This place is awesome. Came twice and it was great both times. So much to see. There are so many animals and you can tell they’re all well taken care of. The birds are so cool, some of them will even speak to you. Staff is super friendly, too. Very affordable. Love going to the Wonder Gardens.

This was such an awesome experience! The parrots would dance and show off for you. There were iguanas running around and even a black racer snake! We spent 2 hours there because it was just exciting to check out all they had to offer. The plants, trees, and flowers were an exhibit of their own throughout! They have some great plans for their future also. We will be back! Highly recommend 👌🏼

More zoo than gardens. They have lots of exotic birds, some of which I was not familiar with. Also, favorites like flamingos, peacocks, and lorikeets. The otters were fun to watch. And the ubiquitous iguanas running around the place! Lots of bromeliads and a few orchids. A surviving piece of old Florida tourism.

This place has always been a favorite of mine, but today I was amazed. The place looks great, animals all well cared for and the environment is beautiful. All the staff were so genuine in caring about the animals, and really made my daughter's birthday special. The flamingos were great, the gift shop was awesome, and they sell cool plants! This is a don't miss for sure!!

Wonder Gardens in beautiful Bonita Springs! They have a variety of exotic birds to see! Tortoises, turtles, and a few alligators! Cute gift shop, clean restrooms and friendly staff!

Visited Wonder Gardens today, home to rescued, rehabilitated and non-releasable animals. 🐊🦜🐢 Fun small zoo, we took our time and were there for about an hour and a half.

It's a cute place to take small children. They have a good amount of animals they all look well taken after and again it's really cute.

The Charlie Kirk prayer vigil was exactly what I had hoped. Quiet, reverent and sincere. Totally cool of Sugar shack to pause the music. If Mr. Kirk had the security we had he'd still be alive.

Riverside Park is decked out for the Happy Haunts Stroll. It's really cute and a great free activity for anyone to enjoy.

This is a wonderful park that is basically the hub for all the festivals during our winter season. There's a church service here every Sunday at 9:30, as well. Nearby there are a variety of eateries and live concert venues so if you were to just visit the park and sit you would be able to hear live music.

There are really three parks in a row, Riverside Park, Depot Park and Island Park. Just depending on which side of the railroad tracks (no longer operational) and which side of the bridge you are on. I walk my dogs here every week when in town. It’s really “Old Florida” at its best.

We went for a concert. Bring your lawn chairs; there are plenty of places to set up and get comfortable. Very enjoyable entertainment. Then walk 1/5 mile to For Heaven's Shakes for ice cream.

If you are in the neighborhood, stop at Riverside Park, and you will see a giant Banyan tree. This is not a busy tourist area, and there are parking spaces just close to the tree. Relax, and walk around it, and take a look at those long heavy branches!! Jack 🌲 December 16, 2023

Large park, yet intimate. I participated in a benefit festival for local victims of hurricane Ian. The crow was having fun. The stage and crew accommodations were stellar. Adequate parking around the area, with plenty of cross walks. A family- friendly area, with accessibility all around. Nov. 2022

Very Beautiful beach. The parking fills up quick so arrive early on the weekends. It’s very hot during the summer so bring shade. They rent paddle boards nearby

On Sunday afternoon, the beach was somewhat crowded but quiet. The parking lot was full when I arrived at noon, but people were leaving on a regular basis so those waiting could park fairly quickly, but I was able to squeeze my motorcycle between two cars. Restrooms and showers are close by!

The most beautiful sunsets, beautiful clean beach. Family and dog friendly, although some areas of the beach state no dogs. Docs bar on the beach is dog friendly: stay near there with your pet :) Seen a dolphin close to shore, a huge school of fish, and many seashells! A must-go!

Could be really nice beach but there appears to be some construction going on at this access point via Beach access #9. There we also a lot of dead fish washed up along the shore line but that didn't stop others from getting in the water.. no thanks

Family friendly beach, great sunsets, beach showers are inop., , parking limited so come early in the day or later in the day ie dinner time .

Pretty popular spot,your there early ( 11-noon) should get a good spot right in front of the parking lot during the weekdays. Weekends probably want to bump back at least an hour. Bath room and shower house hasn't been completed yet as of Halloween weekend. Portal-pots are right by the old shower house.

Nice dog beach. Even though you have to walk through water sometimes to get there.

