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 Italian pasta large portions |
2215-C Winkler Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States +1 239 278 4600 |
The best garlic bread in Fort Myers is at Basile's, in the Edison Park Shopping Center. The rolls are homemade and very garlicky. Whatever you order you won't leave hungry, because the restaurant is well known for its large portions. Try any of the authentic pastas or meat dishes, served with soup and salad. They offer beer or wine. The restaurant is also open for lunch, with the same huge servings. If you are in the mood for hand-tossed pizza, next door is Taste of New York. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular steakhouse on Sanibel Island |
1100 Par View Drive Fort Myers, FL 33957 United States +1 239 472 4394 |
The Beachview Steakhouse and Seafood restaurant is one of the more popular places on Sanibel Island to get steak. For starters, try Portobello mushrooms stuffed with crabmeat and shrimp, then dig into a 40-ounce Porterhouse steak for two. They also serve pork chops, grilled or blackened swordfish, and chicken. The restaurant is located at Beachview Estates. Reservations are recommended. A children's menu is available. From 6pm to 9pm Wednesday through Saturday, there's live piano music. The lounge has Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm, and its own light menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sanibel's coffee cafe |
2240 Periwinkle Way Fort Myers, FL 33957 United States +1 239 395 1919 |
For a Seattle-style latte or some handmade ice cream, head to The Bean, located on Sanibel Island. It offers coffee drinks, bagels, ice cream, sandwiches and wine. Try a fresh baked scone for breakfast and a bagel sandwich or a grilled Italian Pannini sandwich for lunch. And for dessert, Key Lime coconut ice cream. They also have frozen Chai, a tea drink with nutmeg and allspice. The iced coffee drinks have a "spoon" that is also a cookie. Reservations are not necessary, and you can dine outside. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Northern Italian cuisine |
11521 Andy Rosse Lane Fort Myers, FL 33924 United States +1 239 472 6866 |
At Bellini's on Captiva Island, you can enjoy the Northern Italian cuisine inside in the dining room or outside on the patio. The restaurant is only open for dinner, and the atmosphere is casual. Veal and seafood are the specialties. The true specialty is the house drink, the frozen peach Bellini cocktail. Reservations are accepted. After dinner, you can enjoy live entertainment in the lounge. The lounge also has its own light menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular eclectic American cuisine |
13499 South Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States +1 239 466 4141 |
A popular eatery near the Bell Tower Shops is Bistro 41. The wine list is extensive, and the menu is eclectic, offering sandwiches like a Yucatan Pork Hoagie or pizzettas with rotisserie chicken and roasted sweet corn. Little plates offer mostly chicken and seafood, like escargot and calamari. Large plates range from Chicken Pot Pie to Vodka Penne. For dessert, try the Peach and Wild Berry Cobbler, topped with Haagen Dazs. The whole restaurant, inside and on the patio, is non-smoking, and reservations are highly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fun atmosphere and great food |
15001 Captiva Road Fort Myers, FL 33924 United States +1 239 472 5558 http://www.bubbleroomrestauran... |
If you want to dine someplace tasteful and quiet, do not go to The Bubble Room but if you want great food and atmosphere, head there right away. The restaurant is stuffed with toys, Christmas ornaments and other paraphernalia collected over the years. Do not get full on tropical drinks, Bubble Bread and salad before the entrée comes. The Eddie Fisherman is grouper poached in a paper bag and the desserts are heavenly. The management does not take reservations so try to be there when the restaurant opens, or be prepared to wait. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delicious food far from civilization |
Intracoastal Water Marker 60 Fort Myers, FL 33945 United States +1 239 283 2278 http://www.cabbage-key.com/ |
The Cabbage Key Restaurant is far from civilization, but still serves the best cheeseburgers around. Ask Jimmy Buffet, who reportedly wrote his song "Cheeseburger in Paradise" here. The restaurant, located about 20 miles northwest of Fort Myers, is only accessible by boat (make reservations for a launch or water taxi). Technology takes a backseat, there are no fried foods or microwave. Try the grouper special and key lime pie. The restaurant's famous decor is tiled in thousands of dollar bills, signed and stuck to the walls and ceiling with masking tape. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Myers United States |
