Dining

Italian Fisherman
7205 Estero Blvd.
941-463-5544
Credit cards accepted: American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Price range: Moderate
Cuisine type: Italian, Seafood
Fresh from the sea and cooked with an Italian zest, the Italian Fisherman offers some of the best meals in town. House specials include lobster fradiavolo--lobster served atop linguine in a homemade marinara sauce along with mussels, clams, shrimp, mahi, and scallops. Or sample the veal marsala made with fresh sauteed mushrooms.

Plaka II
115271-27 McGregor Blvd.
941-433-5404
Credit cards accepted: Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Price range: Inexpensive/Moderate
Cuisine type: Greek
This festive restaurant is decorated with all things Greek: columns, statues, arches, pictures, and a giant mural of the Acropolis done by a well-known local painter. House specialties include Mousaka, Gyros, Souvlaki, roasted lamb, and special combination plates.

The Veranda
2122 Second St.
941-332-2065
Credit cards accepted: American Express, MasterCard, Visa
Price range: Expensive
Cuisine type: American
The Veranda is a well-known and well-loved Ft. Myers restaurant that serves a wide variety of homemade foods. The restaurant is located inside two adjoining historic homes. A courtyard set between these homes features a pond and waterfall.