Junkanoo Below Deck

I am an Epileptic who has my service dog with me everywhere I go. She is a medium sized Golden Doodle who is VERY trained (She even flys with me on a leash - no carrier - with a DOT approved registration). We live full time 2 block south of Junkanoo, and frequently stop there to dine/drink by boat. EVERY TIME we go there, the host/hostess will insist we have to sit “outside” the main structure and it’s wide open shutters, even though our dog has the appropriate service vest on and I explain that she’s a medical alert dog (not a pretend “comfort dog”). Usually we just get tired of arguing and take their offered seat outside. Last night was cold and windy, so most of the shutters were closed. After we insisted on sitting inside, the manager came over to the host stand, looked at our dog, and proclaimed “I’ve never seen a service dog lunge like that” (she was curious about another dog walking by just outside the opening, and was pointing her nose that way at the moment). I said “I’m sorry but you don’t know what you’re talking about, and that the ADA doesn’t care what your opinion is on the matter”. He was angry at me for calling him out on it, and reluctantly put us as close to the open door as possible so as to “not disturb other customers”. We frequent ALL the places on Fort Myers Beach, and Junkanoos is the ONLY place that repeatedly hassles us about our service dog. I don’t really care what your manager thinks, because the ADA says the decision is not yours to make. It’s on ME for anything our dog does, and you can’t “get in trouble from the health dept” for allowing us in. That’s BS (I was in the restaurant business with 9 locations for 25 years). Once I tell you she’s specifically a Medical Alert Dog, you can’t really stop me. Sorry. The next time this happens I will be calling our lawyer, so you’d better wise up. (I should note that 15 minutes after we sat down, another gentleman came in with his basset hound - clearly not a service dog - and sat at the bar. The waiter said “oh he comes in here every night with that dog”. Wow.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 1

Great food and service!
Carlos took amazing care of us.
We wish it would have been a bit warmer so that we could have sat outside.
The calamari was so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'll preference this by saying the food was alright, however, either the Waiter or Cook mixed up my order; that happens. Both the Waiter and Cook came out and apologized, so I thought everything good. But when the bill arrived they charged me for their mistake. I refused to pay that bill and would only sign a corrected copy. So far my credit card shows the original mischarged amount. Won't go there again.

Amazing waterfront patio, our entire family loved the food. Our server David was incredibly attentive and friendly. We are visiting from Canada but will be back on our next trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips

It was good. Affordable for the area. Good service. Be aware their water is bottled only, for a price. Not a fan of that

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great place to hang out, and our party of 10 had dinner on the dock side. Service was awesome. the food was good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great view and food and drinks were good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

This place was festive with a very positive atmosphere. The food was really good, especially the crab. The service was very quick. Our server was inspired and really made the whole experience, that of a friend you haven't talked to in a while and just immediately reconnect.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Junkanoo Burger, Garlic Knots, Burger

Great seafood and friendly staff!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Salad, Cauliflower Bites, Grouper Tacos

Best atmosphere and value on the beach!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nice place to eat outside. Prices are reasonable for the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Alba is the best waitstaff! Cauliflower bites were wonderful! Grouper outstanding!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pizza and beers were great. Our server was awesome.

Parking: Came by boat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were so sad to have this place be wiped out by the hurricane, however they were able to move by Publix and its still just as great! They have such a great happy your by the way that shouldn't ever be missed - including wings and some delicious cheese bread. The grouper bites are my family's favorite appetizer, then for the meal I always end up getting the salad that has fruit on it with the raspberry vinaigrette, then add blacked chicken and trust me you'll love it too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5