Location: Estero
Top Restaurants in Estero
Top 10 restaurants in Estero, United States
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 508 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 285 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 473 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 201 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 824 reviews
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.
