Best Family Restaurants 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."

"Located in the narrow central part of Captiva Island, 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa has the ambience of "old Florida" hospitality. The 13-acre property faces the water on both sides, with a private beach to the west and a marina on Pine Island Sound to the west. The marina is available for guests' private craft and also offers rentals, as well as guided eco-adventures."

"Owned by the same company as Beachview Cottages and Castaways Cottages (two of our favorite Sanibel Island vacation rentals), ‘Tween Waters is located just across the bridge on Captiva Island. But its awesome amenities and empty beaches are worth driving a few extra miles. There’s a marina where you can rent boats or hire a fishing charter, as well as a full-service spa."

"Captiva Island, the enticing neighbor of Sanibel Island, is a wonderland for outdoor adventurers. Besides offering miles of sandy beaches, Captiva Island also has bird-watching opportunities, bike paths, and hiking trails. From adorable starfish to bizarre giant frogs, you’ll find a cornucopia of wildlife along the island’s shore."

"As the name suggests, European-American Bakery Cafe is a bakery that offers more than a large selection of freshly baked bread and handmade artisan rolls and pastries. Besides a coffee bar, there are some breakfast options to start your day fresh. From prepared sandwiches and bagels to croissants, wraps, omelets, and frittatas, everything has the finest ingredients."

"Since 1994, owner Rosa Kim has been supplying the region with her native Korean barbecue, which is the real value at this Japanese-Korean restaurant. The sushi is excellent, too, but the bang for your buck—and palate—comes from her traditional Korean specialties, including bibimbap and jopchae. There’s also the classic barbecue, which is cooked on tabletop grills by several diners, for an interactive and cost-effective experience."

"Easy to say, hard to provide, yet every time Origami has managed to deliver.Tasty soup and salad, delicious appetizers, and gigantic entries a..."