Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Ft. Myers

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Ft. Myers? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Next Door

4.9

4.9 (213)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Welcome to Next Door.

Fresh pasta restaurant in Cape Coral, that combines authentic traditional recipes with a modern twist.

Using only the best ingredients and importing the most popular products, our chefs prepare fresh dishes direct to your table daily.

Papardelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and other typical pasta dishes are all made in our open kitchen.

Wines from the old world regions are available as well as delicious craft cocktails.

Besides dining in, Next Door has a market where foodies can pick up their favorite ingredients, and handmade pastas to cook in the comfort of their homes.

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ThomasVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Very nice Food. Chief and staff Are Perfect. Food top. We come back soon

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4.8

4.8 (1949)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

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.

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Brian

Dined 3 days ago

Great ambiance, great service, food was good, but pricey, and a little overcooked on both ribeye and filet. Nice presentation.

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Fresh Blue Crab Cakes

Terra Nostra Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2231)

$31 to $50

Italian

Fort Myers Beach

About the restaurant

Elegant Italian Restaurant, Bar & Steakhouse. Also serving great seafood dishes with an excellent choice of wines. Also featuring a large patio and full bar! Just a few miles from Fort Myers Beach and minutes from Sanibel! Large exterior dining area and bar.
*Please note: weekend menu applies in season, Fridays & Saturday like on Special days like Mothers Day & other Holidays have limited menus.

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Eric

Dined 4 days ago

Perfect place to have an excellent meal, good wine in a awsome restaurant

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San Matteo Italian Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (444)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

Miromar Lakes

About the restaurant

The restaurant is orchestrated by Executive Chef Giuseppe Manco and his wife
Eleonora Calvacchi. Their partnership pairs perfectly to bring favored Authentic Italian classics with a modern touch, classic Italian-American favorites, award-winning
Neapolitan-style pizza and burger, dry-aged meats from world renowned Pat La Frieda, and
authentic Italian pasta that will bring you straight to Italy without jet lag. The Beautiful 300 seats
modern Italian restaurant interior offers our guests a unique and comfortable setting, serviced by
our knowledgeable and professional staff. Additionally, the restaurant offers a fine selection of
imported and domestic wines stored in a beautiful wine cellar (an important focus of the
Venue).The expansive outdoor patio offers beautiful “al fresco” dining all year round. Whether
you’re celebrating family outings, corporate events, or nights on the town with friends, our Restaurant offers the most Unforgettable experience!

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Sandi

Dined 3 days ago

Food n services were fabulous. I’ll definitely come back. However they allowed young children 5-7 years old to continuously scream, without any apparent reason but poor parenting and poor staff. No one did anything about it. It was disrespectful to those trying to have a nice dinner.

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MARGHERITA

Bahama Breeze - Ft. Myers

4.5

4.5 (1924)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

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Kurt

Dined 6 days ago

We had an excellent meal. Ashley, our waitress, was very pleasant and skilled . We will definitely be returning. Great presentation and flavorful taste. Cooked to perfection!

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Filet Mignon and Coconut Shrimp

4.5

4.5 (1174)

$31 to $50

American

Captiva Island

About the restaurant

The Green Flash is an iconic waterfront dining establishment in Captiva, Florida. Come by boat or car, sit indoors or at one of our outdoor dockside tables for lunch or dinner service. The Green Flash serves traditional American fare with a distinct European influence. The kitchen uses only fresh ingredients, including market-fresh fish in all its from scratch dishes. The full bar provides plenty of drink options and the dining rooms and patios provide beautiful views of the water while you eat. Enjoy your meal as you watch the many pleasure and fishing boats depart and return from their excursions!

The Green Flash's menu begins with a range of starters like oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon, hot flash shrimp and mussels. There are plenty of salads and soups on The Green Flash menu as well, like the grilled chicken Caesar. Larger dishes include chicken porcini and pan seared diver scallops.

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NinoskaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great food, service, and atmosphere! We went for my husband’s birthday and we both loved it! We will definitely be back. I had the Captiva Steam Pot which was delicious seafood, and my husband had the stuffed shrimp. Yum

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Grouper Café de Paris (MP)

Fathoms Restaurant & Bar

4.5

4.5 (129)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Fathom's Restaurant offers American cuisine in a casual restaurant setting with Indoor and Outdoor seating, and also our great tiki bar outside. Come on in with group friends and enjoy a hand-crafted pizza, variety of small plates, and delicious entrees. Move out to the tiki bar that overlooks the Cape Harbour Marine to enjoy a drink and live entertainment after the meal, or enjoy your meal out there! Specials and events at Fathom's occur throughout the week so be sure to check the website regularly or ask about specials upon arrival. There is a cocktail happy hour everyday along with a special bar menu at our bars.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Jun 13, 2025

Nice view over Harbor and Good Food. We come back soon

Burntwood Tavern - Bell Tower Shops

4.5

4.5 (301)

$30 and under

American

Villas

About the restaurant

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 and bourbons, as well as offerings from a diverse craft draught beer list.

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ThomasVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Nice Location and Good Food. Friendly Service. See you soon

Oxbow Bar & Grill

4.4

4.4 (613)

$30 and under

American

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

Casual dockside dining on the doorstep of Downtown Fort Myers. Panoramic riverfront views on the Caloosahatchee. A boater’s retreat with an upbeat nautical vibe. Serving coastal cuisine and more for lunch and dinner. Be sure to check out our retail to ignite your spirit of adventure!

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SylviaL

Dined 2 days ago

We all had fish & chips better then I ever had anywhere else host helped with the car parking thing very understanding waitress was friendly but not to friendly it was all great

Marker 92 Waterfront Bar & Bistro

4.1

4.1 (496)

$30 and under

Seafood

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Reservations for indoor seating only. Outdoor seating is first come first serve. For questions about reservations please call our reservation line at (239)541-5942.
Dine overlooking beautiful Tarpon Point Marina. We are located inside of the Westin Cape Coral. We have a full bar as well as a variety of dishes such as seafood, steak, and vegetarian options. We serve prime rib every Saturday starting at five o'clock. We have live music from 6:00pm till 9:00pm Thursday thru Saturday and 5:00pm Till 8:00pm on Sunday's.

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Carolina

Dined on Feb 15, 2025

First time coming here , service was good. Server was friendly and she made suggestions and recommended the same wine I had in mind. Atmosphere was great , live music and it wasn't to noisy. Love the location and food.

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