We do come here for dinner typically everytime we come down to the beach because it never disappoints! Last night, for the 4th of July, we came with a party of 8. They told us it would be about a 45 minute wait but we got sat right away because we asked for first available. We ended up being seated outside by the water. (Thank goodness cuz inside was just too chaotic) It was beautiful! Our table was right on the edge, kinda scared, but cool. Im surprised there was no gate. I wonder how many people have fallen in? My husband and I always share chowder as an appetizer. As usual, delishous.. i got the Beachbake (haddock with 4 crab stuffed shrimp.) It was good, but not what I was in the mood for. The veggie was zucchini, squash and red peppers. Cooked perfect. And i substituted the rice for the coconut crusted onion rings.. OMG!! I could of had just those for dinner and been happy! Get those for your app next time your there! They are so big and crunchy and the tropical dipping sauce is so good too! I was about to eat the rest of it out of the cup with a spoon! Lol. Having those on the side is probably why I didnt enjoy my dinner as I should have. My husband got the fried grouper dinner. There fries are so big and crispy too! And they have some great tarter sauce. Very good sized portions! He was definitely full after. Some of the others: got the special, Bbq pulled pork sandwich, The sailors delight and boom boom shrimp tacos. The presentation for everything was great and no complaints about anything.. (except the mango margaritas seemed like they forgot the alcohol. But the Moscow mules were good) Our waitress was very attentive, personable, and on top of everything the whole time we were there. It got to be sunset time and what a perfect place to be to see the sunset! We loved where we sat watching all the people come up on their boats and dock and just walk up for dinner. I really wish I had room for some dessert because I wanted to try the Pina colada bread pudding might just make a date night and go for that. Apparently they do events! I took a pic of the info. I might have to look into it for our next party we host. Until next time... enjoy!! read more

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Nervous Nellie's is a cute waterfront restaurant with ample indoor and outdoor seating on the river just under the north bridge. The menu is massive, but the food I ordered was just OK. I tried the Shrimp and Scallop Bruschetta which was served kind of like a gumbo soup with a side of too-crispy toast points. I wanted it to be so much better. And the cornbread was also not appetizing. I needed it a little drier (it was too soggy) and with some traditional butter. I'd go back and try a burger or something else, because the location is awesome and the service is really good. read more

Considering the S Show that this location could be (heart of tourist country) they do an amazing job staying organized and getting high quality food out to the masses...we had great fish chicken and sides! The outdoor space on the dock is a great chill area to wait for your table...they have turfed green space in front of the restaurant too that kids can run crazy on...or adults could setup a game etc... Overall a GREAT vibe! Perfect for night 1 of your trip to get you to downtown FMB and before your sick of long waits :) read more

Nervous Nellie's - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Really great soit for locally caught fish and shrimp. Excellent service, waterfront seating and something for all.

What a fun spot near Fort Myers Beach! SPACE This place is huge with indoor, outdoor patio, and rooftop seating. We sat outside with a water view of the canal, which happens to be where some boats and the pirate ship tour goes out of for great entertainment. AMBIANCE We were there during live music which was awesome! Simply can't beat the vibes here. SERVICE Service was a bit slow, but helpful and working as efficiently as they could. DRINKS I loved their variety and fun tropical drinks menu! The Miami Vice hit the spot - and others enjoyed their creative cocktails. FOOD Their fries were great! I got the Nellies Famous Grouper Sandwich, and it was okay. I appreciated they had a GF menu and GF bun! read more

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Great place to sit outside and enjoy a meal! The cornbread appetizer was delicious, especially with the house-made orange butter. I ordered the buffalo chicken salad, which was just okay--I would have preferred smaller pieces of chicken instead of the three large tenders on top. I guess I don't want to work for my meal and would prefer bite size. Unfortunately the blue cheese dressing was tasteless. My husband had the burger and absolutely loved it. It was cooked just right! For drinks, I had the piña colada, which was very refreshing. The wait staff was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. read more

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Good Happy Hour Waterfront Dining Good service Full Bar Creative T shirt selection Will be back read more

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Nervous nellies was recommended by many locals. It's in a good location near the beach and plenty of souvenir shops. They offer a nice happy hour and great views of the water. The seafood was fresh and the drinks were strong. we tried their signature pain killer (it's a must if you love coconut) and devoured the nachos after a day out on the water. Gianna was a great server with fun recs, taking pictures for us, and a smiling face. We'll definitely return next time we're on the island. read more

