Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort

Name: Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort
Address: 1400 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL, United States, 33931
Telephone: (239) 463-5550
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

299 Reviews

$30 and under

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A hidden gem in Fort Myers Beach, Fla, situated on the sixth floor of the Lani Kai Island Resort, the award-winning Island View is high above the sand and sea. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico with breathtaking views, enjoy a completely reworked top-notch menu boasting fresh seafood entrees with Italian elegance, and a half-a-million dollar renovation. For a "casually upscale" fine dining experience that still offers award-winning taste and affordability, come up to the award-winning Island View and enjoy the food as much as the view! Daily Happy Hour and Chef's Specials, live jazz and blues music, this is a place that's sure to be visited while on the island!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

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(239) 463-5550

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 463-5550
Website
http://islandviewfmb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Owned/operated by
Veteran
Executive chef
Chef Tejada
Catering
Our staff is happy to assist in offering custom menus and dining options for your private party or gathering, no matter how large or small. Please call us anytime and our Weddings & Special Events Coordinator will begin planning your extra-special celebration, 239-463-3111 ext. 2026.
Private party facilities
We're happy to offer our Private Room with beachfront views for private parties and celebrations, as well as additional seating throughout other dining areas of our award-winning rooftop restaurant. All indoors, patrons enjoy wall-to-wall picture windows of the shoreline, beach-side views – perfect for sunset!

Location
1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Neighborhood
Fort Myers Beach
Cross street
Indoor award-winning rooftop restaurant at the Lani Kai Island Resort
Parking details
Located on the top floor of the Lani Kai, near the parking lot and hotel pool, just take the glass elevator to the top floor and enjoy the food as much as the view!
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Two for $30 Pasta Night Sundays
Multiple dates available
Come enjoy some of our award-winning Island View's most popular pasta dishes for just Two-for-$30 every Sunday evening, from 5 to 9 p.m. This weekly special includes a house salad or cup of soup for each plate, and fresh-baked, homemade cream-cheese-stuffed dinner rolls. Available 5 to 9 p.m. each Sunday. Dine-in only. Call 239-463-5550 to place your reservation, or visit IslandViewFMB.com/RSVP.
Jazz Night Thursdays (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Multiple dates available
Join us most Thursday evenings for Jazz Night, featuring talented songstress Angela Hicks, performing some of the best jazz songs from the genre that spans over several eras and generations. From Ella Fitzgerald, Billy Holiday and Tony Bennett to Diana Krall, Lena Horne and Nora Jones, this is one evening you don't want to miss. Angela will perform on our Island View stage from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Pair with our fabulous Signature Happy Hour from 3 to 5 p.m., and you have the perfect evening lined up, in the award-winning Island View restaurant. Reservations are strongly encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, 239-463-5550.
Dine on a Dime Night Wednesdays – 10% OFF Entrées
Multiple dates available
Come take a Tour through Tuscany as you adventure through our Island View's authentic Italian menu during Dine on a Dime Night, hosted every Wednesday, from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy a 10% DISCOUNT OFF any of our fabulous entrees that evening – this is the perfect opportunity to really explore the menu of spectacular Mediterranean dishes and try new things. Dine-in only. To RSVP, call 239-463-5550 or visit IslandViewFMB.com.

Offers

DAILY Signature Happy Hour 3 to 5 p.m.
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Enjoy a daily Signature Happy Hour in our award-winning Island View, featuring fabulous hand-crafted cocktails and wood-fired appetizers, from 3 to 5 p.m. every day (excluding most holidays). Some of the crowd favorites include our Swamp Aqua, Jaws, Coronita Margarita, Oysters Rockefeller, Lobster Flatbread, Shrimp Ceviché, Eggplant Rotolo and hand-tossed pizza. Visit IslandViewFMB.com/HappyHour for the full menu.

