Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Ft. Myers

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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 (203)

$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.

Top review

Jorge

Dined 7 days ago

One of the best places in the area , outstanding food and service

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Popular dish

Ravioli

Harold's - Fort Myers

4.9

4.9 (614)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Villas

About the restaurant

Harold's is synonymous with Ft. Myers. Chef Harold Balink has been feeding folks in the area for 30 years. This latest venture is farm to table with eclectic American cuisine. Complete made from scratch kitchen with influences from around the globe and a full display pastry station. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday it is the place too dine, celebrate, explore, imbibe or just have fun. Full service, full liquor, extensive global wine list with exceptional service staff. You are treated like family. Best New Restaurant, Golden Spoon, James Beard recognition, Top Tripadvisor are some of many accolades.

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JoAnnVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service. Noise level is fairly high since it is a small restaurant. Veal chop was excellent and the gnocchi that came with it was fabulous. Also enjoyed the arugula goat cheese salad. We’ll be back.

Tarpon Lodge Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (358)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Pineland

About the restaurant

Lunch reservations only taken for 5 or more people. We are more than happy to welcome you as walk-in.
We’re unable to guarantee any particular seating area

Enjoy fine dining with a beautiful water view sunset. We are very proud of our exquisite restaurant and full liquor lounge, tucked within our 1926 lodge building. Please note that we are constantly adding specials to reflect the catch of the day and other market-dependent delicacies.

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DanielVIP

Dined 4 days ago

We always have a great time at the Lodge the food is excellent and the the staff are equally great.

The Capital Grille - Fort Myers

4.8

4.8 (238)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Villas

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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DavidVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Reese and Lisson are the best. Great service! Great food! Great ambiance!

The Melting Pot - Ft Myers

4.9

4.9 (1178)

$50 and over

Fondue

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together.

At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection.

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Joanne

Dined on Apr 14, 2025

What a delicious and fun dinner! We really enjoyed the experience.

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Experience

Celebrate Mother's Day with us!

Ember Korean Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1372)

$31 to $50

Korean

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

All Reservations are for our KBBQ Grill tables, all bar seating is first come first serve.

An exciting restaurant, bar and lounge experience featuring a contemporary approach to traditional Korean BBQ, sushi, and craft cocktails.

Please call 239-771-8818 or email us at pdr@emberfortmyers.com for large party reservations.

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Christina

Dined on Apr 15, 2025

Very clean as well as the food and service was amazing!

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4.8

4.8 (197)

$50 and over

American

McGregor

About the restaurant

Blanc is a boutique destination where simplicity meets creativity, offering cuisine inspired by the passion of a world traveler. Our contemporary ambiance is designed for everyone who loves to share their stories, make new friendships, and celebrate small things in life. We combine flavors influenced by diverse cultures. In a rapidly changing world, we strive for consistency and perfection. Join us for an authentic dining experience and let us take care of the rest.

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Julie

Dined on Apr 1, 2025

Server was jovial and knowledgeable. Food excellent! So many different flavors cooked to perfection.

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Experience

3-Course Thursdays

The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.8

4.8 (1917)

$50 and over

Southern

Fort Myers

About the restaurant

FOR PARTIES OF 12 GUESTS OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.

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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JosephineVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We come here to the Veranda quite often. Came here with our family and everyone enjoyed it so much! Food was fantastic, as usual. Our server, Vanessa , was excellent!

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Fresh Blue Crab Cakes

Terra Nostra Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2198)

$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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Kris

Dined 2 days ago

We arrived for our 7PM reservation and were given the option to sit inside or outside. As it was a pleasant evening we opted for outside. The inside tends to be a bit noisy so that was another reason we chose outside as it's less noisy. Our waiter was personable and attentive, but not overly intrusive. The food was delicious as always. Each in our party of 4 ordered a different meal and all found the food wonderful. We had brought our Sanibel friends who had never been and they were most pleased that we introduced them to Terre Nostra. We always look forward to dining there. Highly recommend.

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La Fontanella Ristorante - Fort Myers

4.7

4.7 (308)

$30 and under

Italian

McGregor

About the restaurant

We're glad that you're here. We pride ourselves in serving you authentic, from-scratch Italian dishes made only from the freshest, highest quality ingredients. We provide a vast selection of fine wines and hand crafted cocktails to further culminate your meal, and fresh, from-scratch desserts to conclude. Along with our warm, inviting atmosphere and friendly professional service, you can be assured that we at La Fontanella strive to exceed your expectations each time that you join us for a meal. It is always our pleasure to serve you. We look forward to meeting you.

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Bill

Dined 2 days ago

This was our second visit. The food was very good as was the service. The menu seems creative and the portions are generous. If you visit the bar before 6 PM they have very attractive happy hour on drinks and apps. We will certainly return.

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Popular dish

La Fontanella Meatballs

Popular dish

Caeser Salad

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