Kid-Friendly Dining, Family-Approved Restaurants
When it comes to dining out as a family, oftentimes it’s the children who lead the way in making the final decision. Whether your young ones are burgeoning foodies or chicken tender aficionados, you never have to compromise when it comes to family-friendly restaurants around Fort Myers. Discover fun places to eat, whether you want to stay near your hotel or travel for a memorable meal.
Go off the beaten path to Blossom & Brie in North Fort Myers. In this peaceful rural setting, you can dine on chef-driven meals prepared from farm-fresh ingredients — with an equally appealing menu made for kids. When you’re not busy eating and enjoying the view, take a walk to see the resident chicks and piglets, and meet the restaurant’s namesakes: Blossom the donkey and Brie the Jersey dairy cow.
For more farm-to-table fun, head to Buckingham Farms, which is an expansive ranch, hydroponic farm, country store, and eatery. Explore the property and sit down for a true agriculturally inspired meal for breakfast or lunch.
The folks at Fine Folk Pizza in Fort Myers will show your kids a good time while you wait. Certified pizza acrobats come by to show you how to flip pizza dough. And if you want to practice the tricks in your vacation home kitchen, pick up an at-home pizza kit to make your own.
The grand reopening of the popular Bubble Room on Captiva Island is set for May of 2025 and it’s an experience your whole family will love. Whimsical decor, colorful lights and a train running around the room will be back and better than ever. Be sure to grab a big slice of the famous orange crunch cake. You can also enjoy dessert and ice cream at their location across the street, Boops by the Bubble Room.
Southwest Florida’s busy craft brewery scene isn’t limited to adults only. Millennial Brewing Company, which is both kid- and pet-friendly, throws special Sunday Fundays with games, activities and food trucks. Find more food-truck events and open spaces to play at breweries and restaurants throughout the Fort Myers area.
Family activity night gets a boost at PopStroke, where food and golf go together. Play through an 18-hole Tiger Woods–designed putting course and order food right to you, or grab a seat in the restaurant. Shareable plates and ice cream (or a signature mini-shake) will keep your energy going.
Gulf Coast Town Center’s Burntwood Tavern is a perfect place to enjoy lunch during your shopping adventure. Sit outside and dine on shareable appetizers and hearty classics like a blackened grouper sandwich or the Burntwood burger while kids can play at the large adjacent playground. You can relax while they burn off their energy – all within watching distance.
Another place offering entertainment for your kids is Crazy Dingo Brewing Co. You sip a seasonal craft beer while they enjoy music, food trucks and exploring outdoors (say hi to the resident cow!). Even your four-legged fur babies are welcome in this Fort Myers favorite for all ages.
In the Miromar Outlets of Estero, 810 Entertainment really does have something for everyone. Try your hand at bowling, billiards, darts, axe throwing, and arcade games — and get ready for some friendly competition with your loved ones. Twelve mouthwatering milkshake flavors and a full menu await when hunger strikes.
Enjoy the open-air atmosphere of the Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill, a Fort Myers destination where fresh seafood and cool cocktails meet kid-friendly favorites all day long. Dig into fried baskets, build your own entrée, and sink your teeth into flavorful tacos and burgers. Entertainment here includes a pool (for ages 12 and older), a sand area offering corn hole, giant Jenga and a fire pit, and live music.
Everyone will love dockside dining at Oxbow Bar & Grill, right at the doorstep of downtown Fort Myers. Overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, this boating paradise has a true nautical vibe with sophisticated yet approachable options like fresh oysters, salads and fancy grilled cheese. Kids will love the kids menu and watching the boats and pelicans.
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