Amy’s guidebook
Food & Drinks
Excellent food if you're looking for a romantic place to have dinner. A little pricey but worth it! I’d recommend making a reservation to ensure you get a table because it’s very popular during season. The bar is beautiful here and there’s a man playing piano on some nights. Bring cash for valet tip!
39 locals recommend
The Veranda
2122 Second StExcellent food if you're looking for a romantic place to have dinner. A little pricey but worth it! I’d recommend making a reservation to ensure you get a table because it’s very popular during season. The bar is beautiful here and there’s a man playing piano on some nights. Bring cash for valet tip!
Best Breakfast in town! Stop serving at 11. Not open on Monday’s. Lunch is amazing too! Kids will enjoy feeding the tortoise. Also has a small market with produce and premade meals- Chicken salad, hummingbird cake, and eggplant parm are some of my favorites!
16 locals recommend
Buckingham Farms
12931 Orange River BlvdBest Breakfast in town! Stop serving at 11. Not open on Monday’s. Lunch is amazing too! Kids will enjoy feeding the tortoise. Also has a small market with produce and premade meals- Chicken salad, hummingbird cake, and eggplant parm are some of my favorites!
Great place on the water. Food is pretty good and atmosphere is fun. There is also a pool open to anyone over 12 years of age!
40 locals recommend
The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill - Fort Myers
17101 State Rd 31Great place on the water. Food is pretty good and atmosphere is fun. There is also a pool open to anyone over 12 years of age!
If you're looking to explore what kind of nightlife Ft. Myers has to offer, Downtown is the perfect spot! Also great for a lunch date with lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the sunny weather. Plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from!
148 locals recommend
Downtown Historic District
If you're looking to explore what kind of nightlife Ft. Myers has to offer, Downtown is the perfect spot! Also great for a lunch date with lots of outdoor seating to enjoy the sunny weather. Plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from!
Trendy yet unique place to have dinner. Food is great. My husband loves the tomahawk steak & I’m a fan of the osso bucco. Afterwards, go up to the rooftop bar for a cocktail or head up there earlier for happy hour to enjoy the sunset over the river! There are 4 floors, restaurant is on first two floors and a martini bar on 3rd, Skybar on 4th. (There is a DJ and bottle service available on rooftop skybar.)
115 locals recommend
The Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
2224 Bay StTrendy yet unique place to have dinner. Food is great. My husband loves the tomahawk steak & I’m a fan of the osso bucco. Afterwards, go up to the rooftop bar for a cocktail or head up there earlier for happy hour to enjoy the sunset over the river! There are 4 floors, restaurant is on first two floors and a martini bar on 3rd, Skybar on 4th. (There is a DJ and bottle service available on rooftop skybar.)
Great spot for a quick lunch. "Hole in the wall" and kind of sketchy on the outside but hands down best authentic mexican I've ever had!
Mucho Taco
4901 Palm Beach BlvdGreat spot for a quick lunch. "Hole in the wall" and kind of sketchy on the outside but hands down best authentic mexican I've ever had!
No frills diner for a nice hearty breakfast and I've heard lunch there is very good, too! Eggs are very fresh and they have delicious homemade pies.
10 locals recommend
Farmers Market Restaurant
2736 Edison AveNo frills diner for a nice hearty breakfast and I've heard lunch there is very good, too! Eggs are very fresh and they have delicious homemade pies.
Perfect place to catch the game and have a beer! Wings are very good here. Kid-friendly. VERY casual.
11 locals recommend
Hogbodys Bar and Grill
10440 Bayshore RdPerfect place to catch the game and have a beer! Wings are very good here. Kid-friendly. VERY casual.
Reservations only! A great little place to spend an afternoon catching up over a wide selection of delicious and aromatic teas, scones, and much more! Food is very tasty.
24 locals recommend
Wisteria Tea Room & Café
2512 Second StReservations only! A great little place to spend an afternoon catching up over a wide selection of delicious and aromatic teas, scones, and much more! Food is very tasty.
One of the best places (hands down) to have a steak. Inviting atmosphere. Worth the price IMO. Love the Bonita location but there is a deli next door at their Naples location.