Popular dishes

Grilled Oysters or Littleneck Clams with Pico de Gallo$12.00
Fresh Gulf select oysters or littleneck clams with fresh-made Pico de Gallo salsa
Baked Clams Oreganata$12.00
Shucked Littleneck clams on the half-shell, topped with homemade seasoned bread crumbs
Crab Cakes$12.00
A famous Maine recipe, homemade crab cakes are made with fresh Lump crab meat
Sicilian Mozzarella Alancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)$12.00
A traditional Sicilian recipe, Carnaroli rice balls are stuffed with fresh Mozzarella, served with choice of Calabrian chile sauce or authentic, homemade marinara sauce
Lobster Mac & Cheese$15.00
Fresh Maine lobster meat tossed with Cavatappi pasta and a rich blend of Cheddar, Fontina and Parmesan cheeses
Scallops with Spinach$16.00
Fresh sea scallops and spinach sautéed in a white wine garlic sauce
Oysters Rockefeller$15.00
Topped with Asiago cheese, spinach and hollandaise
Charred Octopus$17.00
Marinated in lemon, olive oil and spices
Grilled Calamari$14.00
Marinated and charred with pepperoncini and tomatoes
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp$14.00
Served over guacamole in a tequila-lime butter sauce
Sicilian Meatballs$12.00
Served with Larry's Mother's Marinara and whipped ricotta
Sausage and Peppers$11.00
Your choice of mild or hot Italian sausage, served with Chicago style au jus
Mussels$13.00
Steamed in garlic and wine
Shrimp Cevichè$14.00
Fresh Gulf shrimp, peppers, cilantro, tomato, onion and lime
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$12.00
Small potato dumplings sautéed with chopped spicy peppers in a light, creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce
Gamberi Romano$14.00
Large, fresh Gulf shrimp sautéed with chopped spicy peppers in a light, creamy Gorgonzola cheese sauce, served with garlic crostini
Escargot$14.00
Tender, extra-large snails broiled in garlic scampi sauce, topped with Asiago cheese and fresh parsley, served with garlic crostini
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops$17.00
Fresh scallops wrapped with apple-smoked bacon in a Sriracha mango sauce

Pizza, Flatbread, Eggplant & Calzone

Choose from Sausage, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Ham, Green Peppers, Onions, Fresh Spinach, Anchovies, Prosciutto, Ricotta, Garlic, Eggplant, Chicken, Bacon, Jalapeños, Tomatoes, Pepperoncini, Potatoes, Blue Cheese, and Pineapple ($2 each additional topping)

Pizza Uno$11.00
Wood-fired cheese pizza with one topping
Pizza Margherita$12.00
Fresh basil, garlic, mozzarella, tomatoes & marinara sauce
White Pizza$13.00
Alfredo, mozzarella, roasted garlic, ricotta and spinach
Hawaiian Pizza$13.00
Pineapple, ham, mozzarella
Seafood Pizza$16.00
Fresh shrimp, crab meat, mozzarella, red bell peppers, Alfredo sauce
Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Pizza$12.00
Pulled chicken, blue cheese, spicy buffalo sauce and onion
Sausage and Eggplant Calzone$12.00
Italian sausage, eggplant, ricotta, & Larry's Mother's Marinara
Spinach and Bacon Flatbread$10.00
Ricotta, spinach, bacon and San Marzano tomatoes
Lobster Flatbread$16.00
Roasted red peppers, lobster and crab in an Asiago cream sauce
Eggplant Rotolo$11.00
Ricotta, mozzarella, eggplant & Larry's Mother's Marinara

Soups & Chowders

New England Clam Chowder$6.00
Italian Wedding Soup$6.00
A traditional Italian specialty
Soup du Jour$6.00
ask your server about our Soup of the Day

Salads

Caprese Salad$10.00
Homemade fresh mozzarella layered with tomato and basil, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and aged balsamic
House Salad$8.00
Romaine, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, red onion, black olives and Italian dressing
Caesar Salad$10.00
Romaine, creamy dressing, shaved Parmigiana-Reggiano
Meatball Salad$14.00
Our house salad topped with three Meatballs, Marinara and Parmigiana-Reggiano
Shrimp Fra Diavolo Salad$16.00
Our house salad topped with four jumbo shrimp, our spicy Fra Diavolo Sauce and Parmigiano-Reggino

Fresh Vegetables

Fried Zucchini$8.00
Lightly breaded, served with our famous homemade marinara
Broccolini or Spinach Sauté$8.00
Asparagus Parmigiana$10.00
Broiled with butter and Parmigiana-Reggiano

Mr. Sea's Raw Bar

Raw or Steamed

Gulf Select Oysters
- each$2.00
Blue Point Oysters
- each$3.00
Top Neck Clams
- each$2.00
Little Neck Clams
- each$2.00
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$12.00
Served with spicy cocktail sauce