My husband saw somewhere that this was a good place to see spoonbills but I’m not sure if that is true. We did not see as much wildlife as we thought we were gonna see we went on the outside trail. I think it was called black something or I can’t quite remember. There was a couple areas that were caution taped off some of them made sense some of them didn’t make sense. The trail was eroding into the water a little bit, but not an excessive amount. The mosquitoes were kind of bad, but not the worst ever my repellent was not working. There was some very ancient in elevation by a couple feet on the trail so I thought that was kind of nice. We saw quite a few gopher tortoises, and that was pretty awesome. It was the first time I saw them in the wild. There was no one working the entry booth when we got there. And it was a Sunday so the discovery center was closed, but thankfully the bathroom was still open.

*Watch the snorkeling video I posted* This place has something for everyone. We were visiting family and they suggested coming here for the day. We loved it so much we went back for another day too. We biked, hiked and fished. The trails were so peaceful and we saw lots of wild life! We even had two wild dolphin experiences that will last a life time. I had dolphins come in within 2 feet of me while snorkeling along the beach. It was amazing! We fished from the bridge and saw lots of gar and red fish! We fished from the beach and caught ladyfish, jacks, lizard fish and more. It wasn't busy either time we went which was so nice because we felt like we had the place to ourselves. The admission only cost the two of us $8 and they have restrooms and outdoor showers available. We didn't rent any equipment for kayak tours but we saw a few people headed out on them. This place is special! Go check it out!

My family thought the beach was very nice. Lots of space and very clean. Easy 1/2 mile walk from the parking lot. The temporary store worked well so we could get ice cream. Coming back to rent kyacks tommorrow.

Well worth the trolley ride and Long Walk for a nice long simple not crowded beach with beautiful calm Florida gulf waters. There were some guys on jet skis that were irritating to the view. definitely takes away from a beach ambience but they were decently respectful, but close to the shore. Not all people can operate a jet ski, it seems like a bad idea to allow it, but if I had one it would be a cool place to bring it so.....other than that this is a great little beach, very chill

Great day at lover's Key. Went early in the morning practically had the beach to myself. Lots of great shells. Walked for about 3 mi.

We went on the black Island trail, which was beautiful, but had a lot of mosquitoes so be sure to prepare for that! The entrance fee was eight dollars, but there was plenty of parking when we went and it was easy access to the beach and they had beach showers :)

Had a great day here! While our favorite beach was Barefoot Beach, it has not quite recovered from Hurricane Ian. Lovers Key has. Parking spots ($8) were available at 11am on a Saturday. While it could be a long walk to the beach and tram makes regular loops and moves people nicely. We didn't take time to walk the trails, but they all seemed opened and maintained. The beach was clean and well maintained. It's amazing how well managed this place is over Barefoot Beach despite being only a couple miles away.

Totally worth the wading! Somewhat secluded beach with some mangrove shade. Plenty of shallows for shorter breeds. Kept clean by the responsible visitors and tides. The entrance is covered by 1-2 feet of seawater at high tide so hike your shorts up or check a tide chart. The beach is on the right past the clearing. There are porta-potties and a foot/dog wash area.

This is a great dog park! They allow safe off-leash play, and every dog we’ve met here has been super sweet and well-socialized. We really enjoy coming because my service dog is usually in working mode, and it’s such a gift to give her a chance to relax, run freely, and just be a real puppy for a little while. The park is clean, friendly, and has a wonderful community vibe. We’ll definitely keep coming back — highly recommend for anyone looking for a positive space for their pups!

This is a fantastic dog beach and a great place to bring your dog. It gets lively and crowded on the weekend, but all the happy pups just add to the fun. Be prepared to wade through some shallow water if you go during high tide. Oh, and bring fresh water.

Absolutely beautiful beach! Water, portajohns, even a dog shower to RINSE (NO SOAP/SHAMPOO!!) your dog before you leave. Fun little jungle walk to get to the beach, lots of little trails.

We had a lot of fun. Clear water, friendly pups and owners. A field trip experience

We loved this beach and my puppy enjoyed it a lot, this Sunday, August 17, we visited it for the first time and we will be back soon, it was worth driving to this beautiful place, there is a water tank outside to bathe your pet, parking on the side of the road, it is always important to collect your pet's waste to keep the place clean, the entrance has water and you have to cross it and then enjoy a space to bathe our furry ones, most of the dogs are loose and are very friendly, we love this place.

It's like a "hidden gem" , where sometimes to get there, you have to put some extra effort ( to get to the beach or to go back to parking lot) coz high tide will be there in the morning or later afternoon. Never seen any bigger incident between any dogs. Weekends are the best. Lots of people and dogs, lots of boats , music, beer boat, food boat. Also weekdays are great if you want less crowd. Beautiful area, great beach. My favourite beach in Florida. And if people complain about it being dirty and poop bags laying around, then next time help us out and take some extra trash with you when you leave and stop complaining here.

