Before I get into the entrees that were great, let me first acknowledge MARK our server. The four…read moreof us were here 4/21/26 on Table 105/1 for Lunch. MARK was very professional, personable, brought everything over in a timely manner, helpful with the menu choices and a great sense of humor. He's a great asset to the restaurant. Once again, thanks Mark! Great talking with you as well...... Doc Ford's is always great over the many years and comfortable sitting outside on the patio. We all enjoyed everything we had. Will be more descriptive later but wanted to get this review on time as I promised it to be.

Got takeout from here our first night. Really great quality especially for takeout. The restaurant…read morewas incredibly busy and yet our food was ready when we arrived 15-20 minutes after ordering. Very nice and welcoming staff. We hope to return to dine in before leaving. We got the wings, peel shrimp, tropical salad, and the tuna appetizer. All were incredible in taste, held up great, perfect portions, and nice presentation!

Pros: Best seafood pasta I had ever had. Like, amazing and huge portions!…read more Cons: overpriced. So so so overpriced.

One of the must go to restaurants on the island! The food is excellent! My sea bass was cooked…read moreperfectly! My wife's meal was just as good. Caleb our server was very knowledgeable and gave great recommendations. We have visited this restaurant twice and were never disappointed. We always make an effort to go here when we visit the island for a family vacation! 5/5 stars! Must go!

Great experience watching a World Cup game at Tiki Bar! Bartenders were friendly, food came out…read morequick, and drinks were strong! Definitely recommend the gator bites and the nachos!

Shit service. Ordered shots chilled. Got them warm…read more Bartender was bitchy ALL NIGHT. To me get. Management narrow it down. I'm sure this isn't the first complaint about her.

My girl friends and I spent the day at Bowman's Beach on Sunday and were starving when we came off…read morethe beach. We found The Sanibel Grill on Yelp and gave it a shot. Best decision ever! The atmosphere was so fantastic and we loved looking at all the pics. Our waitress was the absolute best. We think her name was Kelly. We got calamari and Shiahito peppers. They were so amazing. We got grouper tacos, classic hamburger, fried grouper and shrimp, Parmesan oysters and chicken wings. We all gave five starts reviews! We highly recommend this restaurant to everyone!

The Sanibel Grill is a sports bar through and through. It has lots of random sports memorabilia and…read morefun Sanibel-related license plates all over. There's numerous tv screens to watch all the games - some booths even have their own screen. Aside from the sports decor, The Sanibel Grill has a very similar menu to Timbers Restaurant next door - I'm pretty sure the two are one and the same and share the same kitchen. I ordered the Grouper Fish tacos. You can get them blackened, fried, or grilled. I opted for fried. Note that the Sanibel Grill is known for their signature cornflake crunchy batter - but the grouper fish tacos are the lightly breaded bites and not cooked in their signature batter. The grouper was nicely cooked - tender and delicate bites. They used corn tortillas, which didn't fall to pieces while eating, but they were pretty flimsy (it was easy for a grouper bite to roll out). The tacos are served with rice pilaf topped with black beans which was on the bland side (nothing to write home about). I would've liked a hit of lime to add to my tacos, but the waitress never came back to check on us. Service is minimal. This is bar service all around. My friend ordered the combo basket (Grouper and fried shrimp) and comes with a side of fries and cole slaw. You can hear the crunch - I can see why it's their signature. My sister ordered the shrimp scampi with rice pilaf (she was hoping for pasta but that was not a side option - it's either rice pilaf or potatoes - smashed, French fried, or sweet potato fries). It also came with fresh green beans. The shrimp were nicely cooked and super buttery. She also ordered the crab bisque which was creamy and had good crab flavor, but I wouldn't say it was overloaded with crab meat. We finished the meal with a slice of Florida's signature key lime pie. The slice was small but had giant key lime flavor. It was very sweet but this was my favorite key lime pie slice from our whole trip. The Sanibel Grill gave us average food and average service. No military discount here.

