Fort Myers, Florida
Lee County · 1,221 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 1,221 graded restaurants, 86.4% 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 97.9 out of 100, based on 275 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 28 of 49HELM CLUB (THE)
4420 FLAGSHIP DR
HERITAGE PALMS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SNACK BAR
10420 WASHINGTON PALM WAY
HIBACHI BACKYARD
11770 A METRO PKWY
HIBACHI EXPRESS
9321 BEN C PRATT SIX MILE CYPRESS, PKWY SUITE 170
HIBACHI HOUSE
6900 DANIELS PKWY STE A5
HIDEAWAY REST & LOUNGE
5670 TRAILWINDS DR
HIDEAWAY SPORTS BAR
1418 DEAN STREET
HIGH HORSE BAR AND GRILL
12350 PALM BEACH BLVD
HILTON GARDEN INN FORT MYERS
12600 UNIVERSITY DR
HJ GERMAN CORNER
3674 CLEVELAND AVE
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES FORT MYERS AIRPORT
14567 GLOBAL PKWY
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES FORT MYERS EAST - THE FORUM
3427 FORUM BLVD
HOLY CONEY ISLAND HOT DOGS
11770 A METRO PKWY
HOME 2 FORT MYERS
4333 FORD ST
HOME MADE GOODIES
11770 A METRO PKWY
HOME PLATE CATERING
11770-A METRO PKWY
HOME2 SUITES BY HILTON FORT MYERS AIRPORT
10400 AIRKRAFT COURT
HOMEWOOD SUITES FORT MYERS AIRPORT FGCU
16450 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY
HOOKED ISLAND GRILL FORT MYERS
9924 GULF COAST MAIN ST STE A130
HOOTERS RESTAURANT
4411 CLEVELAND AVE
HOST COMMISSARY AREA
11000 TERMINAL ACCESS RD
HOUSE JAMAICAN PASTRY
17240 S TAMIAMI TRAIL 2 UNIT 2
HUARACHES OAXAQUENOS
3604 PALM BEACH BLVD
HUDDLE ENTERPRISES
11770 METRO PARKWAY A
HYATT PLACE FORT MYERS
2600 CHAMPION RING RD
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.
