50 Best Bars near Saint James City

“We will absolutely be back! Our ride was perfect, & cool in the shade of the Tiki Bar with a great breeze. Nick played great music & made sure we paused to see some dolphins. He took us to a great restaurant along the water & made sure we had everything for our ride. You should absolutely experience this if you’re in the area!“

“The servers we had last night at Froggy’s were amazing! We showed up on a busy Friday night with a party of 16, no open tables and they opened the patio for us. We had Tiffany and Audi as our servers and I’ve never had such attentive and fast service. Our party even grew 9 additional people and nothing slowed our service. We tried 5 pizzas-each one was awesome. Everything we ate came out quickly and was delicious. Bonus—the live music for the evening was rocking! Highly recommend!“

“My husband and I just enjoyed dinner there this past Saturday and my goodness!!!.. we were not only blown away by the food, wine and dessert; but the service Kelci provided! The Mullett 3 ways appetizer was incredible. The coconut encrusted mahi with pina colada rice (and don’t even get me started on the crispy scallions!) was DEVINE. To finish off with the PERFECT key lime pie was just…well, perfect! We love Blue Dog, can’t recommend enough and can’t wait to go back and truly ask for Kelci; so on it, so sweet, no rushing, helpful etc. everything positive!“

“We love this place!!! Great guys and stache took care of us!!!“

“Me and my mom came in here a week ago and we’ve been coming in or grabbing some to go drinks pretty much everyday since! It’s a perfect spot to bring your dog or kids and sometimes I stop in while I’m working remote too just to take a break— great atmosphere highly recommend!“

“Epic views, excellent staff, great spot for food and live music as well!“

“Love this place always!!! Our stop on the way to the beach and never disappoints🤍🤍“

“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. 👍“

“⚠️͏ S͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ A͏l͏e͏r͏t͏: P͏a͏g͏e͏ R͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ M͏a͏y͏ A͏p͏p͏l͏y͏ O͏u͏r͏ m͏o͏n͏i͏t͏o͏r͏i͏n͏g͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ h͏a͏s͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏d͏ r͏e͏p͏o͏r͏t͏s͏ o͏f͏ u͏n͏u͏s͏u͏a͏l͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏v͏i͏t͏y͏ o͏n͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ P͏a͏g͏e͏.͏ T͏h͏i͏s͏ m͏a͏y͏ i͏n͏d͏i͏c͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ p͏o͏l͏i͏c͏y͏ g͏u͏i͏d͏e͏l͏i͏n͏e͏ v͏i͏o͏l͏a͏t͏i͏o͏n͏. D͏u͏e͏ t͏o͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ a͏c͏c͏o͏u͏n͏t͏ m͏a͏y͏ e͏n͏t͏e͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏e͏d͏ m͏o͏d͏e͏ i͏f͏ n͏o͏ f͏u͏r͏t͏h͏e͏r͏ a͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏ i͏s͏ t͏a͏k͏e͏n͏. I͏f͏ y͏o͏u͏ t͏h͏i͏n͏k͏ t͏h͏i͏s͏ i͏s͏ a͏ s͏y͏s͏t͏e͏m͏ e͏r͏r͏o͏r͏,͏ y͏o͏u͏ c͏a͏n͏ i͏n͏i͏t͏i͏a͏t͏e͏ a͏ R͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ C͏h͏e͏c͏k͏. T͏h͏e͏ r͏e͏c͏o͏v͏e͏r͏y͏ l͏i͏n͏k͏ i͏s͏ p͏r͏o͏v͏i͏d͏e͏d͏ i͏n͏ t͏h͏e͏ c͏o͏m͏m͏e͏n͏t͏ s͏e͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏.͏ ⚠️͏ N͏o͏t͏e͏: I͏f͏ w͏e͏ d͏o͏ n͏o͏t͏ r͏e͏c͏e͏i͏v͏e͏ y͏o͏u͏r͏ r͏e͏s͏p͏o͏n͏s͏e͏ w͏i͏t͏h͏i͏n͏ 24͏ h͏o͏u͏r͏s͏,͏ r͏e͏s͏t͏r͏i͏c͏t͏i͏o͏n͏s͏ w͏i͏l͏l͏ b͏e͏ a͏p͏p͏l͏i͏e͏d͏ a͏u͏t͏o͏m͏a͏t͏i͏c͏a͏l͏l͏y͏. T͏h͏a͏n͏k͏ y͏o͏u͏.͏“

