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
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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 33 of 49LEXINGTON COUNTRY CLUB-POOL BAR
16221 WILLOWCREST WAY
LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT
14301 PORT COMFORT RD
LINDYS CAFE
13880 SHELL POINT PLAZA
LITTLE CAESARS
14002 PALM BEACH BLVD UNIT 100
LITTLE CAESARS #3
12125 S CLEVELAND AVE
LITTLE ITALY IN THE USA
1400 COLONIAL BLVD STE 35
LITTLE SICILY
5611 SIX MILE COMMERCIAL CT #3
LOADED SPUDZ
11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A
LOBSTER CHEF
16371 CORPORATE COMMERCE WAY
LODGE AT HERITAGE PALMS
11070 SEMINOLE PALM WAY
LOMBARDOUGH'S PIZZA & BEER
17081 S TAMIAMI TRL
LOS CABOS CANTINA FRESH TEX MEX & TEQUILA BAR
2226 FIRST ST UNIT 108
LOS DIABLOS MEXICANOS LLC
11770-A METRO PKWY
LOS MEJORES ANTOJITOS
3651 PALM BEACH BLVD
LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD
4387 PALM BEACH BLVD
LOS TAQUITOS MEXICAN FOOD INC #1
4215 PALM BEACH BLVD
LOS TRES COMPADRES TACO & COMPANY
11770 METRO PKWY UNIT A
LOTUS THAI BISTRO
6611 ORION DR UNIT 106
LOVE BOAT ICE CREAM
7977 DANI DR 130
LUMBER AXE
2158 COLONIAL BLVD UNITS 1 & 2
LUMINARY HOTEL - BEACON ROOF TOP BAR
2200 EDWARDS DR FLR 12
LUMINARY HOTEL - DEAN STREET COFFEE ROASTERY
2200 EDWARDS DR
LUMINARY HOTEL - ELLA MAE'S DINER - CHIPS
2200 EDWARDS DR
LUMINARY HOTEL - SILVER KING
2200 EDWARDS DR
LUXE 8 FLIX
2235 WINKLER AVE
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.
