1 — WAHOO WILLIES
645 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach; 239-233-8055 or wahoowillies.com.
Wahoo Willies brings the beachside vibes and tiki flair to life, where every day runs on Tiki Time. Known for their shareable tropical concoctions, the bar serves up bold drinks like the Willie’s Wicked Rum Bucket and the FMB Scorpion—made with local Wicked Dolphin light and dark rum, banana and mango-infused rums, orange and pineapple juice, and a splash of grenadine. The drink menu also features fruity margaritas in flavors like mango and watermelon, frozen favorites like Rum Runners, Piña Coladas and Daiquiris, plus the crowd-pleasing Key Lime Martini. After soaking up the sun, refuel with savory starters like baked oysters, bangin’ shrimp and flatbreads perfect for sharing. Handheld favorites include the crispy Shrimp Po’ Boy served on a toasted hoagie with shredded lettuce and remoulade sauce, the Seafood Philly, the Fish Sandwich and the Whitefish Reuben. For burger lovers, the Wahoo’s Double Cheese Burger stacks two juicy patties with sautéed onions, chipotle aioli and melted cheese on a grilled brioche bun—bacon jam is optional but highly recommended. Classic baskets of chicken fingers, shrimp and entrees like Fish ’n’ Chips and crab-stuffed shrimp round out the offerings. The build-your-own mac and cheese bowls are a must, with options like oven-baked lobster with a crispy panko crust or buffalo-style with fried chicken, bleu cheese and wing sauce. Don’t leave without dessert—try their signature house-made carrot cake, a sweet finish rooted in a cherished family recipe…