Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County · 1,220 restaurants
Fort Myers' dining scene is in the midst of a comeback. The historic River District downtown has become a hub for independent restaurants and craft cocktail bars, while the broader community continues rebuilding after Hurricane Ian's devastating 2022 landfall. With over 1,000 restaurants serving a growing year-round population, the city balances casual Florida seafood with an increasingly diverse culinary landscape.
Data on this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR inspection records into city-level score trends, grade breakdowns, and restaurant history so this page is useful for comparison, not just a list of names.
How to use this city page
Start with the citywide grade mix, then use filters to narrow by category, grade, or inspection dates before opening the full restaurant record.
What the citywide data means
Fort Myers looks stronger than average on current grade mix, but individual inspection timelines still matter more than a citywide headline.
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About Dining in Fort Myers
Of Fort Myers's 1,220 graded restaurants, 86.8% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 0.8% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 10 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Fort Myers is 98.0 out of 100, based on 274 inspections on record.
What Inspectors Look For
Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.
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Restaurants
Page 19 of 49CHUCK LAGER LEGENDARY KITCHEN FORT MYERS
9980 UNIVERSITY PLAZA DR
CITROLA'S ITALIAN GRILL
16740 MCGREGOR BLVD
CITY FISH
2744 EDISON AVE
CITY TAVERN/ HOGWASH
2206 BAY ST, 1415 DEAN STREET, UNIT 101
CLEAN EATZ CAFE FT MYERS FL
18011 S TAMIAMI TRL UNIT C3
CLOVER LEAF
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
CLUB AT SHELL POINT-VUE
17500 ON PAR BLVD STE 100
COCAS DELIGHTS
3516 PALM BEACH BLVD
COFFEE RUSH
9670 SR 82
COHEN AND COHEN CATERING
11220 16 METRO PKWY
COLD STONE CREAMERY
10035 GULF CENTER DR STE F120
COLDSTONE CREAMERY
13711 S TAMIAMI TRL # 7
COLDWATER OYSTER MARKET
5611 SIX MILE COMMERCIAL CT
COLONIAL CAFETERIA
2855 COLONIAL BLVD
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB OF LEE COUNTY MASTER
9181 INDEPENDENCE WAY
COLONIAL COUNTRY CLUB-SNACK BAR
9171 INDEPENDENCE WAY
COMFORT INN AND SUITES AIRPORT
10081 INTERCOM DR
COMFORT INN FORT MYERS NORTHEAST
4171 BOATWAYS RD
COMFORT SUITES
9455 OLD LUCKETT RD
CONCESSION 3
11500 FENWAY SOUTH DR
CONES & CUPS CAFE
8750 GLADIOULUS DR STE 12
CONNOR STEAK & SEAFOOD
10076 GULF CENTER DR
CORAL CLUB
5415 LAGUNA CARIBE CIR
CORPORATE CATERERS
7800 DREW CIR STE 17
COURTNEY'S CONTINENTAL CUISINE
20351 SUMMERLIN RD UNIT 111
Important context for city pages
City pages are comparison tools built from public Florida DBPR inspection data. They help surface local patterns quickly, but they are not official government rankings and they should not replace reading the individual restaurant page before making a decision.
