Best Casual Restaurants in Estero

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39 restaurants available nearby

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1. South Fork Grille

4.4

Awesome(4455)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Estero

Booked 12 times today

For Early Dining Reservations please contact the restaurant 239-992-5040We take pride in being a special place in the neighborhood where people can come together to enjoy good food and good company. Our dedicated wait staff is committed to providing outstanding and personalized service, ensuring that each visit is a great experience. We put care and attention into every dish we serve, using local and regional ingredients to create delicious meals that you can't find anywhere else. Whether you're looking for a relaxed afternoon or an enjoyable evening out, our restaurant is the perfect spot. And don't forget, our pet-friendly patio is always open for you and your furry friends to enjoy. We look forward to welcoming you and serving you soon!

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2. PJK Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant - Estero

4.4

Awesome(185)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Estero

Booked 14 times today

PJK Chinese Restaurant Estero showcases vibrant Chinese flavors crafted with clean, locally sourced ingredients and fresh coastal seafood. Honoring traditional techniques, our menu features scratch-made sauces, delicate hand-folded soup dumplings, and perfectly prepared local seafood. Enjoy the sweet and spicy notes of our classic dishes, like orange beef with Sichuan sauce, in a lively atmosphere ideal for savoring hand-crafted cocktails and a curated wine list with friends and family.

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3. El Gaucho Inca- Estero

4.9

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • Estero

Booked 10 times today

El Gaucho Inca EsteroDiscover the perfect blend of Peruvian and Argentinian cuisine at El Gaucho Inca in Estero. Chef Mariano Maldonado brings an explosion of exotic flavors to every dish, creating an unforgettable dining experience. Celebrate all your outdoor gatherings with us and indulge in a taste of culinary excellence!

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4. Ristorante Farfalla

4.4

Awesome(1481)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Estero

Booked 2 times today

Thank you for your interest in Ristorante Farfalla. We will take great delight in hosting your dinner party, and hope that we can assist you in planning your special evening. Whether you are looking for the perfect setting for a small group or large party, our elegant tables, discrete alcoves and private dining room will accommodate you. Our unsurpassed service and attention to detail is legendary. Our nationally acclaimed cuisine has received the highest, world-renowned culinary awards. We hope that you will select Ristorante Farfalla for an experience in exceptional dining while enjoying the Estero area.

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5. Naples Coastal Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(1516)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Naples

Booked 19 times today

Naples Coastal Kitchen offers an upscale casual dining experience. This means we focus on serving the freshest and highest quality food in a casual family atmosphere. Naples Coastal Kitchen specializes in Seafood, but also has non-seafood items to please every diner in your party. Enjoy customer favorites like Firecracker Shrimp, Chef Hector’s famous tacos, Sea bass Miso, Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes, poultry dishes and an excellent selection of prime steaks. Chef Hector Hildalgo showcases his amazing talents and creativity in every dish. From the appetizers to desserts, Naples Coastal Kitchen has just what you’re looking for.

6. Amfora Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(539)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Estero

Booked 3 times today

Chef Roberto Cardenas would like welcome you to his new restaurant, Amfora ! Here at Amfora we invite you to dine inside or outside. Amfora's promise to you is that we will treat everyone as if they are part of our family with exceptional service. Our food will entice your tastebud, our ambience will please your soul and our service blow you away.We are currently open for dinner but will soon be opening for lunch ! Thank you joining us !

7. Pezzo Pizza + Bar

4.5

Awesome(106)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizza Bar • Estero

Booked 4 times today

From scratch, authentic Italian Kitchen, Gourmet Pizzas, and Craft Cocktails in an elegant ambience. Center stage is a 35 seat gigantic glowing marble bar, which illuminates the menu of Head Chef Crecenzo DePasquale, bringing his labor (and love) intensive menu from Napoli with him.Come have a truly unique dining experience, from hand stuffed Lobster Raviolis, Crisp Salads, to our hand pressed daily dough, everyone will have something to enjoy

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8. Tokyo Bay - Bonita Springs, FL

4.3

Awesome(446)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Japanese • Bonita Springs

Booked 11 times today

Welcome to Tokyo Bay, the finest Japanese Steakhouse in Southwest Florida! Sit table-side and experience teppanyaki style grilling as our chefs entertain and serve you the finest quality dishes from the land and the sea. We always offer an exquisite selection of sushi that is sure to impress. Be sure to swing by our beautiful Tiki Bar on your way in or out!

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9. Burntwood Tavern - Gulf Coast Town Center

4.4

Awesome(321)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Fort Myers

Booked 4 times today

Classic American food with flare. Burntwood Tavern's warm and inviting atmosphere is rich in character, and provides the perfect showcase for its straight forward, chef driven menu of smoked, planked, and wood grilled food. Handcrafted cocktails, constructed with fresh juices and house-infused vodkas, as well as offerings from a diverse craft draught beer list. If you're looking for a heavy pour, you've found your place!

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10. Manhattan Steak House

4.7

Exceptional(1416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Bonita Springs

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MaureenVIP
Southwest Florida •13 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful local chef owned restaurant. Husband touts farfalla has the best pasta bolognese sauce around.
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Ristorante FarfallaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Estero
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4.4
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Marcia
Southwest Florida •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was not hot. There was a mistake in our order and the fish had to be recooked. Consequently, the other plates sat and cooled off.
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Naples Coastal KitchenPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Naples
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4.5
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Rosanne
Key West / Florida Keys •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Delicious food and dessert. People are professional and warm. Knew it was a birthday and brought complementary chocolate cake! Then sang to us! Great time! A 10/10 awesome
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El Gaucho Inca- EsteroPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• Estero
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4.9
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Mary Jane
Tampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Early bird menu is fabulous! Both of our meals were delicious & price so reasonable.
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South Fork GrillePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Estero
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4.4
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DavidVIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •74 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 6, 2025
Great service, food, and location! Everyone here is so friendly and helpful, as well as attentive! The food is delicious, and we can't wait to go back!
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PJK Neighborhood Chinese Restaurant - EsteroPrice: Expensive• Chinese• Estero
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4.4

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