Heading to Fort Myers Beach, Florida and looking for the best places to eat? Here’s a list of my 12 favorite cafes and restaurants in the area!
Best Places To Eat In Fort Myers Beach
This post was sponsored by The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel. All opinions expressed here are my own.
The islands of Fort Myers Beach, Sanibel, and Captiva have no shortage of delicious restaurants, especially if you’re a seafood lover since the gulf it literally right there. From amazingly succulent shrimp to creamy ice cream and frozen drinks, these islands are loaded with bold flavors!
I spent three days in the Fort Myers Beach area and did my best to hunt down the best places to eat so you don’t have to! This list will share my favorites, as well as a couple I would recommend avoiding completely!
If you are planning a trip to the area, I highly recommend checking out my list of Things to Do In Fort Myers Beach as well!
We stayed at the Mango Street Inn during our trip and absolutely loved it! I highly recommend staying here, and if you do, they serve a homecooked breakfast from 9:00 – 10:00 AM Monday through Saturday and it is divine. They never make the same thing twice as long as you’re there! We had pancakes and they were perfection!
Map of Fort Myers Beach Restaurants
Where To Eat Breakfast:
Tuckaway Cafe – 2301 Estero Blvd. Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: The Liege Wafel with mango jam, Nutella, and whipped cream!
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
Blue Giraffe Island Dining – 2075 Periwinkle Way #14, Sanibel, FL 33957
- What To Order: StrawberryPina Colada Pancakes and Geoffrey’s Breakfast Sandwich
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
Heavenly Biscuit – 110 Mango St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: Cinnamon and Pecan Rolls and biscuits and gravy!
- Reservation Needed: No, but gets extremely busy with limited seating.
- Takes Card: No
- Notes: We found it easiest to take our order to go.
The Knotty Bean Coffee Bar – 2801 Estero Blvd Ste K, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: The Acai bowls and lattes (which are extra strong)
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
Where To Eat Lunch and Dinner:
Dixie Fish Co. – 714 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: Crab Cake Sliders and Yucatan Shrimp Tacos
- Reservation Needed: No, but is open air seating and does get crowded.
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: This was by far the BEST place we ate during our trip!
Fresh Catch Bistro – 3040 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: The seafood!
- Reservation Needed: Yes – Although not required, I would recommend making one.
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: We didn’t make it here, I really wanted to but it’s only open for dinner and it just didn’t work out with our limited schedule.
Jack’s Farm To Fork – 275 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: Signature Cocktails, Shrimp and Grits, and clams
- Reservation Needed: Yes – Although not required, I would recommend making one.
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: This is a hotel restaurant located inside the Pink Shell Beach Resort, but came highly recommended by our hosts.
The Mucky Duck – 11546 Andy Rosse Ln, Captiva, FL 33924
- What To Order: Duck Fingers and Beer Batter Shrimp
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: Classic pub food with an island twist and a great spot for a sunset dinner.
Bubble Room – 15001 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924
- What To Order: The Cake! It’s what this place is famous for and the Orange Crunch is it’s most popular
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: This place is a bit eclectic but fun, we got cakes to go and did not eat inside.
Barnacles – 4401 Point House Trl, Captiva, FL 33924
- What To Order: Conch Fritters, Crab Cakes, and Shrimp
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
- Notes: This restaurant is on North Captiva which is not accessible by car from the other islands, only by boat.
Smokin Oyster Brewery (SOB) – 340 Old San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: Oysters, SOB Chowder, and Key Lime Pie
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
Sunset Beach Tropical Grill – 1028 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
- What To Order: Pina Coladas and Coconut Shrimp – Check out my Pina Colada recipe inspired by the trip!
- Reservation Needed: No
- Takes Card: Yes
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