Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille

I really like this place. The food was great. I had a grouper fish special that was cooked to perfection. The grouper was excellent, a nice, thick cut. My son had the burger, which is supposedly the best, and he gave it a 7 out of 10. It was a good-looking burger. Let me tell you, they have valet, so parking isn't an issue. We were able to get in without a reservation. We did have to sit inside, couldn't sit outside, but that was fine.

I went to Coconut Jack’s with my wife Meghan for lunch on a busy Friday in February. The beach was jam packed full and we decided to go in for lunch. I had Jack’s Snapper I think. Fried, crispy and had lots of fantastic fresh veggies and garnish. Meghan had fried coconut shrimp and fries. The fries are not all that special, the shrimp and the sauce were quite good. Especially the sweet sauce. They have whimsical tee shirts available. There is also valet parking, which you pretty much need to use as their lot is at 120-140 percent full all the time. Prepare to tip for that with cash before you come. We ate outside in the cool shade and it was lovely. There was an option to eat in the sun if you want to bake with the fish ;). You can even drive your boat up to the dock if you’re out adventuring.

So great we rolled the dice tonight and went here ! We tried last Sunday but couldn't get in. Sat outside because it was so nice out. Reese, our waitress was very nice and helpful. Settled on the coconut shrimp basket with the steamed vegetables, cole slaw and a side of mashed potatoes since we split everything. The shrimp was great along with the raspberry (?) sauce. The vegetables were cooked just right and not too crunchy, cole slaw was better than that chicken joint's and I really liked how finely chopped it was and the mashed potatoes were great , almost too well cooked but great nonetheless. Mrs, got a virgin pina colada and it was just right and not too cocunty or pineappley either. Valet parking was a bonus however our car parked closet to the door. Go figure. Dining hack #101 try to go before or after the dinner rush if you want to come here!

This place was great! We went there as a party of ten with 4 kids and they treated us so well. Mike C. Was our server and he was amazing! Good to our kids, gave us great recommendations for food and drinks. It looks out over the water and is very casual, they have complimentary valet parking. The food was great, drinks were strong and we will be back!

If you’re heading toward Fort Myers Beach, Coconut Jack’s is absolutely worth the stop. We went on a Monday around 3PM and there were 10 cars lined up just to get into the valet-only parking lot. That alone told me this place has something going on. It’s true waterfront dining with a relaxed, open-air, tiki-roof vibe. We ordered the New England clam chowder, fish and chips, and sides. The fish was golden and crisp, fries were solid, and the chowder was thick and hearty. Service was efficient despite how busy it was. If you’re visiting the area and want a lively waterfront spot with good seafood and strong energy, this is a great pick. 📍 4445 Bonita Beach Rd SW Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Recently ate here between Christmas and New Year's for lunch. It was super busy bc of the time of year but seating moved along quickly at noon time. The staff were friendly and offered recommendations. The food came out in an appropriate amount of time for the amount of people in the restaurant. The coconut shrimp are good and a regular choice when I come here. I would personally prefer different dipping sauce than the one provided, something more orange pineapple marmalade coconut. Something I would note, as we sat in the high tops in the front store area of the restaurant, I would highly encourage staff to watch these items more and verbally discourage everyone from touching everything they aren't purchasing. Flu A is very high in the area and we watched countless sick customers touching items they didn't purchase and then putting them back including small children who put stuffed animals in their mouths and then they didn't buy them and placed them back in the piles. Also I would encourage staff to offer cash back to customers when paying their bill or to be able to add a car valet tip to the bill. We stood outside with several families who had no cash when they went to get their cars after eating and parking staff were asking if people tipped the guy they requested their car from if they weren't handing the person who brought it up any money. Overall it's a good stop for food and will be by again.

Fantastic atmosphere. Stopped in for lunch a little before noon on a Saturday. Not too busy; nice and relaxed. They seated me on one of the docks. Incredible. All of the staff is friendly and attentive. This apple cider cocktail they whipped up is exceptionally good. Think I'll have another before I go. Edit: coming back to give a specific shout out to my server Jordan B. If everyone were as friendly and positive as he is, there would be no more war or crime in the world.

