The restaurant has a large outdoor seating area, a spacious rectangular bar, and a big dining room with a lively yet relaxed vibe. We opted to sit at the bar and ordered a mix of plates to share: Ceviche shooters -- refreshing and full of flavor. Hot honey chicken sandwich -- sweet, spicy, and perfectly crispy. Grouper tacos -- light, fresh, and delicious. The food was excellent across the board, but the service was truly outstanding -- warm, attentive, and welcoming read more

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Let me start with the good: this place has ambiance. Sleek granite countertops, copper salt and pepper mills, that upscale-casual waterfront vibe without the water-- Oar & Iron looks the part. But looks, my friends, will only get you so far. Before we even get to the food, let's address the strangest thing I've ever encountered at a restaurant: there is no complimentary water. None. You want water? That'll be two dollars per person--for filtered water. Not bottled Evian. Not fancy sparkling from the Alps. They're filtering tap water and charging you two bucks a head for it. I've dined at a lot of places, and I have genuinely never seen this move. We passed on principle--but imagine sitting down for a nice meal and being told basic hydration is an upcharge. Absolutely bizarre. We kicked things off with the calamari, served up on a long plate with a creamy dipping sauce. Crispy, decent flavor, no complaints on execution. But the portion? Twenty-one dollars. Twenty-one dollars for what amounts to about five bites each if you're splitting it. At that price point, I'm expecting a generous pile of golden fried goodness, not a modest arrangement that leaves you still hungry. The short rib gnocchi had promise--rich, beefy flavor in that sauce, pillowy gnocchi, fresh parsley and shaved parm on top. It wanted to be a star. But here's the thing: half the short rib pieces were more fat than meat, and the portion left us wondering if the kitchen was rationing. Good bones on this dish, but it needs more love in the execution. Now, my wife's scallop risotto. Beautiful presentation--golden seared scallops perched on creamy rice with fresh arugula. Looks like a magazine cover, right? Wrong. It arrived missing ingredients. Just... incomplete. And that's where service comes in. Speaking of which: our server was MIA for the first half of the meal. Questions unanswered, that "are we invisible?" energy. Things improved later, but first impressions matter, and ours was rough. The Verdict: Oar & Iron wants to play in the upscale dining league, but it's not earning the price of admission. No free water--and charging for filtered tap? A $21 appetizer that barely qualifies as a snack? Fatty short ribs, an incomplete dish, and a server who forgot we existed the first half of our meal? This one drops to two stars. Style over substance, and not enough of either.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

First of all our service was fantastic. Ashley our server was fast and friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu and offered great suggestions. The restaurant itself has a nice feel, and I always love being able to see the kitchen. I would say the only downside was some of the food. We ordered a cornbread appetizer, which was delicious, almost more of a cake than cornbread but really tasty. I ordered the lobster bisque, it was extremely small, had exactly 3 pieces of lobster and tasted only of salt. I was really disappointed. My husband ordered a steak sandwich and I wish I had taken a picture of it, it immediately was disappointing. It looked like an empty bun on a plate with a tin cup of sweet potato fries. Very stingy portions, it looked very plain. It was definitely a different take on a steak sandwich, instead of nice cut up slices, it was minced, so the usual nice chew of steak was replaced with a bite of mushy almost ground beef consistency. He said the flavor was ok but he definitely wouldn't get it again. Overall, while a nice atmosphere, we found the food to be underwhelming and the portions to be small. Maybe just a place to go for an appetizer and a drink. read more

Oar & Iron - Lobster bisque - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

We stopped in for dinner on a road trip and this restaurant is right off the highway. Food was fresh and tasted great but a prices are a little high, especially the kids menu. We loved the side options including broccolini and the restaurant was clean and well laid out for groups, happy hours and families. read more

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We went to dinner with friends and wanted to try something new, so we decided on Oar & Iron. Very glad we did. You walk into a spacious dining area complete with a large bar and an open kitchen. You immediately feel like you are in for a treat. The service is tops, especially if your server is Denisha! She loves her job and you can tell because Denisha exudes joy and is very service centric. The house Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc are good and the iced tea and Arnold Palmers were kept full. For our meals: Soup and Salad Duo: the Lobster Bisque was tasty but only had one chunk of lobster meat. There was so much blue cheese dressing on the wedge salad that it was soggy. Grilled Salmon: It was grilled and seasoned to perfection. This was definitely the star entree at our table! Fish & Chips: This plate looked appetizing, but it was bland tasting and the breading didn't stick to the fish when you took a bite. Short Rib Gnocchi: The short rib meat was tender and tasty, but the gnocchi was somewhat dry and flavorless. The Marsala cream sauce was a bit on the sweet side for me. Even with the mixed reactions on our entrees, we all enjoyed the ambiance and look forward to coming back to try other offerings. The ribs looked very good and they offer prime rib on certain days of the week. They do take reservations and have quite a nice and extensive outdoor dining area. This is a definite must try. read more

