This place is whaley whaley great. I would bathe myself in the Caribbean garlic shrimp sauce if I could. Can't speak highly enough about the service and our bartender Ben. BEN IS THE BEST. WHALEY FWEAKIN COOL! read more

I had a great bartender named Dani, she was very attentive and made the whole experience great and this awesome establishment definitely will come again to to belly up to the bar and hang with my previous experience read more

So glad they are back!!! Bartender Dani is the best!!! Caribbean Garlic shrimp even better.. the food, the drinks, the vibe, amazing!!!! If you don't stop here, you are missing out read more

I stopped in to visit one of my favorite people on Ft Myers Beach who ALSO is my favorite bartender here. I have followed KY SHELLY for at least 4 different locations since Hurricane Ian wiped out the beach. I've traveled AT LEAST an hour to get to her because of her attitude, quick wit, professionalism, and personality. I'm so happy she landed here as the location is perfect! I love the ambiance here as well as the view. THIS visit with her was no different! She cooled me down the tropical way by making me a Bay breeze cocktail. The prefect blend as other places make them where you only taste the fruitiness. With HERS, one actually tastes the alcohol without it being too "boozy" KY Shelly then enticed me by suggesting the Island Grouper Tacos. ($23.95) I chose my Grouper medallions blackened. GREAT seasoning without it being too salty or overpowering the taste of the Grouper. It was drizzled with their homemade cilantro lime aioli and came with a side of their mango slaw. The next time I order this, I will put it ON the taco instead of eating it on the side. As I was getting ready to pay my tab, I saw KY Shelly making piña coladas for other guests. Knowing how much EVERY BARTENDER I know absolutely LOVES to make frozen cocktails, I asked her to make me one as well. Again a prefect cocktail with a floater, but unfortunately the end to my perfect experience here. read more

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I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at The Whale in Fort Myers was shocking and completely unacceptable. I was visiting with my bachelorette party when the husband of a woman sitting at a table offered us their table as they were leaving. Before sitting down, we specifically asked if it was okay, and were told yes. After we sat down, we politely mentioned that they had left some cups on the table. The woman, who we later learned was the owner, immediately became rude and confrontational. The situation escalated quickly. She began yelling at us in front of other customers and told us we needed to leave. To make matters even worse, as we left she was leaving on her golf cart and she yelled at us to "never come back." I have never been treated so poorly by a business owner. What should have been a fun celebration with friends turned into an embarrassing and upsetting experience that nearly brought me to tears. There was no reason for the hostility or the way we were spoken to. The rest of the staff and management was very kind after the incident. Customer service starts at the top, and unfortunately this experience reflected the opposite of hospitality and professionalism. We will never return and will be sharing our experience with others planning a trip to Fort Myers so they can make an informed decision about where to spend their time and money. read more

I haven't eaten here in 25 years and just had lunch in the new building. Spot on terrific food and service. I had the Smoked Wings and the Carne Tacos Everything was excellent View are great Great food and service I will be back read more

We decided to stop in for dinner. This 3 level restaurant is across from the beach. All levels have a view but of course the upper level is the best. Expect to wait for a table especially near sunset. It was 45 minutes the day we were there. We were seated immediately on level 1. Service was great and we had a "spicy" waitress. Made for a memorable meal!! Food arrived very quickly after our order was placed. We ordered the shrimp basket and fries. The fries were different, a thick curly fry. Pretty good, shrimp were heafty but good. We had the apple crisp for dessert. Place had plenty of TVs and a very open air feel. A must stop and walking distance from the pier. read more

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Food was ok, drinks were strong and the environment was cool. Love the pina colada! Glad they could rebuild.

Good location (parking is a challenge) Sushi is outstanding (ex girlfriend) Full Bar Service is stellar Prices are great 7 drinks and sushi under $100 is amazing read more

The Whale - Great prices! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Honestly one of the best dining experiences I've ever had in my life. Huge huge kudos to Felipe for giving us the best service I've ever had. He was amazing with recommendations, the food was outstanding. The vibe and view is amazing. Great food, great people, great view. What more can you ask for? It's right by the beach and you get a perfect view! I highly recommend and will be coming back. I got the oscar grouper and my aunt got the lobster shrimp pasta and both were so good. THE STAR of the show was definitely the Caribbean Garlic Shrimp. I could've bathed in that sauce. It was absolutely FANTASTIC. Easily one of the most delicious things I've ever had in my life! Will be returning asap. Absolutely love it so much. read more

The Whale - Caribbean Garlic Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Awesome place!!! We were on the top floor, great views!! Food was outstanding had a couple rum runners, excellent! Very sweet waitress right on top of things. Definitely would stop by again! read more

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Still really enjoying The Whale, I was excited to try some of their new menu items since coming here last a few months ago! They can always get us seated quickly and the service is always solid. I brought my family who was visiting town and they enjoyed it as well. I always recommend the Smashburger but appetizer wings are good as well. I tried the fish tacos and the chunks of fish on them were huge read more

