New American Restaurants near Fort Myers Beach, FL

“We had a fantastic Sunday with our feet in the sand, enjoying a great live band. The vibe was perfect, there was a wide selection of cocktails, ice-cold beer, and the food was reasonably priced. We absolutely loved the place!“

“Love what they're doing here. Feels just right. A little bit of old FMB. Beach, drinks, food truck, live music. Heaters on a chilly night. All great. Welcoming. Best place to just hang out. And dog friendly!“

“Very good food and great service. The lounge singer was extremely loud and not that good. Disappointing.“

“Waitress was friendly“

“Another great taco just can't beat them thank you!!!“

“Was our first time to Divieto's. Sebastian was excellent. The food was excellent. Definitely will be returning. Highly recommend.“

“Another fabulous dinner last night! Highly recommend Harold's. If you've never experienced his cuisine, you are really missing out. Great service too.💖🍷🍷💖“

“A group of four of us were served by Dylan G. None of us were very tech savvy, so we had some difficulty with the app. Dylan could not have been more patient, and helped us get through the entire process. The food was delicious! Dylan took very good care us, making sure we getting what we wanted. Thank you for making our visit a good one!“

“Amazing food, atmosphere as well as drinks. The waiter Chris Comeens was phenomenal!!“

“Went to this little gem twice in two days. After having the most delicious pumpkin ravioli and side salad. Other diners enjoyed soups, salads, mahi tacos, truffle fries and Mediterranean wrap. Everyone encountered here was friendly and helpful with guiding us with our orders. They have a decent beer and wine selection for a small place (if that’s a priority) to accompany your meal. We will definitely put this on our must visit list each trip to the Ft Myers area.“

“very friendly and heart warming folks they try the best to help our community I love these guys“

“Everything was great!!! Food and service awesome!!“

“Having visited several Tommy Bahama Restaurant locations across the country, I approached the Estero outpost with familiar expectations—and found it delivered the brand’s signature blend of relaxed sophistication and dependable quality. On a recent lunch with friends, the restaurant’s inviting setting and attentive service set an easy, convivial tone from the outset.

The menu performs exactly as one hopes for midday dining: fresh, flavorful, and consistently well executed. As with other locations, the lunch offerings shine, providing satisfying yet unfussy dishes well suited to a casual coastal afternoon.

If there is a drawback, it lies in the seating layout. The space feels notably tight, particularly during peak hours, which can make the bustling dining room feel compressed. Still, the lively energy contributes to its charm, and the addition of live music is a welcome touch that enhances the island-inspired ambiance.

For a relaxed, enjoyable lunch with solid cuisine and prime people-watching, Tommy Bahama in Estero remains a reliable and appealing choice.“

“Food is great, customer service is top notch, and the restaurant was very clean. Nice place to snack on wings and watch a game or even bring the whole family as they also have a few arcade games as well. We will definitely be back and join in on the many events they host. The owner himself is a down to earth person that truly cares about the end result of your trip. We definitely recommend visiting and checking it out for yourself. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“My husband and I came in for a fresh seafood dinner and this restaurant did not disappoint. Our waiter, Justin, was incredible from start to finish. His extensive knowledge of the menu offerings coupled with his exuberance had us smiling and laughing like we were speaking with an old friend. We decided to create our own tasting of sorts from the fine selections of fresh seafood. Our meal included the NOLA Oysters which were baked and served with seasoned butter, the crab cake appetizer which was serving of lump crab held together by a crispy sear and no filler, as well as the chilled seafood tower. Every bite from start to finish was delectable. We had crab, lobster, tuna tartar, shrimp and oysters. Each bite was more spectacular than the previous as we sampled each offering. We have already decided the next time we are in town that this restaurant will be a must! 5 Stars out of 5!!“

“Nice place. Our waitress was very attentive, kept our ice tea full and remembered to keep plenty of Splena on the table. I ordered the Seafood Cobb Salad. I am a Cobb Salad fan and order one where ever I go. This one was huge and I mean a 12” plate piled on. All of the individual components were plentiful 5 grilled shrimp on top, tons of cherry tomatoes, a half a pig of bacon, bleu cheese, onions, and the rest were stacked high. Only thing that would have made it better would be chopped greens. I had to get a “kitty bag” for later. Desert was their Banana Bread Pudding with toasted bananas. Again huge could have shared it with 3. Wife ordered Crème Brûlée which she wouldn’t share. Only bump was wife’s entre, Dolphin fish came out topped with tomatoes which she is deathly allergic (not mentioned on the menu) but not to worry, they made her another lickety split. Two entrées, appetizer, ice tea, desert and nice tip came to just under $100 about average for a decent Cape Coral restaurant. Big smiles on this one.????“

“Came here for the first time today after a recommendation from a friend. Our group tried 5 different dishes and they were all wonderful. Philly Roll, blackened shrimp, buffalo fingers (but with sweet chili sauce), sweet potato fries, and the buffalo wings (medium). Everything was fantastic. The place is very casual, adorned with Michigan sports decor, (but everyone is welcome of course) Staff was super friendly and attentive. We will be back for sure.“

“Wonderful Place,Great Food , Friendly Staff, definitely recommend to anyone by boat or car .“

“Love coopers! Best wine, best vibes & love our waiter James. Always so attentive“

“Such a wonderful experience tonight! Great food, ambience and service!“

“Food was great, service was incredible and the price was surprisingly affordable. Sorry it took us so long to finally stop and give you a try.“

“Great spot for amazing food and music! We love that they support live music, always a fun time!“

“Another one of those little Gems. Found it this week. Needed a nice place for our 4th Anniversary Dinner:
Called and made a reservation[Recommended] and we arrived at 17:30.was greeted and served Bread. The bread alone was exceptional.
I ordered the Rack of Lamb, my wife had the Pork Chop.
I must say, outside my own Kitchen, this was “The Best” Lamb I have ever had! Succulent, Tender, and cooked perfectly. The Pork Chop was also very good, probably the Tenderest I’ve ever tasted.
The servers here are what you would expect at a Four Star Restaurant.