What a fantastic dining experience! From the rustic charm of the building to the elegant table settings, A Table Apart brings a very high-class atmosphere. Each dish was balanced, flavorful, and had top-notch eye appeal. The service, staff and overall quality of the night was outstanding! I would highly recommend eating here for a very satisfying dinner. 👌

Our first experience here and it was great. We had the mushroom appetizer, seafood bisque, the triple tail and the pork chops. It was all flavorful and cooked well. Our server was great and we really enjoyed our time!

A Table Apart is near my daughter’s salon “Rootz Salon” and having been wanting to to restaurant ….. it is amazing food. The four of us tasted each others food and I still cannot tell you which was better. Exceptional….. great hostess and server too!! We’ll be back!!! Jarrod the owner is exceptional❤️❤️❤️

This was a very lively and busy restaurant. We were there with a birthday party. They only assigned one waiter to tend to two tables of 7 at the same time. He did the best he could but it was not ideal for us. One table was eating their appetizers while the other table had yet to get their bread and butter. The food experience was ok. Ambiance was ok.

I really loved the food, it was so fresh amazing flavors and great taste.It is one of my favorite places that I have eaten in entire US . The cocktail was amazing as well ! Thanks to the entire team for such a great experience!

We had a very disappointing experience and will not be back. While the staff was very attentive and friendly, the food was incredibly salty, to a degree that we couldn’t even finish any of the courses of the $45 3-course meal we ordered. My friend and I each tried three different dishes, and all were not good. While the prawns and huli huli pork were well cooked, her sauce was too sweet and the prawns were too salty. Same for my pork. My main course was the mahi mahi, which was perfectly cooked and very tender, but again so salty that I could not finish it. The potato cake it came with lacked flavor, other than salt, and looked very unappetizing. My friend’s meal was pretty looking and well cooked but too salty. Her vegan ice cream sundae was fine except for the whipped topping which she did not eat. My taro dessert was very sweet and tasted fine, but I’m not sure what those cubes were and they didn’t add anything to the dish. Perhaps its our lack of familiarity with Hawaiian traditions, but I’m pretty sure this kind of salt level is not part of it. We ended the night with a $150 bill, which included three glasses of wine. Considering the dated and tacky ambiance, and the $25-$37 prices prices per dish, I would not recommend this restaurant. Their website gives a very different impression from what it is really like.

The presentation of the food is excellent, ambience is quiet and peaceful, and the food is EXTREAORDINARY! Truly one of the topes in Ft. Myers Beach/Bonita Beach area. We have been visiting for 35 years and this is among the VERY BEST! Service was excellent and we liked Chris's kind and calm demeanor. We felt like we were in Europe! Marvelous.

We were grateful to find last-minute availability at Angelina’s, and the restaurant itself is beautiful, with a refined atmosphere that adds to the experience. The waitstaff were exceptionally well-trained, using polished phrases that made the service feel elevated. My risotto was absolutely delicious—one of the closest dishes to authentic Italian risotto I’ve had outside of Italy. However, two things really took away from our experience. First, my husband’s pasta was severely overcooked—so much so that he described it as a "block." It held its shape when lifted, which is far from what you’d expect at a fine Italian restaurant. Second, and perhaps the most disappointing, was how rushed we felt throughout the meal. Our unfinished bread was taken without asking, and multiple staff members (at least three) repeatedly asked if we were done with our appetizer—within minutes of each other, despite food still being on the plate. This was not during rush hour, making the rushed service even more frustrating. A restaurant of this caliber should allow guests to enjoy their meal at a comfortable pace. The setting and portions of the meal were wonderful, but being hurried along so aggressively left a sour note on an otherwise promising evening. PS. Our car ready right after we paid! Got an extra star for that. Nice touch.

My wife and I returned to Angelina‘s for our wedding anniversary. The experience was excellent from beginning to end. The restaurant greeted us with the card, congratulating us on our anniversary. Our server, Nicole, was attentive, knowledgeable, and very helpful. We were given a booth in the central room adjacent to their famous wine tower. All of our dishes were excellent. For the main course, my wife took the veal marsala with risotto, which she absolutely loved. I took the halibut piccata which was fresh and delicious, cooked to perfection.

Wonderful food and service. Pastas are made inhouse and tasted fresh, had perfect texture, and complex flavors that were a treat for my palate. The service was top notch from entrance to exit, with superb attention to detail and timing. A true fine dining experience in SWFL. My favorite dish was the veal with parpalladale. You can choose the main courses two ways - a small dish or entire one. The small dish is great if you're not hungry and just want a taste (since it's not big enough to "fill you"). The tiramisu and cannolo were also great. They also have over 400 types of wines and a superb selection. Prices are very accessible for a true fine dining experience. Will be back!

