Fort Myers
BIMINI BAIT SHACK
A Giant Tiki Hut. With its thatched roof and upper deck, this restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy the island vibe, drinks, food and entertainment. Daiquiris and other rum cocktails, plus craft beers and wine, are among the bar offerings. Seafood lovers find plates of grouper and shrimp along with freshly shucked oysters, and meat lovers indulge in juicy burgers and ribs from the smoker. Every night live music gets the party started.
17501 Harbour Pointe Dr., Fort Myers, 239-360-2248, biminibaitshack.com
BLANC
Food for the Epicurean. Start with Bread Jenga, a toasted bread tower with cheese sauce, modeled after the popular game and almost as fun! Then choose an entrée from the robata grill, such as Lamb Lollipops with roasted garlic and rosemary reduction, or the Octopus S&S, served with sweet habanero sauce. Blanc’s menu also includes “Almost Entrées,” designed to be enjoyed and shared by the entire table. Relax in the clean, contemporary ambience as you savor the creations of Chris Whitaker and chef Jean Claude Roge, whose talents lift Blanc above its peers. Closed Sundays.
13451 McGregor Blvd., Ste. 10, Fort Myers, 239-887-3139, blancentertainment.com
BLU SUSHI
Cobalt Cool. An incredible variety of sushi and outrageous cocktails highlight the menu, but there are also tasty choices for diners who prefer steak and chicken.
13451 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-489-1500; 2262 First St., Fort Myers, 239-362-2843, blusushi.com
BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE
More Than Just a Show. For an evening out, consider dinner and a show, all in one place. The facility includes a 450-seat dinner theater, the 100-seat black box Off Broadway Palm Theatre, the 120-seat Royal Palm dining room and the 30-seat Sabal Palm lounge area off the lobby. Shows range from Broadway-inspired musicals to