Best Dinner Places to Eat in Fort Myers Beach

"Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille is an award winning restaurant with locations on Sanibel Island, Captiva Island, Ft. Myers Beach, & a 4th location opening in St. Pete Florida in 2019. Inspired by a character in a New York Times best-selling novel series by author Randy Wayne White, in turn inspired by Sanibel and Captiva Islands and days spent out on the water, Doc Ford’s is a perennial local favorite."

"Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille on Captiva Island is one of the most popular fresh seafood restaurants in the area. Try the Buffalo Shrimp appetizer, which is a crispy breaded shrimp with a spicy chicken buffalo-type flavor twist. Doc Ford’s Famous Fish Fingers are also a popular appetizer offering."

"2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel Island OR 5400 S Seas Plantation Rd, Captiva Island. That’s right – Doc Ford’s has two locations within the islands!. The concept for Doc Ford’s was created by island author-turned restaurateur Randy Wayne Wright."

"Relax your hide at our tropical outdoor seating, play a few games with the kids, hoof it over to our full liquor bar for a tropical cocktail or frozen concoction and enjoy some live music on the weekend. Eight days a week we serve generous portions of Old Florida coastal comfort food and travel inspired recipes. Join the herd and belly up with over 300 menu items, specialty coffees, desserts and tropical cocktails!"

"The Island Cow has perhaps one of the most extensive menu on Sanibel Island. You can enjoy a Loaded Seafood Omelet or Pigs In a Blanket Pancakes for breakfast while you lounge in the comfortable outdoor seating and sip fresh mimosas. You can try the Tuna Oh Luna or the Blackened Mahi Tacos for lunch as you listen to the live entertainment."

"The Island Cow keeps your little ones satisfied with familiar American cuisine served in a casual environment. Kids enjoy fun little touches like menus that look like newspapers. The restaurant itself looks like a house, and it’s just as cozy and inviting as you might expect."

"The Lighthouse Restaurant offers wonderful sunset views as well as a delicious fresh seafood menu. Try the Crispy Calimari or Grilled Octopus for some different seafood appetizers. Signature entrée offerings patrons love include the Atlantic Salmon, Stuffed Flounder and Atlantic Salmon."

"We boldly state that we serve the World's Best Breakfast and we mean it. Next time you are vacationing or visiting Sanibel Island, we invite you to stop in and see for yourself!"

"This restaurant has some of the most beautiful views of all the restaurants on both islands. It has an outdoor patio and the inside is a wall of windows."

"The place was clean and comfortable the staff was welcoming and efficient. We have been wanting to stop in after…"

"The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) is a wildlife rehabilitation facility that cares for over 3,000 orphaned, injured and sick migratory and native wildlife patients per year. Unlike your typical zoos, this veterinary hospital rehabs these creatures and aims to return them to their natural habitat. To make the most of your visit, join their daily presentations, which are led by a pro."

"The Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife is a teaching hospital and visitor education center dedicated to saving wildlife through state-of-the-art veterinary..."

"​Day Four: Lovers Key State Park, Love Boat Ice Cream, Pool, and Fine Folk Pizza There are so many outdoor and water activities in Ft. Myers so on this day we tried our hand at canoeing at Lovers Key State Park. We were able to rent a canoe for half the day for $48 (they only charged us the 1-2 person rate due to the kids ages)."

"Just 15 minutes south of downtown and connected by trolley, this state park is a must for nature lovers. Lovers Key State Park is comprised of four islands and makes a great destination for any season. In summer, people will love its fabulous 2.5 mile long pristine beach with powdery white sand and a natural shoreline."

"For some truly delicious and unique coffee-style beverages, we suggest taking a stroll to Sanibel Bean. They have a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy your beverage and are near many quaint little shops and boutiques. They have an extensive menu of delicious drinks to choose from and many café style treats and sammies!"

"Popular local hangout with an extensive cafe menu of quick, cheap eats that are surprisingly tasty and prepared with love. The staff are as friendly as they come."

"The Sanibel Bean has a dedicated following and is located across from the public park. It is self-service and has indoor and outside seating."

"Hirdie Girdie Gallery is a local artists' cooperative with a variety of styles and media including watercolor, oil, pastel and acrylic paintings, colored pencil and fiber, photography, Raku, pottery, basketry, sculptures, fused glass, turned wood, fiber and jewelry. All of the artwork displayed has been created by the members of their cooperative and our guest artists. You will always find a friendly and knowledgeable artist at the gallery."