Top 20 in Fort Myers, FL by local votes

The best independent restaurants, bars, cafes and shops in Fort Myers, Florida, ranked by local votes. No chains or franchises.

1. The Veranda — Downtown fine-dining restaurant on Second Street, a Fort Myers staple since 1978.
2. Bruno's of Brooklyn — Family-run Italian restaurant on First Street with homemade pasta and seafood.
3. Downtown House of Pizza — Downtown New York-style pizzeria on Hendry Street with an open kitchen.
4. Peter's German Café — German café on Dean Street for cake, coffee and handmade ice cream.
5. Bare Roots Coffee House — Downtown coffee house on Bayside Parkway serving certified organic coffee, house-made syrups and fresh baked goods.
6. Shift Coffee Bar — Coffee bar at the west end of City Walk on McGregor Boulevard.
7. Swamp Cat Brewing Company — Downtown brewery on Fowler Street with its own beer garden.
8. Coastal Dayz Brewery — Dog-friendly microbrewery on McGregor Boulevard.
9. Millennial Brewing Company — Downtown nano-brewery and taproom on Royal Palm Avenue, since 2016.
10. Farmers Market Restaurant — Southern cooking on Edison Avenue, open since 1952.
11. Nino's Pizzeria and Restaurant — Family-owned Italian restaurant on South Tamiami Trail, since 1979.
12. Vincenzo's Pastaria — Pizza and pasta on South Tamiami Trail, since 2006.
13. Take Two Coffee — Coffee shop and roastery on Broadway with specialty espresso, handmade donuts and espresso machine repairs.
14. Wisteria Tea Room & Cafe — Tea room on Second Street for afternoon tea and pastries.
15. The Silver King Coastal Kitchen — Downtown seafood restaurant on Edwards Drive with a waterfront setting.
16. City Tavern — Locally owned downtown tavern on Bay Street for happy hour, nightlife and daily specials.
17. The Lodge — Ski-lodge themed sports bar on First Street serving slow-smoked Southern barbecue and beer.
18. DAAS Co-Op Art Gallery — Artist co-op gallery and gift shop on McGregor Boulevard with changing monthly exhibitions.
19. Jennifer's Boutique — Women's clothing boutique on McGregor Boulevard, since 1983.
20. Dolly Archer English Antiques — Importer of English antique furniture and goods on McGregor Boulevard, with pieces chosen in England.

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