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The Launch

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

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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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