Upper Captiva, at the northern end of Sanibel Island, is about 4.5 miles long and 0.5 miles wide. It is mostly a wildlife sanctuary and the perfect place to go for seclusion and privacy. This barrier island is a great place to view dolphins, birds, and beautiful sunsets. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Waterfront casual with a great view |
19001 San Carlos Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33931 United States +1 239 463 0117 http://www.channelmark.com/ |
Lanterns and seagulls adorn the Channel Mark Restaurant on Fort Myers Beach, but the true decor is the view of Hurricane Bay from practically every table. For lunch or dinner, try the many fresh seafood options, like grilled swordfish. For vegetarians, pastas like black olive linguini are made fresh every day. Outdoor seating is available. There is a smoking section and a bar with live entertainment Friday and Saturday nights. Reservations recommended (and can be made from their Web site). Dress is casual. The restaurant is also accessible by boat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Myers United States |
Downtown Fort Myers is a beautiful section of southwest Florida and is a popular destination for business conferences as well as tourists. It features streets lined with palms along the scenic Caloosahatchee River, and it is beloved as a city with both natural beauty and urban appeal. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual country cooking |
2736 Edison Ave Fort Myers, FL 33916 United States +1 239 334 1687 |
If you have never had deep-fried chicken gizzards and livers, the place to try that authentic Southern dish is the Farmer's Market Restaurant. You will find nothing "lite" or "lo-cal" at this casual restaurant. The meal starts with homemade cornbread. Try the hearty portions of beef stew, catfish or country-fried steak. Each meal comes with two vegetables, like turnip greens and black-eye peas. It does not take reservations, so if you show up at one of the busy times (like after church on Sundays), be prepared to wait. The dining room is smoke-free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Italian food on the beach |
4765 Estero Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33931 United States +1 239 463 0026 |
Despite the geographical confusion of the name, Fernando's Italian Restaurant of Martha's Vineyard is located on Fort Myers Beach, overlooking the water. Open for both lunch and dinner, the menu contains traditional authentic Italian fare such as fettuccine, spaghetti, linguini and baked ziti, as well as more exotic dishes like Farfalle Fernando's, which includes shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes. Chicken and veal dishes round out the menu. A wine list and a children's menu are also available. Reservations are recommended. There is another location at 7381 College Parkway in Fort Myers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Myers United States |
Fifteen minutes south of Fort Myers along the Gulf coast is Fort Myers Beach. A popular retreat for vacationers with many quaint restaurants and unique village shops, it offers charter fishing, cruises and tours to neighboring islands or all the way to Key West. An adjacent smaller island is San Carlos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Large menu selections for all ages |
2330 Palm Ridge Road Fort Myers, FL 33957 United States +1 239 395 2300 |
The Hungry Heron, located on Sanibel Island, believes in the power of choice. The menu has over 250 meals. Even the children's menu has over 35 items at this family friendly restaurant. For seafood lovers, the salmon, oysters, and mahi mahi are all highly recommended. Burger fans can choose from a selection of Gourmet Burgers, such as the Heron's Choice, with onions, mushrooms and provolone cheese. They serve breakfast every day. There's also a live magician; call ahead to check the schedule. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mexican food huge portions casual |
4329 Cleveland Ave Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States +1 239 939 5247 http://www.iguanamia.com/ |
If you're in the mood for Mexican food (and lots of it!), head to Iguana Mia on Cleveland Avenue. The distinctive green and yellow building is hard to miss. There's usually a wait of 30 minutes to an hour. Chips and salsa start the meal, and the Quesadillas come highly recommended. Entrees include burritos, tacos, and enchiladas, or sampler platters for those who can't decide. Vegetarians have many choices, like vegetable fajitas. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steaks, seafood & live music |
1223 Periwinkle Way Fort Myers, FL 33957 United States +1 239 472 1711 |