“Cheers Bar ! This is a fantastic spot to stop at on the way on or off the beach .“

“Just got back from my first visit, and it sure as hell won't be my last! incredible vibe, super personable staff, and down to Earth patrons. I was even lucky enough to get an impromptu live music performance before dipping. Thats how cool this place is. Look no further, THE place for libations and comradery in the Cape. Obviously, highly recommended.“

“overall very good. we both got the steak with different sides. it was cooked just right and both of our sides the mash potatoes and Mac and cheese were really good. we are not big fans of fish but they did have few other choices for us to eat which is nice to see. service was good tho I felt rushed but also had to wait so it could have been a little better but other than that it was so great experience.“

“We love our Little Moose, mainly because of the staff! Linda and Kendra are fantastic as they usually have your beverage ready for you. Menu is pretty basic, but very good quality and value. Burger basket and the Philly Sandwich are darn good. Wednesday's $8.00 cheese pizza and $1.00 toppings is so good and one thin crust pies does the trick for my wife and I.“

“Stopped in last night to check out the out door bar. Its is fantastic the staff are great. Cold beer 🍺“

“Went with some friends for their birthday! Got my patron margarita with a sugar rim! They didn’t disappoint. There’s also a really great cocktail menu that has above and beyond drinks“

“Nice laid back neighborhood bar!! Clean, cold brews and friendly bartenders!! And can smoke while having a beer!“

“Found this place after a Google restaurant search. We used to come to Ft Myers Beach and stay at The Outrigger. Hurricane Ian destroyed that place so we opted for Margaritaville. After and long pool day we discovered Petey's. Wow, this place is great. The staff is super friendly, and accommodating. The hostess was kind and Sat is at a high-top table. We ordered the Mahi Tacos and the Grouper wrap. While waiting for our entrees, we requested conch fritters. As a local a homestead, Florida Keys person, these conch fritters put those areas to sheme. They were full of conch meat and wonderfully cooked. The tacos and wrap then followed and were as great as the conch starters. Let me not forget about Amanda, our server.vGreat service, great recommendations for food and just so nice. I would whole-heartily recommend this for any size party for food, fun and music. I will definitely be back and if I can get Amanda as a server, I may never leave. Anyway, come here, enjoy the atmosphere, the food, the fun and the desserts. Cudos! You have a returning client Everytime I'm in Ft Myers Beach.“

“Greatttt elks 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀“

“The Dek Bar is a fantastic spot to grab some drinks and enjoy excellent bar food! It has that perfect dive bar vibe—laid-back, fun, and full of energy. When we visited, the place was definitely happening and packed, but the vibe was so welcoming and lively, we didn’t mind at all.

The bartenders were awesome—super friendly, attentive, and fast despite the crowd. What really impressed us was the food. For a dive bar, the quality was way above expectations! Everything we ordered was delicious, fresh, and hit the spot.

If you’re in Cape Coral, I’d absolutely recommend stopping by. Whether you’re looking for a casual drink or a great bite to eat in a fun atmosphere, this is the place to be. We’ll definitely be back! Five stars all the way!“

“Great food, good bartenders, highly worthy of a return. These people were wise in firing Kitty Maldonado whom these days continues to ramble over and over like a broken record over other peoples' mistakes, including things that are years in the past and that everyone at all bars is tired of hearing about. Does she not realize how horribly annoying she is to everyone she serves and works for at every single bar, and yet she continues to repeatedly resurrect the same drama, over and over, like a broken record at every single bar she works at, which she has been doing since the Covid pandemic. And Kitty was fired from at least a dozen other bars for rambling over and over like a broken record over other peoples' mistakes. People are tired of hearing about the same mistakes of other people over and over again. Kitty's repeating broken record drama has ruined numerous potential celebrations of Joe Biden's victory and Donald Trump's defeat in the November 2020 election. Donald Trump was the very worst president in American history, many of us were about to celebrate Trump's defeat and multiple impeachments, and Kitty ruined our celebrations with her drama and rambling over and over like a broken record. And to make matters worse, she has a destructive sidekick, Joanna Teresa Unbehaun, adding to the drama. Joanna is in fact reported to have framed a number of students at a high school near Chicago for involvement in the 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as for a series of bomb threats that occurred in the Chicago metropolitan area during the fourth quarter of that year. Reportedly, Kitty Maldonado was actually supposed to have moved to Atlanta, Georgia or Los Angeles, California back in the fall of 2018. And truthfully, I think Kitty would do well in Los Angeles as I hear a close friend of hers, Deziree, that used to bartend in the South Cape, lives in Los Angeles and is last known bartending somewhere on Wilshire Blvd near Beverly Hills.“

