Fort Myers Restaurants and Dining

(Fort Myers, Florida - FL, USA)

A year-round influx of tourists and a thriving local population means that the restaurant industry in Fort Myers has plenty of customers to satisfy and dining options are by no means limited. No one particular area has the edge on breakfast, lunch or dinner venues; rather each district of Fort Myers has its own selection of restaurants, catering for the area's balance of tourists and local population.

Seafood restaurants are popular throughout the city, while international dining options including Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean and Japanese are available in the Downtown and Fort Myers Beach areas.

Opening Hours

As in other cities, America's love of dining means that there's always somewhere open to eat in Fort Myers no matter what time of day or night. However, regular eateries in Fort Myers do have something of an informal dining timetable, which is worth bearing in mind. Restaurants in business areas of Fort Myers tailor their opening times to meet the needs of the business community, while in tourist areas. restaurant opening times are more flexible.

Wine and Beer

Bars in Fort Myers are fairly evenly distributed and so a definitive drinking zone is not easily definable. However, the Downtown and Fort Myers Beach areas are probably home to more drinking establishments than other districts. The Downtown district offers bars and nightclubs that attract as many locals as visitors, while bars in the Fort Myers Beach area, which is very popular with tourists, are perhaps more visitor orientated.

Breakfast

Breakfast and brunch eateries and dining options within the business area of the Downtown district open early to catch commuters on their way to work and establishments typically offer both eat-in and takeaway options. In the popular tourist areas you will find a few 24-hour diners serving typical fare, while other establishments offering fresh baked goods and coffee tend to open at regular breakfast times, continuing to serve until late morning to catch late-sleepers.

Lunch

The Fort Myers Beach district is full of great lunchtime dining venues, with everything from cheap snack bars to reputable restaurants ensuring, a variety of eateries to suit all budgets. Options are wide and varied in the Downtown area of Fort Myers, with burgers for those on a limited budget or timeframe, and gourmet dinners for those entertaining business clients or simply looking to spoil themselves.

Dinner

Since Fort Myers is located so close to the ocean, seafood is extremely popular and you'll find that at dinner time, restaurants offer some of the best sea fare in the state and pack in customers. Try the Fort Myers Beach area for establishments and restaurants specializing in shrimp, scallops and crabs. You will also find seafood in the other districts of Fort Myers, as well as Italian, barbecue, bistro, steak and pizzeria restaurants.