Looking for a new place to listen to some good ole live music? Try these places out.
Want to jam to some live music?
January 9, 2009
Cottage Bar
1270 Estero Blvd. - Fort Myers BeachThe Cottage Bar is always one of the busiest spots on Fort Myers Beach. Enjoy live music every night and a great view of the waterfront. Happy hour runs until 8 p.m. daily.
Doc Ford's Fort Myers Beach Rum Bar and Grille
708 Fisherman's Wharf - Fort Myers BeachDoc Ford's opened its second restaurant Fort Myers Beach and the menu is similar to the Sanibel restaurant's, with a raw bar, lots of Caribbean flavors by chef Greg Nelson and Doc Ford's popular mojitos.
Beach Pierside Grill
1000 Estero Blvd. - Fort Myers BeachTake the family, a date, your out-of-town guests, or a group of your pals to The Beach Pierside Grill. Offering a full bar, live entertainment, indoor or open-air seating and a wide selection of fresh seafood and American fare, Pierside has something for everyone. Adjacent to the public pier at Times Square, Pierside provides a direct view of the Gulf of Mexico and unbeatable sunsets.
Icabods Wicked Good Food & Drink
13851 S. Tamiami Trail - South Fort Myers"Family, casual atmosphere for a good time at the right price."
The Buddha Night Club
12701 McGregor Blvd. - Fort MyersThis night club is open every day from 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Live concerts, many of which are free, dot the calendar Tuesday through Sunday and make it the place to be for a late night of drinking, dancing and listening to music. For ages 21 and older.
The Edison Restaurant Bar & Banquets
3583 McGregor Boulevard -
Fort Myers
The Edison is an upscale restaurant that offers a patio bar, bigscreen TVs, elegant indoor dining and a banquet center. Live entertainment and game coverage makes The Edison feel homey in a sophisticated atmosphere.
City Tavern
2206 Bay St. - Fort MyersLaid back bar in the heart of the River District with live music from 10 p.m.-1:30 a.m. Thursdays-Saturdays. Happy Hour is 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily with $2 domestic and $2 well drinks. Private humidors available for rent
Indigo Room
2219 Main St. - Fort MyersHang out with the crowd, enjoy a drink and good conversation after work or on weekends at this full liquor bar in the River District with lots of beer varieties, pool tables, live music and great DJ's.
The Dek Bar
4704 S.E. 15th Ave. - Cape CoralThis cool hangout offers the classic sports bar du jour of live entertainment all week, great food and great music from the most unappreciated source of great music: the jukebox. Always on deck at The Dek Bar is their famous pitcher and pizza deal which offers a pitcher of beer and a pizza pie for only $10.
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill
2500 Main St. - Fort Myers BeachSample fresh seafood such as 'grouper your way' and coconut shrimp, or choose steaks, salads, and sandwiches from the regional menu at Parrot Key Caribbean Grill. Simultaneously a great place for family fun, a romantic dinner, and a business lunch, Parrot Key is worth the trip to the Fort Myers Beach.
The Sandy Parrot Tiki Bar & Grill
17200 S. Tamiami Trail - South Fort MyersThe Sandy Parrot offers a wide range of casual dining food from crab cakes to chili nachos. It also carries some hearty and tasty standards such as filet mignon. It's also a good place to watch football games. See the restaurant's myspace page at www.myspace.com/sandyparrot
Paddy Murphys Irish Pub
457 5th Ave. S. - NaplesAuthentic Irish Pub, with mahogany and bar rails imported from Ireland, that also features ladies night specials and live music.
Run Agrounds
5789 Cape Harbour Drive #101 - Cape Coralenjoy your morning specialty coffee with fresh pastries, bagels and other savory delights.
Mr. J's Tavern
13510 Tamiami Trail - NaplesSports bar featuring everything a sports fan could ever want: NFL and College Football coverage, Golden Tee, live music, pool table, video games and of course burgers and sandwiches.
Bistro 41
13499 S. Cleveland Ave. - South Fort MyersBistro 41 ... Casually ElegantBistro 41 is more than a great restaurant, it's a great experience! Twelve years ago a dining landmark was created in the Bell Tower Shoppes. Fort Myers knows us as the Bistro 41. We quickly became the standard for fine dining, launching the epicurean force in Southwest Florida. Much has changed since 1997 and we've seen friends come and go. Thanks to our loyal following, we're still here, still striving to exceed expectations with consistent, culinary cuisine and accommodating professional service. So if you haven't been to Bistro 41, you should give us a try, or if it's been awhile we'd love to see you again!Don't forget about Bistro's awesome 2 for 1 Happy Hour from 3-7 featuring Call liquors, bottled domestic beer, select wines and $5.00 Martini List.We thank you for your continued support and patronage. Bistro 41 is still here, in the Bell tower Shoppes, setting the standard for fine dining since 1997. Reservations Gladly Accepted (239) 466-4141
Alli-Gators of Fort Myers
4551 Veronica Shoemaker Blvd. - Fort MyersOne of the better known sports bars in Fort Myers, Alli-Gator’s has a large dining area and a large separate bar with several pool tables. The menu has a good mix of seafood, Steaks, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, burgers and salads. With a 12 foot projector, a pizza parlor, live music, karaoke and daily events like beer night, Sunday football, and two for one happy hour specials every day—you can see why it’s so popular.
Matanzas Inn Restaurant
414 Crescent St. - Fort Myers BeachMatanzas Inn Restaurant is tucked on the waterfront just under the highest part of the Sky Bridge to Fort Myers Beach. Known for its seafood dishes like stuffed grouper and conch chowder, this area classic also offers steaks and traditional landlubber fare. Chances are good that you will see dolphin roaming around the Bay and adjacent canal if you wisely choose to sit at an outdoor table. Upper Deck Lounge offers live music, local performances, and a loftier view.
Tarpon Lodge
13771 Waterfront Drive - BokeeliaStepping into Tarpon Lodge in Bokeelia is like going back in time. Built in 1926, it keeps alive an era known as the unpretentious old Florida lifestyle. Once inside youll have a choice of menusthe bar menu, lunch menu and dinner menu. Dinner specialties are shrimp and crab fettuccine, medallions of beef tenderloin, Pine Island Sound crab cakes and Tarpon Lodge Veal Picatta. The sunsets alone are worth the trip.




