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The Veranda-Ft Myers, Fort Myers, FL

The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.8 (1955)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
2122 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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 1,955 people are saying

The Veranda-Ft Myers reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Florida

    Good for special occasions

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Overall

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Food

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Service

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Ambiance

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for fine wines

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Veranda in Fort Myers offers a "charming and intimate atmosphere" with "classic, old-school service." Diners enjoy "excellently prepared food," and the "piano bar" adds a touch of elegance. While some find it a bit pricey, it's perfect for "special occasions," blending "historic charm" with "outstanding" culinary experiences.
1,955 Reviews
  1. Daniel

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Greatest place in Ft. Myers. Been there a few times and always perfect. Food is A+ and the staff is excellent. Can't wait to return.

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  2. Kenneth

    San Francisco Bay Area6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lived in Fort Myers 1983-2016 and Veranda was always the BEST restaurant in town. Went back for a visit and it's as good as ever, maybe even better. Not cheap, but worth the price.

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  3. Andrea

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is a lovely spot for an occasion dinner. We found the food to be good, however for the price we expected to be wowed by the food. It was good, but still a little spednd for what we received.

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  4. Joan VIP

    Chicago / Illinois9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super old style (older home) restaurant in the heart of downtown Fort Myers. So nice to see a variety of ages dining unlike in Naples. The food and service were impeccable. The pomegranate martinis just what I needed. The corn muffins and pepper jelly were tasty and perfect for the martinis (lol). Loved the salad with the blue cheese dressing on the side. My husband and I both ordered the scallops. We received 5 each and they were nicely seasoned. The risotto was not typical-more brothy but favorable and am sure less calories. Enjoyed the mushrooms it. Loved the whole experience. A great change of pace.

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  5. Dennis

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was very good , but not over the top. The filet was ordered medium rare and was slightly too done. Menu choices were underwhelming. Service was prompt and professional, but we expected more personal interaction. We were celebrating our 75th birthdays and had listed birthday on the reservation. Other than a brief question by the person seating us, there was nothing special about our visit. We were seated at a nice quiet table by the window. We were a little disappointed, considering the great reputation of the Veranda Restaurant. We're not sure how soon we will return. 4 not 5 stars.

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  6. Brian

    Southwest Florida2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, great service, food was good, but pricey, and a little overcooked on both ribeye and filet. Nice presentation.

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  7. Kyle

    Nashville2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Received a gift card from friends and so glad they chose this great restaurant. Top notch restaurant and will come back again.

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  8. Keith

    Southwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 35th wedding anniversary…it was absolutely wonderful. Our waiter, JD was great. Took great care of us…perfect amount of attentiveness. Yes it isn’t inexpensive, however if you want a special night where you are served by waiters in tuxedos and are not rushed, are served delicious food from appetizer to desert, then go here. It’s not just a dinner, it’s an experience.

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  9. Josephine VIP

    Southwest Florida149 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. Food and service outstanding! Looking forward to our next meal there. Our favorite restaurant.

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  10. April

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were excellent. A bit of a disappointed that some of the diners choose to dress in shorts and flip flops. This is not that type of establishment.

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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 4.8 stars by 1955 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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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
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Southern
  • 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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