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4.5

Based on 807 reviews

Scott Graverson

12:09 14 Mar 21

Awesome find! Great food with a unique menu. I haven't seen barramundi on a menu since my time in Australia. Perfectly done. Gregg, our bartender, was awesome. Makes a mean martini. Perfect companion for a dozen oysters on the half shell.

Julia Goncharenko

01:17 03 Mar 21

It was the best dining experience for the last few years! Every dish was just out of this world! The chef was creative and everything was like a blast of flavor in your mouth. The duck was so juicy, fish and meat were so tender, and mac n cheese was so creamy that we still can’t forget it! Even mashed potato was a masterpiece! The waiters were swift and very professional! We enjoyed our dinner so much! Don’t skip the place! It’s highly recommended!

Theresa Ljubi

16:44 08 Feb 21

The restaurant is right on beach! Booked outside dining expecting to have unobtrusive view of sunset. Upon getting there the roll down awnings were down and although the top of them are clear the view is not very good! We were told that they would put them up but if another patron complained about being cold they would have to put them down! Makes no sense for that location where patrons are booking for sunsets to hinder the view and told basically that your requests aren’t as important as the others? This is outside dining and temperatures at the time were in the 70’s! I understand gets cooler once sun sets and then need to put down! Also customers who book outside should be prepared for a little chill otherwise eat inside! We have been there about 5 other times and food has been pretty good but this time it was just about par! Was overall pretty disappointed with the dining experience! I must say though that our waiter was truly nice!

Diana Arvidson

22:12 02 Feb 21

We sat at the bar for happy hour, Adam our bartender was awesome! He was very friendly and made us feel welcome! Felt like we were at a neighborhood bar. We had the grilled octopus was excellent and cooked perfectly! The lobster Mac and cheese was also good as were the bacon sliders. Definitely going back before we leave!

Ed Bogert

19:02 24 Jan 21

Nothing better than enjoying a beautiful Florida sunset on the beach front while sipping on some of the best martinis in town. The service is impeccable, food is awesome, mid to higher end pricing but you get what you pay for. Well worth it, you will become a regular as we have. Great place for those special occasions with that special person.

Andrea M

13:21 10 Jan 21

We had an amazing time here! Came for happy hour and stayed for dinner. Awesome martinis on happy hour and great selection of appetizers. We ordered the scallops for dinner and it was wonderful. Perfectly seared and delicious. We came here because of a recommendation and will definitely be back. Great staff and service too!!

jan murphy

02:03 07 Jan 21

What a wonderful dinner with Iva as our gracious server. Hogfish and jerk grouper were our delicious choices following the bacon wrapped scallops. What a delightful server and delicious dinner. I read previous reviews and we have been coming here for five years. Fresh Catch Bistro never disappoints. I’m sure during busy season it can be quite busy but that is because of their attention to detail and the great service is at its highest level. We have a condo next to fishtail marina but love to come up the beach for this treat every chance we get. Happy new year fresh Catch Bistro! We’ll be back every month! The Murphy ❤️

Jeff Hefke

06:51 16 Dec 20

If you venture to S Ft. Myers beach looking for a top of list dinner experience...this is the place. They offer a good step up from most dining options on the beach with second floor dining and spectacular view of the gulf, sunsets and beach activities. Options include inside closed window and open screen seating...with a nicely presented bar offering dinner seating option. The menu is fine dining prepared and provides really nice entree diversity. Service and staff are consistently above average. Not a place to visit regularly if your wallet is tight, but get them high on your list. Enjoy !!!

Teri Ragsdale

02:33 01 Nov 20

Staff fantastic-food fantastic-atmosphere fantastic👏 Eva our waitress/server was the best. We met the GM was so friendly and everyone gave us that warm fuzzy feeling! Thank you👍

ralph small

16:05 27 Oct 20

Fun time here. High quality food. Drinks are made correctly. Million dollar view. Trivia contest was fun too. Happy hour prices are reasonable. We will return.

Vivian Santiesteban-Pardo

11:30 20 Sep 20

The martinis were awesome and the coconut fried grouper over lobster risotto, amazing.

Bridgette Adams

20:20 14 Sep 20

Nothing about this experience was worth the price. Food came out decently fast, which was the only upside. Food was mediocre at best, nothing special. We had a variety of fish, burger, crab, and lobster. None of it was very flavorful. Service was slow and at one point a weather warning came accross the tv or radio in the bar area and the woman working the bar (without a mask) started screaming and yelling super loud and even continued doing this after another employee told her the entire dining room could hear her. Would never come back or recommend to others. Highly disappointed

Melissa Harris

00:23 13 Sep 20

Wonderful bday dinner with fam and friends will definitely be coming back again. Food was great service was wonderful and can't beat the scene.

