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    The Launch

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

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    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!

    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.

    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.

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

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    Piccolo Italian Restaurant

    4.6(108 reviews)
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    I can't say enough about this place. All their food on the menu is amazing. I go once a week. I…read morewould love to go Thursday-Friday but I'm trying to loose weight. If you haven't tried them out please go you will not be disappointed. Family owned and they are so nice.

    When I say tiny, I mean five-tables-tiny. Six, if there isn't a large party. By all means, make a…read morereservation. They had no choice but to turn people away Saturday evening. "May I see the wine list, please?" I asked. They don't have one. But they DO have wine, a nice selection from Italy. In describing what I like -- cab or malbec, around $30 -- the owner/server/host, suggested an excellent blend. $27. We started with antipasto. Look at my photo. Does that look good, or what?! Both T and I ordered piccata -- he veal, me chicken. Served over homemade fettuccini, the entrees were light, lemony and delicious. Dessert? Why yes. I asked the owner/server/host what the most popular dessert is. Limoncello cake. Not made in house, but boy, was it good! (I made sure T didn't have more than his fair share.) Not to be a snob, but NYC boasts the most delicious Italian restaurants. We know our food! And son-of-a-gun, three of the five tables tonight were filled with New Yorkers. Everyone other than us had been to Piccolo before. (And yes, I do talk to people I don't know!) If you don't want to wait weeks to get in to Carmello's, give Piccolo a try. I think you'll be pleased.

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    Trattoria Mia - Ngocci

    Trattoria Mia

    4.3(198 reviews)
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    Four of us went to Trattoria Mia last week for a celebration. Trattoria is one of my favorite…read moreItalian restaurants in Fort Myers. Besides the delicious food and attentive service, I always remember the "REGOLE DELLA CASA" or "House Rules". It is a plague with inspirational quotes framed with many recycled wine corks in the back wall. Translated into English, it says approximately: Love one another. Always smile. Be tidy. Keep your head held high. Be respectful. Laugh, laugh, laugh. Believe in yourself. Don't answer rudely. Never give up. Always say please and thank you. Keep your promises. Try and try again. Every now and then, break the rules. Do everything with love. Forgive, even when it's difficult. Now we got our inspirational messages, we started to enjoy wine and beer. We ordered our Chicken Parm, Egg Plant Parm, Meat Ball and my favorite Veal Marsala. They were all savory and well prepared. I love my Veal Marsala with grilled asparagus. That Marsala sauce with Mushroom gives you a rounded, smooth mouthfeel! To complete our meal, we finished with Tiramisu and Cheesecake. Their Tiramisu tastes delightful, rich and sweet cream, with cake-like texture that melts in your mouth! The smooth and silky cheesecake came in second!

    This is absolutely DISGUSTING and completely unacceptable. I just spent $46 on a meal only to…read morereceive food that was raw, old, and inedible. I'm honestly mortified that I paid this much money and was sent what feels like literal trash. I expected a fresh, properly prepared meal--not food that I couldn't even safely eat. $46 wasted, an awful experience, and a major disappointment.

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