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The year-round sun and warmth of Florida and Fort Myers Beach make it an ideal destination any time of year. During all the fun and adventures you’ve come to have, you’re bound to hear your stomach rumble. There are plenty of places to fill your stomach that offer delicious food and outdoor space to enjoy it. Check out these areas for outdoor dining in Fort Myers Beach!

Fresh Catch Bistro

Dine outside on delicious appetizers like tuna tartar, lollipop lamb chops, or lobster mac’n cheese. Mahi-Mahi, shrimp, salmon, and more join raw bar options like oysters on the half shell and jumbo shrimp cocktail. The ‘turf’ experience includes prime rib, filet mignon, blackened tofu steak, or even a tomahawk pork chop. There are also extensive lists of chefs’ recommended sides and feature dishes if you can’t decide. Reservations required.

Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille

Head to Fisherman’s Wharf for delicious food, fun, and outdoor dining in Fort Myers Beach right on the waterfront of Estero Bay on San Carlos Island! Come by car or boat for live music and breathtaking views. Start with fried calamari, mussels, or “Doc’s Beach Bread” – baked French bread topped with three kinds of cheese and diced tomatoes. Choose from the soup of the day or a fresh salad, then move on to the shellfish bar, or bite into a delicious sandwich. Doc Ford’s Original Lime Panko Crusted Fish Sandwich features seared and baked fish served on a fresh-baked roll and topped with house slaw and spicy remoulade. Entrees include deepwater Mahi Mahi, dry-rubbed rib eye, baby back ribs, and pasta. There is a gluten-free menu with sandwiches, seafood tacos, and more. Kids will love grilled cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, and other selections. There’s an extensive drink list, including a special selection that benefits Golisano Children’s Hospital with $1 from every purchase.

Fish-Tale Waterfront Dining

Take a break for a delicious bite on the waterfront. Choose from Gulf grouper, Atlantic salmon, grilled Mahi-Mahi, and more. Stay onshore with New York Strip, harvest pasta, or creamy chicken Parmesan, or enjoy a BBQ pork, grouper BLT, or a classic cheesesteak sandwich. Go lighter with salads with seafood and meat add-ons. Choose the soup of the day or New England clam chowder. The bar menu features a variety of wines, along with cocktails like the “Captain’s Pain Reliever” featuring Captain Morgan spiced rum, crème de coconut, pineapple juice, orange juice, and topped with nutmeg. The kids will find something too, with a menu full of their favorites like pizza, pasta, hamburger sliders, fish sticks, and more.

Tasty Treats in Fort Myers Beach

You came to Fort Myers Beach for fun, excitement, and great food. While you’re planning everything, make sure you book a vacation rental with Luxury Vacation Rentals. When you’re not out enjoying the tastes of Fort Myers Beach, prepare a tasty meal in the fully equipped kitchen. Afterward, spread out in the open living area for some TV or a movie. We have one-bedroom units for a more intimate experience, all the way up to six bedrooms to invite the whole family for a taste of Fort Myers Beach. Choose a premium unit for perks and upgrades like stainless steel appliances, granite counters, hardwood floors, flat-screen TVs, and more!