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Fish Tale Grill By Merrick Seafood

Item: Fish Tale Grill By Merrick Seafood
Author: Gina Birch

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For more than two decades Merrick's Seafood has provided fresh fish to dozens of Southwest Florida restaurants. The owners finally decided to take advantage of the their fresh catches by serving them, not just selling them. In February 2013 they opened a restaurant right next to the market, calling it the Fish Tale Grill. Enjoy both outdoor and indoor seating while dining on affordable seafood fresh off of the boat. Start off with a dozen raw oysters. The Seafood Cobb salad is loaded with shellfish and the lobster bisque is rich and creamy. If you're a lobster fan try it here in spring rolls and sliders. The menu is extensive and presentation at Fish Tale looks as good as the food tastes.

Address:

1229 SE 47th Terrace
Cape Coral, FL 33904
239-257-3167

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun: Noon-8pm

Website:

merrickseafood.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Gina Birch
Fort Myers Local Expert

Seafood: "Enjoy live music on the weekends"
Lunch: "The desserts are delicious and big enough to share"

Best for Seafood Because: Some of the most fresh and affordable seafood in the Fort Myers area
Best for Lunch Because: Serving some of the most fresh and most affordable seafood in the Fort Myers area, with a relaxing deck for dining.

Lunch Menu
- Appetizers
  Salmon Gravlax
  
  Our fresh salmon, cured and sliced thin with Tobiko caviar, diced boiled eggs and red onion served with toast points, herb creama and capers ($14.00)
  
  Duo of Tartare
  
  Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartar and Salmon Tartar tossed with Sesame oil, soy glaze, scallions and ginger served with tortilla chips ($14.00)
  
  Oysters Rockafellar
  
  Our deconstructed rockafellar spinach, garlic, cheddar and a touch of pernod in an oyster shell topped with a fried gulf oyster, lump crab, topped with a lemon beur blanc and sprinkled with bacon ($14.00)
  
  Mussels
  
  Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels, tossed in a garlic wine butter sauce, fresh diced tomatoes and scallions served with ciabatta bread ($12.00)
  
  Steamed Pine Island clams
  
  Steamed and served with drawn butter ($9.00)
  
  Fresh New England Steamers
  
  1lb served with drawn butter and broth ($14.00)
  
  Spicy Lobster Spring Roll
  
  Our fresh lobster meat in a wonton wrapper fried with our spicy sauce served with wakame salad and somen noodles
  
  Shrimp Cocktail
  
  Five Succulent Jumbo Shrimp served with cocktail and Dijon mustard sauces ($14.00)
  
  Steamed, Peel and Eat Gulf Shrimp
  
  1/2 lb gulf pink shrimp steamed in old bay, served with drawn butter and cocktail sauce ($11.00)
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  Six Jumbo shrimp dusted with coconut fried and served with our house mango coconut sauce ($12.00)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  Tender calamari gently fried to perfection served with marinara sauce and a Dijon aioli ($11.00)
  
  Quesadilla
  Flour Tortilla with melted cheese and fresh pico de gallo topped with sour cream
  
  Cheese: $7.00
  
  Chicken: $8.00
  
  Shrimp: $9.00
  
  Steak: $9.00
- Raw Bar
  Blue Point Oysters on the half shell
  1/2 Dozen: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $24.00
  Fresh Gulf Oysters on the half shell
  1/2 Dozen: $9.00
  
  Dozen: $18.00
  Pine Island Middle Neck Clams on the half shell
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Fish Tale Tower Platter
  
  4 cocktail shrimp, king crab, six gulf oysters on the half shell, six local clams on the half shell, 1 1/4lb lobster chilled & served with Dijon aioli, mignonette sauce, cocktail & horseradish
- Soups
  Lobster Bisque
  Cup: $6.00
  
  Bowl: $11.00
  Seafood Chowder
  Cup: $6.00
  
  Bowl: $10.00
  Manhattan Clam Chowder
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $9.00
- Salads
  Ginger Tuna Salad
  
  Seared ahi tuna ginger teriyaki crusted, served over baby greens with red onions, mandarin oranges, mango, cucumber, tomato and wonton noodles with sesame ginger dressing ($13.00)
  
  Seafood Cobb
  
  Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, lump crabmeat, avocado, hard-boiled egg, red onion and tomato over baby greens with bleu cheese dressing ($14.00)
  
  Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
  
  Sliced prosciutto, fresh heirloom tomatoes, chiffonade basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze ($10.00)
  
  Asian Salmon Salad
  
  Mandarin Ginger Glazed Salmon over mixed greens with mandarin oranges, red onions, cucumbers, mangos and tomatoes with a sesame ginger dressing, topped with crispy noodle ($14.00)
  
  Fish Tale Caesar
  
  Fresh romaine hearts, croutons, Parmesan cheese tossed in our house Caesar dressing with anchovies ($8.00)
  
  Classic Wedge Salad
  
  Iceberg lettuce, fresh heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, with bleu cheese crumbles in bleu cheese dressing ($7.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  Candied pecans, roasted peppers, craisins, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette
  
  Small: $6.00
  
  Large: $9.00
- Seafood Platters
  
  Fried Ipswich Clams
  
  New England whole belly steamer clams, lightly breaded and fried ($17.00)
  
  Fried Fresh Gulf Oysters
  
  Local oysters, shucked, lightly breaded and fried ($14.00)
  
  Jumbo Shrimp
  
  Broiled, blackened, or fried ($12.00)
  
  New England Fish and Chips
  
  Fresh North Atlantic Cod, battered and fried ($16.00)
  
  Fresh Red Grouper
  
  Broiled, blackened, or fried
  
  Fresh New England Scallops
  
  Fresh dry scallops served broiled, blackened, or fried ($17.00)
  
  Seafood Platter
  
  Shrimp, scallops & grouper served broiled, blackened, or fried
- Sandwiches
  
  Tuscan Chicken Sandwich
  
  Breaded chicken breast with roasted red peppers, fresh basil, sliced fresh mozzarella, prosciutto and balsamic served on an Asiago Ciabatta roll ($10.00)
  
  Grouper Sandwich
  
  Fresh red grouper fried, broiled or blackened with lettuce, tomato, onion served on brioche roll with tarter sauce
  
  Shrimp Po Boy
  
  Golden fried shrimp topped with lettuce, tomato and scallions topped with our spicy sauce on a baguette ($12.00)
  
  Crabcake Sandwich
  
  Fresh lump crabcake on a brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion and roasted pepper aioli ($13.00)
  
  Hogfish BLT with Avocado
  
  Delicate mild flaky broiled hogfish, served on a brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, bacon, served with herb aioli ($16.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Melt
  
  Ahi tuna served on a brioche bun, melted swiss, lettuce, tomato and onion, with herb aioli ($14.00)
  
  Fried Oyster Sandwich
  
  Freshly shucked gulf oysters, lightly breaded and golden fried, served on a ciabatta roll with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese with chef's spicy sauce ($14.00)
  
  Marinated Steak Sandwich
  
  Marinated tender steak with melted mozzarella cheese on garlic bread served with au jus ($14.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna Wrap
  
  Ginger teriyaki seared tuna, cucumber, tomato, pickled ginger, and mango with wasabi sauce ($14.00)
  
  Codfish Sandwich
  
  Fried filet of cod served on a ciabatta bun, melted cheddar, onion, lettuce and tomatoes, served with tarter sauce ($12.00)
  
  Chicken Cordon Bleu
  
  Breaded chicken cutlet topped with ham and Swiss cheese, served with brown gravy ($10.00)
  
  Chicken Caesar Wrap
  
  Grilled chicken, crisp romaine, caesar dressing and parmesan cheese in a flour tortilla ($12.00)
  
  Shrimp Caesar Wrap
  
  Grilled shrimp, crisp romaine, caesar dressing and parmesan cheese in a flour tortilla ($12.00)
- New England Rolls
  
  Lobster Roll (cold)
  
  Maine lobster meat tossed in our special sauce served on a toasted buttered roll
  
  Lobster Roll (hot)
  
  Maine lobster meat served hot with melted butter on a toasted roll
- Signature Dishes
  
  Ginger Teriyaki Tuna
  
  Fresh Ahi Tuna seared rare with somen noodles, wakame salad, mango, soy glaze and wasabi aioli ($14.00)
  
  Seafood Stuffed Hogfish
  
  Over yellow rice, julianne vegetables and lobster cream
  
  Blackened Mahi Mahi
  
  Served over yellow rice with asparagus and topped with mango salsa ($13.00)
  
  Pistachio Crusted Salmon
  
  Served over yellow rice and steamed asparagus with a lemon beurre blanc ($14.00)
  
  Cranberry Macadamia Seabass
  
  Served over couscous, edamame salad with a coconut lemongrass sauce
  
  Crab Stuffed Shrimp
  
  Served over yellow rice topped with julianne vegetables and lobster cream ($14.00)
Dinner Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Fish Tale Social Plate for Two
  
  French Brie & Spanish Manchego cheese, Prosciutto ham, sliced beef tenderloin rolled with Boursin cheese, Stilton blue cheese and served with garlic crostini and roasted red peppers with balsamic glaze. ($20.00)
  
  Spicy Lobster Spring Roll
  
  Our fresh lobster meat in a wonton wrapper fried with our spicy sauce served with wakame salad and somen noodles.
  
  Lobster Sliders
  
  Our famous New England Lobster rolls (2) chilled and (1) hot served on mini hot dog buns with drawn butter.
  