Great views of the bay and they decorated beautifully for Christmas. Location was great and very close to our accommodations. Wait staff was phenomenal. Everyone was friendly and just wonderful. I almost hate to say this but I was disappointed in the food. Maybe we didn't order correctly. Got the calamari, crab cake sandwich, and shrimp skewers kids meal. Calamari had no flavor by itself. I thought the banana pepper hot sauce was very good though. My crab cake sandwich had a weird flavor. No old bay or usual crab cake flavors. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't my favorite. French fries however were very good. I am a little sad that we didn't enjoy the food more considering how great the wait staff was. Would try again and order something different.

Love this place! We have supper here several times during our month a year in Florida. Servers are always above average. Lots of smiles and really know their menu and want to please. 2025 we fell in love with the coconut shrimp. It has a sweet tangy sauce to dip (can't remember the name). Followed by Banana CREAM pie. We are sugar free all year, but can't pass up the chance when we're in town to have the best cheat day ever!!!

Short version: Food was overcooked due to sitting under a heat lamp for at least 15 mins making everything dry and overcooked. This was because, according to our waitress Brie, because the king crab legs were not satisfactory to the chef. We received this information after waiting about 45 minutes for our entrées, after we finished our coconut shrimp appetizer. We showed up at 4 pm because eating out with a 2 year old is always a challenge. There was one other party that we could see in the entire restaurant so a nice quick dinner seemed to be in our future. Unfortunately, it turned into a 2 hour dinner with one pissed off hungry child. If that was the only issue, then it would have been fine. But due to the "unsatisfactory crab legs", everything else sat under a heat lamp drying out. It was pretty evident by every plate being hot to the touch, as explained by the waitress. The crab stuffed grouper was tough and dry. The mahi tacos were dry and the soft tortillas were crispy. We had planned to try the key lime pie and coconut cream pie but, by 5:45, the restaurant was packed and we didn't feel like waiting another 30 minutes. In addition, the restaurant is hot as hell, especially if you sit by a window. Perhaps we were the exception and just had a bad experience but I will be crossing this restaurant off my list and won't be returning again. We come to Fort Myers every year in August and this was the first, and last, time we will be trying Coconut Jacks. The positives is that the drinks were good and the king crab was good. Total for the dinner with four adults with six drinks, one appetizer, and four entrees was $350. Don't ever mind spending good money on a nice meal but this one was certainly not worth it.

First time here. Found you guys on social media was excited to the restaurant out after some locals also, said it was excellent?! My experience was not exceptional Watered down margaritas $40 Stuffed grouper with absolutely no crab meat??? Seriously? Forgot my chowder had to eat it after because the meal was so terrible. Best burger I'm sorry but I don't agree. Poke bowl was enjoyed again she chose right! Key lime was good Disappointment

First, I ordered the Mango Bango Chicken sandwich. The waitress misunderstood, and put in the order for the Mango Bango Chicken entree. When she read back the order to us, she just said Mango Chicken - no sandwich, no entree. We discussed just regular fries at the time of ordering, so I was not aware that there was confusion. When the plate arrived, I made the waitress aware I received the entree and not the sandwich. She apologized (it was an honest mistake) and she said just to keep the meal and she would reduce the amount of the meal from the entree to the sandwich price, and bring me a side of french fries. I shared part of the chicken with my party so they could taste the meal. The waitress returned and let me know that the manager said he couldn't reduce the meal. I needed to return the food and get the sandwich, or keep the food and be charged for the entree. Since we already ate one of the chicken breasts, I didn't feel right sending back the remaining food to get a new dish. Also, I don't understand why the manager wanted the food back. No one was going to eat it. As for the chicken itself, it did not taste fresh (almost like it was pre frozen and just warmed up for my plate.) You could tell the chicken was not freshly cooked nor was it cooked in the sauce. Rather it tasted like the chicken was heated up and the sauce was just thrown on top. I had a bite of chicken that had no sauce, and it was very bland - no flavor at all. We have visited Coconut Jack's many times, and, unfortunately, tonight's visit was below your standard. Even my husband's meal was less than par (he had the grouper special). We had guests in town and thought Coconut Jacks was a safe dinner spot. I was sticker shocked that four meals and two drinks was $170! Coconut Jack's was always a reasonable dinner spot, but, unfortunately, tonight's experience was not as pleasurable as our past visits. I did email the establishment to let them know of our experience and they haven't responded.