First time coming friendly customer service,had live music.we went to the 3rd floor which seemed to be the most popular.each deck had a place to sit and beverage back which I thought was pretty cool.i had a virgin pina colada and it was mostly ice and I got the Caribbean shrimp pasta and it was soo greasy like literally drenched in grease I ate most of the bread and maybe two bites and ask to take it to go and just threw it away because it was just two much grease.my boyfriend food wasn't good either and rated it very low as well.I had to go the the bathroom and it's only one bathroom on the deck and it was a line of at least 4 woman trying to use it.i would go here for the views and music not the the food. read more

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Great location, open and al fresco. Stopped in for dinner after a long day of travel and the beach. We started off with grouper shrimp ceviche, good flavor citrus with a bit of spice at the end of your bite. My wife had grouper tacos, great portion. I had ahi tuna bowl, came with avocado, rice, Asian sauce, that was very flavorful. And I had pasta with butter it was good. Overall good meal and a nice spot to unwind. read more

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The Whale is one of those spots that instantly feels like the right choice. Great food, upbeat service, and a fun, beach‑casual atmosphere that keeps you lingering a little longer. Always a solid stop. read more

The Whale - Entrée and Handheld - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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I loved the deck outdoor vibe and I loved a few menu items, but others not so much. The oyster Rockefeller (I am not sure if I'm spelling that right) was amazing, so was the wings; we got the garlic butter with a side of buffalo sauce those two items were amazing. However the Cesar salad was not our favorite the lettuce was a bit wilted and the drinks were alright. Our sever was attentive at first but did not really pay attention to us after we got our food. For this reason it's not a 5, but if you're in the area I would recommend the oysters and wings! read more

The Whale - Wings, Oysters on the Half Shell Oysters on the Half Shell - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

O-H! I love that this bar is Ohio State themed. We sat on the third floor, which is the "club" level. The second floor is a sports bar, and first floor is an open-air restaurant. Bartenders and patrons were all lovely. Enjoyed the bean dip and chips. We'll be back for game day! read more

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This is a newly renovated three story sports bar with an incredible view of the beach! We approached the first floor and the host was super sweet and helpful, and she guided us to the second floor so we could have a view. The server was attentive and took our drink order immediately and answered all of our questions. We settled on the cheeseburger, the chicken burger, and the red snapper sandwich. Everything was really good and we had a great time! This is definitely a place to frequent! read more

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This could possibly be the best smash burger I've ever had. Came in on a Friday with some friends, we sat down, enjoyed the vibes and I unknowingly ordered a burger so delicious, it was like angels dancing on the tip of my tongue. The burger had two patties with plenty of cheese and shredded lettuce. Imagine the best Big Mac you've ever had and multiply it by 26. I really wanted to order a 2nd but I was so full from the first burger plus the fries, that I did not want to be a total glutton. So I decided to come back the next day and order it again! Now on to the ambiance, this place is great for football and any game day really. Tons of tvs so you always have a good view. Bartenders were attentive and quick even on a huge college football championship night. From what I gather this is a big Ohio State Fan Bar, but I didn't let that ruin the experience :). If you're a tourist in the area like I was, this place can't be beat. read more

The new Whale bar is AMAZING!! Not only is the food phenomenal but the atmosphere is perfect for all. The first floor seems more like a walk up beach bar more for adults . The second floor was a little more high-end good for a dining experience with the family. The third floor had live entertainment, and the most amazing view!! that seems more like the place where everybody. We had a great time love the food love the music love the drinks, and oh my God that Sunset view was spectacular. We will be back!! read more

The Whale - Beautiful Sunset view from the top floor! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Dani was an amazing server. Always love this place. Even more so now! The Whale never disappoints! read more

The Whale - Up top view of the beach - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Our waiter Phillip was great. He had suggested the Caribbean gulf shrimp appetizer and the grouper Oscar for an entrée and both were amazing. The piña colada was the best I've ever had. Atmosphere was very chill and the live music was awesome. read more

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Pretty view, good was great, service was good. Shrimp Alfredo - AMAZING 10/10. The only thing that I found a bit strange is that it comes with toasted bread on the side. Not garlic bread or any flavoring. But there was a lot of sauce to soak up using the bread, so I'll leave that alone. The Alfredo sauce is 10 out of 10 homemade and the spinach really has a nice kick Burger - the burger was good. It was 3 patties though, which seemed a bit excessive. And it does say smash burger, but they were not the kind with the crispy ends that are flat and actually smashed. Philly cheese steak - it was good. The best part was the jalapeño cheese sauce. It definitely needed extra cheese sauce, but it really made a huge difference. The fries are seasoned and good. And the Coke products were 10/10. The music was a bit quiet for us on the third floor though so hopefully next time they turn it up a little bit read more

Justin was the best server!! He was so kind and did an amazing job food was awesome, highly recommend

