25 Best Bar & Grill near Fort Myers Beach

“Love this place! Ben at the bar is awesome😎“

“I'm a local and recently spent a fabulous staycation weekend at The Pink Shell with my daughter for her birthday. The resort is fabulous. Excellent service, beautiful rooms, awesome amenities. We dined at Bongos and Jon made our weekend even more special with his fantastic service at the bar. He's the best bartender on FMB! We love Bongos at the Pink Shell and can't wait to return.“

“Great food and Great service from Kelly!!! I will definitely be going there more often. I had chicken kabobs and my son had sword fish. 👍“

“Stay last year. Had such a great time. Live bands day and night. The rooms were very nice and clean. So kick back and relaxing time.“

“What a great place. The atmosphere was great along with the food and great staff! Highly recommend and will be back!“

“Excellent food. Excellent service. Unique atmosphere. I got the grouper topped with some “mud bugs” and my wife got stuffed shrimp. Both were fantastic. This restaurant is a must during your visit to Sanibel.“

“It was amazing. There is a gumball machine that dispenses multiple gumballs for just one quarter.👍👍👍“

“Great steak tacos! Great ceviche and great service! Will be back!“

“The meal was fabulous and the staff was outstanding!!! We started off with Street Corn and then had a few Enchiladas and Camarones Ala Diabla. We said Hi to the Champ who stopped in for a few. This could easily become our new place to chill.“

“Well for starters the escargot, raw oysters, and oysters Rockefeller were out of this world. Both the red and white clam chowder were like perfection in a bowl. My entrée was the baked stuffed shrimp and hands down AMAZING. Our waitress was YO and she knew everything about the history of the restaurant to the menu. I was very interested in the collection of oyster shells on the walls and she explained that as well. TEN STARS !!! I recommend to anyone who loves fresh seafood and visits Sanibel Island.“

“Justin Jason, and Jim all have you covered for food and drinks at the bar. They all make amazing, generous drinks, and always have a smile or a joke for you. Food is bar food, but the beach nachos are especially good. Great place to hang and have a few drinks on the beach or at the pool.“

“Fun atmosphere, it looked like it draws a popular local crowd on a Friday night. The area around the bar was crowded & loud but there is also dining off the main area that is quieter. Service was good and the food was good, I had a great Mahi sandwich & my husband had wings.“

“This is a casual place that has really je cooking, good food and the service is unbelievable. The bartenders and service working Harmony and it's quite a thing to see. They also have great bands at night and an outdoor patio, well worth the visit“

“I stayed for 7 days and from the moment I arrived until I left it was a pleasant and spectacular experience, the people at the reception were very kind, attentive and cordial, the breakfast was spectacular and very complete, the cleanliness of the rooms was excellent, the room was well equipped and had everything. Very good pool, has good laundry and there are many restaurants nearby. The hotel restaurant is super.
I recommend it, thank you for your services, this hotel is truly great.“

“Fantastic - chill place, cheap beer

The beers were around $3-4. There was a band playing that performs once a month. About 5 pool tables. No overly loud obnoxious people, just good times. Bartender accidentally added an extra drink charge however they corrected when brought to their attention.“

“My husband and I met at Bucketts. He was the cook and I was server/bartender. May 1988 when Bucketts first opened and owned by Jim and Marcia Anderson. We married on March 3rd, 1990. We live in Tampa but come down to Fort Myers often and try to stop in when we can. We loved working there.“

“Bloody Mary was awesome. Prime Rib Sandwich was on point! Great place!“

“Went for the early bird menu with 2 friends.Everything we ordered was top notch.The Baked Haddock with lemon butter sauce was sublime. And actually, if I could only have the crab bisque I would leave perfectly satisfied! Thick, creamy, and totally satisfying with that delicious sherry lingering on my tongue. The bread and dipping oil is a great start to the meal. Our waiter was very attentive and anticipated our needs. A relaxing and satisfying meal. Couldn’t save room for dessert, but maybe next time.“

“LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! Great service and food!!! We have a group that rides our bikes down the coast several times a year and Sandbar is always on our MUST STOP list!“

“Tons of fun, good food and awesome people“

“I'm back again to give Sneaky Pete's many many thanks for making my 63rd birthday so special! From management, waitstaff, Reuben, Uncle Steve and the people who were there hanging out made my two day event spectacular! I truly love you guys! You are the best! May God continue to bless what you do well!?“

“CLEAN ROOMS, Fun Bar, warm pool. Enjoyed my 5 day stay.Would stay here again~“

“Place was awesome ! Manny the bartender did a great job along with his side kick Jonny whom couldn't have been quicker cleaning up any unwanted mess by consumers. I went out with the boys for carribean night and it was fantastic! Great food 👍🏼“

“Visiting Ft Myers from Michigan for the week. looking for late night eats. We had Bob as our server. Huge selection of food and portions are more than enough to share a meal. Great vibe and music. A fun place and will come again before we head back home. If you are in the area definitely worth checking out.“

“We found this little gem by the lake and are so glad we decided to stop in. The service, food, and ambiance were all absolutely wonderful. We happened to visit during happy hour, which made it even better — food was 50% off and drinks were discounted.

Everything we tried was incredibly flavorful. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender and perfectly cooked. We also ordered the Mediterranean Platter and the Conch Fritters, and both were delicious. A fun touch is the little “bar truck” by the entrance where you can grab a drink before heading into the restaurant.

One opportunity for improvement would be offering alternative preparation options for some dishes. Many of the sides and appetizers are fried in peanut oil, which made it a bit challenging for us due to a peanut allergy. That said, our server Joe was fantastic — extremely attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and very helpful in guiding us toward safe options. We truly appreciated his care and attention.

Overall, we had a great experience and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a quick bite and a drink with a beautiful view 😍🍸

We share more from our visit on Instagram @DanAndMilyAtTheTable“