Island View Signature Seafood Tower

Island View Signature Seafood Tower
Snow Crab Claws, Oysters, Clams, Gulf Shrimp, Octopus, Ceviche
- Regular (Serves 2)$40.00
- Large (Serves 4)$80.00

Seafood Entrées

Choice of Mahi, Grouper, Snapper or Salmon

Mr. Sea's Style$28.00
Grilled with garlic, lemon, olive oil and tomato sauce. Served with Chef 's vegetables and jasmine rice
Soy Ginger$28.00
Marinated in soy, ginger and garlic. Served with Chef 's vegetables and jasmine rice
Picatta$28.00
Light and creamy white-wine, lemon sauce. Served with Chef 's vegetables and jasmine rice
Blackened$28.00
Served with island slaw, Sriracha aioli, Chef 's vegetables and jasmine rice
Cedar-Planked$28.00
Fresh Catch, wood fired with broccolini, caramelized mushrooms and jasmine rice
Oscar$35.00
Topped with crab and lobster in lobster sauce, served with Chef 's vegetables and jasmine rice
10 oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail$40.00
Cooked in our wood-fired oven, served with garlic mashed potatoes and Chef 's vegetables
Island View Trio$42.00
Cold water lobster tail, 2 sea scallops and 3 Gulf shrimp, served with jasmine rice and Chef 's vegetables
Cioppino$33.00
San Francisco's fish stew, calamari, octopus, fresh whitefish, clams and mussels in tomato wine sauce over Linguine
Dakota
Choice of Gulf shrimp or sea scallops in garlic de Jonghe butter sauce. Baked golden brown and served with Chef 's vegetables
- Shrimp$26.00
- Scallops$32.00
Carbonara
Choice of Gulf shrimp or sea scallops in bacon cream Carbonara sauce. Served with orecchiette pasta and breadcrumbs
- Shrimp$26.00
- Scallops$32.00
Coconut Gulf Shrimp$26.00
Served with jasmine rice, Sriracha aioli and mango salsa
Blackened Sea Scallops$32.00
Served with jasmine rice, Sriracha aioli and red pepper remoulade
Shrimp Parmigiana$26.00
Lightly breaded, sautéed, topped with melted mozzarella and our marinara
Crabmeat Stuffed Fresh Catch$29.00
Topped with lobster cream sauce with jasmine rice on the side
Grouper and Gulf Shrimp in Coconut Cream Sauce$29.00
Served with jasmine rice
Fresh Catch Trio$29.00
Grouper, Mahi, and Snapper blackened with mango Sriracha sauce and jasmine rice

Pasta Dishes

Penne, Rigatoni Orecchiette, Fettuccine or Linguine. Add Chicken or Jumbo Shrimp to any dish for extra charge