Keren Bolter

16:14 12 Sep 20

The weekday special is a wonderful deal, we had a great time here and the sunset is ridiculous from the restaurant

Diana Leah Farr

22:50 09 Sep 20

I always get a chocolate martini.

Miguel Molina Jr.

23:29 08 Sep 20

Walking in you first notice the great decor and then greeted with the great service staff. Then as you get to enjoy you amazing food you get to take in an amazing view too. Completely happy with the food and drinks. Would visit again.

Bonnie

00:15 04 Sep 20

Husband ordered salmon Rockefeller it was delicious! A little too much bernais sauce. But well cooked and flavorful. I ordered grilled grouper. Overcooked and dry. Wait staff amazing. Beautiful view! They need more veggie options. Will definitely go back.

Tom Brady

16:00 01 Sep 20

Best food / ambiance on the island. Real chef. Indoor and outdoor dining on the beach. Food is excellent. Bartenders know how to make a drink. Very good wine list. Service was excellent

Joe Daly

12:40 01 Sep 20

great experience here the other night. random drive up to ft meyers, looking for dinner on the water and ended up here. food and drinks really good, awesome view, however server was exceptional and made the experience just about perfect... kudos to richard for making our dinner the highlight of the day

Ariannys Mariño Lalana

22:14 29 Aug 20

I'm disappointed. I expected something better. I ordered Lobster as a main course and it was very oily, including vegetables and rice. The knife was dirty and they had to change it. The price-quality was not good. I would not recommend it.

Rodney Travis

23:02 26 Aug 20

Outstanding is an Understatement...best we have had in Fort Myers Beach...tried the Hogfish,,, delicious...Char Grilled Octopus is sublime..We will be BACK....

Lindsey Finkel

23:49 22 Aug 20

We walked into the restaurant knowing we didn’t have a reservation and knew the bar was first come first serve. The two women at the front were extremely rude to us and speaking under their masks thinking we couldn’t hear. They had an attitude in telling us that the bar was full and they had a sister restaurant. They weren’t helpful at all and seemed irritated the whole time we were there. I was extremely uncomfortable with the way My sister and I were treated and I left. I don’t care how great your food is, you don’t treat people like that no matter how busy your restaurant is.

Morgan Taylor

23:19 15 Aug 20

Nicely spread out during Covid. Enjoyed the lively and fun happy hour.

John Roberts

01:32 25 Jul 20

The appetizers and food were good. But, we were initially advised that all crab legs were not available as well as the cheese board. The restaurant opens at 5:00 and we had a 5:30 reservation so they didn’t run out, they just didn’t have the menu items to start with for the day. On a Friday evening! The server was the biggest disappointment. While not openly rude, was very unfriendly, blunt, and short on responses and not descriptive when asked questions about the menu. Seemed almost a little condescending. The restaurant is fairly expensive. Our bill was $270. Which generally translates to a $55 tip. A fine restaurant with high gratuity levels should cultivate a high level of service. The restaurant failed at this.

Anthony Zecca

00:37 06 Jul 20

I've been enjoying seafood since as long ad I can remember. I have never in my life enjoyed a menu like I did here. Every dish was very signature and delicious beyond what I anticipated. Our host, Adam, did a marvelous job on recommendations and taking care of the ambiance to make a fun and enjoyable evening. We will for certain be visiting again the next time we're in town.

clarinet chicon

01:42 03 Jul 20

I enjoy finding restaurants that are not part of the chain industry and this was a cute petite restaurants off the beach. The food was so amazing I couldn't choose so I had muliple dishes. With the view of the sunset and great bar I had enjoyed my dinning experience from beginning to end .

Stephanie Nevels

00:12 03 Jul 20

Wow! The food and service was amazing. The indoor seating is air conditioned which is great for a hot day. My husband and I both ordered their summer special. It comes with soup/salad, appetizer, and an entree. We both ordered the fried calamari as our appetizer. We each received enough food to feed at least 3 people each. I ordered the shrimp and scallop scampi. Delicious! The sauce was light and the scallops and shrimp were huge. They have a large menu of martinis as well. The key lime one is great. We’d definitely go back.

Sam Hagler

02:13 02 Jul 20

Upscale, beachfront restaurant with fantastic food and great service. Complete bar with a fine selection of wines to complement any meal. The clam chowder and the lobster bisque were excellent and the Kobe beef burger was outstanding. The menu can suit the taste of just about anyone. Highly recommend this place when in the Fort Myers Beach area.

susan deluca

02:18 28 Jun 20

Delicious as always , our 1st choice for our Anniversary since we moved to Florida . The Bistro Salad is like desert before dinner! Beautiful views too, love those pelicans !

Ruth Brandon

23:14 14 Jun 20

The food and staff are amazing! We make sure we enjoy Fresh Catch Bistro at least once every year when we are in the Fort Myers area. We love the beach and sunsets as well - a most enjoyable experience - every time!

