Many restaurants, resorts and bars waiting to show you a good time
Do you have the summertime blues? No worries. There’s always something fun and entertaining around every corner on Fort Myers Beach. You will discover many creative restaurants, resorts, and bars who are waiting to show you a great time after your sun soaked day at the beach. The laid back summertime is the best time to explore the happy hour vibes that are unique to the Beach. Great deals and savvy food combined with shaken and stirred libations are a fabulous way to end the day and let the star-filled night begin. Here are a few local restaurants that can get you started to get your Fort Myers Beach happy on.
DiamondHead Beach Resort
The DiamondHead Beach Resort, at 2000 Estero Blvd., is offering an eclectic happy hour at their Cabana Beach Bar and Grille which is open daily from 11 a.m. to close.
“We offer different happy hour specials every day,” said Kathy Kiesinger, assistant general manager. “Everyone is surprised by our great happy hour specials and even greater customer service and interaction.”
Cabana Beach Bar and Grille is a go-to spot for visitors and locals alike, where they offer laid back island ambiance and live tunes. Check out their everyday-is- a-new-day Happy Hour offerings: Sunday Funday has Bloody Mary Bar until 1 p.m., half-off apps from 4 to 6 p.m., sunset champagne toast at sunset, and live entertainment. Mahalo Monday has $8 Carumba refills all day, $6 coconut shrimp app from 4 to 6 p.m., $4 Mai-Tais from 4 to 6 p.m., and live entertainment. Tijuana Tuesday has $8 Cabanaritas refills all day, $3 Coronas from 4 to 6 p.m., half-off Quesadillas from 4 to 6 p.m., and live entertainment. Wet your Whistle Wednesday has free 6 wings w/ Purchase of Bucket of Beer from 4 to 6 p.m., free chips & salsa w/ purchase of Island Favorite from 4 to 6 p.m., and live entertainment. Throwback Thursday has $10 burger and beer from 4 to 6 p.m., half-off Jack/Johnny/Jim from 4 to 6 p.m., and live entertainment. Final Countdown Friday has $5 house wine, $4 wells, $3 imports, $2 domestics, $1 floaters from 3 to 5 p.m., and live entertainment. Tailgate Saturday has Team Trivia Pursuit 7 to 10 p.m. and live entertainment.
“Sunday Funday is my favorite and the owners’ favorite happy hour,” Kiesinger said.
You can make up your own favorite day. Of course it never has to be only one day. With such a diverse selection of beach bites and thirst quenching signature drinks Cabana Beach Bar and Grille makes your toes-in-the-sand dining experience a must-do on Fort Myers Beach.
For more information, call 239-765-7654 or visit diamondheadfl.com/dining/cabanas.
Castaway’s Bar & Grill
Castaway’s Bar & Grill, at 7205 Estero Blvd., is open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. with a celebratory happy hour daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
“We are the home of the 7-hour happy hour,” said Castaway’s manager Laura McInerney. “Our happy hour offers incredible prices every day and attracts a fun local crowd.”
Indulge in Castaway’s everyday yummy happy hour offerings: happy hour every day with domestic bottles and drafts for $3.25, wells for $3.75, and house wine for $5. Sunday Funday’s happy hour is from open to close. Margarita Mondays includes house margaritas for $5. Castaway’s is known for its award-winning menu selections.
“Our No. 1 appetizer is Cohiba Rolls (won best appetizer this year at Taste of the Beach); No. 1 Drink Sunday Funday Loaded Bloody Mary is $4,” McInerney said. “Be sure and try our Mahi Tacos and Cohiba Rolls, winner of Best Seafood and Best Appetizer.”
Castaway’s offers daily specials: Monday is large pizza and a pitcher of beer or soda for $20. Tuesday is tacos for $2 and tequila $4. Wednesday is build your own burger starting at $5.99. Thursday is build your own pasta starting at $7.99. Friday is fish fry $9.99. Saturday is date night with two entrees and an appetizer for $30.
At Castaway’s Bar & Grill guests are not just customers but become friends and family. Their focus is to offer a comfortable and refreshing place to enjoy your hard-earned leisure time.
“We know visitors of Fort Myers Beach have many choices when it comes to happy hour,” McInerney said. “That is why we strive to be the place that offers the most value for your entire experience. We welcome all our seasonal friends and family and we look forward to meeting our new friends.”
For more information, call 239-463-4644 or visit fortmyersbeachmusic.com.
Salty Crab Bar & Grill
The Salty Crab Bar & Grill, at 1154 Estero Blvd., is open Sunday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Friday thorugh Saturday from 8 a.m. to midnight. Its very happening happy hour is Monday through Friday from 3 to 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday their signature 32oz. Brinley Rum Bucket is on special.
Located directly on the beach, it’s the perfect place to grab some great food, a cold drink, all while enjoying the magic of the beach.
“You can sit right on the beach under an umbrella and take in the scenes or take your drink inside and enjoy (your time) under the mister fans,” said Salty Crab marketing coordinator Jamie McElhone. “This is especially nice for families with kids as parents can enjoy a drink while the kids play in the sand and we welcome dogs on the sand as well so four-legged friends can join in on the fun.”
Happy hour specials include: 12oz. Happy Hour Naked Turtle Rum Runners for $5, premium well liquors for $4, 20 oz. domestic drafts for $4 , and on Saturday and Sunday Salty Crab’s famous number one drink and appetizer Brinley Rum Buckets are on special all day for $10.
With a fresh new look, and a killer menu, the Salty Crab Bar & Grill may just become your new home away from home.
“Everyone is surprised to be able to sit with your toes in the sand and a drink in your hand right on the beach, and during the day, there are beautiful views all around,” McElhone said. “With our indoor or outdoor seating, you can suit your preference. (That’s) especially nice during sunset. We have gorgeous sunset views.”
For more information, call 239-233-8224 or visit saltycrabbarandgrill.com.