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Every year we come to Nervous Nellie's when we're in Sanibel, FL. My family and I have some serious background history to this restaurant. The first time we came we were shocked because my grandmother was named Nelly and she was always Nervous We then made it a family tradition to eat here. Every year we come for my mother's birthday and every year we eat and enjoy. Nervous Nellie's is the place to be! It's like Sanibel'S Margaritaville but better! The service is always amazing, the food is always scrumptious, and you always leave with a full belly and an entertained evening. They have live music every night, and sitting outside watching the boats go by is always my favorite part. They survived the hurricane that tried to sweep it away but Nelly was just nervous enough to withstand, survive, and rebuild. We love you Nelly! read more

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This restaurant has declined significantly over the last few years. The portions have become extremely small, and to make matters worse, staff insisted that my cup of soup was "full" even though it was clearly only about half filled. The service was disappointing, with staff appearing indifferent and unconcerned about customer satisfaction. Food took an unusually long time to arrive, and when it finally did, the quality was mediocre at best. Unfortunately, the overall experience was frustrating from start to finish. Based on the poor service, small portions, and subpar food quality, I will not be returning. read more

Nervous Nellie's - Don't even fill the soup! Half soup for full price. They suck!!! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

This place is a legend and it's always busy. The views are great and the partiers love it! There is parking around the side of the building. For me the food was just okay. Fried shrimp basket w fries. But my sister loves the coconut shrimp and onion rings so definitely go there if that's your thing. read more

Nervous Nellie's is a really cool looking place down right on the inlet on the Times Square side of the island. You first walked into a gorgeous foyer and then walk up the stairs to what has to be 20 foot ceilings. The place is really cool, but I can't even describe the vibe it gives. Everything from the vibrant, yellow pink, purple, green, colors to the hip bar. It's almost like old Havana meets 1980s dance club. The food is amazing but also has a price tag to match and comes with an edible flower. The kiddo got the snow crab and ate every bit of it. I did wish my nachos had a bit more meat on them. I didn't have any drinks while I was there but other people had them and they looked really good. I would highly recommend Nervous Nellie's. read more

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Food was great Get the blackened tacos with Mahi Key lime pie a must Free wi go Water front view Live music Parking lot available for $10 if spots are available read more

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Our server was lovely. She brought water for my dog right away. Drinks were great, and we loved all our food. Sat outside in a nice spot on the water. Mac and cheese was super creamy. The fries are thick and fantastic. read more

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Went with my family (5 adults), so we tried a lot of things. The spicy mussels at the start of the meal were a highlight! We also got the cornbread as a starter, and were disappointed in that. It was cold, and very dense, and sweet. Almost tasted like a cake. I got the fried haddock sandwich with fries, and it was really good! Someone else had the fish and chips basket, which was like three huge pieces of fish, and fries. Basically the same thing as mine, just a bigger portion for an extra $3 dollars. The tacos were also devoured quickly. The lobster grilled cheese sandwich was very tasty, and had a nice portion of lobster. Overall, the food was good! I would come back here. Unfortunately our server wasn't the most happy to see us, but I give them grace... although it wasn't busy. Maybe they were having a bad day. The interior of the restaurant was just fine, nothing special. But I did love the view of the water and the boats. Ask to sit by the windows if you come here! read more

Service was horrible. Food was horrible serving leftover Bud lights from St. Patrick's Day. They were flat. Not cool man and when you serve somebody a can Corona with a lime should probably give them a mug to go with it and it's impossible for me to believe that the bartender didn't realize that the lime was completely dried out and still served it with the beer anyway. That's just piss. Poor attitude in the employees. And then the food, couldn't even put down half that burger. Only thing you got going is the floating dock at this point. And seriously get rid of those green bottled St. Patrick's Day Bud lights. They're past their due date.. read more

This is a class A restaurant! The wait to be seated was very quick! We made a reservation but despite arriving 30 minutes prior, we were seated immediately. The wait staff, Zaida, was OUTSTANDING! She was very fast with our drink order and was timely taking our dinner order. We ordered appetizers with our drink order and in less than 5 minutes was served hot. The onion rings with special dipping sauce were very tasty. Within 10 minutes of our dinner order the meal was served. I ordered the famous coconut shrimp. That meal has never disappointed with 8 jumbo shrimp. Plenty of FF and vegetables. Great atmosphere with a solo guitar player singing old time favorites. The beautiful surroundings made for a wonderful evening. We finished just in time to take the Short walk to watch the sunset on the beach. A must visit. Thanks to Zaida for an enjoyable evening. read more