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Was so excited to give O&I a try. The idea for sea and land focus is fun. The restaurant is very loud. Outside is better, but the sound bounces around and conversations get louder and louder. Service was good. Had the lobster bisque. It had really nice lobster pieces but was over salted. The poke was good. The grouper sandwich was good too, but better with more substance at many other local places. read more

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Stop by Oar & Iron at Colonial Blvd near I-75 right behind TopGolf. This is a brand-new location opened in February 2025. As you walk in, you realize that it is bigger than you expected. It has a huge bar, with indoor and outdoor seating, it can easily accommodate up to 250+ patrons. The ambiance is contemporary. Oar & Iron is a raw bar and grill. Normally, I love to try their seafood, like P.E.I mussels, a few oysters and clams or shrimp cocktail or grilled octopus. However, this is lunch meal, and we keep it simple! We got appetizers, Oar & Iron Chicken Wings, crispy Brussel sprout, Oar & Iron burger and a Grouper Taco! They have local beers from Fort Myers Brewing, Palm City Brewing, Scotty's Bierwerks on draft. But I opted for Yuengling instead. The Oak & Iron wings were cooked perfectly, juicy and hot. The Brussel sprouts and burger was cooked to the right temperature. The small fried grouper stripes were fine and tasty! My personal preference is blacken instead of deep fried. However, the Grouper Taco could use a little more Creole Aioli sauce and pickled onion. It was overloaded with too much cilantro lime Jasmine rice! The staff was very friendly and professional. The service is quick and gluten free options is available. We enjoyed our lunch but will return to try their seafood offering! read more

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The pulled bbq pork appetizer with chips was great! Would definitely get it again. Decor is nice and seats comfortable. Service was routine. Had the pasta for main meal....which was good but would try something different next time. Just too rich of a taste for my liking with the portion provided but yummy. read more

Decided to have my husband's birthday lunch at Oar & Iron. Comfortable, clean, bright and calm, couldn't have asked for anything more. The food was delicious. I had the fish and chips and my husband had a BLT-A with sweet potato fries. Yum .... They did not have the cod fish for my fried fish filet, so they asked if a grouper filet would be okay. It was great. We will go back for many other delightful meals and bring friends with us. Thank you for making my husband's birthday lunch delicious. read more

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Liked it but didn't love it. We ordered tomato soup (too sweet) and lobster bisque (too salty). The fish & chips was good. The rest of the dishes, including the grilled cheese, were definitely not worth the price. Service was fine and the restaurant was clean and quiet. read more

They offer "gluten free" but realize all they do is substitute gluten free pasta for the other ingredients. That pasta is hard, cold, and NO taste. Food was not even warm. Poor taste. One of our orders Never even arrived. See picture. Everyone was finished when the manager came out. Live music was terrible. Acoustics horrible. read more

Oar & Iron - Everyone is finished eating and no meal arrived. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers, Florida

Tex did a great job serving and making our drinks. Good food and clean vibes. Love this place! I loved the spicy marg he made me! read more

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Steak frites sirloin tough as nails! Good start with grouper bites. Good flavor and great breading. Follow by awesome fries with steak. However the star of the show was absent and soooo disappointed to pay this kind of money for burnt and super tough medium rare steak. read more

Thank you, Scott, for such a great experience! We made a pit stop on our journey at the Fort Myers exit for dinner and are so glad we found Oar & Iron Bar and Grill! The menu is outstanding -- from raw oysters to steaks, burgers, lobster, shrimp dishes, and more -- there's truly something for everyone. For a Sunday evening, the atmosphere couldn't have been better -- live music, top-shelf tequila, and amazing service that made the night unforgettable. It was such a wonderful experience that I felt inspired to share it here, post about it on social media, and personally thank manager Amberly Hopper for leading such a fantastic team! If you're local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by Oar & Iron Bar and Grill -- it's a must-visit in Fort Myers! Thanks again, Scott, Amberly, and the entire team -- you made our evening truly special! read more