I am glad Coconut Jack's is doing well despite damage, hurricanes and other obstacles. But I wasn't impressed with my last visit here. Each time we visit Bonita Springs, we make it our mission to dine here. The mahi-mahi tacos were lacking condiments, ingredients, sauces. They weren't as good, made in a sloppy way. They forgot to put lemons on my plate (the others got theirs). The portions were smaller also. Calamari appetizer is smaller, they don't put the banana peppers on top, but in a small dish, not as many, not as good! They use flimsy cups for their cocktails, cheap, you have to be careful not to spill it each time you take a sip. The waiter spilled some. Not a good change. Also, staff is trying too hard to be busy, they kept moving tables around us, chairs to an insane degree, RUNNING, making it uncomfortable and so not relaxing for us. After dealing with their crazy lot, you need to chill on the patio. If staff will allow... They can do better!

We had a great lunch with our friends from PA. The drinks and food were good and the service was excellent. The restaurant has a friendly, casual atmosphere and we enjoyed a view off the water.

Overall location very cool, the Food just ok, the drinks very expensive...I would try other restaurants.

Now this is what's called a *tourist trap*. Overpriced and mediocre food. Very poor vegetarian options you can order only 3 things on the menu. Service was mediocre. We were told we couldn't sit by the water because we were a party of 3. Yet other parties of 3 were by the water and there were open tables. The nachos were some kind of packaged Mexican mix cheese really crappy for 20$. The cocktails were good but overpriced also assuming for the "view" which we were told we couldn't have. Wouldn't return.

Nice location for dining by the water. Service was excellent. Food was just OK. Tried the Mahi fish tacos and they were just ok. Cocktails were great.

INCREDIBLE AMAZING MAGICAL experience. WOW. We sat right at the end of the dock. We were greeted my a gator swimming up to us. The drinks were incredible. The coconut shrimp was so fresh and it came with a delicious raspberry dippy. The service was perfect and so sincere from everyone that stopped by our table. We felt so welcomed and it was a truly perfect time. 10/10 experience. Would recommend, will def be back again!

I am grew up in Orlando and Naples, so I am always looking for the old Florida experience when we go out. If I wanted food from up north, I'd go there. Coconut Jack's has that old Florida feel. It's on the Bay, so the views of the water and mangroves are beautiful and the food and service are great. Every person we interacted with on the staff was friendly and helpful. And our server Alex was the best. We had a great lunch with good drinks. Some of the reviews here are quite nasty and unwarranted. Like any restaurant during tourist season the crowds can be overwhelming these days and mistakes are sometimes made. I'm glad we didn't pay attention to them. Coconut Jack's is a throw back to a slower simpler time here in SWFL, when people were friendly and the food and drink is were always good. We can't wait to go back.

There were a lot of positives about this place. For one, we got seated outside on the water, which already made it a perfect night for us. The waitress was friendly and on top of things. As for food, the name of this place drew us to order Coconut Shrimp. I can't say it's something I'd normally go for but it was absolutely wonderful. Then came the main entree - the Grouper - and man did that fall flat on its belly. Dry. Tasteless. Nothing to write home about. The saving grace was the absolutely delicious Key Lime Pie, which I highly recommend.

Awesome casual and fun tiki bar atmosphere. All of the staff are extremely nice and attentive. They have a pretty big menu so there's something for everyone. The burger and crab cake were good as well as the kids hot dog. Coconut cream pie for dessert was also tasty. Would definitely come back especially for the vibe. They sell a lot of cute merchandise as well.

Service at the bar is first rate both bar tenders were all over our orders and drinks. We had the beer battered grouper sandwich. It was very tasty big sandwich be prepared for a good messy experience it's hard to eat as a sandwich. The fries were crispy and had good flavor. The appetizer we had was the coconut shrimp. It's amazing. They have a raspberry and mango sauce that's is delicious. It's a must visit if you are in the area.

