Awesome service and food. We come.\nBack here , every year for our anniversary is a very special place.

‍ You Better Run, Don't Walk! You don't want to miss this hidden island gem! One of my favorite places to watch the back bay and relax is Fresh Catch Bistro's happy hour and trivia nights. The appetizers are always outstanding, the martinis are absolutely delicious but watch out you might want to limit yourself 2! now they've made Thursdays even better with their delicious mac & cheese available during happy hour and as a dinner special. If you're a seafood lover, don't miss the $15 snow crab clusters--they're an incredible deal! I've honestly never had a bad experience here. The food, drinks, and service have been consistently excellent every single visit. The daily martini happy hour from 2:30-4:30 every day except Monday is one of the best on Fort Myers Beach, and Thursday trivia is always a blast with Jerry who always comes happy and full old useful and useless knowledge. Either it's a blast!! I'd love to see even more locals come out during the off-season because it's such a fun, welcoming atmosphere. If you're looking for great food, creative cocktails, friendly service, and one of the best happy hours on the island, Fresh Catch Bistro is hard to beat. We'll definitely keep coming back--and we'll keep telling our friends to do the same! read more

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Omg. Amazing hidden gem just down the street from the busier FMB places. Decor is very upscale but the prices are actually reasonable. Service was very friendly and quick. Our food was delicious. There were enough vegetarian options that I was full and satisfied after not having eaten all day. I loved the zucchini blossoms. Side baked potato was only $5 and cooked perfectly. Asparagus as well. Potato croquettes, yes. Fiance said his chicken cordon bleu was the best he's ever had. And he's picky. Our friend loved the salmon. We'll definitely be back! read more

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This is my favorite happy hour on the beach, great martinis and food specials. The staff is great providing an upbeat attitude with even a joke or two. The views are amazing with comfy seats too! read more

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Fantastic!!! They have moved from the beach to the Bay - due to Hurricane Ian. Great view. Right behind the Publix. We did the Sizzle dining menu. I had the Chargrilled Octopus as my First course and my wife had the Mozzarella Caprese. For our second course I had the Snapper and my wife had the Spiced Pecan & Cranberry Crusted Grouper. These were fantastic! The size of the grouper was huge. I had fish envy....lol. We finished it off with a piece of Lemoncello cake and a piece of Chocolate Overload Cake. Definitely worth the visit. read more

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Top notch experience! My server Jessica made me feel right at home. I had the grouper caprese with mushroom risotto and a Greek salad! All was delicious! I ended with a very light vanilla cake. All this delicious food and excellent service was combined with enjoying the sights of the beautiful water and sky. A great evening in FMB! read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Mushroom Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Great menu selection, good service, nice location. Worth visiting. Outdoor seating available with great views. read more

Easy walk from condo where we stayed, just behind Publix on the marina. Parking also available if you're not close enough to walk. Make a reservation as it was crowded even on a weekday night. Opted to eat outdoors, which we enjoyed as it wasn't as cold as inside, better lighting (inside is kind of bright) & there were fans to keep away any bugs (was worried about bugs but was no issue!). Appreciated the white tablecloths & upscale dining feel. Our waitress, Kate, was fantastic. All the food came out with nice presentation. Blackened salmon was excellent- flaky, flavorful. The mushroom risotto was amazing!! So creamy & delish. The cranberry/pecan crusted grouper is supposedly a fav but we wouldn't order again. Could c it going well w/garlic mashed potatoes & veg for sort of a coastal Tgiving meal, but didn't feel like it worked paired w/salsa & a sweet chili sauce. Most entrees r around $30-40. Would definitely return. Management- the host area looks cluttered & could use some redesign to improve initial impression of ur restaurant. Would also b much nicer to walk patio diners through the restaurant rather than back outside. That was a little wonky. read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Outside patio - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Everything went well. They were on time and did the work professionally. I was extremely satisfied. I will go back.

