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The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL
The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL
The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL
The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL
The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL

The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.7
4.7
1493 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern
Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers. The Veranda will take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to a bygone era of Antebellum charm.

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in Southwest Florida.

Exceptional since 1978, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

Join us and experience the romance, the history and the charm that is the Veranda!

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 332-2065
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party contact
    Micki Carlson-Funk: (239) 334-8634
  • 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

What 1,493 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Southwest Florida

    Good for special occasions

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Overall

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Food

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Service

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Ambiance

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for business meals

  • 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

1,494 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a lovely restaurant with incredible food and service. We were celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! Some of the best lamb chops I have ever had!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food and great service! We will be back!

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  3. DemiH

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time at The Veranda. Everything was outstanding from the moment we were greated, seated and served. Our waiter Michael was friendly, knowledgeable, made excellent recommendations and was very attentive. The food was outstanding the only regret we have is not getting desert. We will highly recommend this restaurant to our family and friends.

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  4. GrandmaLinda

    Chicago

    56 reviews

    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    This restaurant provides a nice ambiance for fine dining. Service is impeccable. Menu provides a great variety of choices. Great selection of wines & cocktails. I was disappointed that the Salmon that had a basil cream sauce had just a splash of sauce . Would have enjoyed more it was good! Also observed that a lot of entrees had cheese in them? Not everyone would enjoy. (I did not mind)Great place for a special evening!

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  5. Susan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was fantastic! Ambiance was very nice, I requested a table away from the main dining room and bar which there was a boisterous group at the bar when we arrived. The building is old and has an underlying musty mildew odor. That was the only downside. Value is relative was my filet worth $50?Not to me but my husband may disagree.

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  6. JohnD

    Greater Boston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A classic white table cloth fine dining experience with tuxdoed waitstaff. I had the special tourneys of beef Oscar with grilled asparagus and perfect mashed potatoes. Excellent!!

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  7. Milanoperfection

    Minneapolis

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food was good. Not stellar. Very high priced. Would not return.

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  8. TAMARA

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Repeat visit and repeat excellence! A great spot for a special dinner; or fine food when you don’t want to cook! Staff is consistent and helpful.

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  9. KarenC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, impeccable service and beautiful atmosphere. My favorite place for a special occaison in Fort Myers!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just a wonderful old world ambiance . The food was fabulous and being served by a polite , good looking young man in black suit was great. Will be returning

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  11. Booklady

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing. Our waiter Jesse was attentive.

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  12. ScottG

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience2
    Very loud and busy. Parking difficult. Bread came very late after salad. Price high.

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  13. johnm

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Good Food (not exceptional), Nice cozy atmosphere with excellent service.

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  14. Trudy

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely superb ambiance, service and food for a special occasion

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  15. PattiS

    Grand Rapids

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very comfortable fine dining with excellent food and staff. JD was a great waiter

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  16. TimL

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were very impressed with the Veranda, the food and service were excellent. Fantastic sums up our total experience!

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  17. JanT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! Food was excellent, as was the service and atmosphere! Really enjoyed the piano bar after dinner! Definitely would recommend and we will be coming back very soon!

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  18. MikeC

    Naples

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating our 30th wedding anniversary. Our waiter JD knowledgeable and attentive. Have lived in Ft Myers for 34 years and had never been. Great experience, great for a special occasion.

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  19. Jerry

    Naples

    24 reviews

    3.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience3
    Our reservation was made in advance requesting a table in the alcove. There was no attempt to makes this happen. No offer to wait for that table was made. We also felt rushed so you can turn the table. Not sure we would select the Veranda for any future celebration. As usual the food was delicious. Sorry we had a disappointing overall experience. We understand during season to be rushed but not in the off season.

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  20. DanaE

    Greater Boston

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a very nice surprise. Vanessa, our server was outstanding! Perhaps more women as servers would be a great addition to this older establishment. Vanessa was exceptional in every manner! Her production of the table side caesar salad was meticulous. Detailed, descriptive and a full on food experience...plus it was an outstanding beginning to our dinner. Fellow servers could take note of her approach! We certainly did. Filets were perfectly served. It was a very nice dinner and we would like to come back-please make sure Vanessa gets credit for an exceptional job well done in service!

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  21. ShelleyC

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the most lovely experience here for my mom’s birthday, with a party of 6. Our waitstaff, Pete, was very attentive and sweet, and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious, creative, and prepared so well. Highly recommend the following dishes: Chilean Sea Bass, Blackened Grouper (special), Seafood Sampler, Lamb Chops, and Steak (special). While we brought our own cake, they made the delivery personal with a special Happy Birthday plate and candles, and then served us all slices. This was absolutely the right choice to celebrate my mom’s birthday. I’d come here again for any significant occasion or a meal done well.

