Blu Sushi (McGregor)
13451 McGregor Blvd #23, Fort Myers 33919
Sushi restaurant with lunch and dinner menus, cocktails and catering.
Checked October 20, 2026 on blusushi.com
Restaurants in Southwest Florida by city
SWFL.now lists 75 local restaurants across Southwest Florida, grouped by city: seafood, Italian, Mexican, steak, breakfast spots and more. Each one was checked on its own website (address and phone as the restaurant publishes them), and nothing here is ranked or paid for.
- All cities
- Fort Myers (10)
- Cape Coral (11)
- Naples (13)
- Bonita Springs (8)
- Estero (8)
- Fort Myers Beach (6)
- Punta Gorda (6)
- Lehigh Acres (6)
- Sanibel (7)
Restaurants in Fort Myers
10 Fort Myers restaurants are on our verified list, covering sushi and Japanese; Sicilian and Italian; Italian; Southern home cooking; burgers and craft beer; and Mexican. Four of them are on McGregor Boulevard. The longest-running, by its own account, is Farmer's Market Restaurant (1952).
More about Fort Myers: Fort Myers city guide
Bruno's of Brooklyn
2149 First Street, Fort Myers 33901
Downtown Italian eatery founded in 2014 by Cal and Genevieve Bruno, serving Sicilian and Italian dishes.
Checked October 20, 2026 on brunosofbrooklyn.com
Cibo Italian Restaurant & Bar
12901 McGregor Boulevard Ste 16, Fort Myers 33919
Family-owned Italian restaurant on McGregor Boulevard, open since 2004, that prepares most of its menu in-house.
Checked October 20, 2026 on cibofortmyers.com
Farmer's Market Restaurant
2736 Edison Ave, Fort Myers 33916
Southern-style restaurant serving Southwest Florida since 1952, open for breakfast, lunch and early dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on farmersmarketrestaurant.com
Ford's Garage Fort Myers
2207 First Street, Fort Myers 33901
Downtown restaurant in a 1920s service-station theme serving burgers, craft beer and desserts; the Ford's Garage chain started in Fort Myers in 2012.
Checked October 20, 2026 on fordsgarageusa.com
Iguana Mia (Fort Myers)
4329 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers 33901
Fort Myers location of the local Mexican restaurant and cantina, opened in 1995.
Checked October 20, 2026 on iguanamia.com
Lazy Flamingo (Fort Myers)
12951 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 33919
Fort Myers location of the island-style restaurant and bar known for seafood and mesquite-grilled dishes.
Checked October 20, 2026 on lazyflamingo.com
Pinchers at The Marina at Edison Ford
2360 West 1st Street, Fort Myers 33901
Riverfront Pinchers location at the Marina at Edison Ford, next to the Edison and Ford Winter Estates.
Checked October 20, 2026 on pinchersusa.com
Prawnbroker Restaurant & Fish Market
13451-16 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers 33919
Seafood restaurant with a dining room, bar and lounge, plus an on-site fish market selling fresh catch.
Checked October 20, 2026 on prawnbrokerfortmyers.com
The Veranda Restaurant
2122 Second St, Fort Myers 33901
Downtown Fort Myers restaurant that bills itself as a special-occasion spot, with reservations and private events.
Checked October 20, 2026 on verandarestaurant.com
Restaurants in Cape Coral
11 Cape Coral restaurants are on our verified list, covering Italian; burgers and craft beer; American and cocktails; Mediterranean-influenced modern American; Mexican; and tiki bar and small plates. Four of them are on Silver King Boulevard.
More about Cape Coral: Cape Coral city guide
Ariani Ristorante Italiano
1529 SE 15th Terrace (Del Prado Mall), Cape Coral 33990
Long-running Italian restaurant in the Del Prado Mall that marks more than 35 years in business on its website.
Checked October 20, 2026 on ariani.com
Ford's Garage Cape Coral
1719 Cape Coral Parkway, Cape Coral 33904
Cape Coral Parkway location of the Fort Myers-born, service-station-themed burger and craft beer restaurant.
Checked October 20, 2026 on fordsgarageusa.com
Front Porch Social
4721 Vincennes Blvd, Cape Coral 33904
Restaurant and cocktail bar with seasonal dishes from local produce, outdoor dining and live music.
Checked October 20, 2026 on frontporchsocialcc.com
Gather
5971 Silver King Blvd, Suite 116, Cape Coral 33914
Waterfront restaurant at Tarpon Point Marina serving dinner, brunch, shareable plates and cocktails.
Checked October 20, 2026 on gathercape.com
Iguana Mia (Cape Coral)
1027 Cape Coral Pkwy E, Cape Coral 33904
The original Iguana Mia, a Mexican restaurant and cantina that opened in Cape Coral in 1990, with later locations in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs.
