Dining - Fort Myers | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: July 7, 2025

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

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.

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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 are very knowledgeable.

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Fresh Catch Bistro

Fresh Catch Bistro offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on local seafood. Enjoy the breezy ambiance of their swanky bar and deck, overlooking the Gulf, while savoring fresh catches and expertly crafted cocktails, including their popular classic margarita. For a more casual atmosphere, visit Junkanoo Below Deck, located in the same building and run by the same owner, where you can enjoy a relaxed vibe and delicious food with stunning waterfront views.

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Blue Pointe Oyster Bar

The main focus of this elegant bar and 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 spot for a memorable dinner full of character.

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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.

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Artisan Eatery

The owners of Artisan Eatery, a 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. Be sure to stop by for weekend brunch.

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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.

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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 known for steaks and scallops, as well as for its signature dulce de leche.

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Traders Restaurant on Sanibel

The marine-inspired decor gives Traders on Sanibel Island a cozy, captivating atmosphere. Check out their freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, and of course fish dishes and oysters. Complement your meal with a selection from their impressive cocktail menu, sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

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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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Dining in Fort Myers

The Veranda

Blanc

Fresh Catch Bistro

Blue Pointe Oyster Bar

University Grill

Artisan Eatery

Roadhouse Cafe

El Gaucho Inca

Traders Restaurant on Sanibel

Old Captiva House