Dawn Davis-Laubheimer

22:12 06 Jun 20

The food was really, really good! We had scallops (done perfectly) and grouper . We did not expect such a delicious meal, prepared to perfection, on Fort Myers Beach and were happily surprised! We will be back. Our server, Jason, was great too!

Paul Wakefield

14:47 05 Jun 20

Absolutely delightful place for dinner. We ate outside overlooking the beach & gulf. Food & service was excellent. We split dinner & salad & was just right. Servings are more than adequate. STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

Bob Patterson

22:50 03 Jun 20

The view, the service (Adam), the food was just perfect. Thanks for a great end of our day!

rando9009 .

00:32 01 Jun 20

Great food and atmosphere! The Hogfish Oscar, Crusted Tuna, and , Key Lime pie were beautifully done. The only thing we didn't care for was the peel and eat shrimp, as they could've used more seasoning, but all else was great.

Anthony Kasper

01:12 10 May 20

Wonderful fresh preparations. Well crafted cocktails in a pleasant setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Tender, delicately charred Octopus, silky Lobster Bisque. Be sure to sample the Lobster Risotto. Crispy Duck was crispy and moist, very tasty. A bounty of seafood in the jambalaya. Our waiter was Adam, he was excellent, friendly and made our evening enjoyable. They made celebrating my wife's birthday wonderful.

Anthony P

14:31 16 Mar 20

Everything about Fresh Catch Bistro is 5 Star. We had brussel sprouts with bacon, pecan/cranberry grouper, shrimp scampi, and some had dessert. All of the food was delicious. Service was exceptional, we waited for nothing, the table was cleared quickly as we finished a course, and the staff never seemed rushed. The drinks were well prepared with top shelf ingredients. Best place on the island...

Terry Smith

03:24 22 Feb 20

Always an awesome experience at the Fresh Catch Bistro. Our waiter was excellent. The bartender was excellent. I started out with two dozen oysters on the half shell. Freshly shucked Not the ones that sit in the refrigerator all day like some places. I had2 lobster tails That work done to perfection. Not overcooked at all.. My fiance had surf and turf the steak was done. Perfect. like usual, Needless to say the chef was way on top of his game tonight. as usual!! We shared a chocolate mousse cake for dessert. That was an absolutely incredible. Finish for an excellent meal

Sharon Faircloth

13:26 25 Jan 20

We had a delicious sunset dinner on the open-air porch overlooking the beach. The martinis and appetizers were amazing. Everyone in our group ordered the hog snapper entree and we were not disappointed! We will definitely be back!

Laura Dawson

22:21 22 Jan 20

This place is amazing! The staff is amazing! The food is amazing! The cocktails were amazing! The view is amazing! The happy hour was absolutely perfect!!! I cannot find one brown thing about this restaurant!!!!

Dawn Johnston

02:47 12 Jan 20

Save your money! A friend of mine was in town and said she was craving grouper. This place looked nice, right on the beach. We ordered three different seafood dishes, all inedible. The grouper was overcooked and flavorless. Worst seafood I've ever had and rediculessly overpriced. On a positive note, the waitress was very friendly, the management, not so much. Do not recommend.

Cindy Bourgon

15:00 05 Jan 20

Wow amazing they let 25 people on during happy hour only so u can imagine how amazing service is. After happy hour it all opens up. Right on the water great martinis and the couple behind bar were also amazing great trivia questions !

Tom F

20:05 20 Dec 19

The food here is amazing! You'd think they would charge more. The atmosphere is very nice and can be romantic depending on where you sit. We sat outside facing the beach at night and it was excellent. Service was great too. Definitely recommend if you like seafood and want to eat at the beach!

Deborah Brucato

15:18 15 Dec 19

My husband had the King Crab which were smaller and fewer than any we ever had in Florida and I ordered the Short Ribs which tasted fabulous but the meat was overcooked and tough. I told our waiter we wanted to enjoy our drinks and not be rushed but they had us in and out in an hour. The restaraunt is beautiful and the ambience wonderful. Food is lacking.

Sandy Landau

20:17 14 Dec 19

Go early if you are going for Happy Hour. A line starts forming during thebusy season... like 30 minutes before happy hour begins. The food and drinks were excellent. Great ocean view from here as well.

Madame S Poireaux

20:14 08 Dec 19

There is everything to write home about a meal at Fresh Catch. The dining room and bar is beautiful, gorgeous in my opinion. The patio over the ocean is spectacular. They do fish so well, and I love their wine list and special cocktails.

Dustin Bland

18:42 02 Dec 19

This is a fine dining experience. The food was amazing. Service polite and efficient. I'd love to go back and highly recommend this to people wanting to experience seafood around Ft. Myers beach.