Checked October 20, 2026 on iguanamia.com
Jungle Bird Tiki
1520 Lafayette Street, Cape Coral 33904
Tiki bar near Cape Coral Parkway with craft cocktails, scratch-made food, events and catering.
Checked October 20, 2026 on junglebirdtiki.com
Maria's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
1224 SE 46th Lane, Cape Coral 33904
Family-owned Italian restaurant and pizzeria in downtown Cape Coral, open since 1991.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro
5961 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral 33914
Bar and bistro at The Westin Cape Coral Resort overlooking the Caloosahatchee River and Tarpon Point Marina.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Next Door
5971 Silver King Blvd #114, Cape Coral 33914
Waterfront Italian-style restaurant at Tarpon Point Marina with housemade pasta and seafood.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Pinchers Tarpon Point
5991 Silver King Blvd, Cape Coral 33914
Tarpon Point Marina location of Pinchers, the Southwest Florida seafood restaurant group.
Checked October 20, 2026 on pinchersusa.com
Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails
3522 Del Prado Boulevard South, Cape Coral 33904
Scratch kitchen with Southern and Florida coastal influences, steak and seafood, and a craft cocktail menu.
Checked October 20, 2026 on point-57.com
Restaurants in Naples
13 Naples restaurants are on our verified list, covering seafood; bistro; burgers; steakhouse and bistro; steaks and chops; and American. Three of them are on Fifth Avenue.
More about Naples: Naples city guide
Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar
4270 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples 34102
Venetian Village seafood restaurant with a street-level cafe, an upstairs grill and an open-air upper deck bar.
Checked October 20, 2026 on baysideseafoodgrillandbar.com
Bistro 821
821 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102
Fifth Avenue South bistro; closed Mondays.
Checked October 20, 2026 on bistro821.com
Brooks Burgers (Downtown)
330 9th St S, Naples 34102
Downtown location of a Naples-based family of burger restaurants with online ordering and a full bar.
Checked October 20, 2026 on brooksburgers.com
D'Amico's The Continental
1205 Third Street S, Naples 34102
Third Street South restaurant that describes itself as a New York steakhouse meets a 1920s Parisian bistro, with classic cocktails.
Checked October 20, 2026 on damicoscontinental.com
Jimmy P's Charred
1839 Tamiami Trail North, Naples 34102
Naples restaurant from Jimmy P's Butcher Shop serving premium steaks, Wagyu and chops for lunch and dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on jimmypsbutchershop.com
Kelly's Fish House Dining Room
1302 Fifth Avenue S (US 41 E), Naples 34102
Family-owned seafood dining room on the Gordon River, established in 1952 and reopened after Hurricane Ian damage.
Checked October 20, 2026 on kellysfishhousediningroom.com
M Waterfront Grille
4300 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples 34103
American restaurant in Venetian Village serving lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, with a lounge.
Checked October 20, 2026 on mwaterfrontgrille.com
Osteria Tulia
466 5th Avenue South, Naples 34102
Fifth Avenue South restaurant serving rustic Italian food for lunch, happy hour and dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on osteriatulia.com
Pazzo! Cucina Italiana
853 Fifth Avenue South, Naples 34102
Italian restaurant on Fifth Avenue South open for dinner nightly; part of the same group as Chops City Grill.
Checked October 20, 2026 on pazzoitaliancafe.com
Sunburst Cafe
2340 Pine Ridge Road, Naples 34109
Family-owned breakfast and lunch cafe in Pine Ridge Crossing, in business for more than 20 years, with vegan options and a Blue Zones Project menu.
Checked October 20, 2026 on sunburstnaples.com
The Bay House
799 Walkerbilt Road, Naples 34110
Waterfront restaurant in North Naples open for dinner nightly.
Checked October 20, 2026 on bayhousenaples.com
The Claw Bar
221 9th Street South, Naples 34102
Downtown Naples seafood restaurant inside the Bellasera hotel, serving lunch and dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on theclawbar.com
USS Nemo Restaurant
3745 Tamiami Trail North, Naples 34103
Seafood restaurant known for inventive, often Asian-inspired preparations; lunch on weekdays and dinner nightly.
Checked October 20, 2026 on ussnemorestaurant.com
Restaurants in Bonita Springs
8 Bonita Springs restaurants are on our verified list, covering Italian; steak and seafood; seafood and waterfront grill; beachfront casual; Mexican; and breakfast and lunch. Two of them are on Tamiami Trail.
More about Bonita Springs: Bonita Springs city guide
Angelina's Ristorante
24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 34134
Upscale Italian restaurant on Tamiami Trail known for its tall wine tower, open for dinner nightly.
Checked October 20, 2026 on angelinasofbonitasprings.com
Chops City Grill (Bonita Springs)
8200 Health Center Blvd, Bonita Springs 34135
Bonita Springs steak and seafood restaurant from the same group as Chops City Grill in Naples.
