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Bonita Bills Waterfront Cafe

702 Fishermans Wharf, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
239-463-6119
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Price range: $10 - $16
Cuisines: American
Dining options: After-hours
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Dining options: After-hours
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Michigan
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2013 NEW

Went to Bonita Bills twice during our stay in Ft. Myers Beach. First time was for breakfast, the food was great, nice atmosphere to be able to sit outside in the morning. Even saw some dolphins in the bay. A few days later we came back for dinner. Live music was wonderful. Laid back, relaxing place to just enjoy the... More

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Sault Ste. Marie, Canada
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

This is more of a local patronized place, not fancy. Boats slips out front for extended stays and docks for short visits to Bills. The draft beer cold and the shrimp fresh and by the pound for the peel and eat. The coconut shrimp was also very good. Can handle a good crowd at night with live bands. In the... More

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See 6 more reviews by heamars for Fort Myers Beach
Miami, Florida
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013 via mobile

Didn't realize inexpensive no frills fare could outshine several other (20-35% more expensive) meals eaten over the weekend. Truly pet friendly- you can eat anywhere you want with your pet. Great atmosphere, great view, laid back style. Definitely going back.

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colchester
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30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 via mobile

Bonita Bills is a local bar on the bayside with a amazing views , you can dock your boat and grab a beer . It's rustic and a bit rough round the edges , but it's a local bar full of characters . You order food from bar , eat off disposable plates and clear your own table . The... More

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Dallas, Texas
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57 reviews 57 reviews
46 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Beware....cash only. Order at the window. Food was ok. I had the fish sandwich (it was swai....could have got that cheap at the grocer back home...I guess without the view). Also did the fried shrimp....shrimp boats are RIGHT here at the docks, but I guess the fried is frozen (really tiny and WAY too much batter). Guys liked the $5... More

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See 2 more reviews by Traveling-Texan3 for Fort Myers Beach
dallas, tx
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15 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

Went here based on a recommendation from a guy staying at our condo. He described it as very basic but great place for a plate of peel and eat shrimp. He was right. Walked in and it seemed like a local place. Ordered beers and shrimp at the bar, (cash only) from a waitress who had zero personality. Oh well.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

This is a bar/restaurant that harkens back to the days before Fort Myers became a tourist town. Nothing fancy, just local folks enjoying plates of nice-sized peel-n-eat Florida pintails ($14.75 a pound), fried clams, waffle fries and onion rings in plastic chairs while watching the boats go by. There are seats inside, too, but it was a little loud for... More

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Greeley, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Rum Runner with a floater, then 5 steps later you are back on the beach. Great staff at the bar too.

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See 2 more reviews by Milehigher for Fort Myers Beach
Cincinnati, Ohio
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34 reviews 34 reviews
29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

My sister, mother, and I are sure to come back to Bonita Bill's every time we're all in town together. We love a good karaoke night and this is one of our favorites in the area. We've only come in for the drinks (reasonably priced, especially in a tourist zone!) and the singing. We haven't ever had the food (it... More

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Spring Lake, Michigan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

We were in the area on vacation and found this gem last year and HAD to visit again this year. Nothing fancy about Bonita Bill's just good food and great a great great view as you eat. Find a table inside or on the actual dock then walk to the bar to order your drinks and food. Enjoy watching people... More

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