Julia Peters

01:55 28 Nov 19

Adam was an outstanding host and every recommendation was spot on. Lobster bisque, lobster risotto, grouper, hogfish, scallops, martinis, all fresh and tasty. The topper? The freshly baked bread served warm with pesto. All this on the shore. I highly recommend reservations at sunset.

Dennis Preite

23:15 12 Nov 19

The food and service were excellent! Our server, Kaz was the best. He chose a red wine for us that was spectacular. Will definitely go back again.

Angela Lundberg

13:06 19 Oct 19

Found this restaurant from the reviews on Google and decided to give it a try since it was close to our rental. Made a reservation but it was off-season so wasn't necessary but recommended in the winter by the server. Staff was extremely friendly and attentive, making sure we were happy the entire time. The manager even checked on us a few times. We ordered a bottle of wine, peel and eat shrimp, the Day Boat scallops, prime rib, and limoncello cake. Everything was fantastic! Price was on par for the quality of food, basically a fancy night out. I would go again!

Susan Funk

11:02 08 Oct 19

We loved it! Great atmosphere, and wonderful service. The staff couldn't be more helpful, the chef and manager came over and gave recommendations. Which I'm glad they did, and I ordered the pecan crusted grouper. It was delicious!! The menu has many choices and the appetizers were excellent. I highly recommend this place.

Raj Ramjit

16:27 13 Aug 19

Had the Mediterranean Shrimp and it was excellent. The view is lovely cause you're practically overlooking the water by the beach. Perfect place for a sunset dinner. Our host was Dean whose professionalism and friendliness was exemplary, always checking on us. I would suggest more IPAs on the menu but the wine list was very extensive pleasing my wife. It's our place next time we return.

Kat C

01:36 10 Aug 19

For a restaurant with a nice beach view, it was a bit lacking. The food was quite expensive, the scallops came with 4 scallops total, vegetables that were okay, but nothing spectacular, and for the price, not noteworthy. The Kobe bacon burger came with 4 steak fries, for 17 dollars. The New England clam chowder had no discernable clam, just the broth and potatoes. The water was served to the table warm with melted ice, we had to ask for ice to be brought to the table. All in all, it was an overpriced menu for the food that was served. The server was good, friendly, and attentive to the table, however when going out, I look for good food and good service. The service here was great, the food... not so much. In the end, there are less expensive restaurants on the beach, with good food, and the same great views.

Dane Mazzitti

02:16 21 Jul 19

You tell me if you'd had better grouper anywhere - and I mean nationally! Outstanding location, ambiance overlooking the gulf and great service by Brian. Look forward returning soon.

Rob Sutherlin

16:14 05 Jul 19

The food, the service, the atmosphere...all too notch. Their desserts, ah-may-zing. The chocolate mousse cake (a special) made want to jump back and kiss myself, it was so good. It's a bit more spendy than most places on the beach, but well worth it. The bacon wrapped scallops are delicious. They also have the best happy hour on the beach. Stop in...you won't be disappointed.

Sam Criss

16:15 03 Jul 19

We revisited one of our favorite stops in Fort Myers Beach. It never disappoints. Great service and the Mediterranean Shrimp dish was outstanding. The beach views are first class!

Chris Haynes

02:27 24 Jun 19

This is nice spot right in Ft Myers Beach. Easy to find as it is right on the main strip, beach side. The meals were very good and the service was great as well. Good selection on the menu. Prices were only slightly higher than others, but the quality of the food, the atmosphere and the service justified it. Service was extremely quick.

Nancy K Haddock

23:52 27 Oct 18

What a great time! Dinner was perfectly delicious, our waiter Dave was SUCH fun, and the beach view was perfect. My friends and I are making dinner here a must during our writer retreats!

Courtney Horchak

00:43 24 Oct 18

Staff here was extremely pleasant and attentive. We were seated right away, our glasses were filled promptly, and our food came out quite fast. Pecan and cranberry crusted grouper was delicious and I loved the bread and oil served as well!

Ted from Florida

20:24 20 Oct 18

Love this place. Happy Hour is terrific. Megan and Aleks were great and whipped up some fantastic drinks!!! This is a must visit...😎

Mr. G.

14:57 09 Oct 18

Celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary here. I dropped off a candle, a sunflower, and picked the table I wanted to sit at with my wife to surprise her. The restaurant was extremely accommodating, but more importantly, our server Adam was by far the best. He is knowledgeable of the menu, great conversations, super attentive and even brought out a special desert for us at the end. ASK FOR ADAM when you go here. He's is worth the wait. 6 STARS for this restaurant..

Clint Starnes

03:33 08 Aug 18

Expensive but worth it. We went as a family and had a wide variety of items from the menu. We tried escargot and lamb shanks from the appetizer menu as something fun to do with the kids. Everyone in our party enjoyed their meal, and we especially enjoyed the coffee and desserts after the meal. Reserve a table near the windows for the best views of the beach.

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