Anyone that is trying to learn about the best restaurants in Cape Coral and Fort Myers has come to the right place. Hopefully you will be able to figure out where to eat some great food near you by the time you are finished reading.
We think it is probably best for us to niche down when it comes to the best Cape Coral and Fort Myers restaurants. That means there will be separate lists for many of the most popular varieties of food like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, other Asian varieties, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants Near You
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Where To Eat Sushi
- 6 Best Indian Restaurants
- 7 Great American Food
- 8 Delicious BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean
- 11 Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Cape Coral & Fort Myers Restaurants
Breakfast and brunch spots will also get their own sections as will bakeries, desserts spots, donuts and ice cream shops. We will even be discussing drinks with the best cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars in your area.
Make sure to check out the map at the end so that you can figure out where all of the best local places to eat can be found. You will also find links to these restaurants official home pages or social media to make it easier to order delivery and take out online or look through their menus to make sure they have what you want to eat before you head over.
The Southeast is somewhere we have written many posts about in the past.
Best Italian Restaurants Near You
When you want to enjoy delicious Italian food visit:
- Ariani Ristorante Italiano at 1529 SE 15th Terrace
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant at 1910 NE Pine Island Rd
- Sicily Trattoria at 1211 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- MiNa’s Bistro at 4391 Colonial Blvd #104, Fort Myers
- Trattoria Padana at 4391 Colonial Blvd #104, Fort Myers
- Osteria Tulia at 466 5th Ave S, Naples
- Alberto’s on Fifth – Fine Italian Restaurant at 868 5th Ave S, Naples
Best Steak Houses
Some of the best steak houses in your area would be:
- Monkey Bar Steak & Seafood at 1428 Lafayette St, Cape Coral
- Outback Steakhouse at 1642 Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral
- KJ’s Steakhouse at 10950 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myer
- Texas Roadhouse at 8021 Dani Dr, Fort Myers
- Andre’s Steak House at 2800 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
- Shula’s Steak House at 5111 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Whether you want burritos, tacos, nachos or something else tasty the best Mexican in town are:
- Iguana Mia of Cape Coral at 1027 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- EL Toro Mexican Bar & Grill at 3015 SW Pine Island Rd #117
- Mexico Lindo Restaurant at 3724 Del Prado Blvd S
- Monarcas Authentic Mexican Cuisine Bar & Grill at 4125 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Jalapenos at 2249 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Mr. Tequila Mexican Restaurant at 3126 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
- K-Rico Mexican Grill at 475 Bayfront Pl, Naples
Chinese & Asian Food
Head to one of these restaurants to enjoy Chinese and other Asian food:
- Chen’s China Bistro at 1242 SW Pine Island Rd #55
- China Work at 1109 Del Prado Blvd S
- Ginger Bistro Cape Coral at 2366 Surfside Blvd # C-101
- Ginger Bistro at 4650 S Cleveland Ave #8, Fort Myers
- Tung Hing at 3605 Fowler St, Fort Myers
- Golden Leaf Restaurant at 3615 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
- Panda Pavillion Chinese Restaurant at 1805 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
Where To Eat Sushi
For the best sushi in your area head to:
- Hana Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi lounge at 30 Hancock Bridge Pkwy #112
- Ichiyummy Sushi & Hibachi at 3922 Del Prado Blvd S
- Kyoto Sushi And Hibachi at 4391 Colonial Blvd #102, Fort Myers
- Mr. Mee’s sushi at 5100 S Cleveland Ave #310, Fort Myers
- Sushi Thai Downtown at 898 5th Ave S, Naples
- Sushi One at 1410 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples
Best Indian Restaurants
We think the best Cape Coral and Fort Myers Indian restaurants are:
- Masala Mantra – The Indian Bistro at 4518 Del Prado Blvd S
- Indias Grill Fort Myers – Indian Restaurant at 4724 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Dru’s West-Indian Roti Shop at 2968 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Le Indya Naples at 975 Pine Ridge Rd, Naples