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Great service and food! Tex was our server and he was great! Bonus it's dog friendly outside! Will be back! read more

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Don't know. Haven't tried the food. The service is great and the ambiance is very nice. Relaxing. read more

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Denae was awesome. Great service! Food was tasty and my toddler and I were very comfortable. Carrot cake skillet dessert was the favorite! read more

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I had the middle neck clams and they were perfect. Then I had the Oar mussels and they were delicious! Served with a crusty bread that was perfectly toasted and I believe buttered with herbs. I had their coconut watermelon mojito followed by coco lotus both on point. I highly recommend and will return! read more

Beautiful restaurant but the food was bad. This is the menu description of what I ordered "Pan-seared scallops, roasted corn risotto, blistered baby heirloom tomatoes, arugula." What I got was rice pilaf with steamed scallops and arugula. I told the bartender it didn't look right and he took it back. The manager came over to say they were remaking it. It came back with a sliced tomato mixed into the rice. Nothing like I expected and it was not good. I've added pictures of the first and second attempt. I really wanted to like this place but I'm never going back because the food was so bad. read more

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Probably a 2.5, a nice looking establishment that missed on some of the basics. If you order a medium well burger the chef should know how to cook it first time, not have to re cook when the server tells them it's not properly cooked.... Then the fries sat while they cooked it more..... then let it sit there for 10 minutes before delivering to the table..... not the best burger with very cold fries!!!!! They forgot to give us the happy hour menu and only did so when they handed them out to someone else. Brie and Pear flatbread was a good size but could have done with more than one small piece of pear by slice. I thought it was all expensive for the quality and limited service. Final observations, it may have been me, but the drink sizes seemed short! read more

The service was as good and the outdoor seating was nice. The food quality and portions could have been much better. Deserves less than 4 stars. read more

We were very interested in having dinner at the local Oar & Iron and did so this week. Beautiful facility and very nice staff, with good service. Too bad the food was largely mediocre. All the meat servings were not cooked to order...too rare or too done. Caesar salad was OK as was the lobster bisque. Considering near premium pricing for all the items, disappointing is being generous. read more

5 of us had dinner around Oar & Iron. We were seated outside and taken care of my Mackenzie. Our daughter has nut allergies and Mackenzie was excellent at making sure everything was safe and everything was labeled allergies! Extremely impressed. Food was delicious and it was such a great experience. read more

The food is pretty basic. The crab cake sandwich was bite sized. The crab cake itself was good but the lettuce was wilted almost like it sat on the hot crab cake too long. There was not bread thank crab cake. The drinks were a good size for happy hour and the waiter was very nice and attentive. The oysters were good as always. The place the clean, there is a fire pit outside. It is kind of a home type feeling when you walk in. read more

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This is such a hidden gem! Especially if you have Celiac or food allergies. I had the grouper tacos and fish and chips. It was my first time having fried fish tacos! Pretty much everything on the menu can be made Gluten Free and all of the desserts are already gluten free. The service was impeccable. Our waitress Sam was incredibly knowledgeable and kind. She reports they've all had allergy trainings. Our food came out fast and hot. The music was easy listening and not too loud. We came for lunch and are already planning to come back for dinner and happy hour! My gluten eating husband had the grouper sandwich and was impressed with his meal as well. I hope they come to Minnesota! My food came out with an allergy flag which made me feel reassured that everything was going to be safe to eat. The best gluten free fried fish I've ever had! read more

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I honestly don't know how this place is in business. each time we go it gets worse. we had the Father's Day brunch chicken and waffles. chicken was a hard as wood not fit to be served piece of dry wood chip. we guess the waffles were frozen only because they were very bad. I was shocked that the waitress asked if I wanted "tap" water or filtered water from their filter for an extra $2. those that live in the area know that the tap water is almost undrinkable but at this restaurant it's standard and safe water is a 2 buck up charge. this place is expensive and the food is very poor. read more

Serenity was a great waitress and offered many recommendations. A unique menu and choices were all yummy looking! We chose a shrimp and scallop appetizer, New England steak tips, Shrimp bucatini and desserts! All great choices in a festive atmosphere as the game was playing and live music. read more