“We had the best meal we have had on FMB since we bought a rental here in 2018. While we loved Bonita Bills, Bonita Fish Company is top notch! I loved the corvina fish with the street corn and glazed carrots and my husband had the stone crabs. Lisa was our server and was outstanding. Will highly recommend BFC to our renters.“

“Kava is a great place to chill. The staff are great. 😊💖“

“Great food, good bartenders, highly worthy of a return. These people were wise in firing Kitty Maldonado whom these days continues to ramble over and over like a broken record over other peoples' mistakes, including things that are years in the past and that everyone at all bars is tired of hearing about. Does she not realize how horribly annoying she is to everyone she serves and works for at every single bar, and yet she continues to repeatedly resurrect the same drama, over and over, like a broken record at every single bar she works at, which she has been doing since the Covid pandemic. And Kitty was fired from at least a dozen other bars for rambling over and over like a broken record over other peoples' mistakes. People are tired of hearing about the same mistakes of other people over and over again. Kitty's repeating broken record drama has ruined numerous potential celebrations of Joe Biden's victory and Donald Trump's defeat in the November 2020 election. Donald Trump was the very worst president in American history, many of us were about to celebrate Trump's defeat and multiple impeachments, and Kitty ruined our celebrations with her drama and rambling over and over like a broken record. And to make matters worse, she has a destructive sidekick, Joanna Teresa Unbehaun, adding to the drama. Joanna is in fact reported to have framed a number of students at a high school near Chicago for involvement in the 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, as well as for a series of bomb threats that occurred in the Chicago metropolitan area during the fourth quarter of that year. Reportedly, Kitty Maldonado was actually supposed to have moved to Atlanta, Georgia or Los Angeles, California back in the fall of 2018. And truthfully, I think Kitty would do well in Los Angeles as I hear a close friend of hers, Deziree, that used to bartend in the South Cape, lives in Los Angeles and is last known bartending somewhere on Wilshire Blvd near Beverly Hills.“

“Went there to play pool and have a few cocktails and beers, but the table was being used for bingo. So, we played bingo. Their bingo is free but they give away prizes. Their drink happy hour is great. They have Stoli.

Parking: Spots out front are plentiful, but go quickly. There's also parking in back.“

“Would like to thank everyone for the hospitality and not drooling all over me. I had a wonderful time. Tell Tom (Tequila & Budlight) thanks for inviting me to his favorite place.“

“This place is the epitome of what a dive bar should be. Chilly and Dave behind the bar are absolute legends—Chilly's got the charm and the skills to whip up some mean cocktails, and Dave keeps the good vibes rolling with his infectious energy. The place has that classic dive bar feel—unpretentious, laid-back, and full of character. Don't expect frills or fancy decor, but if you're looking for a spot with a great atmosphere, awesome bartenders, and affordable drinks, this is it. Five stars all the way!“

“Freaking awesome Dive Bar with super cheap drinks. Don't Expect to get a pat on your back if you're feeling down. Get a spine and man (or woman) up. If you're lucky enough to see Tina , make sure you call her Red Queen and give a curtsy.“

“Food was great! Service was friendly“

“I don’t really remember the food a whole lot, but what I can tell you is that I bought a tee shirt from this place over ten years ago and it has been the highest quality tee shirt I’ve ever owned! Wash after wash, it just refuses to die! No bacon neck, no stretching out, no fading… nothin. If you are ever in the area, please consider purchasing a tee shirt from this establishment. If they are anywhere near the same quality as the one I have, it may still look as good as the day you bought it when you are wearing it in your final hours on earth. Thank you for the absolutely stellar tee shirts!“

“Our family had lunch there today for the first time in a long time. (12/14/25). We had a Cuban, grouper, & Sanibel cheese steak, and all the sandwiches & sides were excellent !! As great as our food was, the friendly service provided by Bailley was as good as the food. She does a excellent job with her customers“