When in Fort Myers Beach and want a very nice dinner make sure you eat here. Great Food, service, and atmosphere sphere. Marie & Joe read more

So disappointed! I had previously left a 5 star review, but our recent experience has caused me to submit an update. Our wait person couldn't be bothered to stop and check in with our table, throughout our dinner, even after we reminded her that this was a special occasion - my brother's 65th birthday and a retirement celebration. Angela rarely came back to our table, even though there were only 3 other tables seated and another person waiting on tables. When it came time for the dessert, Angela dropped off a slice of cake and rushed off, not even bothering to ask if we wanted coffee or an after dinner drink. Food was ok. Calamari was tasty. Sea bass was so small, I'm not even sure if it was really sea bass? The view was beautiful, as always. But, this was definitely not the service or experience I expect from a restaurant I have been frequenting for over 14 years. I can't say it's worth the visit any longer. So disappointed! read more

Enjoyed a meal at the bar -service was outstanding. Grouper tacos were freshly prepared and plentiful -grouper fillet beautifully prepared and presented. Cocktails made to perfection. Great, relaxed vibe. read more

Service is great, sitting on the outdoor deck area phenomenal, and food was excellent! It's our MUST HAVE night in Ft Myers Beach! read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - 8oz filet mignon, mashed potatoes, asparagus.... Delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

We always loved Fresh Catch when it was on the gulf side of the beach, we have visited the new location on the inside of the island a few times and have been disappointed but have given a few chances - today was the last though. My first Mother's Day as a mother and my Mom's first Mother's Day after being in a coma last year that nearly took her life - we had a lot to celebrate. The view was lovely as always and the waitress was wonderful; I ordered the lobster - it was a brown/grey in color, stringy, tough as shoe leather, and smelled very strongly, I showed the waitress and she immediately apologized and took it back to the kitchen - the manager also came over to apologize. They brought out a second one and it was the same (pics are of the second one) - I told her I just wasn't going to risk getting food poisoning and that I wouldn't eat it and don't want to take it home, to please just take it off of the bill. She came back with the bill and said the manager would only take half off of the meal (I ate some of the mashed potatoes while waiting for the re-cook). I said no worries, we just won't be back. Super disappointing way to spend my first Mother's Day - I ended up eating yogurt at home. read more

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First time here. Nice outdoor deck. We each ordered an Old Fashioned and was looking forward to a relaxed and leisurely dinner. The server asked right away what we would like to order. I said we wanted to enjoy our cocktail as we weren't in any hurry. She replied that she needed to place the order by 5:00 as we only had the table for 2 hours. WHAT??? Food was good, glass of wine was sent back as I felt the bottle had been open past its fresh date. The manager cheerfully brought a glass of newly opened bottled which was very nice. The key lime pie tasted like Sara Lee. Wouldn't order again. Waitstaff were nice and friendly but we wouldn't go back. read more

Super fun place. Very clean and welcoming. Fantastic waitstaff our waiter was awesome. They have endless Mimosas and endless Bloody Marys for $12 each. We ordered the chicken biscuit with gravy and the regular 2 eggs with bacon and fresh cut potatoes. They came out quickly and were delicious. If you looking for a good breakfast/brunch place that's really affordable. This is your place! read more

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***Spoke with manager Zach today he apologized for the issues and offered me to come back. He is very on top of things and seems to genuinely want to best experience for his patrons. If you have any issues ask for him, he will make sure your experience is as it should be. We chose Fresh Catch primarily because of its close proximity. We arrived slightly early for our reservation, and the host was kind and accommodating, even fulfilling our request for a window seat. We walked to the restaurant, but had we driven, the parking situation would have been very challenging. After we were seated, our server came to take our drink order. I do not drink alcohol, and when I informed her that I would only be having water, there was a noticeable shift in the level of service we received. I have been alcohol-free for years, and the change in demeanor was disappointing. My husband and I placed our entrée orders, and she mentioned she would leave the menus on the table. Throughout the meal, the server was very social and engaged with other tables, but her interactions with us felt brief and somewhat dismissive. We were at the pool all day and we weren't wearing our jewelry and may not have appeared lucrative. My husband requested horseradish, which was never brought to the table, and she did not check on us again until he was already halfway through his filet. The Mahi Mahi was prepared well, but the rest of the meal was unremarkable. My husband, who is diabetic, requested double vegetables. The server responded that the dish already included plenty of vegetables and offered me the potato instead. I accepted, but the potatoes were bland, and we both would have preferred that he simply received his initial request. read more