Pasta Marinara$17.00
Larry's Mother's Sicilian Classic
- With Our Famous Meatballs or Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)$24.00
Penne alla Vodka$19.00
Distinctive tomato sauce accented with vodka and made velvety with cream
Fettuccine Alfredo$19.00
Sauce of butter, cream and Parmigiana-Reggiano
Rigatoni Fra Diavlo$22.00
Dried red pepper flakes added to our Marinara sauce and simmered to a fiery finish
- Add Lobster$31.00
Penne Carbonara$19.00
Prosciutto in an egg, cream and cheese sauce
Penne Arrabiata$19.00
Spicy tomato sauce
Linguine with White Clam Sauce$22.00
Little necks out of the shell, simmered with olive oil, garlic and herbs
Chicken Riggies$24.00
(Utica, NY specialty) Rigatoni, chicken, hot cherry peppers in a spicy cream tomato sauce
- Sausage Riggies (Mild or Hot)$26.00
- Shrimp Riggies$28.00
Linguine Gamberi$29.00
Jumbo shrimp sautéed with artichoke hearts, zucchini, a touch of fresh tomatoes, and tossed with garlic and olive oil
Shrimp Scampi$27.00
Gulf shrimp broiled with butter, garlic and lemon, served with Linguine
Lobster Ravioli$30.00
Tossed in a light tomato cream sauce
Lasagna$24.00
Made daily with layers of meat, pasta and fresh ricotta. Oven baked with mozzarella and marinara
Orecchiette Alla Pugliese$26.00
Broccoli, sausage (mild or hot), garlic & chili flakes sauteéd in extra virgin olive oil
Lemon Asiago Chicken with Basil Pesto$24.00
Tender chicken breast marinated in olive oil, pesto and lemon. Baked with light coating of panko breading. Served over penne pasta with basil pesto
Gnocchi Salume$27.00
Small potato dumplings topped with sweet Italian sausage (mild or hot), Bella mushrooms and fresh spinach
Mom's Sunday Sauce$25.00
(limited availability) Old Sicilian pork-based red sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes. Includes meatball, Italian sausage (mild or hot) and spare rib over pasta of choice
Sicilian Family Feast (Feeds Four)$80.00
Linguine with Milanese-style chicken breast, Italian sausage (mild or hot), homemade meatballs, large shrimp, spare ribs and eggplant, topped with our famous marinara sauce. A decadent family feast!
Smoked Salmon Pasta$27.00
Atlantic smoked salmon, served over Linguine in a wine cream dill sauce
Creamy Lobster Linguine$34.00
Fresh Maine lobster meat in a creamy tomato purée sauce, topped with baby arugula and fresh basil
Pappardelle Pasta with Salmon, Zucchini & Walnuts$26.00
Fresh Atlantic salmon in a white wine garlic sauce, with fresh zucchini and walnuts
Orzo Pasta with Scallops in a Lemon Cream Sauce$32.00
Fresh sea scallops sautéed in a white wine cream sauce with Orzo pasta
Linguine with Crab$26.00
Fresh crab meat sautéed with fresh chilé pepper and lemon zest
Creamy Tomato Mascarpone Pasta with Spinach & Sausage$24.00
Choice of mild or hot Italian sausage in a tomato cream sauce over Rigatoni pasta with fresh spinach
Pasta with Sausage & Ricotta Cheese$24.00
Choice of mild or hot Italian sausage in a tomato Ricotta cheese sauce over Rigatoni pasta
Bruschetta Shrimp Ravioli$29.00
Cheese ravioli and large Gulf shrimp tossed in a roasted red pepper Bruschetta sauce
Clams with Sausage & Tomatoes Over Pasta$25.00
Choice of mild or hot Italian sausage and littleneck clams in a fresh tomato sauce over Linguine

Steaks & Chops

Served with a bowl of soup or side house salad

Filet Mignon$42.00
8 oz. Prime cut. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
USDA Prime 16 oz. Ribeye Bone-In Steak$34.00
Well marbled for peak flavor. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Classic Surf & Turf$49.00
8 oz. Prime cut filet, jumbo sea scallops or four jumbo Gulf shrimp. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Lobster Surf & Turf$65.00
8 oz. Prime cut filet and 10 oz. cold-water lobster tail. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
14 oz. Porterhouse Pork Chop$28.00
Center cut, grilled to perfection. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus
Island View Prime Rib$26.00
A thick 12- to 14-oz. slow-roasted prime rib topped with a parmesan cream sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes
Pork Chop Italiano Style$28.00
14 oz. Porterhouse pork chop baked in a garlic pesto sauce. Topped with sliced red onion and fresh basil. Served with garlic mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus

Veal & Chicken

Served with a bowl of soup or side house salad

Val's Veal Fontinella$26.00
Sautéed tender veal loin with mushrooms served over pasta in a sweet Marsala wine sauce, topped with melted Fontinella cheese
Veal Piccata$26.00
Veal loin sautéed with butter, lemon, basil and white wine over pasta and piccata sauce
Veal Cutlet Parmigiana$26.00
Tender veal loin lightly breaded, topped with fresh mozzarella and grated Parmigiana-Reggiano cheese, served over pasta and our famous marinara sauce
Veal Milanese$26.00
Tender veal loin lightly breaded, topped with choice of Italian olive, Italian artichoke or Italian sun-dried tomato bruschetta, served on Linguine with artichoke hearts and olives
Chicken Marsala$24.00
Boneless breast of chicken with onions, mushrooms and Marsala wine
Chicken Picatta$24.00
Sautéed with butter, lemon, basil and white wine
Chicken Parmigiana$24.00
Pan-seared and topped with mozzarella and our famous marinara
Drunken Goat-Cheese-Stuffed Chicken$25.00
"Best of the Beach Winner" panko-crusted chicken stuffed with goat cheese and spinach, simmered in red wine, served with mashed potatoes in a Marsala sauce
Cedar-Planked Chicken$25.00
Boneless breast marinated in lemon and fresh herbs over broccolini or asparagus