If I could give this 20 stars I would. From the beautifully accommodating hostess to our AMAZINGly efficient and sweet server, Eric, we had thee best experience. Sorry no pics of the food but we TORE IN! We had grouper bites, BOMB Caesar's salad, big enough for five of us and delightful, Blackened Scallop and shrimp baskets- ON POINT, slaw was great, salmons delicious, shrimp nice and crunchy and the sauces all home made were exceptional. The place is thee cutest beach town restaurant. Very comfy and inviting and you can pull up in your boat if you like. The food was fresh and left you feeling satisfied but not heavy. I want to stay here foreverrrree

This was a great place to grab a snack Service was friendly fast Food was OK The view outside was amazing. Our server Alex was great

I loved it here the patio right off the water was a perfect way to end our girls night in Bonita. Coconut Jacks had great, drinks, exceptional service, and good food, this place is for sure a place you don't want to pass up if you're visiting in the area, we loved it!!

This restaurant in Bonita Springs and has the best view and ambiance! We sat in the bar area for a quick drink n bite to eat, was approached right away by Masha and Eran. Our drinks were perfect and we were checked on often! Wonderful experience for sure and we will be back!

Great service! Highly recommend the Seafood Grande appetizer. It's perfect to share as a meal for two or a cold appetizer for the table. Don't skip on their burger either, voted best in town. They weren't kidding! The outdoor seating by the water underneath the chickee hut is the perfect setting for island vibes.

Grouper sandwich was incredible. Fun place good food nice setting on the water. Will go again.

Ambiance - riverside area, primarily a bar selling lots of T- shirts and retail Service - relaxed - do not expect to be "coursed" with what ever you order. When they are ready you get the food. Halfway through the cup of clam chowder out comes the Trio of food - fundamentally just plopped on the plate. Food - Culinary arts " Not here" Roadside cool restaurant Name, but that's it for Quality food experience. SOS hot vegetables - yellow squash, carrot's, broccoli and a sliver of red pepper- sadly all cold. The Trio consists of 4 small scallops (Not Bay) more like sea scallops cut in half, 4 bay shrimp if you're able to find them in the plopped plate of food - an at best 4 ounce piece of Grouper. Not a thoughtful, creative presentation of a potentially "special" menu item In the future will drive by The Valet Parking was a nice touch - however mid afternoon an empty parking lot, may have saved you some payroll to allow self parking and hold off on the pretentious vibe of a cool in demand restaurant/bar. Although probably could be an income producer for beach parking fees

Love this quintessential dinner by the water location! Great service! Relaxing vibe. I got the coconut shrimp and oh my word,delicious,sweet,crispy and perfectly cooked. Talk about food cravings! Next time,I come around,I will be visiting. Thank you : )

The service was amazing and we opted to get three items to share. First we had to have stone crabs. They were a little pricey, but worth every bite. And their coconut shrimp is always a winner. But this time we also tried the grouper bites and they were incredible. I thought that they were going to be small. They weren't. They were really really good.

Great service and great food in my opinion. Service was so quick and my waitress was very accommodating. The shrimp was delicious as was the chowder. Fries just needed a bit more salt. The views were the best and the reason I chose this restaurant. Def recommend :)

This place is jampacked before 6 PM on a Tuesday night! Had about a half an hour wait; the young staff does sa nice job, managing the crowds and turning the tables. Tonight I had the fish tacos and they were excellent! Side of rice and beans; rice was fine, but the beans had a bright flavor to them (lime juice?), which I didn't care for. Full bar here, but no draft beers. I had a pineapple margarita, and it was great!

The service and food were both impeccable at coconut jacks. We came with 9 people for my grandmother's birthday and our server stayed on top of everything the whole time. All of our food and drinks came out without any issues, which is always impressive for a large group, especially on a Saturday night. I got the grouper sandwich and it was very tasty. Love that they brought out a piece of key lime pie for the birthday girl

Where the breeze meets the beat--this place is a coastal dream. Fresh fish dishes that taste like the ocean itself, soothing melodies drifting on the wind, and an outdoor space so beautiful, it feels like time slows down. Plus, the free valet parking was such a nice bonus--made the whole experience even better.

