Nervous Nellie's

Everything from start to finish was fantastic. Entertainment was phenomenal. The food was just delicious. Our waitress, Kylesh was very attentive to our table and very pleasant. Can’t wait to come back.

This place is your typical tourist trap restaurant, just what you'd expect with lots of fried food. Prices are higher 'cause you're paying for the location. I got a simple Caesar salad with grouper, but the fish was super thin, almost like tilapia. My son's nachos had dry pulled pork and barely any cheese, mostly just chips. I debated getting a coctail since they're usually watered down, and yep, that's exactly what happened. The drinks weren't worth it. But hey, the location and entertainment were awesome – great on the water location, a guy playing guitar and singing. You just won't get a great meal here. Service was good though; our waiter was attentive and took care of us.

Food and drinks were served very quickly and everything tasted awesome. Few options for shareable drinks. Shark Attack was okay but next time we're going for the Margarite flights. The server was prompt and got us taken care of!

Our server was too important to check on us. He didn't check on us after someone else brought our food out until after half of us were done eating. I had an issue with my food but couldn't say anything because he never came back. When he finally did ask how things were, as soon as I started saying not good he appropriately said he'd go get a manager which made me relieved. She was so kind and understanding. Comped my meal and offered to make me something else (I declined as it was getting late and had to get the family home). I hate complaining and rarely do but alas, how can they improve if they don't get feedback.

Amazing restaurant. Gumbo dish was delicious, so was the Alaskan crab! We also got 3 orders of coconut shrimp. The steak was average, but that should be expected because this is a seafood place. Live music was awesome, our waitress did a great job and was very friendly.

Love this place!!! Our best friend comes into town from Ohio and this is twice we’ve been here for drinks and lunch. Joel was bartending, and was fantastic. Great service with humor and speed. Food was great. Drinks were out of this world. Music was amazing. And the scrub for your hands in the bathroom is a nice added touch. Thanks again to Joel!!

We are local… so why have we waited so long to come here is a mystery. Loved the waterfront dining. Food was fresh and delicious. Live music was perfect- not too loud. Highly recommend!!

I ordered the Gatorade bites and really like them for the app. I then ordered a pain killer!!! To eat it ordered the grilled cheese lobster sandwich with onion rings. The wife got ribs. All was very delicious. I even forgot to take more pictures. I would recommend coming here. Daniel was a great server!

Good Happy Hour Waterfront Dining Good service Full Bar Creative T shirt selection Will be back

busy establishment, lots of varied people groups: adults, seniors, families w/ tweens & teens, young adults, fams with littles, etc. quite loud, due to the patrons, but thankfully the music isn't blaring here. the hosts were nice and friendly. our server was nice as well, but was not attentive to detail & ghosted us after delivering our good. we asked if the coleslaw had onion, as i am allergic, she said she'd find out, but never did, so i didn't eat it. i requested mayo for my burger, never got it, & she never came back, so i couldn't remind her or ask again about the cole slaw. my burger was flavorless and overcooked and the fries tasted like fish. the lettuce and tomatoes were tainted with onion, so i was in the loo all night due to the cross contamination. the mac n cheese was terrible. very watery and tasteless. the pulled pork sammy was good. though. 2 of 3 entrees were very disappointing. would highly recommend you find somewhere else to dine

Every year we come to Nervous Nellie's when we're in Sanibel, FL. My family and I have some serious background history to this restaurant. The first time we came we were shocked because my grandmother was named Nelly and she was always Nervous We then made it a family tradition to eat here. Every year we come for my mother's birthday and every year we eat and enjoy. Nervous Nellie's is the place to be! It's like Sanibel'S Margaritaville but better! The service is always amazing, the food is always scrumptious, and you always leave with a full belly and an entertained evening. They have live music every night, and sitting outside watching the boats go by is always my favorite part. They survived the hurricane that tried to sweep it away but Nelly was just nervous enough to withstand, survive, and rebuild. We love you Nelly!

Our server was lovely. She brought water for my dog right away. Drinks were great, and we loved all our food. Sat outside in a nice spot on the water. Mac and cheese was super creamy. The fries are thick and fantastic.

Good food, great band! Some meals were overpriced. But that's Christmas in Florida. They take reservations, which made it nice. Great outdoor seating.