Specialty Drinks

Jaws$8.00
Smirnoff vodka, Captain Morgan coconut rum, blue curaçao, pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda
Swamp Aqua$8.00
Sailor Jerry spiced rum, Captain Morgan coconut rum, Pineapple juice and grenadine
Ariels$8.00
Smirnoff Ice, Bacardi Orange and peach schnapps
Island View Mojito$8.00
Fresh mint, Captain Morgan coconut rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced rum and pineapple juice
Skinny Ginger Chi$8.00
Captain Morgan coconut rum, Canton ginger liqueur, lime and pineapple juice
Sex on the Beach$8.00
Smirnoff vodka, peach schnapps, pineapple and cranberry juice
Georgia Peach Tea$8.00
Jameson Irish whiskey, sweet peach tea and lemonade
Captain Morgan Grapefruit Mojito$8.00
Fresh mint mojito made with grapefruit rum and fresh limes

Martinis

Each of our hand-crafted martinis are served with chilled sidecar carafes

Cosmopolitan$11.50
Smirnoff vodka, triple sec and lime juice
Dirty Martini$11.00
Vodka or Gin
Key Lime Pie Martini$11.00
Smirnoff Vanilla vodka, Licor 43, lime juice, cream & a graham-cracker-rimmed glass
Pomegranate Martini$11.00
Vodka, pomegranate liqueur and pineapple juice
Top Shelf Martini$14.00
Any premium vodka or gin martini made to order

Margaritas

Ocean Blue Margarita$10.50
José Cuervo Tequila, blue curaçao, lime juice and sour mix
Coron-Ita$11.00
Gigantic fishbowl margarita, served on the rocks with salt and a Coronita
Pomegranate Margarita$10.50
Traditional golden margarita with pomegranate liqueur
Cadillac Margarita$12.00
Best served on the rocks with salt. Patrón silver tequila, lime juice and a float of Grand Marnier
House Wines$7.00
Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay
Sangria$10.00
Red or White
Belini's$8.00
Peach or Raspberry

Beer Selection

Domestics

Budweiser
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
Yuengling
Miller 64

Imports

Stella Artois
Heineken
Corona
Corona Light
Blue Moon

Craft

Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA
Samuel Adams
Locally Crafted Fort Myers Brewing Company High Five IPA

