Top 10 restaurants in Estero, United States

April 14, 2018 Margarita Chappel

Estero is a village in Lee County, Florida, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP (Census Designated Population) was 18,176. It is the home of Germain Arena, which hosts the home games for the Florida Everblades ECHL ice hockey team. Florida Gulf Coast University is also located just outside the Estero Planning District.
Things to do in Estero

1. Restoratives Cafe

20461 S Tamiami Trl, Unit 20, Estero, FL 33928-8104 Wheelchair Accessible, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards American, Cafe, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Drinks SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 239-949-6715
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 125 reviews

Restoratives Cafe

Estero's Awesome Tiny Restaurant (Est. 2013)

Reviewed By Jcvoss

Once again we were looking for a quaint little restaurant to eat breakfast at. We googled cafes near me in Estero, FL and this one popped up with good reviews.
Restoratives Cafe is tucked away in a strip mall, but well worth finding. ALL of the staff were super friendly and the food was very good. We had a homemade cinnamon roll that was so delicious! They also make fresh squeezed juices daily that you can get samples to try. Today’s was mango-pineapple-carrot-cantaloupe which was very good! They do different ones daily.
Was so happy that we found this great place!

2. Ruth's Chris Steak House

23151 Village Shops Way Ste 101, Coconut Point Mall, Estero, FL 33928-8324 Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Steakhouse, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 66 - SGD 66 +1 239-948-8888
Excellent
62%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 489 reviews

Ruth's Chris Steak House

Reviewed By Karolynn C - Bonita Springs, Florida

We have lived here for years and been to all the steak houses. Some of the hyped up ones definitely fell short, especially compared to here. Our server Kat is just fantastic. I really cannot say enough about her, her personality, her attention, her memory - all wonderful. She. Gave great recommendations and remembered us weeks later when we returned. She remember name and what we had ordered. Impressive
Our appetizer and steaks were done perfecto the times. This is our favorite steakhouse now.

3. Naples Flatbread Kitchen & Bar

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Suite 520, Estero, FL 33928-9430 Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover American, Bar, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 7 - SGD 25 +1 239-495-3528
Excellent
59%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 508 reviews

Naples Flatbread Kitchen & Bar

Naples Flatbread started the flatbread craze back in 2009--with bold, sensual flavor combinations served on a house made crust and cooked in a fiery hearth oven. While flatbreads made them famous, they are so much more. The menu is dynamic--with items like Neapolitan pizza, gourmet baked pastas, flatbread encrusted burgers, and mouth-watering mac and cheese, as well as signature entrees like Dolly's Meatloaf, Melt In Your Mouth Pot Roast, and Firecracker salmon. Oven-roasted wings, warm Panini's, Wraps, overflowing salads and scrumptious desserts complete the seemingly endless list of options. Sharing the spotlight is a fine selection of over 30 wines available by the glass, a unique variety of craft beers and a full-service bar.

Reviewed By JMCSTL - Saint Louis, Missouri

My wife & I stopped for an early dinner at the Naples Flatbread Kitchen in the Miromar Outlet Mall, before some Friday night window shopping followed by a Florida Everblades hockey game at the nearby Germain Arena. The restaurant has some outdoor tables that wrap around part of the corner store space, and a lot more seating inside. We were greeted by a friendly hostess just inside the door, and chose to sit inside adjacent to the bar at a small table.

Our waiter was prompt in taking our drink orders, then helpful in choosing a flatbread dish to split for a light meal. We each started with a mixed greens side salad (fresh ingredients with good flavor), then shared a very tasty & perfectly prepared small Pietro flatbread (Prosciutto, goat cheese, mozzarella & figs with a drizzle of balsamic reduction). At that point, our waiter disappeared.

We eventually flagged down another waiter to order a piece of key lime pie for my wife (which she enjoyed), then waited almost as long before our original waiter finally reappeared so we could ask for our check (which took another 5+ minutes to arrive). During these waits, many of the other wait staff gathered around the hostess desk to chat with one another. For having started with such a positive impression of the staff & the food, the very poor service after we were served our salads & entrees turned the overall dining experience into one we cannot recommend for others to possibly endure.

4. First Watch

22923 Lyden Dr, Estero, FL 33928-7043 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards American, Healthy, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch SGD 13 +1 239-992-3447
Excellent
67%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 120 reviews

First Watch

First Watch specializes in delicious creations freshly-prepared to order. First Watch begins each morning at the crack of dawn, slicing fresh fruits and vegetables, baking muffins and making French toast batter from scratch. Their fresh, award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes are made using only the best ingredients without the use of heat lamps or deep fryers. The best part is their creative menu features traditional favorites like omelets, pancakes, salads and sandwiches, as well as signature items like the Chickichanga and classic BLTE sandwich. Their "2 for You" lunch offers half portions of their most popular soups, salads and sandwiches and you can get in and out fast. Their menu's "Healthier Side" features a variety of delicious Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch options for the more health-conscious, including egg white omelets, fresh fruit crepes and their signature Power Wrap. Free WiFi & newspapers are provided.