For a night a dinner and dancing, head to Jacaranda on Sanibel Island. While the décor isn't exactly romantic, the food is good and the atmosphere is comfortable. For dinner, try one of their many seafood specialties, like baked stuffed grouper. The full bar offers excellent margaritas, served in plastic cups. You can eat inside, or outside on the enclosed patio. The reggae band plays every weekend from 9pm-12:30am. During the week, there's Dixie Land Jazz, Top 40 covers, or rock, so call ahead to see which band is playing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Live music on the beach |
1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33931 United States +1 239 463 3111 / +1 800 237 6133 http://www.drfun.com/lani-kai/ |
On Fort Myers Beach, the nightly party is at the bar at the Lani Kai Beach Resort. If you want to dance by the ocean, this open-air bar is the place to go; Lani Kai translates to Heaven by the Sea. After a day in the sun, relax with a beer at the bar. There is live music every night starting at 9pm. During Spring Break, the bar gets very crowded and wild. The Resort also contains a restaurant and a piano bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Laughs, food & fun |
2855 Colonial Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33912 United States +1 239 479 5233 http://www.laughincomedycafe.com/ |
For laughs on Friday and Saturday nights, head for the Laugh In Comedy Café, located in the far left corner of College Plaza, at the corner of College Parkway and Winkler Road. Stand-up comedians, like Mark Evans and Ken Sons, entertain you while you munch on Liberace's Rings (onion rings), Gilligan's Island (fish filet). Wash it down with a beer, and finish it off with Bye Bye Miss American Pie (apple, of course). The Saturday show is smoke-free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Intimate, eclectic and romantic |
6467 Sanibel-Captiva Road Fort Myers, FL 33957 United States +1 239 472 0033 |
If you are feeling adventurous, then head to The Mad Hatter on Sanibel. The restaurant is intimate (only 12 tables) and has a breathtaking view of the gulf. For an especially romantic evening, make reservations for sunset (reservations are a must). This spot is only open for lunch during the tourist season, but dinner fare has been described as "creative gourmet." All the offerings, while exotic, are also delicious. Come hungry so you can have appetizers and dessert. Only beer and wine is offered. Dress is casual and the dining area is non-smoking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual fine dining |
2207 First St Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States +1 239 337 3377 |
The Morgan House Restaurant and Trading Post is one of downtown Fort Myers' oldest landmarks, converted from a private home in 1923. The Old Florida setting is casual and the menu offers local recipes. Start with mushrooms stuffed with stone and snow crab. Entrees include tortellini, grouper picatta, and filet mignon oscar. Save room for caloosahatchee mud pie, three kinds of ice cream, fudge and cookies. There's also a kid's menu. The restaurant seats 150, with a smoking section. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Myers United States |
Just west of Cape Coral is the largest island along the southwest coast of Florida. 17 miles long and 2 miles wide, much of Pine Island is a protected wildlife preserve, surrounded by mangroves. However, it is also a growing residential area along canals with access to San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. It is also a fisherman's paradise. Communities on the island include Bokeelia, Matlacha, Pine Island Center, Pineland and St. James City. Agricultural farms and nurseries can be found here for exotic tropical fruits such as mangoes, citrus fruits, and pineapples. Water taxis will take you to Cabbage Key, Upper Captiva and other places to visit not accessible by car. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual atmosphere, fresh seafood |
13451-16 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33919 United States +1 239 489 2226 http://www.prawnbroker.com/pra... |
If you are in the mood for seafood, head for Prawnbrokers Restaurant and Fish Market. Consistently voted one of the best seafood restaurants in Fort Myers, and always crowded, the seafood is fresh and prepared in a variety of ways. Start with an appetizer of Oysters Romanoff, then try shrimp, crab, or lobster, or a platter with each. Fresh fish selections vary. For vegetarians, there is angel hair pasta. Dress is casual, and reservations are suggested. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fort Myers United States |
Southwest of Fort Myers is the popular island of Sanibel, 12 miles long and 5 miles wide, connected at a narrow point. 2500 years ago, the island was inhabited by Calusa Indians who created the islands from mounds of discarded seashells, used for food, weapons, tools and building materials. With a reputation for great fishing, windsurfing, shell collecting, bird watching and other outdoor pursuits, the best way to get around the island is by bicycle. Golf and tennis are available here at the Dunes Golf & Tennis Club on the eastern end of the island, the Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prime steaks for steak connoisseurs |
