It’s no surprise that some of the best-kept seafood secrets in Florida come from the charming coastal city of Cape Coral. There is something about having direct access to the water that makes each Florida town or city a true seafood paradise. If you’re looking for a unique experience that’s been completely unchanged since 1987, check out The New England Moorings. Picture your favorite southern aunt’s kitchen frying up the best seafood and preparing an ultimate feast – that’s what you’ll get from this delicious restaurant in Cape Coral, Florida.

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Get ready for a seafood extravaganza when you visit The New England Moorings in Cape Coral, Florida.
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What boasts being an unchanged and unhurried restaurant since the 1980s, The New England Moorings is a hole-in-the-wall in the best possible way.
Google Reviews Mary Goode
With a no-frills atmosphere and eclectic blend of decor, this isn’t your average stuffy seafood restaurant by any means.
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Picture plates of fresh swordfish and salmon, perfectly marbled and cooked to pure perfection.
Google Reviews Michael Marshall
But there is also a wide variety of fried fish specialties, too. Picture piles of crisp, fresh seafood from golden fried scrod, calamari, Gulf shrimp, sea scallops, and more.
Google Reviews Christopher Cashell
According to owner Al Whelan, Moorings isn’t fine dining; it’s fun dining. Some of the best menu options offer a little variety, including the shrimp margarita, a red chowder, or an all-you-can-eat fish fry.
Google Reviews The New England Moorings
Pair it all with the simplicity of a cold bottle of beer surrounded by locals, and you’ll be in heaven.
Facebook The New England Moorings in Cape Coral
Want to know the best part of visiting? The dessert! Order any appetizer and you’ll enjoy a FREE Irish Con-O-Ly dessert.
Google Reviews Andrew Harteveldt
You’ll have the option to sit inside and enjoy all the zany ambiance or sit outside and have a delightful al fresco meal.
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Come to Cape Coral and dine at the best-kept seafood secret in the city - New England Moorings.
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What do you think about this delicious restaurant in Cape Coral, Florida? Have you ever dined at New England Moorings? Share with us your dining experience in the comments section! Or, if you want to read more about the menu and learn the hours of operation, visit the New England Moorings website or New England Moorings Facebook Page.

Do you want to spend an entire weekend in Cape Coral? We have a vacation rental with a swim-up bar that is to die for. You can also check out the Hotels.com website to find your perfect accommodation.

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The New England Moorings, 1326 SE 16th Pl, Cape Coral, FL 33990, USA