Let me start by saying if you are after fine dining this is not the place for you, but if you are on vacation and want somewhere to eat drink and be merry this is for you. The food is good we had shrimp,chicken wings and ribs,but the music, atmosphere and location are great , sitting upstairs watching the sun... more

We were excited to try the Beached Whale, because it seemed like a lot of locals were frequenting it. An added bonus was the upstairs outdoor seating deck with a view of the beach hotels across the street. Unfortunately we should have realized that they were mostly ordering bar food and drinks, not the main menu. The nicest thing I... more

We mostly went because it had been pretty conistantly recommened and we'd tried almost every other place on the island already. Wanted it to be really good, but it end up just being 'ok.' The buffalo shripm is a great consept, but the hot sauce over powered the delicate flavor of shrimp, so we might as well order the cheaper... more

Liked this restaurant so much that we ate there 3 times during our week's stay at FMB. Prices great, excellent variety and great drinks. more

Have been to the Beached Whale the past four years. I discovered their Buffalo Shrimp two years ago and have to go get them every time I am in the area. If you like Buffalo Wings you HAVE to try Buffalo Shrimp. Their grouper is Fantastic. They just have wonderful food. Speed of service may be because everything is cooked... more

We were in Fort Myers Beach for 3 nights and ate at the Beached Whale for 2 of them! Their Happy Hour Menu was the best deal we found the entire weekend we were there and the food was EXCELLENT!! If you like steamed mussels, you will be so satisfied with ones here! YUMMY! and at only $4.95 during happy... more

Fourth trip to this area, we love it ! We always stop by and dine @ the Beached Whale restraurant right outside the center of town, walking distance for all. This year we vacationed with my 14 yr. old son and my mother in law. They both loved the place and the food! The Totilla Soup was fantastic and a... more

Sit on the deck and take in the 'beach world." Good food and a chance to be above all the action...Great place! more

indoor dining and outdoor deck on the roof is across the street from the beach. Good place to people watch. Several seafood baskets to choose from. more