A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
The Veranda. Downtown Fort Myers / River District · Contemporary Southern / American — A Fort Myers institution since 1978, housed in two lovingly restored turn-of-the-century homes. The bar and piano lounge…
Oxbow Bar & Grill. Downtown Fort Myers / River District · Coastal American / Seafood — A two-story riverfront restaurant at the Luminary Hotel with panoramic views of the Caloosahatchee, serving fresh Gulf oysters on…
Dixie Fish Company. Fort Myers Beach · Fresh Seafood / Gulf Coast — An open-air tin-roofed waterfront restaurant overlooking Matanzas Pass at 714 Fishermans Wharf, serving Gulf seafood with live music daily.…
Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant. Pine Island (Pineland) · American / Gulf Seafood — A 1926 historic waterfront lodge on Pine Island serving lunch and dinner seven days a week with panoramic bay views. A beloved daytrip destination…
Echo Restaurant. South Fort Myers (Old McGregor Blvd) · American / Italian — A neighborhood gem blending American comfort cooking with Italian soul: house-made pastas, crab cakes, gourmet pizzas, and lasagna in a…
Bruno's of Brooklyn, Italian Eatery. 2149 First St · 4.7★ (5,413 reviews)
Dixie Fish Co.. 714 Fishermans Wharf · 4.7★ (3,945 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Beacon Social Drinkery. Downtown Fort Myers / River District · Craft Cocktails / Small Plates — Perched on the 12th floor of the Luminary Hotel, this rooftop bar delivers sweeping views over the Caloosahatchee River…
Sweet Melissa's Restaurant. South Fort Myers (Summerlin Rd) · Contemporary American — Chef Melissa Donahue reopened her celebrated restaurant in Fort Myers in March 2025 after Hurricane Ian destroyed the beloved original…
Havana Bakery and Cafe. 5624 8th St W #103 · 4.7★ (2,110 reviews)
Peter's German Café. 1412 Dean St #100 · 4.9★ (968 reviews)
Bread Pete. 4402 Del Prado Blvd S · 4.7★ (991 reviews)
EA Bake Brunch & Bakery. 12450 Metro Pkwy · 4.5★ (1,310 reviews)
Wisteria Tea Room & Café. 2512 Second St · 4.8★ (780 reviews)
Fine dining & Michelin
The Silver King Coastal Kitchen. Downtown Fort Myers / River District · New American / Coastal Tapas — Rebranded from The Silver King Ocean Brasserie in late 2025, this chef-driven restaurant inside the Luminary Hotel now centers…
BALEEN. 9891 Gulf Shore Dr · 4.6★ (2,079 reviews)
The Bay House Restaurant. 799 Walkerbilt Rd · 4.5★ (1,666 reviews)
Harold's. 15250 S Tamiami Trl #107 · 4.8★ (541 reviews)
The Capital Grille. 5070 Bell Tower Shop Ave · 4.7★ (480 reviews)
Oise Ristorante. 2262 First St · 4.6★ (460 reviews)