  Lobster and Lump Crab Fondue
  
  Fresh lobster meat and sweet Crab in our special cheese sauce served with tortilla chips. ($18.00)
  
  Duo of Tartare
  
  Fresh Ahi Tuna Tartar and Salmon Tartar tossed with Sesame oil, soy, scallions and ginger served with tortilla chips. ($18.00)
  
  Fried Calamari
  
  Tender calamari gently fried to perfection, served with marinara sauce and a Dijon aioli. ($11.00)
  
  Escargot
  
  Tender baby snails served in garlic butter with puff pastry. ($10.00)
  
  Oysters Rockafellar
  
  Our deconstructed rockafellar spinach, garlic, cheddar and a touch of pernod in an oyster shell topped with a fried gulf oyster, lump crab, topped with a lemon beur blanc and sprinkled with bacon. ($14.00)
  
  Mussels
  
  Fresh Prince Edward Island Mussels, tossed in a garlic wine butter sauce, basil, fresh diced tomatoes and scallions served with ciabatta bread. ($12.00)
  
  Bacon Wrapped Dry Scallops
  
  3 dry U-10 scallops wrapped in bacon, topped with honey butter over slaw. ($18.00)
  
  Ginger Teriyaki Tuna
  
  Fresh Ahi Tuna seared rare with somen noodles, wakame salad, mango, soy glaze and wasabi aioli. ($16.00)
  
  Salmon Gravlax
  
  Our fresh salmon, cured and sliced thin with Tobiko caviar, diced boiled eggs and red onion served with toast points, herb creama and capers. ($16.00)
  
  Coconut Shrimp
  
  Eight Jumbo shrimp dusted with coconut, fried and served with our house mango coconut sauce. ($14.00)
  
  Garlic Prawns over Ciabatta
  
  Fresh water prawns in garlic butter served with ciabatta bread. ($14.00)
  
  Fresh New England Steamers
  
  1lb served with drawn butter and broth. ($14.00)
- Raw Bar
  Blue Point Oysters on the half shell
  1/2 Dozen: $12.00
  
  Dozen: $14.00
  Gulf Fresh Oysters on the half shell
  1/2 Dozen: $9.00
  
  Dozen: $18.00
  Pine Island Middle Neck Clams on the half shell
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Fish Tale Tower Platter
  
  4 Cocktail shrimp, king crab, six gulf oysters on the half shell, six local clams on the half shell, 1 1/4lb lobster chilled & served with Dijon aioli, Mignonette sauce, cocktail & horseradish.
- Soups
  Lobster Bisque
  Cup: $6.00
  
  Bowl: $11.00
  Seafood Chowder
  Cup: $6.00
  
  Bowl: $10.00
  Manhattan Clam Chowder
  Cup: $5.00
  
  Bowl: $9.00
- Salads
  
  Classic Wedge Salad
  
  Iceberg lettuce, fresh heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, bacon, with bleu cheese crumbles in bleu cheese dressing. ($10.00)
  
  Fish Tale Caesar
  
  Fresh romaine hearts, croutons, Parmesan cheese tossed in our house Caesar dressing with anchovies. ($10.00)
  
  Ginger Tuna Salad
  
  Seared ahi tuna ginger teriyaki crusted, served over baby greens with red onions, mandarin oranges, mango, cucumber, tomato and wonton noodles with sesame ginger dressing. ($16.00)
  
  Heirloom Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
  
  Sliced prosciutto, fresh heirloom tomatoes, chiffonade basil, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic glaze. ($11.00)
  
  Chopped Salad
  
  Candied pecans, roasted peppers, craisins, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette. ($12.00)
  
  Seafood Cobb
  
  Jumbo shrimp, sea scallops, lump crabmeat, bacon, cheddar cheese, hard-boiled egg, red onion and tomato over baby greens with blue cheese dressing. ($17.00)
- Lobsters
  
  Twin Lobster Tails
  
  Twin cold water tails (5-6 oz.) broiled & served with baked potato, vegetable of the day and drawn butter. ($32.00)
- By Sea
  
  Fried Gulf Coast Seafood Platter
  
  Fried Grouper, shrimp and oysters with tarter and cocktail sauces served with choice of two sides: coleslaw, onion rings, French fries, orzo salad, or sweet potato fries. ($24.00)
  
  Cranberry Macadamia Sea Bass
  
  Our Chilean Sea Bass topped with cranberry macadamia crust over Mediterranean couscous in a lemon grass coconut sauce with edamame salad. ($28.00)
  
  Fried New England Seafood Platter
  
  Fresh North Atlantic Cod, Whole Belly clams and scallops served with choice of two sides: coleslaw, onion rings, French fries, orzo salad, or sweet potato fries. ($24.00)
  
  Grouper Picatta
  
  Pan seared grouper, artichoke hearts and capers in a lemon butter sauce over roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day. ($24.00)
  
  Fish N Chips
  
  Fresh North Atlantic Cod battered and fried served with choice of two sides: coleslaw and your choice of onion rings, French fries, orzo salad, or sweet potato fries.
  