Checked October 20, 2026 on chopsbonita.com
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SW, Bonita Springs 34134
Waterfront grille on the back bay a short walk from Bonita Beach, with seafood, gluten-free and kids menus.
Checked October 20, 2026 on coconutjacks.com
Doc's Beach House
27908 Hickory Blvd, Bonita Springs 34134
Beachfront restaurant on Bonita Beach with two levels of outdoor seating and watersport rentals.
Checked October 20, 2026 on docsbeachhouse.com
Iguana Mia (Bonita Springs)
28051 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 34134
Bonita Springs location of the local Mexican restaurant and cantina, opened in 1999.
Checked October 20, 2026 on iguanamia.com
Old 41 Restaurant
25091 Bernwood Drive #1, Bonita Springs 34135
Breakfast and lunch restaurant whose owner brought decades of Philadelphia family-restaurant experience to Bonita Springs.
Checked October 20, 2026 on old41.com
Pinchers Bonita Springs
28580 Bonita Crossing Blvd, Bonita Springs 34135
Bonita Springs location of Pinchers, the Southwest Florida seafood restaurant group.
Checked October 20, 2026 on pinchersusa.com
Roy's Bonita Springs
26831 South Bay Drive, #100, Bonita Springs 34134
Bonita Springs location of the Hawaiian-fusion restaurant with private dining rooms.
Checked October 20, 2026 on roysrestaurant.com
Restaurants in Estero
8 Estero restaurants are on our verified list, covering breakfast, brunch and lunch; burgers and craft beer; pizza, burgers and craft beer; seafood; Italian; and steakhouse. Two of them are on Fashion Drive.
More about Estero: Estero city guide
First Watch (Estero)
22923 Lyden Drive, Estero 33928
Estero location of the daytime breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant.
Checked October 20, 2026 on firstwatch.com
Ford's Garage Estero
10801 Corkscrew Road Suite 519, Estero 33928
Estero location of the service-station-themed burger and craft beer restaurant that started in Fort Myers.
Checked October 20, 2026 on fordsgarageusa.com
Oak & Stone (Estero)
10191 Estero Town Commons Place, Estero 33928
Estero Town Commons location of the regional restaurant group, with pickup, delivery and reservations.
Checked October 20, 2026 on oakandstone.com
Real Seafood Co. (Coconut Point)
8001 Plaza de Lago Dr, Suite 113, Estero 33928
Seafood restaurant with an oyster bar and patio that moved from Naples to Coconut Point in December 2024.
Checked October 20, 2026 on realseafoodcorestaurant.com
Ristorante Farfalla
21301 Tamiami Trail S, Estero 33928
Italian fine-dining restaurant on Tamiami Trail in Estero.
Checked October 20, 2026 on ristorantefarfalla.com
Texas Roadhouse (Estero)
3005 Terracap Way, Estero 33928
Estero location of the casual steakhouse chain.
Checked October 20, 2026 on texasroadhouse.com
The Cheesecake Factory (Estero)
23106 Fashion Dr, Ste 135, Estero 33928
Coconut Point location of the full-menu American restaurant known for cheesecake.
Checked October 20, 2026 on locations.thecheesecakefactory.com
Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar (Coconut Point)
23150 Fashion Dr, Suite 101, Estero 33928
Marlin Bar restaurant with a patio and island-inspired food, attached to the Tommy Bahama store at Coconut Point.
Checked October 20, 2026 on tommybahama.com
Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach
6 Fort Myers Beach restaurants are on our verified list, covering seafood and steaks; seafood and American; Italian and American; coastal seafood and steaks; beach bar and grill; and Italian and seafood. Five of them are on Estero Boulevard.
More about Fort Myers Beach: Fort Myers Beach city guide
Cōste Island Cuisine
2000 Estero Blvd (DiamondHead Beach Resort), Fort Myers Beach 33931
Beachfront restaurant on the lobby level of DiamondHead Beach Resort serving seafood and prime cuts with Gulf views.
Checked October 20, 2026 on diamondheadfl.com
Flippers On The Bay
8767 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Open-air waterfront restaurant near Lovers Key serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with bay views.
Checked October 20, 2026 on flippersotb.com
Fresh Catch Bistro
4761 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Estero Boulevard restaurant with a sunset terrace and indoor dining room, known locally for grouper and prime rib.
Checked October 20, 2026 on freshcatchbistro.com
JWB Grill
1170 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Second-floor restaurant at Margaritaville Beach Resort with Gulf views, serving seafood, steaks and American dishes.