Great dinner spot on the beach good view on the ocean and the food is really great with amazing service. We will go back for sure read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Dinner at fresh catch - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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We dined here last evening. It was my daughter's bday celebration I should have made a reservation. When we arrived there were 4 tables outdoors all open, we were told we had to sit inside. Our waiter was completely overwhelmed and I bebe complain but he did not seem that busy, he never came back to ask how our food was my fish was soggy and not cooked well I told them and he took the fish off the bill and told me he was sorry I did not like it which was not the issue the fish was not cooked. My daughter ordered a filet the filet which I appreciate not being over cooked but it was rare. read more

This is a nice restaurant. Probably a little more higher end as far as interior, dress code and food. I really don't have anything to say regarding our server as she was very rushed, though she got everything right. The food was good...absolutely loved my Miso Teriyaki Sea Bass. And the Oyster Rockefeller appetizer was huge and really good as well. read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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4 diner family for Easter dinner so saving one star for the holiday. Service was incredibly slow. Full meal for 4 took almost 2 hours but not even close to full dining room. 3 of the 4 proteins were extremely overcooked. Cocktails were somehow not great either. Bread and olive oil was good. Crab cakes ok. Will not return. read more

Celebrated our wedding Anniversary there! Wonderful ambiance and people dressed nicely. I made reservations & were seated at table looking out over the water. Our service & food for our table of 4 was excellent & we all enjoyed fresh fish entrees. I highly recommend & want to go back!! read more

drinks were amazing for happy hour staff very friendly dinner beautiful view scallops ok rice was not fully cooked crunchy in spots , veggies also not fully cooked read more

Good...Dirty Martinis, charbroiled Octopus, and Calamari apps. Entrees were flavorless, and fish quality poor. Service was good. Nice water views. read more

On February 17th we had a party of 8 to celebrate my wife's birthday. The service was great and the food and drink were amazing. Everyone loved what they ordered for appetizers and main course. The chocolate birthday cake was delicious as was the key-lime pie. Thank you for making the celebration so special. read more

Nice view and staff is attentive. Fish is fresh. Enjoyed the meal. Want back again. Bread was tasty.