18 locals recommend
Jimmy P's Charred
1839 Tamiami Trail NOne of the best places (hands down) to have a steak. Inviting atmosphere. Worth the price IMO. Love the Bonita location but there is a deli next door at their Naples location.
Excellent Italian!!! Place is kind of cozy but it’s great.
17 locals recommend
Bruno's of Brooklyn - Italian Eatery
2112 Second StExcellent Italian!!! Place is kind of cozy but it’s great.
My favorite place to go on the way to or from Sanibel or ft myers beach! Excellent seafood just like New England! Owners are from Rhode Island and they do it right.
15 locals recommend
Cape Cod Fish Co
15501 Old McGregor BlvdMy favorite place to go on the way to or from Sanibel or ft myers beach! Excellent seafood just like New England! Owners are from Rhode Island and they do it right.
Another good spot for New England style food. Also love that they have a fish market so you can pick up some fresh fish on your way home from the beach to cook at home! Clam chowder is my fav.
18 locals recommend
Prawnbroker Restaurant and Fish Market
13451-16 McGregor BlvdAnother good spot for New England style food. Also love that they have a fish market so you can pick up some fresh fish on your way home from the beach to cook at home! Clam chowder is my fav.
If you’re craving Indian, they have the best! Tikka masala is my favorite I recommend pairing it with the garlic naan.
8 locals recommend
India's Grill
4724 S Cleveland AveIf you’re craving Indian, they have the best! Tikka masala is my favorite I recommend pairing it with the garlic naan.
Great sushi! There’s a closer location Downtown which is really cool inside but this is the original one and I like the way this one is set up better so I’m partial to this location plus it’s on the way to the beach.
20 locals recommend
Blu Sushi
13451 McGregor BlvdGreat sushi! There’s a closer location Downtown which is really cool inside but this is the original one and I like the way this one is set up better so I’m partial to this location plus it’s on the way to the beach.
CIBO
12901 McGregor BlvdAmazing Italian! Pepe is the best bartender and makes incredible drinks. Love the meatballs!
New place to check out on the water downtown! Beautiful view and delicious food!
21 locals recommend
Oxbow Bar & Grill
1300 Hendry StNew place to check out on the water downtown! Beautiful view and delicious food!
A cozy little speakeasy bar located downtown with a vintage 20s vibe. Fun place to grab a drink! I don’t think they have food but there’s plenty of places nearby.
24 locals recommend
The 86 Room
22 Patio De LeonA cozy little speakeasy bar located downtown with a vintage 20s vibe. Fun place to grab a drink! I don’t think they have food but there’s plenty of places nearby.
If you’re looking for a pizza that is out of the ordinary this is the place to go! Nestled in downtown Cape Coral this little hipster bar offers many interesting combinations of flavors! My favorite is the cheeseburger pizza but my husband loves the general Tso!
47 locals recommend
Nice Guys Pizza and Beer
1404 Cape Coral Pkwy EIf you’re looking for a pizza that is out of the ordinary this is the place to go! Nestled in downtown Cape Coral this little hipster bar offers many interesting combinations of flavors! My favorite is the cheeseburger pizza but my husband loves the general Tso!
Good cocktails, brunch on weekends. Features two indoor bars as well as an outdoor bar with plenty of seating not to mention the food is awesome! (Macaroni and cheese is to die for) Don’t go here if you’re on a diet!
41 locals recommend
10 Twenty Five
1025 Santa Barbara BlvdGood cocktails, brunch on weekends. Features two indoor bars as well as an outdoor bar with plenty of seating not to mention the food is awesome! (Macaroni and cheese is to die for) Don’t go here if you’re on a diet!
Valet parking available. One of the newer places that has opened in Downtown Fort Myers, The Luminary is a trendy hotel overlooking the Caloosahatchee river with multiple bars and restaurants. So far I have only tried the appetizers and drinks from the bar on the top floor (social beacon) but they were incredible! There is also a rooftop pool which I have not yet checked out
16 locals recommend
Luminary Hotel & Co., Autograph Collection
2200 Edwards DrValet parking available. One of the newer places that has opened in Downtown Fort Myers, The Luminary is a trendy hotel overlooking the Caloosahatchee river with multiple bars and restaurants. So far I have only tried the appetizers and drinks from the bar on the top floor (social beacon) but they were incredible! There is also a rooftop pool which I have not yet checked out
If you love fresh donuts then this place is a must try! Tucked over across from Centennial Park in downtown FM this coffee shop has lots of tasty and unique donut options to choose from!