We came for lunch just before any rush. We were seated right away…read more I was happy to see that they're "back" and reopened. We came here many years ago and enjoyed their food. The place is casual, rustic, and come as you are. Got our drinks pdq. We decided to share a combo pot. But after some soup. Got the conch chowder. It came in a large, pretty plastic conch "shell". It was slightly spicy, but not much. In fact, there's hot sauces on the table if you need more heat. There was a nice amount of ground conch pieces in a tasty tomato based broth. It was big enough to share, btw. Then we got their combo steamed pot -- 1 dozen clams and 1 dozen oysters. This takes awhile to cook as we knew it would. So if you get one of these, order soup or an app while you're waiting. The clams are the cedar key ones. Small but tasty. We didn't use the melted butter, but asked for cocktail sauce instead. The oysters -- which you have to shuck with the provided knives -- were wonderful! I'd probably get all oysters next time. In the bottom of the pot are celery and onions which you can also eat. So glad we got to come here and enjoy lunch. We will be back next time on island.

Not a bad wait at all on a Saturday night with a party of six...good solid food. Fried pickles,…read morefrickles, were good. Oysters outstanding! My catch of the day fish sandwich was good and nice that I could substitute a Caesar instead of having to have the fries. My husband loved his shrimp scampi, and daughter enjoyed her ribs. They were great with kids too! Bar atmosphere with lots of screens.

The service was impeccable!!! The pizza from the pizza oven…read morewas great! Amazing sunsets! Highly recommend. Our bartender, Brianna, did a superb job. The servers, Jose, Cody, and Amit were all very friendly. Great experience.

We were here a few times. It's located on the Marriott property, on Punta Rassa, which has limited…read moredining options. But in spite of that, the sunset and water views are some of the best around (check out my pics and their background views). The service was fairly prompt. We visited here as a "chill" place for watching the sunset, dolphins (each day they hung out at the new dock below) and the channel boating activity. You can see our beverages: refreshing and cold, see pics, perfect for Florida weather. The salads were fresh and vibrant. The Carnival on flat bread was tasty. The Angus Burger with cheese, hit the spot, as did the crisscross fries - they were very crunchy. The Street Tacos were the hit. They were larger than traditional street tacos and the flavored red pepper aioli added the rich punch to the avocado and blackened Mahi Mahi. This was a good low vibe, sunset watching location.

Kava has been part of Pacific Island culture for centuries, long before it ever showed up in the…read moreUnited States. It started as a communal drink shared during gatherings, ceremonies, and quiet moments between people who valued connection and calm. At some point that tradition drifted into Western culture, eventually creating the whole "kava café" concept. I honestly don't know when it became a popular thing in Florida, and I'm not sure anyone does. It just feels like one day you started hearing about them, and the next thing you know, these mellow little kava spots were popping up everywhere. What I do know is that my experience at Kava Culture was so unexpectedly good that I found myself saying something I never thought I would. I told them I wished they served Matcha Lattes because if they did, I'd start coming here a lot more often, even though I live a fair bit away. As someone who doesn't do cannabis, CBD, THC, or anything in that world, I walked in with curiosity and walked out feeling pleasantly surprised. The vibe, the calm, the atmosphere, and the way everyone there seemed genuinely relaxed made the whole experience feel refreshing. It didn't feel edgy or strange or outside my comfort zone. It just felt good. Real, grounded, and easy. And honestly, that alone says everything about why this place won me over.

I stopped by Kava Culture Kava Bar on a Thursday morning. I had visited a different coffee shop the…read moreday before and had such a great experience that I found myself on an unofficial coffee tour that week. From the outside, the place looks really cute and well-decorated. Just a heads-up--it's the second door, not the first one. I accidentally walked into the office before realizing I was in the wrong spot. Thankfully, a friendly gentleman working there opened the correct door for me. Inside, the vibe was calm and welcoming. The space was nicely decorated, with a clean bar setup and people enjoying their drinks and conversations. It looked like they also had some merch in the back, which added to the cozy coffeehouse feel. I was greeted by a bubbly barista who asked if I knew what I wanted. I didn't, so I reached for the menu and immediately felt overwhelmed. There was a lot to take in, and it wasn't very intuitive. Thankfully, the barista was helpful and offered to make me something based on my preferences. I told her I liked my coffee strong and plain--no sweet flavors or extras. She ended up making me an iced coffee with a bit of simple syrup. It was great. The flavor was rich, the coffee was perfectly balanced, and the color told me everything I needed to know. I am not someone who likes a cup of creamer with a splash of coffee, so I was happy with how it turned out. I gave this place four stars. The only reason I didn't give five is the menu setup. It could definitely be more digestible. When I came back that weekend with a guest, they had a hard time figuring out what to order too, which confirmed it wasn't just me. That said, I do plan to return. The space is nice, the staff is friendly, and the coffee was worth the visit. With a few tweaks to the customer ordering experience, this place could easily become a go-to.

