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 46 of 49THE CAPITAL GRILLE
5070 BELL TOWER SHOP AVE
THE CLAM BAKE
16520 S TAMIAMI TRL STE 152
THE CLUB AT RENAISSANCE RENDEZVOUS POOL BAR
12821 RENAISSANCE WAY
THE CLUB AT RENAISSANCE ROTUNDA DINING ROOM
12801 RENAISSANCE WAY
THE CLUB AT RENAISSANCE TURNHOUSE CAFE
12801 RENAISSANCE WAY
THE CLUB AT SHELL POINT - THE BREEZEWAY
17500 ON PAR BLVD
THE EATERY BY RYAN
16960 ALICO MISSION WAY #104
THE FAT APPLE
6704 BAYSHORE RD #101
THE FIRESTONE WOOD FIRED GRILLE
2224 BAY ST
THE G SPOT AND CHEF & CO
2400 FIRST ST UNIT 100
THE GELATO TRUCK DOLCE & CAFFE
16461 DOMESTIC AVE
THE GORDILLOS MELTING ROLLS
4329 CLEVELAND AVE UNIT #201
THE GRAND COURT - FORT MYERS
8351 COLLEGE PKWY
THE GREAT AMERICAN BAGEL BAKERY
11000 TERMINAL ACCESS RD TERMINAL C
THE HIBISCUS HOUSE OF FORT MYERS
2135 MCGREGOR BLVD
THE LIBRARY PIZZA AND PUB
9909 GULF COAST MAIN ST STE 210
THE LOCAL TABLE
11770 METRO PKWY A
THE LODGE
2278 FIRST ST
THE LUCKY SCREW
1527 HENDRY ST
THE MARINA AT EDISON FORD & PINCHERS CRAB SHACK 1ST
2360 E FIRST ST
THE MARINA AT EDISON FORD & PINCHERS CRAB SHACK UPSTAIRS 2ND
2360 W FIRST ST
THE RANCH
2158 COLONIAL BLVD UNIT D
THE RUM BUCKET BAR AND GRILL
5150 BUCKINGHAM RD
THE SAUCY MEATBALL
12401 COMMERCE LAKES DR
THE STANDARD
1520 BROADWAY
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.
