Bars & Restaurants

The after effects of Hurricane Ian are still being felt and many bars and restaurants were destroyed. Work goes on in repairs and as each week goes by more and more businesses on the island are re-opening, some in temporary or mobile premises. Follow Beach Talk Radio on Facebook or Twitter for latest updates.

The condominiums are situated mid-island,  closest amenities are at Santini Plaza , 7205 Estero Blvd, which is around 1 mile, 20 minutes’ walk away including The Sandbar & Grille; Oliver’s Place live music at weekends; Francesco’s Italian Delicatessen and Pizzeria ; South Beach Grille and Skye’s Mexican Restaurant  behind Santini's is Fish Tale Waterfront Dining although all are closed at present and not expected to re-open until around October 2024.
Around 4 miles north is the Fort Myers Beach Pier and the commercial area known as Times Square, which agian has been impacted by Hurricane Ian and many are yet to reopen or are in temporary accommodation. If you don’t want to drive, it is an easy journey on the Fort Myers Beach Trolley, the cost is $0.75c per person. A taxi costs around $15 each way. The taxis I use are Peake Island Taxi 239-744-8293 and Madd Cabs 239-777-8203 there is also Uber & Lyft available on the island. Be sure to tell the Taxi company that you are in building 1 at Bay Village situated behind the Catholic Church.
There are a number of restaurants in Times Square, including, La Ola Surfside Restaurant (Tex-Mex) with live music, watch for Phil Oxford; Pete’s Time Out; The Pierside Grill (overlooks the beach & Pier); Plaka Greek Restaurant; Bella Mozzarella Pizza.
Just a few yards away is Old San Carlos Blvd where you will find the Yucatan Beach Stand Bar & Grill; Smokin’ Oyster Brewery (for the best seafood on the beach); Nervous Nellie’s Crazy Waterfront Eatery (the largest menu you will ever see) and Matanzas on the Bay (great views of the harbour and the shrimp fishing fleet) and The Upper Deck Bar with live music every night.
Walking south along Estero Blvd, opposite each other are The Whale and The Cottage Bar and  Schucker's Grill with great beach views and live music most nights until the early hours of the morning.
Also on the island and worth a visit are The Bayfront Bistro, behind Publix, and the Fresh Catch Bistro.