Fort Myers Beach

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 Wayne White character serves up a view of Matanzas Pass along with banana leaf snapper and Texas baby back ribs. LD 708 Fisherman’s Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, 239765-9660, docfordsfortmyersbeach.com

ORIGINAL SHRIMP DOCK BAR & GRILL

Authentic Shrimping Shanty. Set in the heart of Fort Myers historic shrimping fleet’s home base, this casual eatery prides itself in serving boat-to-plate shrimp. The fresh catch from the Gulf waters is served simply as peel-and-eat with house seasoning or kicked up a notch with cilantro lime, Havana mojo or New Orleans-style barbecue. More shrimp dishes, fish, burgers and pizza round out the menu. Set on the edge of Back Bay, it’s an ideal spot to linger over a cocktail and on Sunday enjoy beach volleyball, corn hole and other games. LD 2200 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-463-3043, originalshrimpdock.com

PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL

Dining Fun in Paradise. Tucked in Salty Sam’s Marina, this is the place for great open-air waterfront dining and mingling with sailors who tie their boats to the dock. Tropical cocktails score big with rum runners, pina coladas and mojitos on the menu. Enjoy conch fritters, coconut curry mussels and the restaurant’s famous crab, avocado and mango stack for starters. Caribbean-inspired seafood entrees include the coconut shrimp platter, mango tango mahi mahi and the crab-stuffed grouper. Meat lovers find Jamaican jerk ribs. Live entertainment on weekends. LD 2500 Main St., Fort Myers Beach. 239-463-3257, myparrotkey.com