The food was good. I ordered the coconut shrimp basket and we had the buffalo chicken appetizer. Both were good. The other people with me ordered the lobster ravioli, fish tacos and the burger and everyone enjoyed their meal. Our waiter was upbeat and positive, a little too positive because everything he said was amazing and we felt like he didn't give us a real review of the food. We ate outside and had a beautiful view of the Christmas tree on the water. The only small complaint I had about being outside was that people's voices around us echoed and sometimes it was difficult to hear each other (although that may be just me as I have a slight hearing loss) I only have a picture of my meal...

This place is great! Took my in laws here and ordered the blackened shrimp tacos with fries and they were amazing. Our waitress Alex was very knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. The valet guys were awesome too!

I came in the middle of the week between the lunch rush and the early dinner, I have been looking forward to this restaurant since I saw it on Instagram. The service was horrible I asked my waiter which he preferred the Bahama mama versus a margarita. Sure enough he recommended the $20 margarita and then proceeded to tell me I can do it double skinny because it tasted "better" I was a by my self with my kids and didn't appreciate that comment. I just ordered a regular margarita and smiled the regular price one was awful anyways. I ordered the grouper blacked and not only was it extremely firm it was dry. The rice was old with two black beans hidden insides. The food lacked flavor and the server was upset only one of my kids was ordering, glad I don't live close by I won't be back.

Really want to love this place! Have heard so many good things and seen positive accolades/"awards," but after having been a couple times, not overly impressed! Food is just ok. Service is ok. Drinks are fun. Unless you get a spot next to the water, it's just a sticky, hot spot to eat if you sit outside. Parking can be a nightmare. Thankfully they have valet parking. May be unpopular opinion, but it seems like a tourist trap to me.

Our coconut shrimp was the worst we ever ate, more like fried shrimp with very little coconut. chicken breast meal was overcooked and tough. server inattentive and less than friendly. We will not be returning!

We arrived at Coconut Jacks on an overcast, breezy afternoon. Of course we wanted to sit outside. Having just come from mile high winter climate we were basking in the warmth. We were seated by the water where we could see birds flying about. The best was watching a bird dive and snatch a fish from the water. Wildlife viewing at its best. Our server, Sophia, welcomed us and told us the wonderful specials of the day. So we were sipping beverages and awaiting our mid-day meal. I ordered the crab cake sandwich. This had melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, a side for fries and a pickle. I paired it with a Jai Alai IPA. I enjoyed every bite. My husband was excited to have a grouper sandwich which he ordered blackened. This also came with fries and a pickle. A gentleman who worked for the restaurant asked if we were from Michigan or some similar climate. We wondered why and then noticed that we were the only occupied table outside. Everyone had asked to move in as the breeze had slightly increased and there was a whisper of sprinkle in the air. We chatted about how much we were enjoying their outdoor seating. Overall a great experience. Excellent food, nice drink selection and top notch staff.

Seems like a decent local Joint. Service was promoted. Food was fresh but not unique. Love the view of the mangos off the porch in the canal.

We live in Miami and we try to make it out to Coconut Jack's at least once a year. The food is amazing. Their sauce enhances the flavors. We're always greeted with friendly staff and the service is always amazing! They give great recommendations and are very attentive. The ambiance gives the perfect calm ocean vibes. Very relaxing especially sitting on the dock enjoying the sun and breeze.

