Bayfront Bistro

Wonderful meal, great service and beautiful setting on back Bay.

Great staff, great food and great views. Quite an extensive wine list.

Went for happy hour, can't complain! Food was great!

Very nice restaurant with a nice porch and a wonderful view. Delicious food and a good service!

Friendly fast high quality food A beautiful Bay view a pirate's dream Don't forget the Happy hour on the Bay

Service was wonderful and dinner was phenomenal. Will definitely be back next time in town

We had the grouper and lobster burger, and the lobster melt. Absolutely fantastic. Service was excellent and friendly!

Very nice waitress Elsie is the best! So glad they were able be reopen as soon as they have.

Wow!!!! Stopped in on a whim and just to have a beer and rnjoy the view......well I got a heck of a relaxing view from the outdoor second level seating!!! Then, the drink was absolutely perfect, the beer was cold, the appetizer was delicious! But being that it was my birthday, I got that bread pudding thingy.....chocolately goodness! Heaven in my mouth!!! The service was on par! The food was quick and the place is absolutely awesome in the decor! Definite 5 star and will soon be returning!!!

We went there for the first time in Christmas day. A party of 3 with 3 different entrees. Lobster ravioli, Chicken parmesan and Grouper. All were excellent!! So full of flavor, presentation was superb and abundance in quantity!! A real chef must be present! Also, Mary our server was amazing! We will definitely be back. Very pleased!!

This is a hidden gem! We have been to Fort Myers several times now and this was our first time at Bayfront Bistro. Food was amazing. Our service from Maryann was amazing. Dessert was incredible. We will definitely be returning every time we come back to the island!

Food was excellent as was the ambiance. Portion size was perfect....satiating but not stuffing. Two quirks we weren't happy about...their happy hour is only good at the bar (so we went to the bar, purchased our drinks and took them back to our table), and there was a $5 upcharge per plate for getting risotto instead of rice.

Excellent experience during our first visit to Bayfront Bistro. Excellent water view and both the food and service was excellent. Got the calamari and shrimp appetizers, both delicious. I had the lobster tortellini for dinner which was very good. Highly recommend!

We went to Bayfront Bistro today (Nov 7, 2022) for their Grand Reopening. The food and drinks were great and they have really done a phenomenal job rebuilding their restaurant. I ordered the wings, of course. They were classic buffalo wings, fried in a light breading. While my preference is naked wings, these were still exceptional: juicy, crunchy, and very tasty.

Great food & friendly service! My spouse and I, ate dinner here last night. Prior to our visit, I had read a review that mentioned that Bayfront Bistro has a fabulous Grouper sandwich on their lunch menu. While I knew that I would not be able to order the Grouper sandwich for dinner, I figured I couldn’t go wrong with this restaurant. I started my dinner with a cup of the Tomato Parmesan Bisque. I don’t normally have a soup, salad or appetizer, however, I’m so glad I did. OMG, they did not skimp in the Parmesan cheese. It was absolutely delicious! The soup was Followed by the Grouper Langosta with cheddar mashed potatoes, instead of the risotto. OMG, it was so filling. My spouse ordered the Alaskan Butterfish, with wasabi mashed potatoes. It was absolutely delicious! What a beautiful combination of butterfish topped with sweet chili sauce, served on a bed of wasabi mashed potatoes. 12/10 for this entree! If we lived locally, this would definitely be a regular dining spot!

We came to the Bayfront Bistro on Monday for the early bird special. From 4:30pm to 5:30pm (not sure other days offered) you can get a full course meal. It includes a glass of wine, salad, choice of three entree options and key lime pie for $30. The Mahi with pineapple salsa was very tasty. One surprise was the strawberry dressing on the mixed green salad. It blew away our taste buds with strawberry flavor. They have a very extensive wine list by the bottle or glass and a full bar. The view from the second floor outside dining of the bay and boat docks makes for great picture taking. $$$

The downstairs Marina-side Bayfront Bistro is our favorite casual restaurant in South Fort Myers Beach, FL. They have the very best blackened, grilled grouper sandwich ($24 with fries and a spicy aioli sauce served on the side). BUT they only serve it until 3:00 PM. After that you can order a fried grouper sandwich but it’s nowhere near as good as the blackened, grilled sandwich. There are many grouper sandwiches sold here but this is the biggest, juiciest and most flavorful of all the restaurants we’ve tried. The restaurant upstairs is nice but expensive but the downstairs bar/restaurant is much more casual and fun. They have a great menu and selection of craft beers and tropical drinks. The boats on the intercostal and in the Marina add great visual interest. Everyone is very friendly and the vibe is classic south Florida beachy. I highly recommend you try it!

