
It’s easy to return to, just a little tricky to get there the first time. Call for directions. It’s perched on the second floor of a small wooden building. Entry is by steps and a wheelchair ramp. It’s rustic chic. The roof protects from the sun. The sides are wide open; a 180 degree Bay view. There’s often a good breeze, and cooling fans, if it's in the doldrums. Our dreamer’s wide, white sandy beach is below. While we visited, two guys beached their shallow draft boat, had a

The dreamer squealed with delight “Look, Flipper’s right behind us! Oh mi gawd there’s more of them!” Yep, five dolphins leisurely glided past, a whelk’s throw from our seats!

You meal will be much tastier than the pelicans'. Flippers is small, and often runs out of things-your server keeps you posted.
Our near flawless server, Chris, is a friendly blur of efficiency, in constant smiling motion. He covered 20 people at some 6 scattered tables, and didn’t miss a beat! Glasses were refilled, napkins/silverware setups replaced 2-3 times during the meal (we shared plates, and didn’t even have to ask for fresh plates and silverware)!.
The Deep Fried Calamari (9) with Cocktail Sauce is a favorite. A large portion with crisp exterior

I flipped over the large Black Cold Water Mussels Neapolitan (10), a more than generous

The Coconut Battered Key West Shrimp (11) is popular with six Jumbo shrimp and a mango coulis dipping sauce.
Also tasty is the Oysters Rockefeller (10), succulent oysters topped with spinach and bacon, then glazed with Béarnaise sauce and Swiss cheese.
My favorite main course is the Marinated Pork Shanks (19). I have to come to a seafood spot to try pork? Yes, and it’s fall off the bone tender, and nicely spiced with herbs and a bourbon
marinade. The Black and Blue Chicken with fried onions is large and tasty. The Chicken Oscar is a dry breast, so-so, and the only item that stayed on the plate. We made quick work of all the other dishes.
The special Bronzed Grouper is tender, and sweet, with bananas and fruit.
Ahi Tuna Steak (22) is best prepared rare. It’s served with wakame salad and wonton crisps, finished with a Thai chili and wasabi glaze. This goes fast!
The veggie medley features wonderful crisp green beans, yellow squash sliced, and tomatoes and or red peppers. The mashed potatoes are very good, with smashed potato bits, and a nice garlicky taste.
If heading north from Bonita Beach Road to Fort Myers Beach; look for the right turn before crossing the bridge over Big Carlos Pass. The turn leads to the 3 tall condo-type buildings . Flippers is low, and to the left of the last condo. .
Fresh food, big portions, top service and nice open covered porch, with a beautiful view, and dolphins and pelicans fishing 30 feet away. Why dream? Your tropical reality is here.

The special Bronzed Grouper is tender, and sweet, with bananas and fruit.


If heading north from Bonita Beach Road to Fort Myers Beach; look for the right turn before crossing the bridge over Big Carlos Pass. The turn leads to the 3 tall condo-type buildings . Flippers is low, and to the left of the last condo. .

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This is one of our favorite places on the beach! Try the Gator D, a Cruzan Rum drink! It's great! The mussels are "to die for" and the bartenders and servers the best! Oh, by the way, they have a kick-ass cheeseburger, too!
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