- 21 Spices by Chef Asif at 4270 Tamiami Trail E #21, Naples
Great American Food
For classic local American food check out:
- Ford’s Garage Cape Coral at 1719 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- Point 57 Kitchen & Cocktails at 3522 Del Prado Blvd S
- Lehne Burger Cape Coral at 1232 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- Mel’s Diner – Fort Myers at 4820 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- The Standard Restaurant Downtown at 1520 Broadway, Fort Myers
- Hob Nob at 720 5th Ave S 101, Naples
Delicious BBQ
Whether you are after ribs, brisket, or pulled pork get great BBQ at one of these spots:
- Rib City at 4836 Leonard St
- Crazy Q at 4839 Vincennes St
- BIG 8 BBQ at 1217 SE 47th Terrace
- Michelbob’s Championship Ribs & Steaks at 371 Airport-Pulling Rd, Naples
- Texas Tony’s Rib & BrewHouse at 4519 Tamiami Trail E, Naples
- Black Eyed Pig BBQ at 5307 Shirley St, Naples
- Smoke’n Pit at 1641 N Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers
- Big Nick’s BBQ at 9211 Cypress Lake Dr, Fort Myers
- Redbone’s at 3604 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in the area are:
- My Sweet Art at 290 Nicholas Pkwy NW # 22
- Crisp Creperie at 2301 Del Prado Blvd S # 830
- Saigon Paris Bistro at 12995 S Cleveland Ave #118, Fort Myers
- Azure at 15301 McGregor Blvd #1, Fort Myers
- Chez Boet at 755 12th Ave S, Naples
- Bleu Provence at 1234 8th St S, Naples
Greek & Mediterranean
Our favorite Greek & Mediterranean meals can be found at:
- Gregory’s Fusion Restaurant at 1242 SW Pine Island Rd #35
- Ceno Grille at 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W
- The Greek Spot at 1239 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- Munchie Machine at 520 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- Mythos Authentic Greek Cuisine at 15271 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
- Nomiki’s Plakka Greek Restaurant at 12901 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
- Kabab Village Mediterranean Restaurant at 4805 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Hot Gyros & More at 13101 Paul J Doherty Pkwy #260, Fort Myers
- Maverick Grille at 4480 Fowler St #110, Fort Myers
- Mediterrano at 336 13th Ave S, Naples
- Opa Greek Restaurant at 336 9th St N, Naples
- Lamoraga Restaurant at 3936 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
Seafood Restaurants
Many would consider the best Cape Coral and Fort Myers seafood restaurants to be:
- Twisted Lobster at 1341 Del Prado Blvd S #1
- Fish Tale Grill at 1229 SE 47th Terrace B
- FINS Seafood & Dive Bar at 3422 Del Prado Blvd S
- Joe’s Crab Shack at 2024 W First St, Fort Myers
- Izzy’s Fish & Oyster at 2282 First St, Fort Myers
- Swan River Seafood Restaurant & Fish Market at 3741 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
- Mr.Big Fish at 754 Neapolitan Wy, Naples
Where To Eat Pizza
You can definitely get a great slice at one of these pizza places near you:
- Paradise Pizza of Cape Coral at 842 Lafayette St
- Mona Lisa Pizzeria South Cape Coral at 3108 Santa Barbara Blvd APT 109
- Lelulo’s at 3123 Chiquita Blvd S
- Downtown House of Pizza at 1520 Hendry St, Fort Myers
- McGregor Pizza & Deli at 4600 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
- Peppi’s Pizzeria at 4111 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
Of course there is more great pizza at many of the top Italian restaurants in the city.
Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t love a good burger and fries:
- Five Guys at 1860 Pine Island Rd
- Foster’s Grille at 728 SW Pine Island Rd #1918
- Burger Blast at 4135 Dr MLK Blvd Booth, D50, Fort Myers
- Brooks Burgers at 330 9th St S, Naples
Best Buffets Near You
These good buffets in your area are where you can really load up:
- Jingdu Japanese Buffet at 13300 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
- Sakura Buffet at 8855 Immokalee Road #6&7, Naples
Vegan Restaurants
The best local vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Cape Coral and Fort Myers are:
- Loving Hut at 1918 Del Prado Blvd S #3
- Life at 3310 Del Prado Blvd S
More Healthy Food Options
More good healthy food choices can be found at:
- Bahia Bowls at 2522 Santa Barbara Blvd #302
- Living Vine Organic Café at Royal Palm Square, 1400 Colonial Blvd #59, Fort Myers
- PokeBowl Café at 12001 S Cleveland Ave #4, Fort Myers
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