Really great! The service was impeccable. We sat outside and it was gorgeous outside. This is not on the beach but rather on the bay side, as the name would indicate. Chimichurri Ribeye was very good. Not excellent but quite tasty. My companion's grouper was fresh and excellent.

Service was prompt, friendly and courteous. Caesar salad was big enough to split. Lobster ravioli and dill salmon were both cooked perfectly. Highly recommend. Only downside was they serve Meomi Pinot Noir by the glass for $13. We asked for a bottle and the price was $75. 5 glasses x $13 = $65, so I would expect a bottle price less than the cost of 5 glasses.

We happened upon this restaurant 5/25/19 and were just blown away by the wonderful experience our group of four had there. The food was outstanding, the service was wonderful, the ambiance was delightful. It is located behind the Publix in Fort Myers Beach on the Gulf side on the 2nd floor of the building. The experience was worth the cost (a bit on the pricey side, but fitting for a high-quality place). We really loved the decor and the way the place is arranged. Our waiter was outstanding. What an incredible gem of a restaurant. I can recommend it without reservation.

Only stopped at the downstairs outside bar for a quick drink and small bite to eat. Great location right on the water. The upstairs had amazing views.

We enjoyed a delicious meal with great service. I had the berry salad--wonderful! Spouse ordered grouper with almond risotto and lobster salad--he enjoyed it!

This was our first time at this restaurant and I highly recommend. The atmosphere is beautiful and the food was delicious. We had the lobster tails and tile fish special. Both were prepared perfectly. The best key lime pie. Our server Coral did a great job explaining the menu items. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Ft. Myers.

My family of 7 went to dinner here recently— ages ranging from 60 to 9. We had foodies at the table who have dined at Michelin Star restaurants around the globe. We have to say that every.single.course. was phenomenal and every member of our family thoroughly enjoyed their meal — and we all ordered different things. Truly special. The chef Oscar blew us away and the service was superb. One of the better dining experiences I’ve ever had and highly recommend.

First time there and it was perfect for my party of 10. The atmosphere was pleasant and inviting. The view of the back bay with the marina and boat traffic was very nice. The staff were pleasant and attentive, especially our server Cameron, who helped make my mother's 90th birthday lunch great. The food was excellent according to all and the Key Lime pie at the end was awesome, the real thing. Baked, not a refrigerator pie. Very good experience, I'm already planning my next visit.

This place was amazing! The service was great, but the food was outstanding! It exceeded expectations by all of us. My youngest son is 11 and even he was bragging about the food. Excellent quality. Food ordered was: Asian tuna bowl, house salad, 8oz filet, triple tail with mushroom risotto and shrimp scampi. Even the bread was perfect! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone!

This place has a awesome!!! The views are so pretty and tranquil, the staff greats you right away and makes you feel very welcome. We were seated within minutes of arriving and our server introduced herself and took our drink order. The menu was a special one for Thanksgiving, but we came here because I didn’t want the typical turkey dinner and my husband did and the Bayfront Bistro accommodated both of us. We ordered and sat enjoying the view while waiting for our appetizers, which didn’t take long. They were delicious and just the right amount. Our dinner came and both of us were so pleased with our selections. The food was so good, everything cooked to perfection. So m sorry we were too full for dessert. We will have to come back and add that to a future meal. I highly recommend Bayfront Bistro for any meal, anytime.

Our server Iris, was super friendly. The food was very good.

Grouper with Lobster sauce was the best Grouoer I have ever had. The carribean chicken was a little spicy, but would try something different next time.

Stopped in quick with my wife just to get a drink and a few apps. The restaurant is on the second level overlooking the water and boats. First off, the service was phenomenal. The host was easy going, took us outside but that was a bit cold with the rain. No issue, moved us inside. Our server was great. He was attentive but not pushy or overbearing. We ordered the Octopus and Crab Cakes appetizers. Honestly, the octopus itself had no flavor. I've never had octopus before so not sure there, but the scampi sauce was very good. The crab cakes were also very good and a good size too. Overall, I would definitely go back.

