The Veranda-Ft Myers

4.8

1831 Reviews

$50 and over

Southern

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2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
Romantic

FOR PARTIES OF 12 GUESTS OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers. The Veranda will take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to a bygone era of Antebellum charm.

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in Southwest Florida.

Exceptional since 1978, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

Join us and experience the romance, the history and the charm that is the Veranda!

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Steak
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 332-2065
Website
http://www.verandarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
2122 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33901
Neighborhood
Fort Myers
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
The Veranda offers Valet Parking Services in the evening accompanied by a limited private parking lot.
Entertainment
Enjoy Piano Bar entertainment by Rick Russell Wednesday through Saturday evenings in the Lounge
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Valentine's Day at The Veranda
$100.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 - Feb 15, 2025
The perfect setting for a memorable Valentine's Day celebration. The Veranda’s Valentine's Day dinner is more than just a meal; it's an experience, steeped in romance, flavor, and charm—one that you’ll carry with you long after the evening ends. We invite you to enjoy our three course dinner prepared specially for the holiday. The pricing is $100 per person. This does not include drinks, tax, or gratuity. Make your reservations today!

Popular dishes

Lobster Bisque
Smooth and rich — always a favorite!
Escargot
served in a stilton bleu cheese sauce accompanied with a puff pastry
Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail
served with a zesty cocktail sauce
Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
presented on a baby arugula salad finished with lemon beurre blanc & fresh chopped bacon
Fresh Blue Crab Cakes
with our Cajun remoulade sauce
Southern Grit Cake
with Pepper Jack cheese & K-Paul's andouille sausage
Grilled Portobello Mushroom
with fresh herbs finished with Boursin cheese
Beef Carpaccio
tenderloin of beef brushed with rosemary infused olive oil, thyme & dijon mustard presented with shaved parmesan & grilled flatbread

Salads

Caesar Salad
the classic presentation (prepared tableside for two)
Spinach Salad
with fresh onions and mushrooms & our own warm bacon vinaigrette (prepared tableside for two)
Veranda Wedge Salad
accompanied with cherry tomatoes, crispy applewood bacon, balsamic drizzle & a choice of: Ranch, Bleu Cheese, or Creamy Pepperoncini dressing

Veranda Specialties

Dinner entrees include our our fresh baked bread & corn muffins served with our southern pepper jelly and our special house salad with choice of dressing... (Ranch ~ Bleu Cheese ~ Honey Mustard ~ Herb Vinaigrette ~ Creamy Pepperoncini)

Southern Sampler
mixed grill of fresh fish, gulf shrimp & sea scallops presented over prosciutto cream fettuccine
New Zealand Lamb Chops
served with a rosemary merlot wine sauce
Grilled Filet Mignon
presented with sauce bearnaise
Shrimp Scampi
large shrimp sautéed in a traditional scampi sauce, tossed with freshly cooked capellini pasta
Grilled Black Angus Ribeye Steak
finished with compound herb butter & onion Straws
Atlantic Salmon
a herb & honey encrusted fresh fillet of salmon served with a fresh basil cream sauce
Chilean Sea Bass
with a pistachio crust served over our parmigiano reggiano risotto
Broadway Street Filet
tournedos of beef tenderloin with your choice of a mushroom & burgundy wine demi glacé or The Veranda bearnaise sauce
Chicken Orleans
pan seared chicken breast topped with gulf shrimp, arugula & a Cajun beurre blanc
Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops
presented on a bed of spinach & wild mushroom orzo finished with a lemon beurre blanc
Veal Piccata
veal cutlets lightly sautéed with a lemon, caper, white wine sauce
New York Strip
closely trimmed, certified Aged Black Angus "A Steak Eaters Steak" Maytag Bleu Cheese crust upon request
Chateaubriand
the finest of the tenderloin, served with an assortment of garden vegetables ~ serves two ~ (please allow 20-35 minutes to prepare)