This restaurant is so deserving of 5+ stars! Everything was top notch. Our server Irina, the staff, wine selections, decor, piano music. The food!! Everything!! Something you should not miss if you are looking through reviews to make your choice. We will be back!

This is a wonderful, special place. This was only our second time here and I cannot boast enough about our experience. Nicole is just a delightful and KNOWLEDGEABLE server. She knew the ingredients in everything, drinks and food, and her calm and inviting energy was much appreciated. We were helped by Kai, Andrew and Irina who were all so kind and made our time there that much better. Me and my partner came for our anniversary and did not expect half of the level of service, and value we received. We decided tonight that it will be our new tradition to continue to come to Angelina’s every anniversary because of the amazing staff, and of course the food, but again the level of service is what is really astounding and sets this restaurant apart from any other fine dining in the best way. Thank you again to all of you <3

Excellent dining experience. The atmosphere was calm, with piano music playing. The service was terrific and attentive at the right moments! We will return the next time we visit the area.

Dined with Cindy after work and requested Jarod as our server. He's very personable and recommended good meals. We will return to visit him again.

We had a good experience at this restaurant. The food was good (although nothing really special), and our server Jeff was excellent and very attentive. The atmosphere is nice and welcoming and again, all the staff are very pleasant and friendly. It's worth a visit.

Celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary at this amazing restaurant. After taking in the sunset at Barefoot Beach, we drove a few minutes inland to this gem in a shopping plaza off Bonita Beach Road. We were the last searing inside with a great view of the open kitchen, but didn't feel rushed. Our table was decorated with hearts, and Jodie was given a bouquet of mini roses with a handwritten note of congratulations and blessings. What an awesome and thoughtful touch! Our night was started with a couple of delicious, craft cocktails (the Ginbiscus was our favorite), their take on a Caprese salad, and a tender Octopus appetizer special. What a wonderful beginning! For dinner, we were delighted with their Ahi Tuna special and signature housemade Wagyu lasagna that were perfectly paired with a glass of wine each. The flavors of both dishes were exquisite and executed to perfection. Wish we saved room for dessert because they looked incredible too! Everyone we came into contact with was very friendly, extremely professional, and incredibly passionate. Kudos to Chef and the entire Petar's team! Don't let the location fool you. Our experience at Petar's was as top-notch!

My husband and I visited Petar’s for our anniversary dinner. I could not have imagined a better staff or restaurant to help us celebrate our special day. I had originally reserved an outdoor table for us, but underestimated how hot it would be. Luckily, their staff found us a table in the shade. They even surprised us with a beautiful bouquet of flowers! We ordered the crab cake, beef short ribs, lasagna, pavlova, and chocolate cake. Everything was DELICIOUS, even the bread and butter before our meal. I cannot wait to come back one day! Well worth the price. Seriously, this is a must try in Bonita Springs! 😋

Anna and Petar are incredible at what they do. As Anna said herself “we love what we do”. If you haven’t tried Petar’s you are missing out! The culinary experience is amazing. My husband and I love the lasagna but tonight we tried the squash soup, crab cake, and lamb. It was all fantastic. We love sitting at the bar having a front row seat to the kitchen and how amazing Petar, Anna, and their staff orchestrate the preparation of the most delicious meals and memorable experience dining at their restaurant. This is a Bonita gem!

Dined at Petar’s Restaurant in Bonita Springs and had an excellent experience. I tried the lamb and the mussels both dishes were incredibly tasty and well prepared. The flavors were rich and balanced, and you can tell the ingredients are top quality. The open kitchen adds a great touch, letting you see the care and skill that goes into every plate. Definitely a spot worth visiting for a delicious and memorable meal!

Wow! Just wow!!!! Had the special lobster linguini and short ribs and it was AMAZIN! The staff and owners are super friendly and service is top notch. I’ve been here twice now and have had great food! Highly recommend!

We came here for my boyfriends bday. Everyone who worked there was so friendly. You can see the kitchen and watch them work. Seating area isn’t very large. I would make reservations here in advance. We were sat at a table with roses that they prepared for us which was nice. The menu wasn’t extremely large that made it easy to order. Forgot the name of the appetizer we ordered but was a seafood special and it was good. My meal was pretty good as well, but I loved my bf lamb dish. We ordered the key lime creme brûlée only thing was maybe the sugar they crystallized a little long. First time and we thought it was great! It is a little on the pricier side, but worth to treat yourself 😀 The one thing is maybe wear pants I had a dress on and chair was digging into my legs some.

