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About

Flipper’s

Overlooking the backbay waters of Estero Bay while sipping a cold beverage, it’s easy to understand why Flipper’s has been named the “best waterfront restaurant” on the island.  For starters, the open-aired restaurant is one of the only restaurants on the island serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. The casual, laid-back ambiance is one you’d expect from a beach location. What you don’t expect is the exceptional cuisine that comes out of the kitchen during all three meal periods.

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Location

Come by Land or by Sea

Flippers On The Bay is located on Fort Myers Beach.

BY CAR: 8767 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

BY BOAT: Big Carlos Pass / Channel Marker 4, Lat: 26.406.255 Long : 81.876.262

HOURS:
Monday – Sunday – 11:00 am – 9:00 pm

*We will be closed for renovations starting Monday, September 16th, 2024 through Tuesday, September 24th 2024. We will reopen Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Gallery

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Key Lime Coolada cocktail
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Press

Chef Juan Cruz holding plate of food

Executive Chef

Juan Cruz

Chef Juan Cruz is the Executive Chef for Flippers on the Bay and oversees the culinary operations for the outdoor, award-winning, waterfront restaurant as well as all catered events for Lovers Key Resort.

Chef Cruz is an El Salvador native and for the past 20 years has been building his culinary career in some of the finest kitchens in the country while learning from two of the world’s most renowned Chefs:  Wolfgang Puck and Thomas Keller.

Call Ahead

Seating

Call ahead before you come in to shorten your wait! Call (239) 765-1025 before you come in and we’ll place your name on our wait list. Check in at the host stand when you arrive and we’ll quote you the remainder of your wait time.