Not going in to details but all 4 meals were vary poor tasteless, cold just bad. First time back sense the rebuild. I will inform friend and naghbors stay away. As I will read more

Came by on Monday with a group of 3. One of the party was under 21 we were told to leave the bar although there is no state regulation for this. We were directed to a dirty table which was wiped after seating. The bar tender that directed us there then proceeded to tell this same party member that "she didn't know how she was allowed up with our bottoms". We were coming off the beach to eat. I want to know where pants on the beach are required in Florida. We waited another 10 minutes before finally receiving service. Justin was the saving grace. Service was great and friendly. Honestly I'm 32 I visited this place prior to Ian from 17-25 and I never ever had or witnessed any of the interactions we received from Dani. Aside from Justin's service; it was rude and made us uncomfortable. 2 of us in the party are bar tenders at inland locations and were very unhappy with how things were unhandled. Food was meh. Again this place was a lot better prior to Ian; menu and service included for sure. I hope the best for the place but as a frequent visitor in the past and eager to return; I won't be back. read more

This was a great location to watch people walking by while you enjoy a fantastic meal & a variety of specialty drinks. The server was very attentive and quick. I had fish tacos that were superb! Highly recommend this place!! We plan to return before the week is up. read more

The Whale - Great spot for photos - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Great food and service. Third floor is super spot to watch the sunset. Elevator to the third floor makes getting upstairs easy.

The garlicky shrimp appetizer was amazing! Get the pound! Drinks were good, service was great! Perfect beach views and ambiance. read more

The Whale - Fish Boom Boom Tacos Grouper and Brussels - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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What an amazing sunset view from the second floor. We had excellent service! The food was amazing! We will be back! read more

The Whale - Fun afternoon at the Whale! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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First off as a Floridian I always say don't order wings of course my new boyfriend does from Chicago and actually they were so good. Kayla our sever 10/10 service. Blake knew right before storm came to close the shades. Blake deserves top notch raises. What a fun time!!! read more

Food was cold, hair on the fish taco, no apology, waitress was a crab. Don't bother, the gulf view is not worth the crappy food and service. Restrooms stinky and filthy. read more

The Whale recently opened on Ft Myers Beach. It's 3 stories with great views. First floor: bar, 2nd floor air conditioned, 3rd floor open air but serves only beer/cocktails and appetizers. Suggestions: add more apps like boneless wings, pretzel bites and chips & queso or guacamole, nachos. Especially since they seem to o want to be a sports bar. (They have very few apps that we would eat.) NOTE: They only get two football games - no out of market games. We ended up sharing the fish tacos which were yummy but VERY spicy (and I generally love spicy food). We split the two tacos and opted for garlic potatoes rather than beans and rice. Potatoes were good but needed salt. Note: very few entree options. read more

The Whale - This shows 1 of 2 fish tacos plus part of side of potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

The Whale is a lot of fun! The first floor is all open and each floor has its own vibe. Staff was really friendly. There was a live band one night and someone went around passing out maracas and she was getting everyone going. It was really cute. Drinks were about what you'd expect anywhere and the food was good. Grouper tacos were great. You can't beat the location right across from the beach. We walked but there is a parking lot. read more

quite literally the best restaurant in fort myers beach! to start the atmosphere and ambiance of the restaurant is incredibly attractive! both nights of eating here (had to come back after our amazing first visit on our trip) were incredible! we sat on the third floor and had amazing service from kayla who made our dinners amazing! she kept our drinks full and continuously checked in on us! the food came out quickly, as well as the drinks! the live music and view alone made the whole experience. would 100% recommend to anyone visiting the area!! read more

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Had a great time today at the Whale! The food was really good (especially for just reopening) the drinks were delicious and KY Shelly took great care of us! Obviously, the view was incredible! read more

Great food and not on the expensive side for the area. Server handled our group of 11 no problem, he was great. Best view on the 3rd floor you can have of the beach at sunset!!! read more

1st time. The Whale was heavily damaged by Ian and after three plus years has reopened with an entirely new look. Three floors that provide great views of the gulf and beach, especially sunsets. There are TV's galore to watch your sports events. Currently in-season so on the crowded side as noisy. Service is friendly, but with the crowd now very busy still attentive. Tonight tried their best to"Smash" burger. Two patties, crispy onions , lettuce, cheese w/ side of Garlic & Herb Roasted potatoes. Like the crispy onions on sandwich along with the tasty potatoes. read more

The Whale - Three floors with a beautiful view...especially sunsets. - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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There is not enough nice things to say about Lish! She catered to all our needs, even in her busy environment. Good vibes all around and we love coming here! read more

The Whale - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Perfect place to watch the sunset from the 3rd floor (first come first serve only on 3rd floor). Great drinks and delicious food including the special crab claws, their famous Beach Bread, the ahi tuna nachos and blackened fish tacos. We were all happy with everything ordered! Will be back! read more

The Whale - Sunset -- beautiful! - Seafood Near Me - Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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