Nervous Nellie's is a really cool looking place down right on the inlet on the Times Square side of the island. You first walked into a gorgeous foyer and then walk up the stairs to what has to be 20 foot ceilings. The place is really cool, but I can't even describe the vibe it gives. Everything from the vibrant, yellow pink, purple, green, colors to the hip bar. It's almost like old Havana meets 1980s dance club. The food is amazing but also has a price tag to match and comes with an edible flower. The kiddo got the snow crab and ate every bit of it. I did wish my nachos had a bit more meat on them. I didn't have any drinks while I was there but other people had them and they looked really good. I would highly recommend Nervous Nellie's.

Went with my family (5 adults), so we tried a lot of things. The spicy mussels at the start of the meal were a highlight! We also got the cornbread as a starter, and were disappointed in that. It was cold, and very dense, and sweet. Almost tasted like a cake. I got the fried haddock sandwich with fries, and it was really good! Someone else had the fish and chips basket, which was like three huge pieces of fish, and fries. Basically the same thing as mine, just a bigger portion for an extra $3 dollars. The tacos were also devoured quickly. The lobster grilled cheese sandwich was very tasty, and had a nice portion of lobster. Overall, the food was good! I would come back here. Unfortunately our server wasn't the most happy to see us, but I give them grace... although it wasn't busy. Maybe they were having a bad day. The interior of the restaurant was just fine, nothing special. But I did love the view of the water and the boats. Ask to sit by the windows if you come here!

As a local, I really wanted to like this place and support our beach establishments. I went with a friend last week and it was just disappointing. The host and server were lovely as far as personality. Unfortunately, our server had way too much to do and it impacted the service that we received. For example, we had to ask three times for my friend's bar drink. I would say 3/4 of the menu items are fried. I ordered one of the few non-fried items, the lobster roll. It was very pricey and I doubt there was a ton of lobster in there because it was so covered in mail. It really wasn't a lobster roll sandwich. It was more of a lobster salad kind of sandwich. My friend ordered a burger and she said it was OK but nothing spectacular. I am pretty sure the lobster was tainted because I got so sick that night after eating my meal. My friend was fine. I so desperately wanted to like this place and be supportive, but I just could never recommend it to anyone.

Fun vibe. A bit touristy but in a good way. Helpful and friendly service. Food was good with a big selection. Small parking lot. Live band playing in the square outside. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Super fun dining experience on the water. Laid back and low key. Good fried fish- had coconut shrimp and fish and chips- both very good! Cannot remember my servers name, but she had pink hair and was wonderful! Attentive and sweet as can be! Front desk staff were very nice and accommodating too! Overall a good (totally unhealthy) meal- but sometimes you just have to indulge!

Definitely love this place! The view is phenomenal! It's so pretty on the beach There's a lot of delicious seafood options to choose from! I usually pick the cod with stuffing and topped with shrimp so good! My daughter is vegan and there were options available for her! Service is always good and it's usually very crowded!

1. The Shrimp and calamari was the best!! 2.Ribs Very good. 3.Brownie Sunday... the highlight of the night.. So I went to eat at this restaurant for my birthday and I gotta say I wouldn't do that again especially when you have high expectations to eat on the water however, the appetizers were good. The ribs were good and the service was OK but the ambience was great , so to be with family over Looking the water while people watching all the drunk people party ing! Over all a sold 4of5.

Beautiful restaurant right on the water We ate outside with the birds I ate fish tacos so good and my cousin had Caesar salad Huge restaurant inside and service excellent

This is a class A restaurant! The wait to be seated was very quick! We made a reservation but despite arriving 30 minutes prior, we were seated immediately. The wait staff, Zaida, was OUTSTANDING! She was very fast with our drink order and was timely taking our dinner order. We ordered appetizers with our drink order and in less than 5 minutes was served hot. The onion rings with special dipping sauce were very tasty. Within 10 minutes of our dinner order the meal was served. I ordered the famous coconut shrimp. That meal has never disappointed with 8 jumbo shrimp. Plenty of FF and vegetables. Great atmosphere with a solo guitar player singing old time favorites. The beautiful surroundings made for a wonderful evening. We finished just in time to take the Short walk to watch the sunset on the beach. A must visit. Thanks to Zaida for an enjoyable evening.

Nice colorful place on the water. They have a good menu that offers a variety of options. I had the grouper tacos with rice. It was perfect. Filling, yet light. Which I like when eating something like that. Our servers were great and totally fun considering we had a big group and totally rolled with anything and everything. We didn't have to wait long for anything.