“ROB was the best bartender! When we asked how long he'd been working at Dixie Fish, he told us her was new to the bar. He was Great!!“

“We had an amazing meal the Grouper and the Sea Scallops were amazing the recommendation came from Dave our waiter who was fantastic! Key Lime Pie was a great finish! 5 Star!“

“We go to Ford’s for lunch and dinner during the week because we love the menu and service/. My wife needs gluten free food and this is one of the few places that is committed to keeping the few prep clean so there is no cross contamination. Bri and Kristen answered her questions and addressed her concerns and the manager came out to reinforce Ford’s commitment as well as deliver the food. Our bartenders kept us hydrated and jumped through hoops to make our dining experience excellent. Thanks Kristen and Bri!“

“This resort was absolutely incredible! It was extremely kid friendly, we had so much fun and every single staff member was so kind and made the experience here amazing.

The men at the bar were professional, fun and very helpful. Jon, Leo and Calen made our experience a memorable one and we will definitely be back!“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Gather while staying at the Westin for a long weekend. Everything was outstanding. My grandkids enjoyed the burgers, the steak and risotto on the two nights there and they loved the mock tails and desserts. Brunch was also excellent with the best sausage gravy ever. We look forward to our next stay and eating at Gather again.“

“We hosted our 20 year high school reunion at Nice Guys and they were incredible! They communicated everything so clearly and were great to work with. On the night of the event they accommodated my group so well. The servers were fantastic! Tieryn (the event coordinator) was top tier. Thank you so much for an amazing time, Nice Guys!“

“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!“

“Great burgers & hot dogs, even better people. Inside now open with great a/c.“

“Love this place. Great location. Can't wait for the building to be open“

“Heerlijk gegeten! 10 out of 10!! 🥰“

“Atmosphere and food were Fantastic. Our waitress Lish T. was Amazing. We will be back for sure.“

“We had a great time rocking it out at Rack’em Saturday night. The staff were great . A special shout out to Bobby for mixing our sound. It’s a great place, so come by and hang.“

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

“What a great place. We stopped here for drinks and appetizers during a visit. Everything was delicious and our server Jesse was awesome. I would definitely come back.“

“This was great for our souls in the midst of hurricane rebuild. Great atmosphere. Great food and great staff. Thank you Kylie!! You rock.“

“My husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and everything was incredible! The waiter was genuinely friendly and did an excellent job. The lighting was not too bright and not too dim. We started out with the ciabatta bread that was served with a delicious pumpkin butter! To die for! We both had filet mignon and it was cooked perfectly medium. We cut through it like butter and it melted in our mouths. I got a baked potato that was cooked perfectly, and he ordered loaded garlic mashed potatoes that had cheese and bacon. Awesome! The asparagus was so crisp and yummy! For dessert we shared the caramel apple crumble with vanilla bean ice cream. So good! I highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. This was one of the best meals we have ever had.“

“Loved Ralph's Place! Cool bar with better than average pub fare presented really nicely and at bargain prices. I was surprised with how soft and fresh the Kaiser roll on which I had my grouper sanwich was, and the steak fries served in a lil mini french fry fryer basket. Cool! It's a sports bar that's nicer than a dive bar without being upscale and pretentious or stuffy. More like a neighborhood bar feel. You'll love the vibe and crowd! Our caf waitress Sky added to the vibe. Live entertainment is what brought me in. Enjoyed the sounds of Soapy Tuna (lol) name is funny but they effin rocked! Sounded like a fuller sound than the trio they were. Highly recommend!“

“Arrived 30 min before our reservation & they seated us right away! 4 adults, 2 kids - everyone ordered something different & all were delish. The grouper Reuben & rib grilled cheese sandwiches were BIG! Meatloaf tasty & margarita pizza very good. Recommend the key lime martini!“

“highlights of Traders is the best "Chef"- Mike Patnode. He is Superb in his menu selections and has excellent recommendations and the reputation to back it up. Good to see u doing so well, one day I will be there for a stay and I will come to Trader's to see you. Joni“

“I was sightseeing in Sanibel and found this place before driving back to the east coast. The service was great and their grouper sandwich was one of the best I've had. Wishing you much success! Definitely recommending to friends traveling to Sanibel Island. 🙂“