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, 239-4891500; 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 edgy performances to children’s theater. Evening and matinee shows are offered; most meals are buffet with a plated dinner option Friday and Saturday. Tickets can be purchased online. 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, 239-278-4422, broadwaypalm.com
EMBER KOREAN STEAKHOUSE
Authentic and Sophisticated Korean Cuisine. A chic setting, this is the place for authentic
AYCE (all you can eat) Korean BBQ. The protein selections cover land and sea while the accompanying small dishes are savory and satisfying. The menu also includes popular kimchi pancakes, beef tartar that has a sweet edge, and sexy vegetable dishes for plant-based diners. The small sushi bar prepares rolls edo-style, while the cocktail bar is known for craft creations and dozens of wines by the glass. Good for groups and celebrations. 7091 College Parkway, Fort Myers, 239-771-8818, emberfortmyers.com
FORD'S GARAGE
The Taste is in the Details. The décor takes you back to the 1920s, when Henry Ford walked these parts, and the menu includes burgers such as the Model “A” and the Low Carb-uretor. Fresh Black Angus beef topped with everything from arugula to fried egg will make your mouth water, and the craft beer menu includes such names as Kona Big Wave and Goose Island 312. 2207 First St., Fort Myers, 239-332-3673, fordsgaragefl.com
LYNQ
Linking Through Global Food and Music. This dimly lit cavernous restaurant has a very cool vibe. Clusters of sofas and a long bar encourage mingling. The menu goes international with offerings from tacos and sushi to poke bowls and all-American burgers. Handcrafted cocktails, a menu of specially created Lynq Mules, and craft beers from Florida breweries make drinking here an adventure. Live music on select nights. 16230 Summerlin Road, Fort Myers, 239-204-9345, lynq.life