"I have two great loves in my life," Executive Chef Drew Tait says, "my wife and my cooking." So it's fitting that he oversees operations at two adjacent eateries, Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro and The Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill. Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro, located inside the Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village, features upscale dishes with Chef Tait's trademark usage of unexpected ingredients. Bourbon-glazed pork ribs are served with pickled watermelon, for instance, while broiled salmon is accented with the flavors of green tea. The unique cuisine is complemented by eye-catching decor; the wine selection is displayed in rich wood cases around the dining room, a circular space that makes the raftered ceiling look like a ship's wheel.

Just a few steps outside is The Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Gril, a casual waterfront spot with tables lined up on the patio and a bar tucked under a gazebo. Here, Chef Tait offers a menu of flatbreads and salads, as well as hearty black Angus burgers. Happy hour often synchronizes its watch with the sunset, offering a colorful backdrop to the live music that frequently echoes out of both restaurants.