get them get the sour cream on the side and make sure the cheese is hot. It was just kind of a gelatinous mess honestly. Also the service was decent but should be better with limited people here. It's probably 3.5 rounded up to 4 star rather than giving a 3.

    Outside View of restaurant same parking as boat ramp
    Don R.

    So i saw this place being talked about heavy on Facebook and said well its Friday time to put it to the test. The place did not disappoint! FYI The restaurant is located in the Hendry County Boat dock parking lot. Its the old Miller Bait Shop. We started with the fire cracker shrimp as an appetizer. The shrimp portions were huge! The plate was perfect, sauce was delicious! Just the right amount of spicy to enjoy the flavors! We then ordered the Philly cheesesteak and the fish and chips. Both plates were excellent. Hot and full Of flavor. They were paired with seasoned fries. The Philly was great the steak was nice and chopped and the cheese was melting with every bite. Fish was haddock battered and fried. Nice white meat not to flaky no over whelming fish taste. Service was great. Our server Katherine provided excellent attention to our table and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall this is a great addition to the small town of Labelle. Happy to have a new place to visit that has awesome food and a very fun atmosphere.

    Dan's Crispy Shrimp with Fries and Coleslaw
    Elizabeth M.

    The Launch just got better! We just had the best lunch on the new outdoor pavilion. The breeze, the boats, the perfect way for us to start our week. Here's what we ordered: Fish Dip - perfectly smokey with club crackers (add hot sauce for the perfect bite) Sesame Seared Ahi Tuna - the cucumber wasabi and ponzu sauce is (insert fire emoji) soooo good! Captains Tacos - I chose Mahi and it did not disappoint. Drizzled some of the jalapeño aioli on top (chefs kiss). Grouper Sandwich - blackened so good! Recommended sides ***fries and coleslaw*** I'm pretty picky about my coleslaw and the Launch gets it right. Fries are always fresh and perfectly seasoned. Excellent service, friendly environment while dining alfresco. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

    The shrimp plate, which is very good.
    Terri G.

    We were driving through town today and for lunch, we decided on The Launch. What a great spot! The restaurant sits by the water and the food is very good. I decided to go with the shrimp, fries and slaw, a classic combo, made even better by the location. Hubs had the fish sandwich with a veggie side. The shrimp was lightly fried and seasoned just right. When was the last time I had an orchid with a meal, I'm guessing the Caribbean or maybe Hawaii. Anyway, it was a nice touch. The fries and slaw were a perfect side to the shrimp. Even hubs, who can be fussy, wasn't complaining today. This restaurant would also be a fun place to have dinner, the menu had a lot of good dishes. Afterwards, I walked around and took a picture of the boats on the water, everything was so peaceful and pretty.

    Swordfish steak with brocollini and rice pilaf
    Shannen L.

    Just what LaBelle needs! We've been a few times since it opened and it has yet to disappoint us. The swordfish special was from a fresh, local catch. Cooked perfectly. Great portions for the price. Nice to see a fish option that I typically don't see on menus, especially here in Hendry Co. The pizzas are easily the best you will find in LaBelle. No skimping on the toppings. Great dough and sauce that won't give you heartburn afterwards. Service is always great, and the view overlooks the docks on the Caloosahatchee River.

    Ryan J.

    Amazing view right on the river. Waterfront dining at its best. Great food and service

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    Great food, drinks were also very good. Staff was quick and attentive. Great spot. We had burgers and sliders. Martinis and River water.

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    Great atmosphere. I love catching the afternoon sun shining on the river. Friendly wait staff.

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    The location and ambiance are nice but it's VERY pricey! It was $28 for 4 draft local beers.

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    Food is not worth the price. My salmon was overly cooked! Very crispy and dry. The rice was typical, my toddler loved the steamed broccoli.

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    The food is good and the service was phenomenal. Makayla was phenomenal!! Very friendly and a great atmosphere

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    Great sevice awesòme would give 10 stars.great location great people highly recommend

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    Great atmosphere it's outside on the river. Food is good and friendly staff. The is a small area you can eat inside.

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    Miranda was great. Great service, great food. Lots of fun. The ambiance is wonderful. We will definitely be back.

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    Great place on the river. Food was really good and service was quick and on point. I'll definitely go back.

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    Peace River Seafood & Crab Shack - It was not bad but not worth the &

    Peace River Seafood & Crab Shack

    3.9(425 reviews)
    36.5 mi
    $$

    This was my first visit and it's exactly the kind of place you want when you're craving no-frills,…read morefresh seafood. It's a cute little roadside shack that feels like it used to be someone's house. We went on a Friday night in March, there was a line, but we were seated right away on the outdoor sun deck. Super laid back, a little quirky, and the perfect setting to sit outside and get messy with seafood. Service was great. The staff works as a team and you can tell, everything moved quickly and everyone was helpful. Our main server was especially friendly and made great recommendations. The food is definitely meant for sharing. We split a dozen medium blue crabs, two dozen clams, gumbo, and a stone crab and shrimp special. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced for the quality. Nothing felt overpriced. Do not skip the key lime pie. It was the perfect ending. Overall, it's simple, casual, and really well done. I'd absolutely go back.

