Five Date-Night Dinners

The Veranda has been operating since 1978 in two turn-of-the-century homes on Second Street. The menu focuses on Southern regional cuisine, paired with wine. The bar opens at 4 p.m., an hour before dinner service starts.

• Dinner Monday through Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m., closed Sunday; reserve online or by phone.
• Address: 2122 Second Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Silver King Coastal Kitchen, the Luminary Hotel's restaurant, currently serves a Mediterranean-inspired, tapas-forward menu of small plates and entrées. Dishes include Spanish octopus, gambas al ajillo and red snapper. There's also an optional five-course Chef's Counter, plus outdoor seating. The dress code is smart casual.

• Open Tuesday through Saturday, 5 to 10 p.m., closed Sunday and Monday; reservations are available.
• Address: 2200 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Izzy's Fish & Oyster on First Street serves New England and Gulf seafood. Look for oysters, lobster rolls and fish, with wine and cocktails to go with them.

• Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; reservations can be made online.
• Address: 2282 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Capone's Coal Fired Pizza & Pasta is built around coal-fired pizza and pasta. The dining room carries a 1920s and '30s Chicago Prohibition theme, with historical memorabilia.

• Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Address: 2225 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Oxbow Bar & Grill offers casual dockside dining on the Caloosahatchee River, with river views. The menu covers coastal seafood, oysters, steaks, sandwiches and salads, alongside craft beer and cocktails.

• Open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; reservations can be made online.
• Address: 1300 Hendry Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901