Food was delicious service was great sat by the water watching the boats come in. They also had live music. I recommend The grouper tacos .

Stopped in on the boat last weekend. Host was extremely rude and would not let us sit near the water because there was a chance of rain, even though there were tons of tables out there. We all ordered happy hour drinks, our server changed twice times and he got my his husbands beer around 3 times. We ordered the gator bites, coconut shrimp, coconut onion rings and boom boom shrimp. The shrimp was yummy but small portions compared to the are. Was yummy but not the best in the are!

Our friends wanted us to try this location and invited us with them. They have been coming for years and loved some of their plates. To their disappointment all the plates they loved were no longer offered including the chicken salad sandwich & Avocado BLT so they were not very happy. The place was remodeled after the hurricane like most of FtMyers beach so its a nice environment to hang out at. They have both inside and outdoor sitting which comes with awesome views. We are in florida so be prepared to be cooked alive if you choose 12pm in the summer. Food was pretty good. I really enjoyed the boom boom shrimp and the coconut onion rings. Never had that style onion rings before and they use red onions so it's sweeter. The sweet tai chili dip was on point and a great pairing. I Wasn't crazy about the grouper sandwich. The menu says fresh but i suspect other wise not to say it's horrible but didn't taste like fresh catch. Not a fan of all that breading either. You can barely taste the fish because of how thick it is. Fries were good. Service was pretty quick waiter kept our drinks full which was highly appreciated with the heat today.

Enjoyed our meal, the new app of calamari and shrimp with jalapeños and balsamic was delicious! Sorry we jumped in to eat it and forgot to take a photo! Lol Had the Sailors delight which was wonderful. So great to have haddock (you don't see that much in swfl) with shrimp and scallops in lobster sauce Yum! and Maui tacos were tasty too! All over looking the water -can't get better than that!

it's better than most, the view is amazing... The food is good... If I have a criticism, which, of course I would... Service is lousy... However, the view, people watching, watching boats go by you sort of don't notice the poor service

Manager reached out was super nice and we appreciate it. They are always very friendly and will definitely be back. Like original review said we always enjoy it there

Only received a 3 cuz music was good and weather was great. Waitress had attitude and would've expected fresh fish options.

First and most importantly. Good to see honest n good hearted ppl still out there in the world.. Our waitress caught that grandpa accidentally tipped 90% of the bill and come over to double check before pushing it through the system. Thank you! We had 2 blackened grouper sandwiches ( mine was pictured) it wasn't to bad, the wife had coconut shrimp very tasty, grandma had the lobster grilled cheese with the biggest side of onions rings I'd ever seen in my life.

So happy I could come check out Nervous Nellie's after the damage Ian caused. This was always my favorite place and happy to say it did not disappoint. The boom boom shrimp were incredibly tasty. My favorite thing on the menu is still the Ruben sandwich. The sandwich is smaller than before but still one of the best I've ever had.

I have ate a nervous Nellie's a few times in the past 10 years. I have always been impressed with how quick their service is along with quality of their food! Very tasty- love the water front!!

Fun staff, a/c strong, great view. We really enjoyed our time here. Kids loved their food and we enjoyed our seafood broiled platter

Great service and great food all the time I had the boom boom shrimp for appetizers and had Philly cheesesteak with fries everything came out good and hot ..

This is your quintessential Fort Myers Beach restaurant - facing the harbor, boat parking right in front, outdoor seating, drinks galore.

The best fish tacos, rice and beans we've ever had! Great service, food came quickly! Top notch! We will be back!

Love this place, we sat outside with our pup. Everything was good except the nachos ended up giving one person an upset stomach. The service was great and all but one enjoyed everything

Number one in location it's so beautiful under the Fort Myers Beach Bridge! Lots of gorgeous boats driving by and park nearby. The service was amazing. The waiter was very friendly and efficient. The food was great and to top it all off. They had a doggy menu, so my dog had a hamburger which she was very pleased with. One of my favorite spots I will be back.!!

Friendly, attentive service. Awesome waterfront dog-friendly patio. They even have a dog menu! Our pup LOVED the hamburger!!! All the humans enjoyed their food too. I had the blackened grouper sandwich was moist and well-seasoned. We subbed the roll out for their homemade rye bread which was delicious. The fries seemed battered and had awesome crisp and great texture inside. The tartar sauce and thousand island dressings were both great. Pina Coladas and Rum Runners were fantastic and only $10 each. Everything was very reasonably priced and came in large portions.