Reviewed By Dave A

This restaurant got really good reviews and rightly so. It is only open for breakfast and lunch. I had lunch. The sandwiches and salads here put Panera a couple of tiers below First Watch. Both the sandwiches and salads had that extra creative touch in ingredients and their quality to make them special. I will be back.

5. California Pizza Kitchen

23181 Village Shops Way Ste 113, Estero, FL 33928-5307 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Italian, American, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night 239-498-7667
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 285 reviews

California Pizza Kitchen

Pizza und Pasta in allen Variationen

Reviewed By gschleiffer - Estero, Florida

Had dinner with my wife at CPK tonight. I had the wedge salad and a large bowl of smashed pea soup. My wife had the spicy chicken dish which was excellent. Our server Danny was terrific. Price was reasonable. This place always does a great job.

6. Flippers on the Bay

8771 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-5127 (Formerly Flipper's) Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night SGD 12 - SGD 42 +1 239-765-1025
Excellent
73%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2 reviews

Flippers on the Bay

Flippers on the Bay is an outdoor dining venue located on the dolphin filled waterfront vistas of Estero Bay. Enjoy the dynamic creations of Chef Juan Cruz while experiencing picturesque sunsets.

Reviewed By Anna P - Westchester, New York, United States

Go by boat or drive into Lover’s Key Resort on your way back from Lover’s Key Beach! The blackberry chiller with gin with rosemary sprig is refreshing and the ahi tuna, campenchana and or ceviche - seafood cocktails (crab, shrimp) all very good. On the water!

7. South Fork Grille

23161 Village Shops Way, Suite 113, Estero, FL 33928-5309 (Formerly The Grape at Coconut Point) Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Free Off-Street Parking, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks SGD 9 - SGD 46 +1 239-992-5040
Excellent
47%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 473 reviews

South Fork Grille

South Fork Grille presents to it's patrons a non-intimidating and pleasurable atmosphere in which to enjoy great lunch and dinner! South Fork Grille specialize in procurement of local foods when possible, such as local grown vegetables, Gulf shrimp, Grouper, Snapper. Also, compliments dinner with a unique wine list that's been selected for great taste and affordable, In addition to offering great wines, we present a full dinner menu with homemade desserts, complimented with ports, espresso, cappuccino and latte.

Reviewed By GypsyGitanoAtHeart - Washington DC, District of Columbia

I had high hopes for this place with a handsome and inviting interior, but they were quickly dashed. I couldn't get anyone to wait on me, though there was lots of wait-staff on hand, and they weren't even remotely full. I finally had to go to the host and give him my order. The fish and chips was okay, but the cole slaw was horrible (tasted fermented) and the accompanying potato wedges were hard and undercooked. Won't come back here. Ever.

8. The Other Side Bistro

24630 S Tamiami Trl Ste B, Bonita Springs, FL 34134-7013 Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover French, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 10 - SGD 42 +1 239-992-7433
Excellent
65%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 201 reviews

The Other Side Bistro

Reviewed By exptraveller501 - Houston, Texas

We showed up on a Sat evening at 6:30 with no reservations & were pleasantly surprised to get a table. The place filled up very quickly so it was our lucky day! The service was very good & our waitress was extremely helpful & knowledgeable about the menu.

We ordered the mussels for an appetizer. They were great and so was the sauce they were cooked in....very tasty for dipping some French bread.

We order the pork chop medallions & seafood pasta as entrees - both we very tasty & good. Actually got the half orders on both which were more than enough for dinner & allowed us some room for dessert. We ordered the creme brûlée which was also excellent.

Prices were reasonable for the type of restaurant.

Would definitely go back if I’m in the area.

9. Ford's Garage

10801 Corkscrew Rd, Estero, FL 33928-9430 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi American, Bar, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +1 239-555-1212
Excellent
43%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Ford's Garage

Reviewed By Jgvanzandt - Jonesborough, Tennessee

This is a great indoor/outdoor restaurant with top notch food. Some of the food preparation is different. For example, I ordered fish and chips. What I got was a fish - a complete fish filet (cod) in one piece (see picture) and my wife had...MoreThank you! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

10. Angelina's Ristorante

24041 S Tamiami Trl, Bonita Springs, FL 34134-7044 Takeout, Television, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Late Night SGD 33 - SGD 79 +1 239-390-3187
Excellent
71%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 824 reviews

Angelina's Ristorante

Reviewed By Roo08 - Switzerland

Service as well as food was good. Not perfect but good. Wine list is great! Nice bar to have some drinks pre-dinner.Thank you for your review we appreciate when a guest takes the time to review us. We hope that your next visit you will enjoy the food and service even more.

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