Fort Myers Beach

THE BEACHED WHALE

Captain Ahab’s Favorite Spot. Stop by for the beach’s best burgers and barbecue, or choose from the selection of fresh seafood offerings, including a raw bar. The full menu is also served in the famous Lookout Lounge, where you can savor a Mermaid Chicken Sandwich while watching the sun set over Times Square. Live music is performed nightly, and the covered Deck Bar is

the perfect place to follow your favorite team. LD 1249 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-463-5505, thebeachedwhale.com

DOC FORD’S FORT MYERS BEACH RUM BAR & GRILLE

The Sequel. This is what we want with a good story— a sequel. This second restaurant based on a fictional Randy W ayne White character serves up a view of Matanzas P ass along with banana leaf snapper and T exas baby-back ribs. Enjoy live music Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons. LD 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 239765-9660, docfordsfortmyersbeach.com

SANIBEL FISH HOUSE

Tried and True. Fresh seafood entrées on the all-day menu range from sandwiches and salads to fried baskets and house specialties, such as seared tuna with rice cakes and seaweed salad. The salmon can be ordered broiled, grilled, blackened or Jamaican jerked. LD 1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-7770; 4685 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 239-495-5770; and 320 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach. 239-765-6766, thefishhouserestaurants.com