What 299 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Vibrant Bar Scene
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Fit for Foodies
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Hot Spot
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ChristinaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great good and service. View is amazing. Jazz music 🎶 was excellent!!
JP
JoshP
Hawaii
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
The entrees here were excellent! We had the chicken parmesan and salmon piccata. The manager and server were very friendly and attentive, and the restaurant offers nice views of the beach. The only downside to our experience was finding a place to park. We would visit here again!
BS
BarbaraS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food was good. Staff was friendly. Large portions. Only problem we had was they lost our order ticket and had to wait 1 and 1/2 hours for our entrees. They tried to compensate for that by giving us free desserts however we are not dessert eaters so it wasn't much of a compensation. However, that being said, I would certainly go back there.
BR
BobbiR
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Beautiful view of the Gulf! Very good, friendly service. Prices high due to inflation. Food delicious! Live music was awesome. We loved it and will definitely go again!
BW
BrianW
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our waitress GG was Fantastic, service was great and food was outstanding. Our view was fabulous
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome!!!
NN
NancyN
Tampa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great evening
S
Sarah
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was great and we were impressed by the menu selection! There’s something for everyone, including the kids. The service was fantastic too!
MB
MaggieB
Tallahassee
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable. Food was delicious. Portions were large. Manager came over to check in. Overall great experience.
d
davidh
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Two nights in a row at Island View. This time we were there for Happy Hour with entertainment by the amazing Michael D'Amore....a standout singer/performer who had the crowd totally engaged, up and dancing and singing along! The bar was filled with friendly, fun patrons who actually talked to one another!!! We enjoyed the pizza....especially the pricing ($6 for a 12-inch cheese pie, $10 for a loaded 'white pie'. Drinks: She had pepsi. I had a Gibson Martini (the bar doesn't stock cocktail onions so I took them a bottle to keep/use!! :) All-in-all a very fun evening with excellent food & drink at a extremely low price!!! We can't stay away...!!! :) :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service
MF
MarcF
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were greeted with enthusiasm and made to feel very welcomed. The service was amazing as was the view and the food. Would definitely recommend and come back again.
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davidh
Naples
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Celebrated our 30th anniversary at Island View. Great to see Guy and an apprentice server, Chris. We had appetizers...nice cold gulf oysters and crab cakes. She had the lobster tail (10oz). Awesome. A couple of missteps....the IV doesn't served baked potatoes so she had mashed potatoes with lobster tail. WHAT??? No bakers? At a place that serves a variety of top quality steaks???? That needs to change. Also: what kind of bar doesn't have cocktail onions to make a Gibson martini??? This one apparently!!! C'mon folks...spend $2 and buy a bottle of cocktail onions...please!!! :) As for my meal....the fresh fish trio consisted of six very small pieces of snapper, mahi-mahi and grouper with a ton of rice. For $29. Should have been listed as an appetizer for about $16 tops! Still...we love this place and get great attention/service by everyone! In fact, we're going back again tonight!! :)
KM
KarenM
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
My husband and I ate at the Island View restaurant for our 38th anniversary. We both had prime rib that was excellent. We were there on a Thursday evening and so enjoyed the music of a jazz singer.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first family vacation in years. We were looking for a restaurant that had a fair amount of options, since we have some picky eaters among us. For a family of 11, we were seated promptly and had a fantastic view of the ocean. Our waiter, Dave, was phenomenal and quick to help us when we had questions. He went above and beyond and we really enjoyed talking with him. The food was excellent and everyone was very satisfied with their choices (even the picky individuals). I highly recommend visiting Island View if you’re in the area!
DA
DavidA
Fort Lauderdale
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Food was good, views were great and service was outstanding. Live music was fun too.
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Littlelady73159
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
We arrived early, and were promptly seated at the requested table. Our server Chris greeted us immediately, bringing us waters and taking drink orders. We were given time to peruse the menu, and then ordered. Our soups and salads arrived, and we had a nice amount of time to enjoy them before we received our entrees. We ordered grouper with Oscar topping, filet mignon with Oscar topping, and orzo with scallops and a lemon white wine sauce. Our dinners were delicious! Chris was attentive, but not overwhelming. The manager came to our table twice, to ensure we were happy. We ordered desserts-carrot cake, pistachio cheesecake and chocolate lava cake. Mai Tai's were wonderful, too. This is a highly overlooked gem on FMB.
MM
MichelleMadosky
Pittsburgh
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always treat ourselves to a dinner at the Island View while staying at Lani Kai. We’ve been coming here regularly since about 2011. We’ll be back for Thanksgiving! The Island view offers a great happy hour, the absolute best view of the water and even Sunset can be see from the table 🌅. Food was exceptional last night! The Mahi was so fresh and sweet! The oysters 🦪 Rockefeller were cooked perfectly!! The gnocchi with the Gorgonzola cheese was just divine 😋 Yes we landed not one but two deserts… the chocolate lava cake is out “go to” but we also enjoyed the pistachio fluffy cream torte, I was pleasantly surprised and would order that again.
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davidh
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second visit even better than the first. Guy provided great service and recommendations. Outstanding appetizers of perfectly chilled gulf oysters, spicy baked clams Francesco, steamed mussels in garlic and wine, clam chowder, Caesar salad. And ..their famous warm rolls filled with marscapone cheese and spiced olive oil for dipping. Our entrees were grouper oscar (topped with lobster and crab sauce), veal fontinella (veal with fontinella cheese, mushrooms in wine sauce served with a mountain of al dente pasta and veal milanese (breaded loin with artichoke hearts and linguine with olives) A sultry lounge singer provided the perfect atmosphere and entertainment. A great evening six stories above Ft. Myers beach. We'll be back!!
