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The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL

The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.8 (1962)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
2122 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Nestled within the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers, The Veranda invites you to step back in time and savor the grace of a bygone Southern era.

Housed in two lovingly restored turn-of-the-century homes, our timeless setting blends Antebellum charm with a warm, romantic ambiance. Indulge in Southern Regional Cuisine crafted with care, complemented by an award-winning wine list and attentive, gracious service.

A Fort Myers tradition since 1978, The Veranda remains one of Southwest Florida’s most celebrated dining destinations.

Come discover the history, the elegance, and the enduring charm of The Veranda.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Parking details
    The Veranda offers Valet Parking Services in the evening accompanied by a limited private parking lot.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy Piano Bar entertainment by Rick Russell Wednesday through Saturday evenings in the Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,962 people are saying

The Veranda-Ft Myers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Southwest Florida

    Good for special occasions

  • Southwest Florida

    Steakhouse

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Overall

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Service

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Ambiance

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for fine wines

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for special occasions

  • Ft. Myers

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Veranda in Fort Myers offers a charming, "old-school" dining experience in a historic setting. Guests praise the "exceptional service," "delicious food," and "ambiance," ideal for special occasions. The restaurant is known for its "impeccable service" and "fine dining" atmosphere, though some find the menu "pricey" and portions "underwhelming."
1,962 Reviews
  1. Joe VIP

    Southwest Florida143 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible! The only reason that I didn’t give 5 stars for overall was because it was kind of expensive, but we knew that going in. It wasn’t a budgetary decision! We highly recommend this spot! From the valet parking to the staff helping me out the door, it couldn’t have been better, unless the waiter would’ve helped me pay for the bill!! We’ll be back for sure!

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  2. Meghan VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best chilean sea bass ever! We aso had a great server I cannot remember her name but she really made our night special with some great drinks as she was also the bar tender

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  3. Josephine VIP

    Southwest Florida149 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very honestly, we have been eating there for 8 years now. I have to say it was the first time I was disappointed in the food. Bought another couple with us, who were equally disappointed. Three of us ordered the triple tail special, which we would never order again. The food was at best, warm. It was very bland and certainly didn’t go well with Marsala pasta! We will absolutely go there again, as it was the first time we encountered a problem. Our server was great and the cocktails were great also! Appetizers were great as was the Caeser salad. Again, we will go again. Everyone deserves another chance.

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  4. Cotrina

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was very charming and beautiful. The atmosphere was divine, service was excellent and food was exquisite. We look forward to dining there again the next time we are in the area.

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  5. Cathy

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience! From the welcome by the Valet to the exceptional waiter and food. The Veranda never disappoints.

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  6. Bob VIP

    Miami - Dade63 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is always a great time at The Veranda. The food was amazing, and Pete took great care of us. It is one of my favorite places in town.

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  7. Susan VIP

    Philadelphia County55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was excellent. The only criticism is that the waiter offered us dessert to take home and as it was my birthday we assumed that that was complimentary and it was not. No dessert menu was given to us and it was expensive. Special occasions should be recognized in some way - either a drink or dessert.

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  8. Daniel

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatest place in Ft. Myers. Been there a few times and always perfect. Food is A+ and the staff is excellent. Can't wait to return.

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  9. Kenneth

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in Fort Myers 1983-2016 and Veranda was always the BEST restaurant in town. Went back for a visit and it's as good as ever, maybe even better. Not cheap, but worth the price.

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  10. Andrea

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 28, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely spot for an occasion dinner. We found the food to be good, however for the price we expected to be wowed by the food. It was good, but still a little spednd for what we received.

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FAQs

The Veranda-Ft Myers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 332-2065.

The Veranda-Ft Myers is rated 4.8 stars by 1962 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for The Veranda-Ft Myers

2122 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Broadway
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Myers
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The Veranda offers Valet Parking Services in the evening accompanied by a limited private parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy Piano Bar entertainment by Rick Russell Wednesday through Saturday evenings in the Lounge
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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