Unique Restaurants to Bring the Group To

Get out of the boardroom, entertain your clients or kick back after a full day of events. Each one of these places has a special atmosphere that will sell everyone on the Fort Myers experience — and make them want to come back for more.

Waterfront Views

Oxbow Bar & Grill — Enjoy a casual seafood lunch or a fully hosted event in a private room, always with beautiful views of the Caloosahatchee River. Reserve a sunset cocktail hour for a particularly memorable evening in this downtown Fort Myers favorite.

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill — Perched on Fort Myers Beach, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill has perfected its menu of fresh seafood, indulgent desserts and tropical cocktails to please everyone. Take in views of the water at this open-air restaurant with plenty of space to host a private event or party.

Tarpon Lodge — The charm of Old Florida meets the elegance of a waterfront lodge. Reserve overnight stays for the whole group in rooms and cottages, and enjoy four-star cuisine and a robust wine menu.

Elegant Ambiance

Cielo — Dine on farm-to-table fare that’s made from scratch on Sanibel Island. The private dining room seats up to 30 guests, and larger groups can be accommodated for special occasions.

The Veranda Restaurant — Reserve a private dining room or host a cocktail soiree in the garden of two turn-of-the-century homes that make up this award-winning Fort Myers venue.

Old Captiva House — Enjoy a piece of history with an upscale twist at this popular Captiva Island restaurant.

Something Unique

Jungle Bird Authentic Tiki — Guarded by carved tiki statues, this Polynesia-inspired venue in Cape Coral offers modern cuisine and creative tropical cocktails.

Wisteria Tea Room & Café — Afternoon tea in Fort Myers is perfect for small groups of 10 to 15 guests and features an English tea tray, finger sandwiches and scones with Devonshire cream.

Buckingham Farms — On this 85-acre farm, enjoy the freshness of a true farm-to-table meal. Private events are held in the Rustic Barn set against a backdrop of oak trees.