We sat at the bar. We had 2 house salads that were excellent size and taste good. Came with bread and some kind of oil dip, very good. We also had the Asian calamari and coconut shrimp. The calamari was spicy and very good, large enough for a meal. I highly recommend it. Coconut shrimp was good. I also ordered the clam chowder...I sent it back....it did not taste like clam chowder..no noticeable clams, taste more like herb chowder with potatoes. Also not a fan of the female manager cleaning the shelves and spraying window cleaner by us while eating. Nice looking place inside except for the cheap plastic place mats.

Fish was fresh and was prepared perfectly! Flavor was amazing as well. We have a kid with an egg allergy and when we asked the server if the bread had egg in it he just said they didn't make it in house, so he didn't know. Kinda disappointed that he wouldn't try to find out for us. That's the reason I'm not giving a 5 star.

Food was good, if priced high for lunch, even on the island. A lunch for two with an appetizer and a soda was $65 with tip. Service was very good, our waiter took special care with a food allergy that was much appreciated. The calamari and the lobster burger were both very good. Update: we returned in March, 2019 and were very disappointed with our service and treatment. Our waiter was hard pressed to be of service, ignored our food allergy issue, and brought cold food that had clearly been dying for a while to us. While management removed my incredibly overcooked steak from my bill, he wasn't exactly endearing either. On the upside, even the overcooked, way too thin steak was delicious (the cranberry risotto with it, however, was more like rice mixed with cranberry, it was not a risotto). Our cold fried green tomatoes were also good. The lukewarm seafood pasta was very good, although the mussels on it were overcooked (hard and rubbery).

Welcoming staff - pleasant and organized. Nice view of the water. Great service by Lonny. Did not know that the Happy Hour menu was only available on the ground floor - but no worries. Timing of service and delivery were good. Portions were more than adequate. Food was as described - we had the Caesar salad, short ribs and salmon. Good spot for casual dining!

Recently stopped by here for brunch to celebrate my father’s birthday with a party of about 12 people. Service was slow - it took about 10min. for the server to come ask what we wanted to drink (without bringing waters), and then another 15min. to receive waters and first drinks. On top of that, the botomless mimosas that half of our party ordered were pe-mixed & about 90% orange juice and 10% champagne - the ratio was subpar. As far as food goes, I tried out the mahi tacos, ahi tuna tacos, and the omelette. My favorite were the omelette and the potatoes. Most of these were tasty but each item was a bit overpriced in my eyes. If the service was better, the price would be justifiable but this time around, it was not.

Had Mother’s Day brunch here. It’s very relaxed with a beautiful view. The service was friendly and efficient. The food wasn’t brunch food at all - seemed like a regular dinner menu. It’s very pricey and the food overall was nice. For the price (spent more than $250 for 5) I was hoping for something more but it’s just nice. I’d say you go here for a the view and the atmosphere.

Food was good.... priced at a 4.5 star. Quality and presentation was a 3 star. Tried to order from their "Award Winning Wine List" only to have our server say "we don't have that".... and settled on the "nice" house wine. {Sigh}

My penne was dry. The quantity per plate was large. We had a large group so meal to table time took a bit longer. Our view was amazing.

First restaurant on the island we visited. We were seated upstairs and out doors. The view of the bay is pretty. We enjoyed watching the boats come in and dolphins chasing them. The service was not as great as the view. We didn’t receive silverware or napkins until after we received our meal and requested them. We also did not receive drink refills. The crab cake sandwich was delicious and the fried plantains were excellent. Coconut shrimp looked appetizing and my daughter enjoyed them, there were only 5 in the appetizer. The BLT was $12 and came with fries. Key Lime martini was flavorful. The sweet tea tasted as if the sugar was added after the tea cooled and the majority was in the bottom of the glass. The key lime pie had blackberries, strawberries and blue berries with whip cream. Perfect amount of tart and sweet. Different than the original. If the service had been better I wouldn’t have been minded spending $80 for lunch for the three of us.

Amazing location..service was awful! Not a friendly and welcoming staff..1 hour 45 min for a steak and it was cold and raw..attitude when we sent it back..skip this place!