It’s a hidden gem, a true island jewel situated on the rooftop of Lani Kai Island Resort, high above the sand and the sea. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, you truly have to experience the casually upscale fine dining Island View restaurant.
Enjoy chef’s specials throughout the week, including Two-for-$30 Pasta Night every Sunday evening and Dine on a Dime Night every Wednesday, where diners can enjoy 10% off ALL entrees that evening (5 to 9 p.m., dine-in only).
Live music on our lighted stage every evening features anything from jazz and blues to funk, motown, pop and soul – and our Signature Happy Hour will make anyone smile DAILY (3 to 5 p.m.)!
Sixth-floor seafood & Italian choice in the Lani Kai Island Resort featuring raw bar & ocean views. Based on 545 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
Address:
1400 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Phone: (239) 463-5550
Website: http://www.islandviewfmb.com/
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Maggie Goode
We had an absolutely amazing experience at Island View! Once you get up the elevator it’s very classy and the manager, Chris, was very kind and accommodating even though we didn’t have a reservation. Our server Kris was also very attentive and warm. It was my birthday and the restaurant provided me with a free small champagne bottle and a free desert! The live singer also sang me happy birthday. It was so much fun and the food was delicious. We ordered a salad and our entrees came with salads and soups, and we also were provided with delicious warm bread with cheese stuffed in it. Vodka pasta was a 10/10! Everyone was so nice and checked in on us several times. Beautiful views and not too loud or dark in the restaurant. I will definitely be going back
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Astrida McFarland
This restaurant is located on the 6th floor of the Lani Kai Resort. We were in the outdoor section by the bar. Parking is not free. The parking attendant, an older bald, heavy set man, is pretty gruff and does not appear to like his job. He was yelling at people constantly. He even yelled at our Lyft driver for wanting to drop us off closer to the elevator as I have a disability. We took a Lyft over here. In order to get to the restaurant part, you need to go up an old elevator that holds 6 people, go through a loud, rowdy bar and then you get to the outdoor seating. Even though we called early in the morning to reserve the swinging table next to the view, and were promised it, they said they did not receive our reservation and it was made for another indoor restaurant up there! So then we had to speak to the manager, 2 servers and finally after waiting for other diners to leave, we were able to get the table we requested in the morning. We ordered Crab Cakes, which tasted mediocre and Clam Strips with fries. Nothing special. Our main reason for going there was to catch the Sunset, which they advertise. And we did get to see it. Just don’t expect much and you will be happy if you get the view tables. The entire place needs remodeling badly. No one was wearing a mask that we could see..neither staff nor customers.
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Dustin Angell
Our favorite restaurant! Sean the manager was amazing and made sure we were happy every time we went! The meatballs were authentic and the best! We had them three nights in a row. Great view and also great servers. Totally recommend! Also the music was very relaxing and the live lounge singer was very good.
bublehed (Bublehed)
Great restaurant with an awesome sun set view right on the gulf. We ate inside for a more formal experience and really enjoyed our meals. We had oysters, clam chowder, pasta and shrimp, grouper Oscar, and seared scallopsps with asparagus and cauliflower puree. To full to move we decided we couldn’t leave without trying a few of their desserts. Great experience, we will be back.
Brie V.
First time visiting yesterday & I really enjoyed the clam chowder & cream cheese dinner rolls! The chowder was absolutely amazing! My steak & jumbo shrimp we’re also very good & steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare. I have knocked off a star for this restaurant being labeled as “fine dining” as they let anyone that comes knocking in no matter what their wearing. I felt so over dressed, everyone was wearing casual beach type clothing, cut off t shirts & jean shorts, it put me off a bit. Also, the rice wasn’t so great, tasted very plain. Not many sides to choose from.
Kathy Berger
It’s a bit tricky getting to the restaurant. When we arrived the outdoor glass elevator was being maintained. We used the indoor elevator and went to the top floor. I believe it was called the sundeck. You walk to the sun deck bar-restaurant then turn left. Walk through the doors and you’ll arrive at the island view restaurant. We had an
Kraig Erickson
Amazing views in air conditioned area. We sat at the bar so we could see the gulf and it was great. Top notch staff and the musician was playing chill island vibe music. We had the octopus.
Chris Brown
Amazing place , second large group meal handled by their staff perfectly. The bride and groom tended to appropriately. Should be 6 stars. SEAN SHORE Mai`tred , AVA AND Bethany were beyond professional. A classy decor and soothing music of crooners setting an amazing mood, set by Sean Reid.
Erick Schuck
Nice little breeze with a view and a lot of selections on the menu. I would definitely go back again. The service was good and live music.
Janelle Marina Mendez
The food is amazing. It’s totally worth the visit. The calamari is unique and delicious. It is a calamari lovers dream. The view of the beach and the setting was amazing. The atmosphere is great and very diverse, you can hear accents from all over the place!
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