38 locals recommend
Bennett's Fresh Roast
2011 Bayside PkwyIf you love fresh donuts then this place is a must try! Tucked over across from Centennial Park in downtown FM this coffee shop has lots of tasty and unique donut options to choose from!
Perfect place to stop off McGregor for breakfast on the way to the beach. Cinnamon bread is soooo good. Homemade quiches and lunch options also available.
Sweet Bean Coffee Café
13251 McGregor BlvdPerfect place to stop off McGregor for breakfast on the way to the beach. Cinnamon bread is soooo good. Homemade quiches and lunch options also available.
Great food here. Drag Queen Brunch on weekends available w bottomless mimosas. Eggs Benedict Pizza is next level! They also do a drag queen bingo on Thursday nights I believe. So much fun and definitely something out of the ordinary!
21 locals recommend
The Standard Restaurant
1520 BroadwayGreat food here. Drag Queen Brunch on weekends available w bottomless mimosas. Eggs Benedict Pizza is next level! They also do a drag queen bingo on Thursday nights I believe. So much fun and definitely something out of the ordinary!
Shopping/Dining/Movies
Outlet mall with mostly chain stores...Sunglasses hut , Francesca's, and Bath and Body Works to name a few. Dave and Busters is also located here and great for a rainy day! Grimaldi's, and World of Beer, and Daruma are just some of the many restaurants in that area as well. Movie theater across the street! (Theater Currently closed)
65 locals recommend
Bell Tower
13499 S Cleveland AveOutlet mall with mostly chain stores...Sunglasses hut , Francesca's, and Bath and Body Works to name a few. Dave and Busters is also located here and great for a rainy day! Grimaldi's, and World of Beer, and Daruma are just some of the many restaurants in that area as well. Movie theater across the street! (Theater Currently closed)
Tons of options! Plenty of shopping and dining establishments to suit your every need. There’s a cool bar/ restaurant with a giant fish tank inside the Bass Pro Shops.
115 locals recommend
Gulf Coast Town Center
9903 Gulf Coast Main StTons of options! Plenty of shopping and dining establishments to suit your every need. There’s a cool bar/ restaurant with a giant fish tank inside the Bass Pro Shops.
I like this outlet better than most and it’s actually not a far drive on I-75!
349 locals recommend
Miromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdI like this outlet better than most and it’s actually not a far drive on I-75!
The first thing you will notice when you walk into this place is the aroma of fresh citrus. Great little gift shop. They have a wonderful selection of fresh florida squeezed juices as well as citrus fruits. The strawberry orange juice is my personal favorite but it’s a little on the sweeter side. They do have samples so you can decide for yourself. Also have fresh smoothies, soft serve, and amazing pastries/ treats at the front counter. A good place to stop on the way to or from Lakes park or Sanibel!
22 locals recommend
Sun Harvest Citrus
14601 6 Mile Cypress PkwyThe first thing you will notice when you walk into this place is the aroma of fresh citrus. Great little gift shop. They have a wonderful selection of fresh florida squeezed juices as well as citrus fruits. The strawberry orange juice is my personal favorite but it’s a little on the sweeter side. They do have samples so you can decide for yourself. Also have fresh smoothies, soft serve, and amazing pastries/ treats at the front counter. A good place to stop on the way to or from Lakes park or Sanibel!
Great outlet in Estero. Love coming here for some shopping and then hitting Ruth’s Chris steakhouse for their amazing happy hour!
218 locals recommend
Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrGreat outlet in Estero. Love coming here for some shopping and then hitting Ruth’s Chris steakhouse for their amazing happy hour!
Warning: you may be tempted to spend a fortune here!!! This little boutique is one of my favorite places to pick up something unique that you couldn’t find at a regular store. They have many stylish clothing options as well as some beautiful jewelry and shoes!!
Jennifer's
13251 McGregor BoulevardWarning: you may be tempted to spend a fortune here!!! This little boutique is one of my favorite places to pick up something unique that you couldn’t find at a regular store. They have many stylish clothing options as well as some beautiful jewelry and shoes!!