Checked October 20, 2026 on margaritavilleresorts.com
Lah De Dah Beach Bar & Grill
251 Crescent St, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Waterfront bar and grill at Margaritaville Beach Resort with drinks and regular live entertainment.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Rae's Real Italian
275 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach 33931
Beachfront Italian and seafood restaurant inside Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Restaurants in Punta Gorda
6 Punta Gorda restaurants are on our verified list, covering seafood; rooftop tapas and cocktails; French technique with Asian influences; and brewhouse and bar food. Three of them are on Retta Esplanade.
More about Punta Gorda: Punta Gorda city guide
Laishley Crab House
150 Laishley Court, Punta Gorda 33950
Seafood restaurant on Laishley Court in downtown Punta Gorda, serving lunch and dinner daily.
Checked October 20, 2026 on laishleycrabhouse.com
Leroy's Fish Shack
1200 W. Retta Esplanade (Fishermen's Village), Punta Gorda 33950
Seafood spot listed among the restaurants at Fishermen's Village.
Checked October 20, 2026 on fishermensvillage.com
Peace River Seafood
5337 Duncan Road, Punta Gorda 33982
Seafood restaurant and market on Duncan Road with a retail seafood market and wholesale seafood.
Checked October 20, 2026 on peaceriverseafood.com
Perch360 Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
101 East Retta Esplanade (The Wyvern Hotel), Punta Gorda 33950
Rooftop bar and restaurant at The Wyvern Hotel with harbor views, shareable plates and weekend breakfast.
Checked October 20, 2026 on thewyvernhotel.com
The Perfect Caper
121 E. Marion Ave, Punta Gorda 33950
Downtown Punta Gorda restaurant opened in 2002 by chef Jeanie Roland and her husband James.
Checked October 20, 2026 on theperfectcaper.com
Village Brewhouse
1200 W. Retta Esplanade (Fishermen's Village), Punta Gorda 33950
Restaurant and bar at Fishermen's Village, the waterfront shopping and dining center at the west end of the Harborwalk.
Checked October 20, 2026 on fishermensvillage.com
Restaurants in Lehigh Acres
6 Lehigh Acres restaurants are on our verified list, covering pub food and sports bar; Chinese; Chinese (New York style); Caribbean and Haitian; American family dining and bakery; and chicken wings. Five of them are on Lee Boulevard.
More about Lehigh Acres: Lehigh Acres city guide
Beef 'O' Brady's Lehigh Acres
3114 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres 33971
Lee Boulevard location of the family sports pub, with big-screen TVs, a party room and catering.
Checked October 20, 2026 on beefobradys.com
China King
1468 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres 33936
Chinese takeout and dine-in restaurant on Lee Boulevard with online ordering.
Checked October 20, 2026 on chinakinglehighacres.com
First Wok
1304 Homestead Rd N, Lehigh Acres 33936
New York-style Chinese restaurant on Homestead Road with online ordering.
Checked October 20, 2026 on firstwoklehighacres.com
Jacmel Caribbean Restaurant
1000 Lee Blvd Ste 301, Lehigh Acres 33936
Caribbean restaurant named after Jacmel, Haiti, cooking from scratch daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on tastejacmel.com
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery (Lehigh Acres)
2700 Lee Blvd, Lehigh Acres
Lee Boulevard location of the family restaurant and bakery chain.
Checked October 20, 2026 on perkinsrestaurants.com
Wingstop Lehigh Acres
2814 Lee Blvd, Unit 10, Lehigh Acres 33971
Lee Boulevard location of the wing chain, offering carryout and delivery.
Checked October 20, 2026 on locations.wingstop.com
Restaurants in Sanibel
7 Sanibel restaurants are on our verified list, covering French; casual island fare; seafood and island fare; seafood and casual island fare; breakfast and lunch; and seafood and sports bar. Five of them are on Periwinkle Way.
More about Sanibel: Sanibel city guide
Bleu RendezVous French Bistro
2430 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
French bistro run by a French-born chef and his Floridian wife.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Blue Giraffe Island Bar and Grill
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
Casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a garden patio and full bar.
Checked October 20, 2026 on visitfortmyers.com
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille (Sanibel)
2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel 33957
Flagship location of the restaurant inspired by Randy Wayne White's Doc Ford novels, with two dining rooms and a patio.
Checked October 20, 2026 on docfords.com
Lazy Flamingo (Sanibel)
1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
Periwinkle Way location of the laid-back island restaurant and bar serving seafood and mesquite-grilled dishes.
Checked October 20, 2026 on lazyflamingo.com
The Lighthouse Cafe
1020 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
Island breakfast spot established in 1987, known for scratch-made food and lighthouse decor.
Checked October 20, 2026 on lighthousecafe.com
The Sanibel Grill
703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel 33957
Sports bar with a seafood focus, sushi and oysters, open daily for dinner.
Checked October 20, 2026 on thesanibelgrill.com
Traders Sanibel
1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel 33957
Periwinkle Way restaurant that also runs a store; closed Sundays.
Checked October 20, 2026 on traderssanibel.com
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