Coconut Jack's is not worth the money! We were excited to close out our Naples trip with this waterfront spot but turns out the food is mediocre and the prices are absurd for what you get. Especially coming from our expensive Hampton Social dinner the night before, which was worth it (vibe, food, drinks, service). I saw 1.4k reviews and 4 stars and thought this was the perfect spot. Especially with the patio waterfront seating option. The place is huge. Tons of seating! Pulling into valet was a bit tight and can cause some traffic backup. We got to sit on the patio overlooking the water and it was really nice. Our server, Alicia was awesome and on top of things so no complaints whatsoever on ambiance or service. If I'm being honest, I felt like I was on Spirit Airlines being charged additional for every single change or upgrade. We ordered the Mahi Mahi tacos but replaced with blackened grouper, up charge for better fish. I get that. We didn't want rice so substituted with grilled veggies, up charge of $4.95. Didn't want black beans either but substituting with sweet potato fries would be another up charge. Naturally. So we didn't do the fries. Needless to say, our blackened grouper tacos were $29.90 and it was just ok. Did not blow my mind. Fish was a bit dry and not really blackened. I have high expectations for fish tacos. Ha. My daughter ordered the Caesar salad and added grilled chicken. Lettuce, shredded parmesan cheese and grilled chicken came out to $24.95! Dannnnnng! Kids mac & cheese bites looked like it was frozen and reheated. I will say the fries were awesome and had that extra crispiness to it like it was double fried? The kids ribs were small and pricey at $14.95. Shrimp ceviche sounded like a good idea but it was literally chopped shrimp, good amount of shrimp was sauce was lacking. Like a watered down cocktail sauce. Nothing special honestly. And we love ceviche! This didn't cut it. All in all, I hate paying so much money for mediocre food. We'll pay an arm and a leg for amazing food but it's always disappointing when you pay tons for just ok food. Sorry. I really wanted to love this more but it wasn't a great food experience. You're definitely paying for the view and ambiance. I get that. But if you're going to charge ridiculous prices, can we get better food to go with that price point?

Great Bartender Blackened Mahi Mahi super fresh Solid view and atmosphere No wonder it's always busy They do a great job

Great Coconut Shrimp. Best in Florida plus lovely happy hour. Great service and Tiki Hut ambience. On the bay so lots to see. Also have a boat dock available for boaters to tie up. The regular menu has become pricey!

Mike was the BEST waiter! Had a great happy hour and dinner. Best shrimp and grouper around. Definitely a spot to check out!

Great view of the water and the staff is super attentive. I've only been for lunch, not dinner. I get the coconut shrimp basket- it's delicious!

A bit on the expensive side, but good food. A decent happy hour and we had great service. Valet parking mandatory. Heavy on the fry.

Went during the week for an evening (7pm) dinner. Started with the Buffalo Chicken Bites, pretty spicy, but so good. Some random dishes were ordered, everyone enjoyed. Sat outside, overlooking the lit up Christmas tree. Also drinks were really good, this was a good visit, go and see for yourself

This place is CRAZY popular. Try to get in before 11:30 in the morning, or you'll be waiting on the road to get into the parking lot to get the Valet to park your car. No, I'm not kidding. Walking in, you have your choice of eating indoors or outside with open sides. We took outside. Our seats were next to the door, which wasn't too bad. They had propane heaters to warm the space. Two of our party ordered tea, and I had a Dr. Pepper. The glasses were VERY generous, and were refilled regularly. Two of our party had their Coconut Shrimp, while I had their Grouper Bites (breaded) with fries and cole slaw. The Grouper Bites tasted like any fried fish tastes, with nothing special about the texture at all. The tartar sauce was good. The other two liked their Coconut Shrimp. There is a nautical / island theme to the building, as you'd expect. Service was very prompt and attentive. The mens room was clean and smelled clean. This was a good lunch. Just be prepared if you get there after 11:45 as the line is impressive.

I've been here twice and they never fail, beautiful view, amazing customer service, quick and efficient and the food was amazing. I know I wasn't specific but anything you get, will come out amazing.

Do not let the many cars detour you away! Coconut jacks service is very efficient and quick, we were sat 10 minutes after our cars were parked. The clam chowder was delicious! Server was very friendly and knowledgeable.

One of our favorites and we're SO glad they survived the hurricane. Some of the best fresh oysters around. Great rum punch. Come early as they only have valet parking and sometimes there's a wait. Service is quick and efficient and we love being right on the water!

Went the other night for a girls night out and were pleasantly surprised. The place was super cute, nice merchandise to buy. The food was great, we had oysters, coconut shrimp , grouper, mahi mahi, and a burger. Everything was great. Our server was very attentive and gave us great recommendations. We had also a spicy strawberry margarita and wine which were great additions to the meals.

This place hits all 3 sweet spots. The food is amazing, the service is great and Ambiance is what you hope for in SWFL.

Coconut Jack's was great! A little on the pricey side, but definitely worth it--food, drinks, and atmosphere were all 10/10. Don't let the parking lot fool you--you do have to valet, and even if it looks packed, there's plenty of room inside and we were seated quickly. Definitely a must-stop if you're in the area!