Sanibel Outlets
20350 Summerlin RdSightseeing
Love this tour! My hubby and I have lived here almost 10 years and enjoy it every time. I especially enjoy it during Christmas time with all the beautiful lights and decor. It’s absolutely magical!
459 locals recommend
Edison & Ford Winter Estates
2350 McGregor BlvdLove this tour! My hubby and I have lived here almost 10 years and enjoy it every time. I especially enjoy it during Christmas time with all the beautiful lights and decor. It’s absolutely magical!
If you’re looking to have a few cocktails on the beach then look no further! Fort myers beach has all the fun vibes and lots of places to enjoy a drink or a bite.
436 locals recommend
Fort Myers Beach
If you’re looking to have a few cocktails on the beach then look no further! Fort myers beach has all the fun vibes and lots of places to enjoy a drink or a bite.
Kyak tour is a nice way to spend an afternoon!
139 locals recommend
J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge
1 Wildlife DriveKyak tour is a nice way to spend an afternoon!
Manatee Park
10901 Palm Beach BoulevardPerfect place to get your exercise in while enjoying the scenic trails!
112 locals recommend
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
7751 Penzance BlvdPerfect place to get your exercise in while enjoying the scenic trails!
Great place for families to take the kids! On Wednesdays they host a farmers market from 9am -1pm. (In season only) bike, kayak, and paddle boat rentals also available! Multiple playgrounds, 2 splash pads and activities for all ages.
130 locals recommend
Lakes Park
7330 Gladiolus DrGreat place for families to take the kids! On Wednesdays they host a farmers market from 9am -1pm. (In season only) bike, kayak, and paddle boat rentals also available! Multiple playgrounds, 2 splash pads and activities for all ages.
Entertainment
Enjoy this fun interactive murder mystery play during a three course meal on a train!
23 locals recommend
Murder Mystery Dinner Train
2805 Colonial BlvdEnjoy this fun interactive murder mystery play during a three course meal on a train!
A cool venue. Saw third eye blind here and had a blast. Check out their website and see what's happening during your stay!
13 locals recommend
The Ranch
2158 Colonial BlvdA cool venue. Saw third eye blind here and had a blast. Check out their website and see what's happening during your stay!
Fenway South Park
11500 Fenway South DriveCatch a spring training game!
Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial BlvdSun Splash Family Waterpark
500 Santa Barbara BlvdBarbara B Mann Performing Arts Hall
13350 FSW PkwySeminole Casino Hotel Immokalee
506 S 1st StOne of my favorite ways to spend a rainy afternoon. Get your creative juices flowing and surprise yourself at how easy and fun it is! Go online to check out the classes that are available.
Painting with a Twist
9902 Gulf Coast Main StOne of my favorite ways to spend a rainy afternoon. Get your creative juices flowing and surprise yourself at how easy and fun it is! Go online to check out the classes that are available.
This public course is beautiful and very reasonably priced! Also they have an excellent restaurant on the premise called “The Edison” so you can grab lunch after you hit some balls.
21 locals recommend
Fort Myers Country Club
3591 McGregor BlvdThis public course is beautiful and very reasonably priced! Also they have an excellent restaurant on the premise called “The Edison” so you can grab lunch after you hit some balls.
Buckingham Blues Bar
5641 Buckingham RoadAnother public course which is very close to us! My husband plays here all the time & it’s a relatively easy /fun course.
7 locals recommend
Eastwood Golf Course
4600 Bruce Herd LnAnother public course which is very close to us! My husband plays here all the time & it’s a relatively easy /fun course.
Topgolf
2021 Topgolf WayBrand new facility here in Fort Myers!
Relaxation
Nice selection of teas and a very relaxing experience. Something out of the ordinary!
Sol of Life Salt Cave & Tibetan Tea Parlour
2400 First StNice selection of teas and a very relaxing experience. Something out of the ordinary!
Luxurious spa about 30 min from here on McGregor Blvd. I love coming here for a facial and massage and then head up the road to Blu for some sushi or Sweet Bean Cafe another local fav!
Spada Salon & Day Spa
13161 FL-867Luxurious spa about 30 min from here on McGregor Blvd. I love coming here for a facial and massage and then head up the road to Blu for some sushi or Sweet Bean Cafe another local fav!