Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Southwest Florida? 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!

The London Club

4.9

4.9 (134)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Naples

About the restaurant

The London Club offers fine dining with a side of live entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. Reservations are taken only for dining-music and cocktails are offered on a first come, first served basis depending on availability.

Top review

Isaac

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

My wife and I love this place! Great food and the atmosphere is amazing. The live entertainment is just incredible. Probably my new favorite place to wine and dine.

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Experience

London Club Dining With Live Music Summer

Experience

London Club Mother's Day Brunch

The Bevy

4.7

4.7 (2269)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

The Bevy is an American restaurant serving creative five-star cuisine, carefully curated wine and trademark craft cocktails. With a staff as warm and welcoming as family, and a chic open-air atmosphere, The Bevy is a place to feel relaxed. A place to gather. A place to Eat + Sip + Socialize.

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Melody

Dined on May 27, 2025

The burger was excellent and fries were amazing. Gnocchi dish was also excellent. We celebrated a birthday and the tres leches was excellent. The ambiance is nice with the live plant wall. Definitely recommend and we will be returning.

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4.7

4.7 (134)

$31 to $50

Southern

Marco Island

About the restaurant

Pub 1105 is an eclectic southern pub that brings together an abundance of fresh, local ingredients, with friendly, contagious energy in a quaint atmosphere.

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BarbaraVIP

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Delicious local place with good service. One of our go to restaurants.

Bahama Breeze - Ft. Myers

4.6

4.6 (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 on Jun 18, 2025

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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Popular dish

Filet Mignon and Coconut Shrimp

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fort Myers

4.6

4.6 (218)

$30 and under

American

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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MariannVIP

Dined on Jun 10, 2025

Our food was delicious, as usual. And Ashton, our server, is quite an asset to BJ’s. He is capable, fast and very friendly. Will def be back!!

The Grill at 1951

4.6

4.6 (863)

$31 to $50

Steak

Punta Gorda

About the restaurant

Rich wooden furniture and warm lighting set the tone for a comfortably elegant evening . Our impressive menu from our aged steaks and the freshest of seafood will ignite your culinary imagination as our award-winning wine list awakens your inner sommelier. And as our gracious, knowledgeable servers delight you with their uncanny ability to anticipate your every need, you'll experience firsthand why the only place to be is The Grill at 1951!

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John

Dined 4 days ago

The menu was perfect. Whatever you order will be to your satisfaction. Outstanding new chef.

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

Nauti Parrot Oasis

4.6

4.6 (124)

$31 to $50

American

San Carlos Park

About the restaurant

Live Music All-Year-Round, Locally Sourced Seafood, and a Laid-Back Atmosphere
Are you looking for the best restaurant in Estero, FL? We are a top contender. Nauti Parrot Oasis provides live music every day featuring local bands, 15 TVs to catch all your favorite sports games or shows, free parking, outdoor seating, and more! Whether you're looking for a fun date night spot, a place to get together with friends, or family-friendly restaurants near Estero, FL, we've got you covered. We also provide private dining with in-house catering for all of your events.

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donna

Dined 5 days ago

it was cooler then normal it was full of happy people dancing to wondeful music enjoying good food and good ambiance

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Experience

Collaboration Band: Christmas In July Fundraiser

The Lakehouse Kitchen & Bar at Babcock Ranch

4.4

4.4 (52)

$31 to $50

American

Punta Gorda

About the restaurant

Come Join us in beautiful Babcock Ranch at the Lakehouse! With a great Food and Drink menu with tons of delicious options made by our General Manager, Collin Muench and Chef, Joshua Becerra . At the Lakehouse we have a water side view of Lake Babcock and the Babcock town square!

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Suzanne

Dined 2 days ago

It was a quiet night as far as patrons but the noise level with the music being too loud. One diner was unhappy with the freshness of the fish he ordered. The other two people were satisfied.

Giuseppe and the Lion

4.3

4.3 (2416)

$30 and under

Italian

Naples

About the restaurant

Giuseppe And The Lion Ristorante, offers a wonderful array of mouthwatering dishes for you to choose from. Our newly designed concept offers upscale Italian fare along with traditional sushi, which is freshly made by our fantastic sushi chefs.

The newly renovated restaurant offers the comfort of indoor dining or the fresh air of outbdoor seating. We have the perfect table for you.

"Where cutting edge dining, live entertainement and unforgettale memories come together in perfect harmony" Grazie Giuseppe And The Lion

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AndrewVIP

Dined on Jun 25, 2025

Excellent food and entertainment. Our server, Michelle, is fantastic

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Popular dish

Chicken Parmesan

Tap 42 - Fort Myers

4.2

4.2 (55)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Villas

About the restaurant

Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar is a leading upscale casual dining and drinking destination! Voted “Best Restaurant in South Florida” by the South Florida Business Journal, Tap 42 specializes in providing unique takes on contemporary American cuisine coupled with craft cocktails, an extensive wine list, and craft beer in a fun atmosphere and environment.

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Jason

Dined 1 day ago

Garth our server was brilliant, food awesome and just a cool place - putting in the rotation!

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