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Gluten free heaven!!!! Same company as 110 Grill up north. Fantastic allergy options. I always get the fish and chips (they are gluten free!!!!!) but need to venture off to try burgers as well. Disney like allergy handling with marked plates and the chef delivers the food to you. Ashley was fantastic and the chef (Josh) makes great food. Try it! read more

We are out of ribeyes. 15 min later oh by the way we are out of strips as well. All while other people at the table are getting their cold food. Restaurant and empty service sucked all at a cost of 248.00' AVOID read more

Went to the Oar & Iron for the first time last night. Waiter, Patrick was great attentive and thorough with the menu for my mother in law who's gluten free. Food was very good we all got sandwiches, grouper and burgers. We'll be back. read more

Wonderful dining experience for a family with many gluten and dairy free members. The server Patrick was very insightful and helpful. He made the ordering process a breeze and was willing to work with us on all of our allergies. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Been on vacation here for 7 nights. Worst service and worst meal yet. Waited 10 minutes for water. Ordered pizza to share as a starter and it came out wrong. 15 minutes later a new pizza came and that was good . Waiter was MIA so waited to order main courses another 10 minutes. My steak tips that were ordered medium rare came out well done and cold ?? Wife's burger was also well done when ordered medium rare but at least hers was hot. We skipped the reorder due to time limitations and the bill took 10 Minutes to get. Waited another 10 while they held my credit card hostage . I guess I'm happy they did not charge us for screwed up main courses. So there is that. read more

Absolutely amazing. We tried Oar and Iron during Sizzle Dining 2025, being very attracted to their gluten-free options available. Our waiter was really sweet and informative. He explained everything well and reassured me with their gluten-free guidelines and specifications with cooking as well as put it on our ticket for the kitchen. The food was absolutely amazing. The restaurant itself was very fun and the music was very lively and kept me dancing in my seat while enjoying the good food. I had the soup and salad with the most divine lobster bisque that I have ever tasted. My partners had a burger to which he was very satisfied. And I couldn't decide on the dessert with all choices being gluten-free and me having a sweet tooth, I was lost in a sea of delicious choices. I chose the key lime tart-fait. It was a lot larger than I anticipated and I was really glad for that. It was creamy, citrusy deliciousness. Albeit a bit pricey(where gluten free lies, there is usually a price hike of sorts. lol) it was well worth it and my partner and I will definitely be back. read more

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Delicious!! Love the ambiance, from the service to the decor. Drinks are great. Food is amazing and menu is reasonably priced. First timer, but I will definitely be back! read more

Eric was a great server. Good customer service and attentive. First time here and food/drinks were amazing.

Overview: 4/5 We made a quick overnight trip down and stumbled upon this place. It was conveniently located next to our hotel. Ambiance : 4/5 It was an upscale place but they kept it super cold!! Lots of tables for large and small groups. Food/Drink 4/5 I ordered the veggie and sun-dried tomato hummus that was yummy. My wife had Virginia oysters that were slightly steamed and delicious. For my entree I had the Mahi mahi grilled with jasmine rice, mango salsa and broccolini. The Mahi was slightly overdone and dry but still edible. My wife had the prime rib which was fatty, baked potato and broccolini. We did not have any hard liquor drinks or beer however the selection looked good. Service : 4/5 Waitress was pleasant and got everything right with our order. Conclusion : convenient but a bit overpriced for the quality of the food. read more

Very good service brand new restaurant. Clean with a modern vibe over exceeded expectations. Fried brussels sprouts and mango BBQ wings were phenomenal. The short rib sandwich was on the Sizzle Dining menu for the month of September, it was extremely good had a ton of flavor! read more

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The servers were lovely. We had the sirloin tips for an entrée. It was very good and then we had a lime parfait for dessert yummy.

A menu item called Herbivore was misleading. The description makes it sound like a MOSTLY veggie and pasta bowl. I received a HUGE amount of pasta w few veggies. So, I asked for extra veggies They charged an extra $5 without telling me! Be sure to inform customers ahead of time if you're going to charge them extra money. Rename the menu item to lotsa pasta, little veggies. read more

Out of a party of 9, all 9 entrees were over cooked. Chicken(tough as a shoe), burgers(no flavor,tough as a hockey puck), prime rib(gray) and shrimp(tough). Served was great and did a really great job, but unfortunately the food was not great at all and had to go somewhere after to eat since we basically spit everything out. read more