What 1,831 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Best Ambiance
Southwest Florida
Romantic
Southwest Florida
Good for special occasions
Ft. Myers
Best Overall
Ft. Myers
Best Food
Ft. Myers
Best Ambiance
Ft. Myers
Neighborhood gem
Ft. Myers
Great for fine wines
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Romantic
Ft. Myers
Good for special occasions
Ft. Myers
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Veranda in Fort Myers offers an enchanting dining experience with its "beautiful and charming ambience" and "superb food." Guests rave about the "fantastic service" provided by tuxedo-clad waitstaff, creating a memorable atmosphere for special occasions. While slightly pricey, the exceptional menu and warm setting make it "a must" in the area.

1,831 Reviews

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Matthew
Tampa
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
6 of us went for special occasion. Overall the evening was wonderful. The drinks are good, with many options. The food is “good” with nice presentation. For the price, I’ve had better. The service (John G.) including the bus staff was phenomenal. That makes a huge difference in the experience and what you’d expect at this level. Valet is convenient.
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Robert
Naples
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this restaurant! I could eat here everyday if I could afford it!
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Susan
VIP
Philadelphia
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Loved the food and ambience. I did tell them that it was our anniversary when I booked the restaurant and told the waiter as well. Our anniversary was not even acknowledged. Disappointing. Celebrating 53 years should be acknowledged at a fine restaurant.
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bruce
London
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Advised on wife’s birthday celebration but no reaction . Probably the worst table on the restaurant so very disappointed. Food over spiced in our opinion
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Kathleen
VIP
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Veranda restaurant and dine there for all of our special occasions. Our anniversary dinner last evening was delicious, and our waiter Pete made the experience perfect. We were provided with a photo to mark the occasion, which added to the occasion.
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Barbara
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Ramsey was excellent and his recommendations were spot on.
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Andrew
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I chose my favorite Ft Myers restaurant to propose to my girlfriend. Not only was it an amazing meal but the experience was 1st class. The Veranda staff made it a very memorable experience!
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Lauren
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Veranda is one of Fort Myers best hidden gems and a very unique and special experience for all! Our server, Ramsay was exceptional and very attentive. Steaks came out a little rarer than what we ordered however, this was immediately taken care of and re-plated which was very kind of the chef! We will be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is amazing! You won’t be disappointed with the service either. We will definitely go back.
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Ron
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our favorite places. We were married here 14 years ago at the Veranda and its magic touch persists to this day!! From walking on the door to last bite of dessert, The Veranda is a must do.
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FAQs

The Veranda-Ft Myers offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 332-2065.

The Veranda-Ft Myers is rated 4.8 stars by 1831 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 8, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2122 2nd St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Fort Myers
Hours of operation
Dinner Monday–Saturday 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Southern, Seafood, Steak
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The Veranda offers Valet Parking Services in the evening accompanied by a limited private parking lot.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Enjoy Piano Bar entertainment by Rick Russell Wednesday through Saturday evenings in the Lounge
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.verandarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(239) 332-2065

The Veranda-Ft Myers

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Valentine's Day at The Veranda

Chilean Sea Bass

Chateaubriand

New York Strip

Appetizers

Lobster Bisque

Escargot

Classic Gulf Shrimp Cocktail

Pan Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops

Fresh Blue Crab Cakes

Southern Grit Cake

Grilled Portobello Mushroom

Beef Carpaccio

Salads

Caesar Salad

Spinach Salad

Veranda Wedge Salad

Veranda Specialties

Southern Sampler

New Zealand Lamb Chops

Grilled Filet Mignon

Shrimp Scampi

Grilled Black Angus Ribeye Steak

Atlantic Salmon

Chilean Sea Bass

Broadway Street Filet

Chicken Orleans

Pan Seared Jumbo Scallops

Veal Piccata

New York Strip

Chateaubriand

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Veranda-Ft Myers offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Veranda-Ft Myers restaurant rated?

Is The Veranda-Ft Myers currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information