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  22. ShellyB

    Indiana

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic meal, lovely ambiance, a great service!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic as always. Thank you Peter for making Wanda's birthday special.

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  24. Teddy

    Naples

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, all went well, and the waiter even hinted at an idea about my martini being shaken or stirred (Bond notwithstanding), which I did not know. I consequentially earned something new about my favorite cocktail.

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  25. apryl28

    Naples

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    I was super excited to try the Chicken Orleans, however it was very bland and flavorless. This is my second visit to the Veranda, I don’t think I’ll be going back. I was not impressed either time. The muffin as and maples bread were delicious.

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  26. MattD

    Richmond

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Date night was wonderful with the warm welcome, professional staff and delicious southern food with a elegant flair. I highly recommend The Verandah as I was pleasantly surprised it wasn’t all hype about how wonderful this place actually is.

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  27. Sunybunz52

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for dinner for our 49th anniversary. Our server, PETE was phenomenal. We had the spinach salad, which was WONDERFUL and the chateaubriand for two,which was OUTSTANDING! We had a "dessert coffee", " Pete's Special" at our servers suggestion, it was coffee with Baileys, Kahlua, and Frangelico, topped with just a little whipped cream. Such a LOVELY ending to a WONDERFUL evening!! Thank You Pete...SEE YOU AGAIN SOON!!

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  28. Rum57

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about the Veranda states Class. The food is delicious presented in an appetizing way. The portions are generous and reasonably priced for the quality food you are getting. We had the caesar salad for two which is made at your table by the server. Also had chateau briand which was reheated at the table with a brandy induced flame. The waiter Pete was very professional attentive without being intrusive. Great restaurant. In my humble opinion 5 star.

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  29. MichaelD

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. The food was simply delicious. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was over the top. Dressed in a tux and as professional as you can get. The atmosphere was enchanting. A perfect dinner for my wife's birthday.

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  30. TAMARA

    Naples

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated a birthday; sat in the main dining area and had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Fine dining but the environment is comfortable and not stuffy. The food was very good and appreciated the wine list that offered many reasonable selections.

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  31. PamelaK

    Cincinnati

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent place to eat for a celebration and a nice quiet atmosphere. We were given a table that was perfect for the 4 of us. The waiter was attentive but not overly so. A wonderful treat for sure. Will be back.

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  32. KCsew

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    From the formally dressed valet parking attendant to the servers & food everything was wonderful!! Perfect 75th birthday celebration for my husband. If we lived closer, we would return for other special occasions.

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  33. MelissaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was fabulous. Service was even better. Can’t wait to go back.

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  34. JamesM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Veranda is a special occasion restaurant -- while we were here on Saturday we saw a marriage proposal in the courtyard! The problem is that they messed up my special occasion -- it was my daughter's birthday and I wanted a candle in a dessert and I noted that on opentable when I made the reservation and called again that afternoon to confirm the candle and they said no problem they saw it on the opentable reservation. But then dessert came and there was no candle. I was so annoyed. Maybe they're resting on their laurels but I'm less enthused about eating there again (I've been several times).

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  35. Steve

    Naples

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good & ambiance were excellent. Waiter was nice and I did order one of his entree recommendations, but he never asked if we wanted an appetizer. He did try to push the cream brûlée’ and a Baileys apertif for dessert but we declined, He then tried to push the cheesecake that had Bailey’s in it which we also declined and had coffee and one dessert to go instead. My wife’s filet was tender and could be cut with a fork. My prime rib was cooked perfectly. This was our first time there since the pandemic started and other than price increases, nothing has changed. It’s still wonderful! Shout outs to Willie the bread guy and to the valet who parked our car in a storm with lots of close thunder and lightning !

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our 50th wedding anniversary. The service & the food was excellent. It’s a special dining experience with a local southern flair.

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  37. BarbW

    Naples

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice atmosphere for a special occasion. Excellent food and drinks

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pete was amazzzing! Great server! He was warm, patient with us as outlet 4th party member arrived a tad late. He was informative as to the specials and he came back numerous times to check on us as we ate.

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  39. NelsonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food outstanding - as always. Accompanied by impeccable service (attentive without being bothersome). Everyone very friendly from the wait staff to the valet. Upscale dining experience that delivers.

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  40. LouisK

    Naples

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent sea food special. Loved the freshly baked muffins. Service was impeccable.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 4.7 stars by 1493 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Seafood, Steak
  • 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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