V
Viveca
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Excellent dinner! Extensive varied menu for wide range of tastes. We had seafood which was outstanding. Both appetizers and entrees were large portions. Our server Guy and his associate were great! Will definitely go back.
PH
ParrotHeadInNY
New York Area
16 reviews
vip
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Go for happy hour for good drinks and bar food. Regular prices begin at 5:00 Entertainment varies, check before going. Great staff Food good but expensive after happy hour. Nice view!
KM
KMurphy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
The live entertainment and view were the best parts. The woman who served us was very prompt, knowledgeable and responsive.
SC
SCBOB
Orlando
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2022
overall2food2service4ambience4
I had prime rib, the portion was good but the cook was terrible. I ordered medium rare the meat was dry and overcooked, medium at best. Food was discounted but I would not recommend the restaurant! Domestic beer $6.50 a bottle.
T
Tricia
Cincinnati
41 reviews
vip
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner and enjoyed the view!
d
davidh
Naples
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wrote one review....musta got deleted. Try again: This was our first visit to Island View. A special occasion....my birthday. We were greeted/seated promptly by a very accommodating staff. Got a window view facing the gulf. Our server, Guy, came immediately and brought us drink & food menus. Very personable and knowledgeable about the menu and specials. We started off with two excellent specialty drinks...moved on to appetizers of gulf oysters ...perfectly chilled and superb!, clam chowder and steamed mussels in garlic broth all served with warm, cheese filled soft rolls with an olive dip on the side. Decadent!!! Next she had the lobster Mac & Cheese...tender and delicious. For me, the snapper topped with lobster & sauce was amazing! Along with that course, we enjoyed splits of Mumm's champagne (California) Excellent! The view of the beach and gulf from six stories up was a treat! Our neighbors in an adjacent booth were fun and friendly. And since it was my birthday, Guy brought us an order of 'cannolis for two'. A perfect ending to a perfect meal!!! And during the end of the meal, their regular singer serenaded the dining crowd. What a great evening. We will be back ....soon!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall3food2service4ambience5
First off very attentive staff. Welcomed with our reservation immediately. Nice window table, beautiful view. Waitress very pleasant . High hopes for the evening. Drinks and oysters good. My wife ordered fettuccine with scallops very good. I ordered the clam linguini. Very strong fish smell on delivery to the table. Took a small taste. Obviously rancid. Never should have left the kitchen. They took it back. Subtracted from the bill and complimentary dessert. I enjoyed splitting my wife’s fettuccine. Be careful with shellfish. May try again next year but avoiding the clams.
K
Kimmie
Cleveland
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 10, 2022
overall3food4service5ambience3
Greater service! Food was OK. Not bad, but not fabulous.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went with another couple, our neighbors, on Mother’s Day, which was also a birthday for one of them. While the place was super-busy, we were seated at our reservation time. Our server, Dave, was amazing! He was very friendly, humorous, and attentive. Drinks were wonderful, the charred octopus was to die for, and all entrees delicious! Our neighbors had never been to Island View and shared with us that it was the best meal they’ve had since moving from NY to Fort Myers Beach years ago. We all will be back again!
DH
DarreallH
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was excellent. Initially when we asked waiter about menu and specials he was rude and remarked read the menu. When he returned he was much better and polite.
JB
JoeB
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
Very good experience. Food was excellent, our server Guy was very attentive and the seat along the window provided a great view while dining. Noise level was a bit high but overall would definitely go back and would recommend
BR
BarbR
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The food was very good. Our server was from Minnesota and she was great considering how busy it was. I loved that we had free parking with our reservation.
LW
LauraW
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
I have eaten at the restaurant well over 10 times and it's always very good! The scallops are number one in the shrimp is always super fresh as well. My problem on mother's day was that my order of scallops came out 15 minutes after everybody else is at the table. And there was very strong red pepper flake and garlic within the sauce. That might just be a new recipe. So my party was more than halfway done with their food before I got my food so that was a disappointing. This is not a cheap restaurant and I guess I expect better service.
LR
LarryR
Tampa
20 reviews
vip
1.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food2service1ambience1
Overcooked food served lukewarm and by expeditors without any comment like enjoy your meal. None of used plates from appetizer to main course were removed until we asked the manager. He took away a couple of plates but left the rest. When dessert arrived we asked the expeditor to remove dirty plates again and he responded “If you want me to.” The hotel where it is located is a dive with drunks wandering the entrance and halls. Forget about it!
KL
KathyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Excellent waiter Dave. Lasagna fabulous. Prime rib good flavor but not very tender. But great view and service. Salads were excellent too. Would go back for sure.
LF
LindaF
Charlotte
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great view. Good food and service. Mixed drinks a little weak. Go here off season as traffic too bad in season. We will return again
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Food was great, server was very attentive, loved the view! Perfect anniversary date location
AW
AndreaW
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Delicious Italian food with a fantastic view of the beach. The staff is friendly and attentive. The biggest complaint was how incredibly loud it was inside.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a wonderful weekend!!
NP
NataliaP
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a large party of 10. They were very accommodating. Service was great, and food was even better. Be sure to check out the view!
LL
LindaL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our Server Chris was great. Friendly & attentive. Key lime martini & island view mojito were excellent. Crab Mac & cheese & bacon wrapped shrimp were very good, blackened grouper was very good, surf & turf were good, only negative was lobster was dry & rubbery.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 463-5550.

Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort is rated 4.3 stars by 299 OpenTable diners.

Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 2, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(239) 463-5550

Google Map for Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort

1400 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Additional information

Cross street
Indoor award-winning rooftop restaurant at the Lani Kai Island Resort
Neighborhood
Fort Myers Beach
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
Located on the top floor of the Lani Kai, near the parking lot and hotel pool, just take the glass elevator to the top floor and enjoy the food as much as the view!
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Veteran
Executive chef
Chef Tejada
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://islandviewfmb.com/
Phone number
(239) 463-5550
Catering
Our staff is happy to assist in offering custom menus and dining options for your private party or gathering, no matter how large or small. Please call us anytime and our Weddings & Special Events Coordinator will begin planning your extra-special celebration, 239-463-3111 ext. 2026.
Private party facilities
We're happy to offer our Private Room with beachfront views for private parties and celebrations, as well as additional seating throughout other dining areas of our award-winning rooftop restaurant. All indoors, patrons enjoy wall-to-wall picture windows of the shoreline, beach-side views – perfect for sunset!

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Island View at the Lani Kai Island Resort

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Two for $30 Pasta Night Sundays

Jazz Night Thursdays (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)

Dine on a Dime Night Wednesdays – 10% OFF Entrées

DAILY Signature Happy Hour 3 to 5 p.m.

New England Clam Chowder

Seafood Pizza

Lobster Ravioli

Wood-Fired Appetizers

Grilled Oysters or Littleneck Clams with Pico de Gallo$12.00

Baked Clams Oreganata$12.00

Crab Cakes$12.00

Sicilian Mozzarella Alancini (Stuffed Rice Balls)$12.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$15.00

Scallops with Spinach$16.00

Oysters Rockefeller$15.00

Charred Octopus$17.00

Grilled Calamari$14.00

Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp$14.00

Sicilian Meatballs$12.00

Sausage and Peppers$11.00

Mussels$13.00

Shrimp Cevichè$14.00

Gnocchi al Gorgonzola$12.00

Gamberi Romano$14.00

Escargot$14.00

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops$17.00

Pizza, Flatbread, Eggplant & Calzone

Pizza Uno$11.00

Pizza Margherita$12.00

White Pizza$13.00

Hawaiian Pizza$13.00

Seafood Pizza$16.00

Buffalo Chicken Blue Cheese Pizza$12.00

Sausage and Eggplant Calzone$12.00

Spinach and Bacon Flatbread$10.00

Lobster Flatbread$16.00

Eggplant Rotolo$11.00

Soups & Chowders

New England Clam Chowder$6.00

Italian Wedding Soup$6.00

Soup du Jour$6.00

Salads

Caprese Salad$10.00

House Salad$8.00

Caesar Salad$10.00

Meatball Salad$14.00

Shrimp Fra Diavolo Salad$16.00

Fresh Vegetables

Fried Zucchini$8.00

Broccolini or Spinach Sauté$8.00

Asparagus Parmigiana$10.00

Mr. Sea's Raw Bar

Gulf Select Oysters

Blue Point Oysters

Top Neck Clams

Little Neck Clams

Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail$12.00

Island View Signature Seafood Tower

Island View Signature Seafood Tower

Seafood Entrées

Mr. Sea's Style$28.00

Soy Ginger$28.00

Picatta$28.00

Blackened$28.00

Cedar-Planked$28.00

Oscar$35.00

10 oz. Cold Water Lobster Tail$40.00

Island View Trio$42.00

Cioppino$33.00

Dakota

Carbonara

Coconut Gulf Shrimp$26.00

Blackened Sea Scallops$32.00

Shrimp Parmigiana$26.00