Please give these people your business.“

“We’ve been playing music at BBT this past year and I have to say it’s one of the most fun places we get to play! The staff is accommodating and really add to the atmosphere and the crowds are always having a blast! We are looking forward to another great year at Bonita Beach Tavern! “Johnny Squared”/“First Wave”“

“Great customer service!! Friendly staff, drinks are made quick...it's also a Monday evening and there aren't many people at the pool. Food was fast and delicious! The chicken nachos were great and the cheese never ran out. The fish street tacos could've used some zip and there was no additional sauce to help out. Will definitely stop back throughout the week!“

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

“Tonight, my fiance and I, along with a couple of friends, enjoyed a delightful dinner at Christoph’s on McGregor. Housed in a beautifully remodeled turn-of-the-century home, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that perfectly compliments the dining experience. We ordered lasagna, spaghetti with meatballs, scallops with risotto, Caprese salad, warm bread, cheesecake, and homemade Key lime pie. The lasagna was, as always, delicious and served in a generous portion. The spaghetti came with impressively large meatballs—definitely enough to share—and was packed with flavor. The scallops were cooked to perfection, and the risotto was wonderfully creamy. The cheesecake however lacked flavor, but the homemade key lime pie was amazing! It was a fantastic meal in a charming setting—truly a wonderful evening!“

“Our waitress, Celina, was absolutely exceptional!!! Super friendly and so very kind! We ate there on a Friday and went back a week later and she remembered our names and greeted us by name, as soon as she saw us!!“

“Honestly this place is amazing I loved working here and having fun with my family members and I can’t wait to come back to work“

“Wow! Had never been until last night, although we frequently visit Sanibel. Can’t say enough about the quality of the food. My new all time favorite. A salad with tomatoes, watermelon, mozzarella, roasted pumpkin seed and a great dressing. Smoked tenderloin was a unique and fantastic dish.“

“This was a great surprise. We didn’t realize it was a senior community but open to the public. My husband wanted breakfast and I wanted a good burger. We were both pleased as our food was cooked to perfection. We were warmly greeted and the place was spotless. Everyone was so nice and friendly as it was obvious we weren’t old enough to live there. They offer a great variety of options including ice cream.“

“The most amazing comedy experience of my lifetime! And I’m old!!“

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

“Hailey was an amazing waitress. The appetizers were delicious. Best calamari I have ever had! Coconut shrimp was fresh and so yummy. The southwestern seafood chowder was amazing too! Atmosphere was inviting and relaxing by the water.“

“Tons of fun, good food and awesome people“

“We have been going to Charlies at Sanubel Resort for 23 years. We have always enjoyed what I think is TGHE BEST SPOT IN SWFL for the sunset - and a cocktail!! Last week a group of use watched the sun set into the West, had a drink and a nosh. But what made this time special was our server Cydni. She was fast, friendly and a pleasure to have serve us. We shall return!“

“Fun adult restaurant and bar. Daily music“

“Lunch Specials (up to 4:00 pm) are wonderful ♥️ and tasty 😋. We had a pizza with salad, delicious, for each person not even $12, lots of fresh warm bread wit olive oil/ herbs as a free Appetizer. Best server, very sweet and kind. We are definitely recommend California Pizza Kitchen and will come back.“

“Very very nice. Fine dining. Most certainly will return.“

“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.“

“Food was good though it was ruined by the temperature of the restaurant. Though it was quite cool outside, the staff kept leaving the outside door open. I hadn't gotten half way through my steak before it was cold and therefore not edible (at least to me). So this represented a waste. None of us actually found the restaurant to be particularly "comfy". All in all, not a good experience.“

“We had a really nice time. I was a little unsure of what to expect because there are a lot of negative reviews but we've enjoyed the breakfast buffet here twice and didn't feel like looking for a place off-property. The restaurant was slow and the weather was perfect so we requested to change our seating to outside (after requesting indoor seating in the reservation) and the host didn't hesitate to comply. A staff member filled our water glasses and brought an assortment of delicious breads and flavored butters while we waited for our server. Neither my husband nor I were particularly hungry so we took our time deciding on what to eat and ended up sharing the Cajun crab dip and the chicken and waffles. Both were fantastic and we were impressed with not only the quality and flavors but the portions as well. We don't normally split meals but there was plenty for both of us. I will say the server was not super attentive once our orders were in and if we'd been really hungry or thirsty it would've bothered me. However I did see that he was constantly bringing out dishes and clearly doing his job, not simply MIA. At one point I was about to run out of water and said something to my husband about it but when our server came out with a tray of food for another table, I saw him clock our low water glasses and he filled them the moment he was finished serving the other group. Ultimately it was such a pleasant and peaceful meal and I'm so glad we chose to dine there last night.“