Start the day off right at one of these breakfast and brunch spots:
- Keke’s Breakfast Café at 1847 NE Pine Island Rd #610
- Anthony’s On The Blvd at 1303 Del Prado Blvd S
- House of Omelets at 900 SW Pine Island Rd #122
- Hart & Soul Café at 1722 Del Prado Blvd S
- Oasis Restaurant at 2260 Dr MLK Jr Blvd, Fort Myers
- The Standard Restaurant at 1520 Broadway #101, Fort Myers
- Skinny Dogz Brunchery at 11970 Fairway Lakes Dr, Fort Myers
Bakeries & Desserts
Indulge in delicious breads and yummy desserts at these Cape Coral and Fort Myers bakeries:
- Amore Italian Market & Bakery at 4703 SW 16th Pl
- Miami Bakery & Café at 1524 Hancock Bridge Pkwy
- Bam at 1507 SE 47th St
- Le Macaron at 1540 Broadway, Fort Myers
- Boutique Of Sweets at 12377 S Cleveland Ave #9, Fort Myers
- Mon Paris at 13550 Reflections Pkwy #4-401, Fort Myers
Donuts
These donut shops can give you a morning sugar rush:
- Divine Donuts at 9131 College Pkwy #145, Fort Myers
- Bennett’s Fresh Roast at 2011 Bayside Pkwy, Fort Myers
- Duck Donuts at 6900 Daniels Pkwy #A-14, Fort Myers
Ice Cream Shops
Some of the best ice cream shops near you would be:
- Creamery Premium at 1715 Cape Coral Pkwy W
- Sylwia’s Ice Cream at 3571 Del Prado Blvd N #6
- Hershey’s Ice Cream at 1031 Santa Barbara Blvd #14
- Scoops & Treats at 229 Del Prado Blvd N #6
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 1830 NE Pine Island Rd #40
- Ice Cream Club at 2384 Surfside Blvd #107
- DIY Yogurt at 1327 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- Yogurt Mountain at 4125 Cleveland Ave
- Best Ice Cream at 2215 Winkler Ave K, Fort Myers
- Scoops on First at 2250 First St, Fort Myers
- Daddy Dee’s at 13161 N Cleveland Ave # 1, Fort Myers
- Happy Sun Ice Cream at 11150 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers
Cafes
There are plenty of good cafes around where you can get a quality cup of coffee:
- The French Press at 5789 Cape Harbour Dr #101
- Espresso To Go at 1518 Hancock Bridge Pkwy
- Perk & Brew at 1021 Cape Coral Pkwy #E
- Peter’s at 1617 Hendry St, Fort Myers
- Cafe Flore at 8061 Dani Dr #110, Fort Myers
- Bullig at 1815 Fowler St, Fort Myers
Smoothies & Juices
Head to a smoothie or juice bar for a nice healthy drink:
- Dockside Juicery at 5793 Cape Harbour Dr #123
- Bahia Bowls at 2522 Santa Barbara Blvd #302
- Kreips & Juices at 1127 Del Prado Blvd S
- Nourish Nutrition at 4224 Cleveland Ave #5, Fort Myers
- Uhmazebowls at 6881 Daniels Pkwy #105, Fort Myers
Cocktail Bars
You can probably have a lot of fun at a cocktail bar:
- Good Intentions at 1307 SE 47th Terr
- The O Bar at 304 Del Prado Blvd S
- Dek Bar at 4704 SE15th Ave
- Cork Soakers at 837 SE 47th Terr
- Palace Pub & Wine Bar at 1317 Cape Coral Pkwy E
- The 86 Room at 22 Patio De Leon, Fort Myers
- Downtown Social at 1406 Hendry St, Fort Myers
- Wine Room at 1544 Broadway, Fort Myers
- Firestone at 2224 Bay St, Fort Myers
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some new brews at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- Eight-Foot at 4417 SE 16th Pl
- Scotty’s Bierwerks at 901 E Industrial Circle
- Back Streets at 915 SE 47th Terr
- Botanical Brewing at 839 Miramar St
- Big Storm at 4721 SE 10th Pl
- Coastal Dayz at 2161 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers
- Crazy Dingo at 8500 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers
- Sidelines Sports Bar at 4451 Veronica S Shoemaker Blvd, Fort Myers
- Stevie Tomato’s at 4420 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers
- Jersey’s Sports at 13971 N Cleveland Ave # 1, N Fort Myers
In case you were interested you can look through some of our other posts on:
- All Kinds Of Restaurants In Tampa Bay & St Petersburg
- All Kinds Of Restaurants In Miami
- All Kinds Of Restaurants In Orlando
- All Kinds Of Restaurants In Jacksonville
Enjoy Eating at the Best Cape Coral & Fort Myers Restaurants
You probably are already hungry after reading about all of those great places to eat. We told you about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional choices for healthy food.
You even read about breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we even got into cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Remember that most of these places will have online delivery or will allow you to place take-out orders online via the links we shared.
It would be cool if you could help us out by correcting anything we may have gotten wrong or sharing your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Cape Coral and Fort Myers!