13401 Summerlin Road Fort Myers, FL 99919 United States +1 239 437 8325 |
For true steak connoisseurs, the Sanibel Steakhouse only serves USDA prime graded beef, aged and hand cut. Reservations are recommended, and dress is casual. The New York strip comes in 12- (USD25) or 16-oz. (USD31) cuts, with a choice of four tantalizing sauces. If you are really hungry, try the surf and turf lobster tail with prime steak. There are large side dishes for vegetarians. For dessert, try profiterol (baby cream puffs) or maybe just a glass of cognac. There is a second location at 1472 Periwinkle Way on Sanibel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Casual affordable Italian dining |
3651 Evans Ave Suite 101 Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States +1 239 278 5544 |
One of Fort Myers' best little Italian restaurants is Sasse's, located at Evans and Park Windsor Avenues. The kitchen is open, and the restaurant is usually crowded, but the portions are big and the atmosphere is friendly. The meal starts with bread dipped in olive oil (be careful not to fill up too soon!). The Stuffed Veal Scallopini is a favorite. Beer and wine can be ordered to complement the meal. No credit cards are accepted. Reservations are only available for local "regulars," so be prepared to wait. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delivering food to boats and beaches |
7200 Saint Anne Circle Fort Myers, FL 33908 United States +1 239 340 0225 |
The Sea Dog Emporium caters to hungry boaters. Their boat, the Sea Biscuit, includes a grill, steamer, coolers, and a refrigerator. Their delivery area includes the waters around Lover's Key, New Pass, and the southern end of Fort Myers Beach. They serve hot dogs, sausage, hamburgers, sodas, water, chips, ice cream, frozen candy bars, cigarettes, and lighters. You can order by phone or e-mail. They utilize GPS technology. Half the fee is due up front by cash or check, the other half on arrival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brunch, lunch and nightclub |
2220 West First St Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States +1 239 334 2727 |
Shooters Waterfront Café USA is one of the most popular restaurants in Fort Myers. Located right on the water, you can watch the sunset as you try seafood, steak or prime rib. There are also a few vegetarian options and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet daily. If you are in town on Sunday, do not miss the brunch buffet, which includes coffee, tea, sodas, Mimosas or Bloody Marys. Lunch or early dinner are the times to savor the food, because evenings are when Shooters comes alive with live music and drink specials. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Natural food and great wines |
14900 Captiva Drive Fort Myers, FL 33924 United States +1 239 472 6200 |
Sunshine Café, located in Captiva Village Square, offers California-inspired cuisine and food made from natural ingredients. You can sit outside and enjoy the weather or inside and watch the food prepared in the open-air kitchen. Try the oak grilled hamburger with onion for lunch. For dinner, the Rotis Chicken comes with lemon herb and cracked pepper chicken au jus. The menu changes frequently and they have fresh fish selections. Reservations are recommended, especially for dinner. There's another location in Fort Myers, on Gladiolus Avenue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French cuisine and extensive wine list |
14970 Captiva Drive Fort Myers, FL 33924 United States +1 239 472 1956 |
At the Village Café, you can feel like you've been transported to the south of France. Inside the quaint white building, located in Captiva Village Square, you can watch the chef prepare your food in the open kitchen. For starters, they have a Portobello mushroom topped with sun-dried tomato, asparagus, and goat cheese. Entrées come from the sea or from the butcher's block. Try Coriander crusted yellow fin tuna or duck almond-cherry. The wine list is extensive, and the ambiance is upscale casual. Reservations are strongly recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining and original artwork |
15050 Captiva Drive Fort Myers, FL 33924 United States +1 239 395 9494 |
The Viva Café and Gallery combines fine dining and original art and furnishings. The Café is open for dinner and reservations are highly suggested. Start with an appetizer of artichoke fritters or a full dozen escargot. If you're in the mood for seafood, they offer giant shrimp served over linguini, or poached salmon. For the landlubbers, try the 10-ounce Black Angus New York steak or the Chicken Milanese. The restaurant is non-smoking. The gallery features exotic furnishings and artwork from local artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |