SWFL Waterfront Restaurants By Boat

Boating season is in full effect here in Southwest Florida. Well, really any time of year is “boating season” down here. The Fourth of July is an especially busy holiday on the water. Boaters hit the water at 9:30am, and return to dock after the fireworks at 9:30pm.

A full day of boating makes for one hungry crew onboard! Luckily there are serval waterfront restaurants with docks where you can tie up and get a bite. Below we’ve listed a few beatable restaurants in each area of Southwest Florida. You can see the location of each restaurant by locating the number on the map.

SWFL Waterfront Restaurants By Boat

Bonita Springs

1. Big Hickory Grille - no website listed, 239-992-0091

2. Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille - Click here for more info

3. The Fish House - Click here for more info

4. Backwater Jacks - Click here for more info

Fort Myers Beach

5. Nervous Nellies - Click here for more info

6. Matanzas on the Bay - Click here for more info

7. Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille - Click here for more info

8. Dixie Fish Company - Click here for more info

9. Parrot Key - Click here for more info

10. Bayfront Bistro - Click here for more info

11. Flippers on the Bay - Click here for more info

Fort Myers 

1. Pinchers - Click here for more info

2. Joes Crab Shack - Click here for more info

3. Bimini Bait Shack - Click here for more info

4. Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar - Click here for more info

Cape Coral

5. Rumrunners - Click here for more info

6. Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill - Click here for more info

7. Nauti Mermaid Dockside Bar & Grill - Click here for more info

8. Pinchers - Click here for more info

Sanibel

9. Gramma Dot’s - Click here for more info

Captiva

10. Green Flash - Click here for more info

North Captiva

11. Barnacle Phil’s - no website listed, 239-472-1200

Cabbage Key

12. Dollar Bill Bar & Restaurant - Click here for more info 

We’re sure there are a few others we have missed, but this list outta get you started! Keep tabs of which dockside dining venues you’ve visited. We’d love to hear your feedback, and/or add to our list.