    Wife and I were out shopping in the area and we passed by the restaurant. We have been meaning to…read morego so we took the opportunity, and so glad we did. It's a cute small family owned and quaint place if you're in the mood for fresh seafood. (Most places in Charlotte County have frozen seafood and not fresh-always ask!!!) We were able to get a seat immediately and the wait staff was on top of everything and so friendly. My wife ordered the ceviche which was real good. Only thing to make it a little better would be to add some white fish to the recipe like most places do, but otherwise it was delicious. I had the fresh grill red snapper which was very good as well. Their sheaphead fish soup sample was very tasty, I will order that on next visit. Their coleslaw and corn was made to perfection. My wife is an excellent chef and for us to actually find a local place that was this good, was a wonderful experience. We will be back!

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    Peace River Seafood & Crab Shack - Triggerfish sandwich. Super fresh!

    Triggerfish sandwich. Super fresh!

    Peace River Seafood & Crab Shack - Outdoor dining area

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    The Hungry Captain - Classic New England Lobster Roll

    The Hungry Captain

    4.8(19 reviews)
    32.1 mi

    Oh my goodness! This little shop is a treasure! Friend and…read moreI wanted to try some really good lobster rolls and the reviews for this place were excellent. Entering the shop, it's well lit and clean looking. There's very few places to sit, maybe 4 tables. We ordered at the counter, with the server explaining how the menu works. Being minimalists, we ordered the small warm lobster roll with butter (and a pickle on the side). I also ordered the shrimp and crab chowder. They also have bags of potato chips. While waiting, the server explained how the shop came to be; she was very friendly and accommodating. After a short wait, our food was delivered. The chowder was amazing, hot and perfectly spiced. The lobster rolls were what we hoped for - lots of lobster and delicious. It's a bit pricey but it is, after all, lobster. We'll definitely go back. We'll save it for special a occasion.

    Family owned and "new" ownership from the neighborhood. So... fantastic staff/owner. Super…read morefriendly and helpful. The two lobster rolls were good with a nice amount of crab. The buns are delicious! The sweet chili is not spicy nor does it overpower the lobster. The cilantro was very light to almost non-existent. We had the regular sizes lobster rolls. The chicken salad was, according to my mother-in-law, very good. We did not get the combo as we don't care for soda/pop. The store has a few tables and a clean bathroom. You aren't going to get full but it is worth the time and money to stop and enjoy.

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    The Hungry Captain - Cilantro Lobster Roll

    Cilantro Lobster Roll

    The Hungry Captain - Sweet Chili Shrimp Roll and Warm Butter & Mayo Lobster Roll

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    Sweet Chili Shrimp Roll and Warm Butter & Mayo Lobster Roll

    Dixie Fish Co - Whole Fried Yellow Tail Snapper

    Dixie Fish Co

    4.5(1.1k reviews)
    38.3 mi
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    This is the best restaurant in Fort Myers and you cannot go wrong. Tonight I had for the first time…read morethe muscle appetizer which I actually had as a meal. Oh my God it was absolutely amazing. So delicious and flavorful. Our other favorite is the shrimp burger. It is so delicious. This is such a great restaurant - one of my favorite places to enjoy a meal after spending the day on the beach. Food is phenomenal! You can't go wrong... amazing food, great service and wonderful atmosphere. Love this restaurant

    We visited Dixie Fish Co on a Friday afternoon. Parking was a bit tricky, so plan ahead. We only…read morewaited about 10 minutes for a table, but it got very busy shortly after we were seated and wait times increased quite a bit. It was a sunny, warm day and we sat outside under an umbrella, though there wasn't much shade coverage. The overall vibe is a casual, waterfront fish shack--laid-back and lively. We started with the stone crabs. While the crab itself was great, the mustard sauce was a little too mayo-forward for our taste and wasn't our favorite. For my entrée, I had the hogfish special served over sweet potato mash with green beans. The hogfish was fresh and delicious, but the sides missed the mark--the green beans were overcooked and the mash was a bit watery and lacked consistency. My husband and daughter both ordered the whole fried fish (yellowtail snapper that day), and they both said it was perfect and absolutely delicious. The fries were good, and while the red beans and rice were just okay, my husband really enjoyed the zucchini and tomato side. Service by Olivia was spectacular--attentive, kind, and always on top of everything we needed. We come back here every time we're in the area. My takeaway: come for the fresh fish and great service, not the sides.

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    Dixie Fish Co - Old Florida vibe.

    Old Florida vibe.

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