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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Southwest Florida

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Southwest Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of The Melting Pot - Ft Myers restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1160)
$50 and over
Fondue
Fort Myers
About the restaurant
There's just something about a fondue pot that invites conversation. Invites laughter. Invites coming together.

At The Melting Pot Restaurant, we offer a dining experience like no other. A unique, interactive dining experience creating memorable moments with family and friends. From the time the first piece of bread is dipped and the last piece of dessert is savored, you'll be graced with the time to discover new things about people you thought you knew. And, those you're getting to know.

We are the premier fondue restaurant where guests can enjoy a choice of fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrees, salads and indulgent desserts. It's up to you. Tailor your visit with a four-course dining experience including cheese fondue, salad, entree and dessert. Or, come by for fondue cheese paired with that perfect glass of wine from our extensive selection.

Top review
Max
Dined on Feb 4, 2025
Great night out with hubby for a just because dinner out. Love this place!
A photo of Harold's - Fort Myers restaurant
4.9
4.9 (493)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Villas
About the restaurant
Harold's is synonymous with Ft. Myers. Chef Harold Balink has been feeding folks in the area for 30 years. This latest venture is farm to table with eclectic American cuisine. Complete made from scratch kitchen with influences from around the globe and a full display pastry station. Open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday it is the place too dine, celebrate, explore, imbibe or just have fun. Full service, full liquor, extensive global wine list with exceptional service staff. You are treated like family. Best New Restaurant, Golden Spoon, James Beard recognition, Top Tripadvisor are some of many accolades.
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KathyVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and great service. One of our favorites!
A photo of The Veranda-Ft Myers restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1857)
$50 and over
Regional American (Southern)
Fort Myers
About the restaurant
FOR PARTIES OF 12 GUESTS OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS.

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Fort Myers. The Veranda will take you away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to a bygone era of Antebellum charm.

The Veranda's romantic setting in two turn-of-the-century homes, combined with our Southern Regional Cuisine, an extensive wine list, and first class service staff will provide you with the most unique dining experience in Southwest Florida.

Exceptional since 1978, The Veranda is consistently honored as one of the most award-winning restaurants in the area.

Join us and experience the romance, the history and the charm that is the Veranda!

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Gene
Dined 6 days ago
We have always had excellent food and service here. Highly recommend the filet. Delicious!
A photo of Jimmy P's Charred - Bonita Springs restaurant
4.8
4.8 (236)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bonita Springs
About the restaurant
At Jimmy Ps Charred, our goal is to blend our chef's talents with the superior quality you've come to know from our meats, creating new shareable plate options and entrees. Join us for a dining experience that will exceed your expectations in every bite. Jimmy P's Charred - Bonita Springs is located on U.S. 41 north of Bonita Springs Rd. The Wagyu beef served is fresh from Jimmy P’s butcher shop nearby -from butcher shop to table- as steaks, burgers and house-made deli meats.
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BurnetteVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Consistently great meats, and attentive service! We love Jimmy P's
A photo of The Capital Grille - Fort Myers restaurant
4.8
4.8 (175)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Villas
About the restaurant
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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DebraVIP
Dined 1 day ago
They made my 70th birthday dinner great. Food was delicious as always, our server Reese was the best.
A photo of BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Fort Myers restaurant
4.6
4.6 (203)
$30 and under
American
Fort Myers
About the restaurant
Time counts at BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we've continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ's a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ's to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we've put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven't just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it's because of them we're continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ's, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.
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Mary Ann
Dined 4 days ago
Great casual restaurant. Good menu selections for relaxed pub dining. Great service. Would go there again.
A photo of Prime House Steak and Seafood restaurant
4.6
4.6 (578)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bonita Springs
About the restaurant
Prime house is a modern, upscale steakhouse in Bonita Springs. Owner Sam Purisic and family worked to turn this place around to provide high quality service to our guests with dry aged steaks, the finest of wines, fresh seafood options, pasta delicacies, and exceptional service. We aim to provide our guests with a phenomenal experience.

All steaks are dry aged 21-28 days with our experienced staff. With the experience of Peter Luger SteakHouse and Molinos, our staff is knowledgeable and are able to provide excellent outcomes.

We have a patio, as well as indoor seating.

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daryl
Dined 2 days ago
After two visits Prime steakhouse has become an absolute favourite of ours aided and abetted by fantastic service from Flora!! We will be back!!
A photo of Casa Neri restaurant
4.5
4.5 (61)
$31 to $50
Italian
Naples
About the restaurant
Casa Neri is a gourmet restaurant that enhances the Italian tradition by keeping up with the times and anticipating food and wine needs. Our chefs, with a touch of originality, offer dishs in which the quality of the ingredients and aesthetics come together to give life to an all-Italian taste experience.
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MariaVIP
Dined on Jan 28, 2025
Always amazing. Very creative menu. Absolutely love the salmon appetizer. Delicious plus beautifully presented.
A photo of Zen Asian BBQ restaurant
4.3
4.3 (117)
$31 to $50
Japanese
Naples
About the restaurant
Naples Illustrated BEST NEW RESTAURANT 2017 and BEST ASIAN CUISINE 2017/ Gulfshore Life Best NEW RESTAURANT 2017. Zen Asian BBQ is a rustic Japanese Pub mixed with Korean BBQ. Zen features authentic dishes from Korea, Japan and Thailand. Famous for our ramen with house made noodles, fresh and creative sushi and amazing Pan Asian dishes like pad Thai, grilled octopus, Wagyu Fried Rice, Bulgogi, and Whole Snapper Thai Style.
Top review
ArnoldVIP
Dined on Jan 16, 2025
The Octopus was very good, the Waygo Ribs were a little tough. Sushi was excellent .
A photo of Tanglewood - Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa restaurant
4.2
4.2 (372)
$30 and under
Country Kitchen
Bonita Springs
About the restaurant
Savor your favorite dishes, artfully updated with exotic flavors and interesting ingredients, all day long at Tanglewood restaurant. In our newly renovated dining room and expanded kitchen, international cuisine takes center stage, as our Executive Chef consistently delivers "comfortable food with an exciting twist." Join us for our Breakfast Buffet, Lunch or Dinner served daily.
Top review
JackVIP
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Excellent selections and preparations, service and food outstanding. A little pricey but a special place for special occasion.
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