We were seated on the patio. There isn't much of a water view, but you can see several boats. Service was a bit slow, but we did come at a busy lunch time. Our food was tasty. I had a Caesar salad with blackened grouper. There was the right amount of dressing and toppings and the grouper was perfectly seasoned and cooked. My one complaint, and it's a big one - a server (not ours) left the restroom without washing her hands. I told the bartender and he seemed to blow it off. It had been a rough morning and I didn't have it in me to seek out the manager and complain, so I hope the bartender did something. It was pretty gross.

Carly has helped us (we are newbies) tie up our boat about 10 times now. She teaches us something new every trip. e. She is the reason we come here and not somewhere else. She goes above and beyond, we really appreciate her help.

If you're looking for a dining experience that combines breathtaking views, mouthwatering food, and exceptional service, look no further than this waterfront restaurant. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly by the staff, who set the tone for an unforgettable evening. The atmosphere was nothing short of magical--a perfect blend of relaxed elegance with the serene sound of the water in the background. The seating was thoughtfully arranged to give diners an unobstructed view of the stunning waterfront, whether indoors or on the patio. Now, let's talk about the food--it was nothing short of spectacular. Every dish was a masterpiece, both in flavor and presentation. And don't skip dessert! The key lime pie was out of this world!! The chef's creations are as indulgent as they are innovative. The service was impeccable. Our server was attentive without being intrusive, ensuring our drinks were always refilled and our meals arrived promptly. The entire team seemed genuinely happy to be there, creating a warm and welcoming vibe. Special mention has to go to the manager, who stopped by our table to check on our experience. It's clear they are passionate about what they do and have cultivated a team that shares their dedication to excellence. By far the best restaurant on the island in fact it was so good we stopped by everyday for dinner or lunch during are 4 night stay because we couldn't get enough of the food and great service. This restaurant definitely will have us coming back to Fort Myers again! From start to finish, this restaurant exceeded every expectation. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a date night, or just looking for an extraordinary meal in a picturesque setting, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be returning soon!

I ordered the Famous Seafood pasta, which on the description it states something along the lines of fresh catch, scallops, shrimp, and lobster, sautéed with fresh vegetables. The dish is $30.99. The portion was pretty large and the presentation was nice, my plate was adorned with an orchid. The pasta was corkscrew pasta on a creamy sauce, which was pretty tasty. The problem was there were no fresh vegetables. They dropped a bag of Birds Eye steamed vegetables mix on my plate. I had steamed broccoli, carrots, weird little mushrooms, snap peas, and potatoes! I do not eat mushrooms so it was pretty annoying to find mushrooms in my dish, especially since there was no specific mention of mushrooms on the description. The dish also included some Kalamata olives. The seafood itself was so overcooked that I honestly question its freshness. Lots of loose shrimp tails and hardly any lobster or the so called "fresh catch". My kid ordered a kids' menu burger and after one bite my child did not want to continue eating. The burger looked like it was one of those frozen burgers you still in the microwave. The server was nice whenever he came by the table, but service was very slow and often times he was very inattentive though it didn't look very busy at the time we went. I do not think I will be returning to this restaurant next time I'm in town.

Nervous Nellie's knocked it out of the park again! A few years back, Nervous Nellie's & its manager/event coordinator Valerie hosted our 45th class reunion. Her & her staff did an amazing job. This year, on June 1st, we wanted Nervous Nellie's to host our 40th wedding anniversary. Once again, Valerie and her staff did an awesome job. The staff was courteous, provided excellent service & fun. Valerie made everything perfect as usual & went above & beyond to make our day special. Also, I want to mention Danny, who is another manager that helped my husband make sure our slides show went off without a hitch. Thank you to Valerie for another great event. See you soon. David & Rose G.

In Ft Myers visiting a friend decide to go to this restaurant. Waiter very pleasant asked if we would like a minute to look over menu. We decided to start of with Mussel in tomatoes sauce. Very tasty wish we knew before we ordered how huge the portion was. We both ordered some type of seafood mix dinner that came with rich and steam veggies. I enjoyed my meal and friend said her mail was good too.