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On 7/6 at about 12:25, Service was none existent. Waited 15 minutes for a waiter to come to our table. One server serving table beside us. Different waiter serving one table behind us. Still no one even recognizing we were there to at least say hi will be with you shortly. Completely ignored us. Walked out to next door. Snug Harbor. Immediately was served. read more

When we got here it was about 6:30 pm on a Thursday. We were told we could sit anywhere outside! We grabbed a seat and got a drink. Service took a little while to get us out drinks but once we were past that, it was great! We shared the gator bites, bang bang shrimp and some fries. All were very tasty! We weren't all that hungry at the time, but all of the other food coming out looked great too! Well priced, especially for a big family. Good food, good service for a great price. And it's on the water too! read more

Went to Nervous Nellie's, but sat upstairs at Ugly's, and the view is beautiful. Our waitress was very good. Had the devilish mussels. The marinara tasted canned and like paste. The mussels were terrible probably the worst meal we have had since being in Fort Myers Beach. Had the tavern bread have no idea how you made the food taste so bland but that was achieved and of course you have more of that terrible marinara sauce for the bread. What happened to the beach bread you had. That tavern bread is just not good. read more

Nervous Nellie's - Beautiful view terrible food - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Good food. I got grouper. Really big restaurant, I was surprised by the size. Service was OK... waiter didn't refill drinks. But I would go back. read more

busy establishment, lots of varied people groups: adults, seniors, families w/ tweens & teens, young adults, fams with littles, etc. quite loud, due to the patrons, but thankfully the music isn't blaring here. the hosts were nice and friendly. our server was nice as well, but was not attentive to detail & ghosted us after delivering our good. we asked if the coleslaw had onion, as i am allergic, she said she'd find out, but never did, so i didn't eat it. i requested mayo for my burger, never got it, & she never came back, so i couldn't remind her or ask again about the cole slaw. my burger was flavorless and overcooked and the fries tasted like fish. the lettuce and tomatoes were tainted with onion, so i was in the loo all night due to the cross contamination. the mac n cheese was terrible. very watery and tasteless. the pulled pork sammy was good. though. 2 of 3 entrees were very disappointing. would highly recommend you find somewhere else to dine read more

Nervous Nellie's - my bad burger - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Fun vibe. A bit touristy but in a good way. Helpful and friendly service. Food was good with a big selection. Small parking lot. Live band playing in the square outside. Indoor and outdoor seating. read more

our server disappeared for most the night. others brought us plates, water, take home box. Overall slow with everything and wasn't busy as we ate an early dinner. Waiting for the check was long as well. food not worth the time. better service at other restaurants that are close by. read more

Super fun dining experience on the water. Laid back and low key. Good fried fish- had coconut shrimp and fish and chips- both very good! Cannot remember my servers name, but she had pink hair and was wonderful! Attentive and sweet as can be! Front desk staff were very nice and accommodating too! Overall a good (totally unhealthy) meal- but sometimes you just have to indulge! read more

Nervous Nellie's - Fish & Chips Basket - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Definitely love this place! The view is phenomenal! It's so pretty on the beach There's a lot of delicious seafood options to choose from! I usually pick the cod with stuffing and topped with shrimp so good! My daughter is vegan and there were options available for her! Service is always good and it's usually very crowded! read more

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The food was really good, the boom boom chicken sandwich was great, the sauce was delicious but the chicken was slightly overcooked and stringy. The fries were really good and my dad ordered the shrimp tacos and loved them so much. The drinks were good. Our server was good and food came out in an appropriate amount of time considering the time of day. We sat outside, which was nice in theory and there were fans, however- we kept getting bitten by flies on our legs... overall we enjoy coming hear, and would reccomend if in the area. read more

1. The Shrimp and calamari was the best!! 2.Ribs Very good. 3.Brownie Sunday... the highlight of the night.. So I went to eat at this restaurant for my birthday and I gotta say I wouldn't do that again especially when you have high expectations to eat on the water however, the appetizers were good. The ribs were good and the service was OK but the ambience was great , so to be with family over Looking the water while people watching all the drunk people party ing! Over all a sold 4of5. read more

Beautiful restaurant right on the water We ate outside with the birds I ate fish tacos so good and my cousin had Caesar salad Huge restaurant inside and service excellent read more

