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Dining The guide was updated: 2023-09-01

Southern Florida cuisine (also known as "Floribbean") is, naturally, well-represented in Fort Myers, where regular seafood dishes such as shrimp and oysters mix with more peculiar specialties like gator tail bites. Dining here can also be a good opportunity to discover a variety of world cuisines, listen to live music, or just relax while enjoying the sunset.

The Veranda

The Veranda

Set in a beautiful location inside a turn-of-the-century mansion, The Veranda is a good option for an elegant dinner: it pairs typical Southern cuisine with an extensive wine selection, and it's quite popular in Fort Myers and beyond.

Blanc

Blanc

A classy restaurant in mainland Fort Myers, Blanc offers a creative approach to French cuisine, with thoughtful and elegantly presented dishes. When it comes to wine choice, consider asking for the staff's recommendations - they're very knowledgeable.

Fresh Catch Bistro

Fresh Catch Bistro

This elegant seaside spot in Fort Myers Beach is set right on the shore, and offers great views of the sunsets, along with refined seafood dishes. Cocktails are also highly appreciated - their classic margarita is among the favorites.

Blue Pointe Oyster Bar

Blue Pointe Oyster Bar

The main focus of this elegant bar & grill are fish and seafood specialties - crab legs and dinner rolls are recommended. With an elegant interior and an outdoor patio seating area, Blue Pointe is a neat, characteristic spot for a nice dinner.

University Grill

University Grill

University Grill's motto: "Seafood. Steaks. Martinis." sums up the typical experience at this cozily decorated restaurant very well. Come for a friendly atmosphere, and when in doubt, choose ribs, the chef's most popular specialty.

Artisan Eatery

Artisan Eatery

The owners of this well-loved sandwich shop keep it casual, but are friendly and attentive to everyone's needs - they provide toys and fully equipped changing rooms for kids, and have earned good reviews by vegetarian guests. Eggs Benedict and the Impossible Burger are recommended.

Roadhouse Cafe

Roadhouse Cafe

Live jazz music in the perfected retro ambiance is the most notable attraction at Roadhouse, and their cuisine lives up to their style. With a dancefloor and a well-reviewed bar, this restaurant provides good food and quality entertainment.

El Gaucho Inca

El Gaucho Inca

A good choice for exotic cuisine, El Gaucho Inca offers Argentinian and Peruvian dishes cooked by a skilled chef from South America, and it's particularly appreciated for steaks and scallops, as well as for its typical dulce de leche.

Traders Restaurant on Sanibel

Traders Restaurant on Sanibel

The marine inspired decor gives this restaurant on Sanibel Island a cozy, captivating atmosphere. Check out their freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and of course fish dishes and oysters. Their choice of cocktails is also interesting.

Old Captiva House

Old Captiva House

With a good view of the sea on Captiva Island (which means great sunsets during dinner time), and often live piano music, this charming restaurant has an intimate ambiance and specializes in seafood — their crab bisque and seafood lasagna are well-loved, and they also serve sushi.

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