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    Matanzas on the Bay

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    1,153 reviews
    #17 of 92 Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach
    $$ - $$$, American, Bar, Seafood
    416 Crescent St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-2620
    +1 239-463-3838
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    Open Now:11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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    4.5 1,153 reviews
    #17 of 92 Restaurants in Fort Myers Beach
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Food and ambience

    Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly
    Great atmosphere and barGreat lobster tail!
    Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene
    ... for romantic dinner Upstairs is for...Casual Waterfront Bar and Restaurant at...

    Location and contact

    416 Crescent St, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-2620
    0.4 miles from Fort Myers Beach
    Website
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    +1 239-463-3838

    Menu

    MATANZAS SPECIALTIES
    Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
    $17.99
    Seafood Chimichanga
    Flour tortilla wrap filled with crab, shrimp and Monterrey cream cheese. Flash-fried until golden brown and drizzled with cilantro aioli sauce
    $26.99
    Crunchy Grouper
    Local grouper egg washed and rolled in seasoned corn flakes, and flash fried golden
    $27.99
    Seafood Platter
    A combination of local Gulf grouper, Gulf shrimp and scallops prepared blackened, broiled or fried to your liking
    $23.99
    Lump Crab Cakes*
    Lump crab with Old Bay seasoning, sweet red onion and herbs grilled and drizzled with seafood aioli
    $22.99
    Skewered Gulf Shrimp
    Gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer and finished with Chimichurri sauce
    $21.99
    Drunken Coconut Shrimp
    Rum dipped and coconut breaded, Gulf shrimp served with red pepper cherry sauce
    $16.99
    Caloosa Chicken
    Tender, juicy chicken breast sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and garlic. Simmered in white wine butter sauce
    STEAKS & RIBS
    our high heat char grill sears the meat and seals in the natural juices. all of our steaks are choice angus beef. served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
    $27.99
    New York Strip*
    We select the juicy center cut with the perfect amount of marbling, so it's always juicy and delicious. Topped with garlic mushrooms and onion frizzles
    $31.99
    Filet Mignon*
    The most prized of steaks, our filet is hand selected, char grilled to perfection and rested. Finished with garlic mushrooms and frizzled onions
    $22.99
    Ultimate Stuffed Sirloin*
    A house favorite! Stuffed with roasted garlic and broiled with bleu cheese. Finished with demi-glace and frizzled onions
    1/2 Rack $13.99
    Full Rack $21.99
    Baby Back Ribs
    Slow roasted then grilled to order for fall off the bone deliciousness with our sweet and spicy BBQ sauce
    MAKE IT SURF AND TURF!
    add any of the following to your steaks for a special meal
    $19.99
    Florida Lobster Tail
    a 9-ounce rock lobster with drawn butter
    $9.98
    Gulf Shrimp Skewer
    fresh gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer
    $8.99
    Coconut Shrimp (4)
    Now you are living it up!!
    SEAFOOD STUFFIES
    A selection of our baked stuffed offerings. Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
    $18.99
    Flounder
    Hand rolled with seafood stuffing, broiled and topped with garlic cream sauce
    $28.99
    Florida Grouper
    A classic Matanzas offering, local Grouper with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese
    $18.99
    Gulf Shrimp
    Local, Gulf shrimp with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese
    PENNE PASTAS
    Served with garlic bread
    $17.99
    Blackened Chicken Alfredo
    Char broiled chicken tossed with broccoli, red peppers and traditional garlic cream
    $19.99
    Shrimp Scampi
    Gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic butter, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan
    CUSTOM MADE SEAFOOD
    Seafood is the centerpiece of our menu and we take great care in selecting and offering the finest market-fresh seafood available anywhere. Chef Dave and his team have spent years perfecting their craft to bring you an experience without equal. (Now, I'm blushing.) Choose your seafood and your preparation method. We will make it to order! Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
    FISH & SEAFOOD CHOICES
    $26.99
    Local Red Grouper
    White, moist meat with a heavy flaky texture
    $22.99
    Salmon
    Buttery, rich flavor
    $20.99
    Mahi Mahi
    Lean, slightly pink, moist and flaky
    $19.99
    Gulf Shrimp
    Locally caught, fresh as can be
    $22.99
    Sea Scallops
    Large, moist and tender
    $29.99
    Florida Lobster Tail
    9-ounce, spiny lobster tail with a bold taste and firm meat
    PREPARATION
    Char Grilled
    Lightly seasoned and grilled. Available with Salmon and Mahi Mah
    Oven Broiled
    Finished with our seasoned butter. Available with all choices
    Blackened
    Seared with Chef Dave's spicy peppery seasoning. Available with all choices
    Fried
    Breaded to order and fried to golden perfection. Available with Grouper, Shrimp and Scallops
    Shrimp And Basil Crusted
    Baked with our flavorful compound butter with Gulf shrimp, fresh basil and breadcrumb. Available with all choices
    Chimichurri
    Argentinian grill sauce with evoo, Italian parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Available with all choices
    PREMIUM SIDES
    $4.99
    Truffle Fries
    Flash-fried fries tossed with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan cheese
    $4.99
    Loaded Bakers
    Steamy, hot baked potato stuffed with cheddar and hickory smoked bacon
    $4.99
    Asparagus
    Crisp and sautéed to order
    $4.99
    Cup Of Soup
    TRADITIONAL SIDES
    $2.99
    Baked Potato
    $2.99
    Baked Sweet Potato
    $2.99
    French Fries
    $2.99
    Sliced Local Tomato
    $2.99
    Local Vegetables
    $2.99
    Dave's Potato Salad
    $2.99
    Coleslaw
    $2.99
    Blended Wild Rice
    $2.99
    Garlic Bread
    $2.99
    Small Salad
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    Matanzas on the Bay and Petey's Upper Deck are best known for waterfront views, fresh seafood and coastal Florida ambience. The restaurant serves lunch and dinner daily, as well as caters to special occasions and private parties. As part of its commitment to use as many locally sourced products as possible, Matanzas on the Bay offers seafood from Blue Star Seafood Company, produce from Pair-A-Dice Produce, rum from the Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery and draft beer from Fort Myers Brewery. Its upstairs sports bar, Petey's Upper Deck, is popularly known for its Dave's Dockside Pizza, named the best pizza on Fort Myers Beach. The restaurant is located adjacent to the Matanzas Bayside Inn waterfront…
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    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    American, Bar, Seafood
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Free Off-Street Parking
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Always great food

