The Veranda
2122 Second St. (at Bwy), downtown Fort Myers
332-2065
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-2:30pm
Dinner: Mon-Sat 5:30-10PM
Romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes combined with Southern Regional culinary creations, an extensive wine list and first class service staff, offers the most unique dining experience in Southwest Florida. Honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants, the Veranda offers courtyard dining under the stars, the antebellum charm of our dining rooms and lively Piano Bar entertainment nightly in the Lounge.
www.verandarestaurant.com.

Nita’s Sweet Bean Cafe
1870 Clayton Ct., Fort Myers
275-9000
New location of the nearly famous Toffee Coffee. Offering specialty coffees, whole beans, light breakfast and lunch specials. Live music Tue & Thu at lunchtime on the patio with duo Hot Chick & the guy. Special appearance by Pond Water Experiemnt May 14, 8-11pm. Call for info about upcoming music.

Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre
1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers
278-4422
Tue-Sun evenings & selected matinees
Broadway Palm is known for providing quality entertainment and dining in one convenient location. The award-winning buffet features a menu that is selected to match each show’s mood and ambience and is known for its creative dishes and lavish desserts. Performances are Tuesday through Sunday evenings with selected matinees on Wednesdays, Thursday, Saturdays or Sundays.
www.broadwaypalm.com.

Seminole Gulf Railway
Murder Mystery Dinner Train Theater
Metro Pkwy & Colonial Pkwy., Fort Myers
275-8487
Wed-Sat 6:30pm, Sun 5:30pm
Guests enjoy a choice of three entrees: prime rib, fresh salmon or boneless breast of chicken enhanced by specially prepared sauces & glazes that change monthly, as well as delicious vegetables and our daily homemade soups.
www.semgulf.com.

The New Metropolitan
Restaurant, Martini Bar & Patio
9101 College Pkwy, Fort Myers
432-0053
Mon-Sat 3pm-1am
Fine dining, casual menu, American & Eastern European favorites like Hungarian goulash, roasted pork & braised sauerkraut, knedliky. 40 varieties of martinis, large selection of wines. Garden Patio Dining. Lunch: soups, salads, sandwiches, small plates/tapas. Fri: Karaoke under the Stars, Sat: Cabert (call for info), Sun: Afternoon Tea Dance. Happy Hour 3-7pm Mon-Sat, Dinner 4:30pm Mon-Sat.
www.newmetropolitan.com.

Nomiki's Plakka & Greek Market
Bridge Plaza, 12901-3 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers
433-5659
Mon-Sat 11am-10pm, Sun 11am-9pm.
Nomiki’s Plakka & Greek Market: Bridge Plaza, 12901-3 McGregor Blvd. 433-5659. Dine in or carry out. Best Greek food in Southwest Florida area. Menu and decor make diners feel like they in Greece. Homemade foods from appetizers like Tiropita and Saganaki (‘The Flaming Cheese”) to dips including Hummu and Tzatziki, from Greek salads with very own dressing and sanwiches like Gyros, Souvlaki and Loukaniko to entrees like Dolmathes, Rack of Lamb, Pasticio and Mousaka, and desserts including Baklava, Rice Pudding, Galaktobouriko and Kourourakia. Greek Market with imported goods.

il Pomodoro
9681 Gladiolus Dr., Fort Myers
985-0080
Lunch: 11am-2pm Mon-Fri, Dinner: 4:30-9pm Mon-Sat.
Cucina Italiana. Locally owned & operated. Great food & service in hip, casual, family-friendly room. Menu features 40 entrees, dozen appetizers and NY-style pizza. All entrees served with salad. All dishes made to order on premises. Make their own mozzerella, sausage, meatballs. 3 1/2 stars from News-Press.

Sasse's
3651 Evans Avenue, Fort Myers
278-5544
Tue-Sat 5:30-8:30pm.
Under ownership of Jerry & Barbara Snyderman Sasse’s remains the same restaurant the town has grown to love, but now with broader base & variety of Tuscan style fare. Daily specials compliment signature dishes such as osso bucco, lamb shanks gorgonzola crusted salmon, a variety of veal entrees and eggplant parmesan. Appetizers & salads shared by two or more, dinner portions still large. Intimacy of open kitchen & classic wood-burning oven. The private Barrel Room accommodates 40 people for parties or meetings. Tue-Sat 5:30-8:30pm. Early Bird Specials: Tue-Fri 5-6pm. Lunch: Tue-Fri 11:30am-1:30pm. Reservations suggested.