  Butter Fish
  
  Miso marinated black cod in a coconut lemon grass sauce with Mediterranean couscous and julienne vegetables. ($27.00)
  
  Scallops with Caviar
  
  Pan seared dry U-10 scallops topped with herb creama and tobiko caviar served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day. ($24.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna
  
  Seared over wasabi mashed potatoes, topped with sweet chili vegetables.
  
  Lobster, Shrimp and Scallop Alfredo
  
  Served over Spinach Fettuccine with diced tomatoes, mushrooms and asparagus in our creamy alfredo sauce. ($25.00)
  
  Snow Crab Dinner
  
  One and a half pounds of snow crab clusters served with baked potato, vegetable of the day and drawn butter.
  
  Lobster Ravioli
  
  Served in a creamy sherry lobster sauce with diced asparagus. ($24.00)
  
  Alaskan King Crab Legs
  
  3 jumbo king crab legs served with baked potato, vegetable of the day and drawn butter.
- By Land
  
  Filet Mignon Oscar
  
  Center cut filet topped with lump crabmeat, beur blanc, and asparagus served with mashed potatoes. ($24.00)
  
  Mixed Grill
  
  Petite Filet Mignon, Shrimp and Scallops in a chimichurri sauce over watercress salad served with yucca fries and vegetable of the day. ($28.00)
  
  Surf and Turf
  
  Center cut filet mignon, cold water lobster tail, served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes with veal demi glaze, chef's vegetables and drawn butter.
- Chardonnay
  Clos Du Bois, California 2012
  Aromas of apple and pear, pairs well with lobster and other shellfish.
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $27.00
  Rodney Strong, Sonoma 2012
  Bright lemon and apple aromas mingle with hints of toasty barrel complexity.
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Stag's Leap, Napa 2012
  
  A classic example of cool climate Chardonnay, this is bright and crisp, but also features lightly toasted undertones that give it length and richness on the palate. ($55.00)
  
  Duboeuf Pouilly Fuisse, France 2012
  
  The flavor profile is a mild Bosc pear, walnut with nicely integrated minerality with a dry finish. ($58.00)
- Savignon Blanc
  Mount Fish Tail, N. Zealand 2014
  Flavors of grapefruit and passion fruit with a long finish.
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $29.00
  Kim Crawford, N. Zealand 2014
  Packed with fruit sweetness balanced by mouth-watering acidity and a fresh, zesty, lingering finish.
  
  Glass: $9.00
  
  Bottle: $35.00
  Duckhorn, Napa 2013
  
  Aromas of grapefruit, melon, lemongrass and lime zest with hints of boxwood and Mandarin orange. ($58.00)
- Pinot Grigio
  Santa Margherita , Italy 2013
  Its clean, intense aroma and bone-dry taste pair well with grilled fish and shellfish.
  
  Glass: $11.00
  
  Bottle: $42.00
- Select Whites
  Riesling, Moselland, Germany 2013
  A pure expression of ripe fruit and crisp acidity that is juicy and refreshing.
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $29.00
  Moscato, Sequin, Argentina 2012
  Slightly sweet with delicate bubbles, flavors of citrus blossom, honeysuckle and white peach.
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $30.00
  Sparkling White, Louis Perdrier, France
  
  Gentle and harmonious on the palate with some richness tempering the citrus finish. ($7.00)
- Cabernet
  Cannonball, Sonoma 2012
  Richly layered with blackberry, cassis and truffle, structured with lush tannins and a pleasing finish.
  
  Glass: $8.00
  
  Bottle: $29.00
  Whitehall Lane, Napa 2011
  
  Aged in a combination of American and French oak barrels for 20 months, loaded with bright, vibrant fruit and has exceptional body to match. ($58.00)
- Merlot
  Blackstone, California 2012
  Rich blackberry, plum and raspberry flavors with hints of vanilla and toasted French bread.
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $27.00
  Rodney Strong, Sonoma 2011
  Black plum, berry, and spice flavors aged in small oak barrels for a toasty vanilla character.
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $37.00
- Pinot Noir
  Mark West, California 2012
  Red and black cherry flavors with a note of spice from oak aging, rich texture and lingering finish.
  
  Glass: $7.00
  
  Bottle: $27.00
  Mc Manis, California 2013
  A balanced combination of fruit flavors from the grapes and the vanilla and cream from the oak aging.
  
  Glass: $10.00
  
  Bottle: $37.00
  Balletto, Russian River CA 2012
  
  Intense aromatic profile with equal parts bright red fruit and warm savory elements and a touch of earthliness that round out the aromas and give it extra depth. ($56.00)

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