SO HAPPY Nervous Nellie's is BACK! We celebrated with lunch here today. Normally I'd spring for a pina colada w/ a rum floater but I went for the virgin route since I'm "drinking for two" lol tasty blend! Bo loved his margaritas! We shared the Coconut Shrimp - fat, juicy shrimp with tasty coconut breading and a sweet tangy dipping sauce. YUM! Split the Fried Grouper Dinner w/ fries and sauteed veggies. The flavor and cook on everything was excellent. LOVED their tater sauce. Grouper was fresh and only lightly breaded (perfect!), good portion size. The weather, vibrant paint and vibes, are back in action! Go support this FMB staple :)

The food here is amazing. Many different choices. We at dinner twice during our trip, that is how much we loved it. The servers were awesome. The atmosphere was fun and relaxed! I 100% recommend trying Nervous Nellie's.

The food here is amazing. The service was great! The ambience is pretty awesome as well. If in the Ft Myers Beach area, this is the one restaurant I would choose to eat at over & over again! I got the Mahi Mahi tacos with a chipotle aioli. You can either choose 2 tacos or 3 and they originally come with rice/beans. You can upgrade to french fries. And those fries are so amazing.. Thick & crispy. Probably the best french fries i've ever had! Such a pleasant dining experience! Definitely recommend!

Excellent food, great menu, good service and the atmosphere remains amazing! So happy Hurricane Ian didn't devastate it

Please invest in some fans! We would have dined every day of our vacation there, well maybe a few more times. But did not due to no seating inside and no fans outside. Come on it's Florida!

My family came here on a Thursday afternoon. Good live music, especially for the middle of the week. My daughter had the golden Mac and cheese, it was huge and tasted good. My wife had a regular cheeseburger and said it was good, not exceptional, but that's to be expected at a seafood restaurant. My son and I split the large shrimp and lobster cocktail appetizer, (a full pound of meat). We both really enjoyed it and would happily order it again! I was still craving some more local food so I added a cup of clam chowder. It was ok, it didn't have a lot of flavor and was really thick. Overall the for was pretty good, but the atmosphere was an A+. We would dine here again.

Great service, great food, the waterfront view was amazing and the live music was an added bonus. Will definitely return the next time I visit Fort Meyers!

Must try the dole whip here. It's fantastic and enough for 2-4 people! I had the fisherman's feast I think, all fried and all huge portions! This meal is enough for two people. My husband had baked fish that was prepared with vegetables and rice. We also had the gator bites for an appetizer and shared a Caesar salad. Everything was prepared nicely and tasted good. Nothing over the top except for the dole whip and the high five ipa, a must if you love ipa.

Visiting friends in the area and they picked this spot to come and eat on a Thursday night. Nestled right on the waterfront in Ft Myers Beach, this place draws you in with its cool beach vibe. Got seated right away as it wasn't really busy at all. Our server (Dakota) was great and had a great personality. Ordered up some cocktails as well as some coconut onion rings. Also ordered the Mac-n-cheese (which comes with grilled chicken and bacon). It actually took us a while to order cause the menu had so many great choices to pick from. The food was amazing! Some of the best mac-n- cheese I've ever had. Highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed.

Great food and great service. Sat outside with a view of the water. For appetizers we had the bread, mozzarella planks and coconut onion rings. All of it was very good. Even if you don't like coconut try the onion rings. They are very crispy with a mild sweetness not an overpowering coconut taste. The bread and mozzarella portions are very large and both dishes were great. For lunch I had the bacon burger and fries, it was good. Hubby had the shrimp cocktail and crab stuffed shrimp. He loved both. Good portion sizes on both. Others had the fish tacos. They were loaded and tasted great. And the lobster grilled cheese. It was loaded with lobster. All the dishes were very good. Our server was very attentive. She even packed our leftovers as there was plenty of food for another meal! Price point is average to med-high but the quality is really good. We thought it was worth it. Great food, great views and great service. What more could you want!!

This place can win for dinner on Fort Myers beach on variety alone. They have the broadest menu that isn't just for seafood lovers while also having a really solid selection of fresh seafood. The restaurant itself is spacious and has a great view of the water. Service is fast and friendly. Portions are on the larger size. My favorites are the fish dip as an appetizer, and then the Philly cheesesteak, fish tacos and grouper dinners. They also have daily drink specials which I love.