I have to give a shout out to the best bartender in Fort Myers, Kelly! We've lived here for years…read more. we've been going to this restaurant for a long time and she is by far the best bartender they've had! Great drinks great time!

Friday night - short wait, but it was worth it. Great service, awesome atmosphere, good music…read more The food was phenomenal. An all new menu and cheddar biscuits are a nice touch. Started with a cup (closer to a bowl size) of conch chowder. Of course I had a margarita. (Or two). Hubby had the grilled fish tacos and he said they were great. I had mussels that were in a lemon garlic broth with a couple small biscuits to get all the sauce. They were outstanding. The bartender Carla was our server and she did a great job with a full bar and several tables adjacent to it. This was the first night of our vacation, so I know we'll be back before it's over.

I go to doc fords on occasion and never have had a bad experience. In particular the service that…read moreBerni at the back bar provides is outstanding ! Always upbeat and energetic-goes the extra mile to make you feel welcomed and satisfied!

Fresh, delicious seafood in a lively and beautiful atmosphere. If you can take the heat, I highly…read morerecommend sitting on the deck outside on the dock. It is so lovely and peaceful. The catch of the day was Grouper and it was cooked perfectly! The soup of the day was shrimp bisque and I highly recommend. It was creamy and great. The best part was the professional service from Natalie who made helpful recommendations and was fast to bring drinks. Excellent experience!

Came here on a Saturday evening with about an hour before close around 8PM and they close around…read more9PM. I think they had a lot of people come in and asked if we could be sat at the bar which we complied. I was told this was the original CheeBurger. There used to be some other franchises, but this is the original. I ordered the island time cheeseburger, which had guacamole and a pineapple inside it was a very juicy burger and quite good. I also ordered a mango milkshake, which was also very tasty. On the screen, they had Savannah Bananas playing, which was quite entertaining, and the burger was actually really good. Cooked well tasted really great but I was also pretty hungry since it was around 8PM. A friend ordered some onion rings and fries. Those onion rings are addicting. They're very good and made with real onions and had such a nice crunch. I would definitely order that again. Overall great meal and the staff was very nice.

Who doesn't love a good burger!?! I grew up eating Cheeburger Cheeburger, so when I found out that…read morethe original Cheeburger Cheeseburger was located in Sanibel, I knew this was a must-do on our trip. The restaurant gives off old diner vibes but in a contemporary, open-concept setting. They have some fun photo ops like a motorcycle, red Corvette, and other nostalgic paraphernalia. There was even a life-size rock-n-roll Elvis. We came on a Friday evening, about an hour before closing, and they were swamped. We were seated at the bar for quick service - they had just finished the dinner rush and didn't have any clean tables available. Bar service was excellent and the bartender gave us some great nuggets about Sanibel. There were several sports games playing on the different screens. I did the build-your-own burger and got the classic 6-oz. patty with all the standard toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles), cheddar cheese, and BBQ sauce. I do remember them offering more free toppings back in the day... but I recognize that times and the economy have changed. They do have several other premium toppings available for an upcharge. The burger is served on a brioche bun and they didn't ask about burger temperature. The burger meat itself was nicely cooked and nicely seasoned. Aside from the cookery and seasoning of the burger patty (which they nail), with the ability to customize the toppings, cheese, and sauces, you really have no one to blame but yourself for the flavor of the burger... I don't know about y'all, but mine was delicious ;). They also have some local favorite recommendations, such as the island burger which comes with pineapple and guacamole. I love, love, loveeeee the onion rings at Cheeburger Cheeburger - they are my absolute favorite! I got the double-serving to share with the group, and they were as good as I remembered them to be. The batter is light and crisp - every ring is the perfect bite. Pro tip: Add some onion rings to your burger for a little crunch. (This was actually one of the toppings that they used to offer back in the day... but now it's DIY.) The hand-cut fries are good too, but I'm all about these onion rings. I didn't get a milkshake and now I have FOMO... next time, for sure. Malt versions are also available. Cheeburger Cheeburger, I miss you already. Happy hour is from 3-6pm at the bar (drink and appetizer specials), and they offer a military discount to honor those who have served.