I am saddened to have to write this review because this place was highly recommended by guests that were staying at our condos. Our first time at Ft Myer's Beach-- we will never return here. The only great food was the bread. Luckily as the oil was dropped we were advised there was pesto. I am allergic to pine nuts and requested an additional serving hold the pesto which was brought back quickly. The bread was so great we requested an additional serving. For an appetizer we ordered crab cakes and calamari. The crabs cakes were not any that I would ever recommend nor order again. The best part was the sauce on top. There was no crab taste in the crab cake. Maybe 80% breading and 5% crab and 15% other ingredients. Aside from the presentation frozen store bought crab cakes are likely way better. 1 to 10 these would get a 3 The calamari my friend ordered and I think the best part was the surprise sausage or bacon flakes. The calamari itself was okay but I felt there were more other fried accompaniments and less calamari. 1 to 10 these would get a 6 My friend had the cranberry pecan crusted grouper. She requested her fish be cooked a little more as she is newer to enjoying seafood. She enjoyed her dish with the exception that the chefs did not cook up her grouper. She was very happy with the flavor and the presentation. Because of her enjoyment but due to them not adhering to her prep request 1 to 10 this gets a 7 Lastly I was excited to try the sea bass. I love sea bass. The way it was offered on the menu was with a miso teriyaki. I am not a fan of sweet meat and prefer my sea bass with a lemon burr blanc. So I instead ordered the Mahi Mahi with the Caribbean Jerk, a side of bok choy and mushroom risotto each at an additional cost of $5 each. The flavor of the Mahi Mahi was decent but only the side that soaked the bottom of the juices they were sitting in. I think the chef gave me the overcooked fish instead of my friend. It was very tough and I could barely stand to get it down. The Mahi Mahi gets a 4. It had a lot of potential but I cannot get over how this $34 piece of meat was so tough and only the base containing flavor. The bok choy was decent but needed salt as was the risotto. I prefer my food to not require additional salt but happy it was readily available. They both get a 7 Our server was busy. When she finally came back to check on us and asked how everything was, I advised her it wasn't great. Her response- "Well everyone's pallet is different" well you don't say. She offered to prep another Mahi Mahi and I told her no. Maybe had she returned sooner there would have been interest. She offered me a dessert because she wanted me to leave with something good. One of the other reviewers suggested the chocolate cake and I love chocolate cake and figured this has to be good so tried it to go. It was not worth the calories.. so there it sits in the to-go container and on its way to the trash. I know restaurants are trying to return from what Ian did. If this place had flavor, was not so highly recommended and did not miss the mark on a good crab cake (which isn't hard unless you are cutting cost... where's the meat??) and did not overcook my fish-- y'all should be the experts here I would recommend. You should make your food up to par with the presentation or at least the bread. read more

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First time dinning at this location since hurricane Ian destroyed the other location. Very elegant table layouts with great bayside views. We had a great experience for dinner. Staff were great and the drinks were top notch. The sea bass was amazing. We will return! read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Miso Teriyaki Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Hostesses are doing a terrible job there with reservations; which is a shame because the place has gorgeous views and great cost benefit happy hour read more

Great location. Top shelf service . The food was okay! My wife ordered scollops ...under cooked. I ordered shrimp Mediterranean. It was a bit bland . Again nice restaurant...just not great read more

Ugh so sad. Dinner and Drinks were just bad. Food not the same. Smelly fish? Gross! Had to ask if we were getting bread service after my soup arrived. Oh you want it now was the answer. like what? Key lime marg not the same. Service was lackluster for our table but he chatted up the other tables. The good? Nice space after losng the other to the hurricane. read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

It's a great place on the water. They do a great job with service and took care of a dairy allergy. The food was good. I had the scallops, chef special. Nice and light! We started our meal with the grilled octopus, cooked just right. Nice place, call for reservations. We called the day of, on a Monday, and got our reservation at 7 pm. read more

Fresh Catch Bistro - Scallops and Sea Bass - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Food was really good, however, the pictures are deceiving as the restaurant is on the Bay side, not the Gulf side with the beach and sunset views. read more

We all had a different fish dish and they were all prepared perfectly. The service was excellent given that they were very busy. Everything was on time and served hot. The atmosphere is very relaxing and it is not so noisy. read more

Extremely ungracious hostess. Food was good. Service slow.uncomfortable Pateo chairs but nice bay view.

First time eating dinner at the new location of Fresh Catch and it was great. Food, service and atmosphere were perfect. I would highly recommend. There were 6 of us, all ate different entrées snd all were good. read more

A terrific meal & service. All entrees were tasty & server was right on top of her game.

Excellent food and great atmosphere This is our go to restaurant when friends and family are in town

Great drinks, food and happy hour places, bartenders are great, Jerry is amazing go to trivia happy hour 2:30-4:30!!! Lots of great prizes and fun!!! 5 stars!!! read more

Beautiful place with a nice view. Very good service. Food was good. My only complaint is that I was served a baked potato that was not fresh. It was very hard and I could not eat it. It was only $5 and I had enough to eat so I did not send it back. We told the server about it and she did not offer to remove the cost from the check. The staff could pay a little more attention to the quality control of what they serve read more