    Always good drinks,great food and atmosphere.One of our best favorites on the beach.The pizzas are always the best.The service is always spot on.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Bajakids
    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Spring Break Gen

    No reservations taken so be prepared to possible wait, especially if you want to sit outside on the beautiful deck. Drinks were fantastic as was the food. Once you're seated, they do not rush you to give up the table.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Rose B
    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Wonderful Bar and Restaurant

    This is our to go to place for special occasions. Great food and service. Beautiful view of the bay day or night. On hot days it is out of the sun for relaxing with a great cocktail.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Ralph J
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent Dining

    This was our first time dining there and we were not disappointed. Close enough to walk from Times Square and the food does was very good. Outdoor dining near the water .....great service ....thank you Travis.

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank Cathy W
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Wonderful Family Dinner!

    On Tuesday evening, 3/12, our family enjoyed a wonderful evening at Matanzas on the Bay in Fort Myers Beach, FL. Wow, great meal, beautiful view and tremendously attentive staff. Our server Jodi was great! We were celebrating my wife’s birthday and Jodi made our night...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank carmenc155
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Very good seafood!

    Great oysters on the half shell, fresh and very large. The stuffed shrimp were also excellent and our server Gavin was great! We usually visit Petey's Upper Deck for a more casual experience and to get a view of the boat traffic between the gulf...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank James C
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Excellent food and a nice view of the Bay.

    The Grouper sandwich and coconut shrimp are our favorites. Go early as they can get really busy. The outside seating on the bay is nice. Boats can pull right up to eat too. Generous portions.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank STMorrison
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Summery outside seating!!!

    No reservations are taken, but we sat at the bar and had a "happy hour" drink. After 20 min. a lovely table opened right by the water. Appetizers were delicious as the sun went down. I took several pictures of the boats and the water.....very...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank cricketg1
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Wonderful meal and bartender!

    We had a lovely meal last night. Started with the strawberry and spinach salad with goat cheese and walnuts. My girlfriend ordered calamari and asked if she could have more rings than bodies and when swerved it was all rings! The wine selection was great...More

    Date of visit: March 2019
    Thank katiedeloux
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    My Place

    I spent Jan 19 on FMB and I'm sure I spent more time, and had more drinks, and ate more food on the upper deck than anywhere else on the island. I knew from previous visits that Matanzas was by far the best pizza on...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank James R
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    We saw a family with a small dog on the patio--the server brought out some water for her.
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    They are closed on Christmas Day. You might want to try Pete’s time out or the top of Lani Kai is open bothnplaces have great food.
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