This was by far the best restaurant I've ever been to! Everything was beyond wonderful, from the hostess to the service. And the food? Omg amazing! I highly recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Amazing blend of Italian and Middle Eastern Fare. Owners are on the floor serving customers and making sure your dining experience is perfect. Food was stellar, service by owner Sam amazing… My wife had lamb kebabs, I had chicken parm , both perfect. Great dining experience by owners who care. We loved it.

The Goat Cheese Hot Appetizer was exquisite. Lamb Shank (special menu item) was good. Service was attentive and friendly. Ambience, while dated, was a perfect balance to the food and service. World not hesitate to return when I’m back in Bonita Springs. I had no photos to share, so I posted a photo of my fabulous Banana Bread!

Wow! The service was amazing right off we felt at home. 2 couples and we got different dishes and all were fabulous- vegetarian tagine and seared tuna were stars! Spanish coffee was a hit. Atmosphere was delightful- special night or casual dining

Excellent find in a strip shopping center. Waiter was very good. Food was an interesting mix of Italian and Mediterranean. Lots of choices. All of food was excellent. The goat cheese appetizer was so good. Deep fried and served with marinated figs and ligonberry sauce. Seafood tagine was excellent. I would have enjoyed a few more scallops and shrimp. A great flavor! Definitely a place to go back to. The place is a little pricey (entrees ranged from $20-$50), but it was excellent.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Figs Gille, and I can confidently say it was one of the best meals I've had in a long time. From the moment the first dish arrived, it was clear that this wasn't just dinner—it was an experience. The flavors were beautifully balanced, with every bite offering something new and exciting. Whether it was a subtle herb in the sauce or the perfect sear on a cut of meat, the attention to detail was extraordinary. You can taste the care and creativity that went into every plate. Beyond the food itself, the presentation was elegant without being overdone—inviting and thoughtfully arranged. It felt like each dish was a small work of art that just happened to taste incredible. Service was warm, attentive, and never intrusive. The staff seemed genuinely passionate about what they were serving, and that added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. In short, Figs Gille delivers not just a meal, but a culinary memory. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great food, skillfully crafted and served with heart.

My GF and I had an amazing first time experience especially on Valentines Day. Our server Carlos was fantastic. This man knew every dish, explained everything in detail, had a wonderful sense of humor, and was on point 💯. We didn’t go with what Carlos recommended because I’m a picky eater but everything we ordered was delicious and fresh. The food came out quick as well which we was surprised because it was busy. I recommend for appetizer The fried Calamari and the Hummus. It was so yummy!!! My GF got the Shrimp Parmesan and I ordered the Adona Kebab. Both plates was so good. For dessert we got the Crème Brûlée and it was on point delicious. Thank you Carlos for our great experience and for your excellent service.

The food is very well prepared and tasty, including the appetizers and salads. The wine choices are numerous and fairly priced. The only issue I had was with the Chilean Sea Bass specials that both my wife and I ordered. It was a very enjoyable dish, but we were both disappointed in what could only be described as very skimpy portions. The pieces of fish were extremely small and were served with just a dollop of rice and spinach. I understand that this is an expensive fish, but at $49.00 per entree they should have provided more ample servings.

Lunch was very nice; I had the beet salad, and my husband had a sandwich. The bread they used for it was perfect. The waitress was very kind and attentive. Definitely go next time you are near. I'd like to try their quiche of the day next time.

We were in town for a doctor appointment and were headed to Publix to get some groceries for the week and saw this place. So glad we went in! We were sat on the patio quickly (did not have a reservation so no inside seating available so get a reservation if possible). We started with the crab cakes. Perfection!! My husband ordered the steak and I ordered the meatloaf. Both spectacular and full of flavor. Would def return when visiting the area

I just called to make a reservation for 3 at 7:30 pm on 8/11 and I was told the restaurant closes at 8:00 and she would not take my reservation the size of the party was to big. If the reservation was for 2 maybe they would take it they don’t like staying late. Unbelievable if you walk in are they going to say no. I have eaten at this restaurant lots of time it’s always been excellent I guess no longer. Too bad.

Love this place. Excellent wine list and super food. Definitely a really good place to dine.

What a gem of a place! Service was outstanding (thank you Monica!) food was outstanding, absolutely delicious! (Sorry, some of the food was photographed AFTER a taste test!)

The first thing you notice is the exquisite decor. From the moment we walked in, the service was at the highest level. Our server, Marilyn, was helpful and knowledgeable. The Chef put together plates that far exceeded our expectations. Our personal time with the owner Ann was very pleasant. This is where we will be bringing all of our future guests.