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    The Lodge

    3.7 (602 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lee B.

    Yummy home style food with smiling friendly excellent service. The place is so so cool inside and the vibe is awesome! Right downtown Fort Myers too! Definitely coming back to this delicious restaurant!

    Moonshine Flight
    Kendall A.

    Overall Great! The moonshine flight I went into it knowing it would be sweet , but wow did it taste like just sugar no alcohol, which is nice my bf enjoyed it but i could not drink it unfortunately it was way to sweet, the burnt ends, and pulled pork were so good, the cornbread... ordered some to go bc of how yummy it was, mac and cheese was decent, very plain not creamy at all, and sweet potato fries were mid, ribs were very well seasoned and the variety of bbq sauces were great! overall 100% would go back especially now knowing what i like, we really enjoyed it, was very clean & server was good she wasn't like outstanding but wasn't bad

    looks better than it tasted.  Smoked Turkey and Bison Meatloaf.
    Jeffrey R.

    I will start by saying I was pleasantly surprised when we walked in. The place was quite deceiving and well decorated. Our service was good, nothing extra, but as you'd expect to get. Problem was the food. A three star yelp review means OK, and it was just that. Appetizer, were the burnt ends, more fat than meat, a bit overpriced, and the sauce was very sweet, like BBQ boneless pork at a Chinese place. My wife had the chicken fried steak. It was ok also, she preferred her sides (Said the fries were excellent) and her asparagus was also good. I had the pick two, bison meatloaf and turkey. One thick slice of smoked turkey with a more rubber consistency and the smoke was too much. I travel, I eat BBQ, this was in the smoker way too long. The bison meatloaf was the star of the show, unfortunately they had to bring in the understudy. Wrapping the tasteless bison log in bacon to elevate the flavor only served to coat the outside of the slice of meat log with fat. It was ugly. Didnt taste good. I've had bison in many places on several occasions, what this place did to that poor animal is criminal. They dont deserve two stars but they also dont deserve 4. DHOP is around the corner and is far more satisfying.

    Cozy
    Sara G.

    So awesome, we'll definitely be back. It's very cozy inside and they played 2010s country. Food and drink prices are reasonable. Our bartender was very nice and we enjoyed our food. The cornbread was my favorite. Tons of vegetarian side options. Fiancé loved the brisket.

    Chicken fried steak, Mac and cheese (or should say "without cheese") and fried okra

    Not like it use to be- Food has gone downhill. Staff is friendly but the food is disappointing to say the least. The macaroni and cheese was missing the cheese. The chicken fried steak looked like it had been divided up between multiple people's plates- looked like a kid portion. The salad was mediocre at best. We have eaten there many times, unfortunately this will be the last.

    chili
    Lesli S.

    Stopped by on 4th of July for a bite to eat. Had the Bbcuban and the chili. Atmosphere is inviting & had a pretty good energy even though the place was not very busy. They seem to offer a broad selection of craft beer & have a big sit-at bar. Food was good - not amazing, but would return. fyi - chili has a ton of beans so if you're a no-bean chili person, this is not for you. Our waitress, Lizzie, was fantastic! She was attentive, upbeat, pleasant. Several tvs going with sports. Would definitely stop in again. Please add a few fun mocktails to your menu.

    The special that the workers knew nothing about! Shame on management!!

    Today there was a Beer Day special. The bartenders are fabulous but management never told them about the special, making them look foolish. Management within the Kearn's group seems to severely lacking in what is going on on their properties! Very Sad

    Smoked wings and signature cornbread
    Josephine M.

    We like their smoked wings. During HH Monday-Friday, it's $1. The tap wall was a really fun and cool idea that customers used to get a bracelet to scan and self-serve. Unfortunately, they just recently changed it and your server will get you the beer. The place is decorated cozy like a ski lodge. It is definitely nice and festive during the holiday season.

    Roseiby J.

    Visited The Lodge with my team for a celebration. The ambiance was awesome. I really felt like I was in a cabin somewhere in the mountains except we were in sunny florida when we walked out! I knew as soon as I saw they had Brussel sprouts I had to order! I'm allergic to pecans so I ordered them on the side but the spicy bacon jam and goat cheese on top was an absolute dream! I'm so glad I ordered these I'd definitely go back just for the Brussels! Now my entree was not that great. I ordered the Fish n Chips which was listed on the menu as "A Lodge Favorite" not sure who's favorite this was but it definitely missed the mark. The fish was huge which had me excited when it first got to the table but it was lacking flavor. I added lemon but it was still missing some flavor. I boxed it up and gave it to a unhoused person nearby. Overall a good experience and I would go back just would order a different entree next time. But those Brussels are definitely worth going back for over and over again! (Not pictured bc we ate them so fast they were gone in no time lol)

    Bear
    Greg Z.

    If you love BBQ Smoked Ribs, this is the place for you! The full rack is probably meant for two, but give it a try anyway. It gets busy so plan ahead. Cole slaw is also top notch! Manager makes rounds and is engaged! If you are downtown Fort Myers, make this a stop! Oh and don't forget a photo w the bear!

    Jeff Y.

    Walked in and sat at the bar. Waited 10 minutes for the bartender to come to me. Asked me what I'm having. Not hey welcome...have you ever been here before? Nope...just what am I having. Got my drink then disappeared again for 15 minutes. Mind you it's dead here...terrible hospitality...not coming again!!! Very disappointed

    Nashville Chicken Sandwich and Pick two Entree.
    Carl L.

    First off fellow patrons a little harsh on this place wouldn't you say. I read a-lot of these reviews, wow, first thing let's take into consideration that this is a BBQ place not a five star Michelin restaurant on the French Riviera and you're not paying a small fortune by the end of your meal. The burnt ends were enough by themselves to go back not to mention our waitress was great. We had the Nashville chicken sandwich, the chicken fingers, and burnt ends: sides : Mac and cheese, corn bread, mashed potatoes, and beans. The high light was the burnt ends, Mac and cheese and service. Keep in mind all the other items were fair, but for an easy spot to grab a decent meal I say yes this restaurant is worth the money.

    Bart C.

    This was my 2nd time coming here. The first time was a great experience. I ordered the bbq meat Mac and cheese and it was outstanding. This time, not so much. I ordered the "St. Louis ribs", they were more like small baby back ribs. Hard bark and chewy and very disappointing. I also had the burnt ends. Mostly tough as well. The cornbread was great as always and the ice tea. Really disappointing visit....

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    Awesome devote and environment food was amazing and definitely a ten out of ten and a recommend

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    new item: fat brisket, appearance of beef. will not be back. sides were equally limited.

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