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Nice colorful place on the water. They have a good menu that offers a variety of options. I had the grouper tacos with rice. It was perfect. Filling, yet light. Which I like when eating something like that. Our servers were great and totally fun considering we had a big group and totally rolled with anything and everything. We didn't have to wait long for anything. read more

Nervous Nellie's - Grouper tacos & rice - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Stopped in on the boat last weekend. Host was extremely rude and would not let us sit near the water because there was a chance of rain, even though there were tons of tables out there. We all ordered happy hour drinks, our server changed twice times and he got my his husbands beer around 3 times. We ordered the gator bites, coconut shrimp, coconut onion rings and boom boom shrimp. The shrimp was yummy but small portions compared to the are. Was yummy but not the best in the are! read more

We ate here multiple times last fall and everything I tried was delicious! Hands down, best fried mozzarella! We are still talking about those mozzarella planks 6 months later. A couple other highlights were the coconut onion rings, muscles and shrimp tacos. 10/10 recommend. The staff was amazing and kept up despite being insanely busy! read more

Nervous Nellie's - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Nervous Nellies is a great place for seafood and clam chowder in Southwest Florida. The salmon was well cooked in the Salmon Teriyaki Bowl. The serving sizes were plentiful. They have a lift to go up to the 2nd floor if you are handicapped or not. The corn bread was delicious with the butter and large portions. The clam chowder was very creamy and full of clams and broth and was very delicious. The salmon teriyaki bowl had plenty of vegetables and salmon. It tasted very good! The waiter came out with our drinks really quickly. There was a lot of tables even though it was busy. So there was no wait. The speakers played tropical music to set the tropical vibe of this place. read more

Online reservation was easy. Food was good, very big menu and the servings were large portions. Pulled pork sandwich was a highlight! Service was okay. read more

Number one in location it's so beautiful under the Fort Myers Beach Bridge! Lots of gorgeous boats driving by and park nearby. The service was amazing. The waiter was very friendly and efficient. The food was great and to top it all off. They had a doggy menu, so my dog had a hamburger which she was very pleased with. One of my favorite spots I will be back.!! read more

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We asked for recommendations for dinner from our hotel bar staff. They recommended Nervous Nellie's. We sat on the top balcony outside and it was beautiful at sunset. A much calmer atmosphere than other places we had been. Waiter was friendly & made wonderful suggestions to us...Get the cornbread appetizer!!! Everything our party ordered was delicious from the bbq sandwich, fish & chips to the seafood bruschetta. Will be visiting again on this trip. read more

Our friends wanted us to try this location and invited us with them. They have been coming for years and loved some of their plates. To their disappointment all the plates they loved were no longer offered including the chicken salad sandwich & Avocado BLT so they were not very happy. The place was remodeled after the hurricane like most of FtMyers beach so its a nice environment to hang out at. They have both inside and outdoor sitting which comes with awesome views. We are in florida so be prepared to be cooked alive if you choose 12pm in the summer. Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the boom boom shrimp and the coconut onion rings. Never had that style onion rings before and they use red onions so it's sweeter. The sweet tai chili dip was on point and a great pairing. I Wasn't crazy about the grouper sandwich. The menu says fresh but i suspect other wise not to say it's horrible but didn't taste like fresh catch. Not a fan of all that breading either. You can barely taste the fish because of how thick it is. Fries were good. Service was pretty quick waiter kept our drinks full which was highly appreciated with the heat today. read more

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SO HAPPY Nervous Nellie's is BACK! We celebrated with lunch here today. Normally I'd spring for a pina colada w/ a rum floater but I went for the virgin route since I'm "drinking for two" lol tasty blend! Bo loved his margaritas! We shared the Coconut Shrimp - fat, juicy shrimp with tasty coconut breading and a sweet tangy dipping sauce. YUM! Split the Fried Grouper Dinner w/ fries and sauteed veggies. The flavor and cook on everything was excellent. LOVED their tater sauce. Grouper was fresh and only lightly breaded (perfect!), good portion size. The weather, vibrant paint and vibes, are back in action! Go support this FMB staple :) read more

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Our food was great. The entertainment was fun. Our server Brandon was perfect. We had the Boom Boom Chicken Sandwich and the Grouper Reuben. Both were yummy and came with fries that were excellent. read more

Good food, great band! Some meals were overpriced. But that's Christmas in Florida. They take reservations, which made it nice. Great outdoor seating. read more