Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
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Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
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Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
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Dewey C.
I've been coming to Fort Myers for 30 years which is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. These iconic houses are very close by and I reccomend them over the Sky Lounge, but the lounge isn't so bad as long as you don't eat. (I normally have scallops and you can trust them.) Take the elevator and get smashed on the level that allows a view of the river because so few places do. It's a beautiful river and if you want to be a proper tourist...go up!
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Brannon H.
Been here twice, both times have been extremely disappointing. Won't give them a third sttike! They will only let you go to certain parts of the bar if your are worthy, if not....no entrance.
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Mandy C.
We only enjoyed drinks and music at the Sky Bar this night but it was a lot of fun. Great atmosphere, security and bartenders very friendly. Drinks were a bit pricey but expected for the type of establishment it is. We will be back and plan to eat next time!
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Nikole W.
On my suggestion, I decided to host a lunch meeting at this restaurant. It did not go over well. 2 of my colleagues commented on the weirdness and unhealthy options on this strange lunch menu. It went downhill from there. Hands down, the WORST lunch I've ever had. Grilling a romaine lettuce half is a novelty, but when it is charred beyond recognition and tastes like LIGHTER FLUID, I'll pass. Actually, I tried to order the Grouper Wrap with mango salsa, but the menu states that it's lightly seasoned and breaded. When I asked if I could get it grilled, the waitress said no because "it comes that way". So translation - IT'S NOT FRESH. It's Florida, there is NO excuse not to have fresh fish available. The restaurant suffers from identity crisis. It wants to be progressive with it's menu of weird pairings, but it offers poor quality food at expensive prices. They need to commit either way. Some of the options on the dinner menu seemed like they could be healthier, but weren't offered at lunch. Executive Chef Marbin Avilez needs to seriously review this. It's the same owner as Ford's Garage. Our entire party agreed that the menu was weird, the food was terrible and no one will return, unless it's afterhours for martinis on the rooftop.
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Ted B.
Nice people but mediocre food. The appetizer was inedible and the paella looked and tasted as if it had been sitting for days under a warming light.
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Michy D.
Loved the butterfish and short ribs!!
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Kristen C.
This place has good, but entirely overly priced food. The place towards 9:00 at night is full of rowdy drunk people. The setup is nice, with dining on the first 2 floors. The decor is my fav, I like the tire conveyor belt. The salad I ordered ended up being 15$ without a drink, it was good, just hated paying the price
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Chase F.
We got to the sky lounge early and sat down on the chairs no problem. There where six of us ordering drinks and food, and a lot of it. Before we got our food a lady set down a bucket for ice, lemon wedges, etc. We ate and then where told we needed to close out our tabs because other people where coming. WTF? We're there spending money and they want us to leave to bet on someone else spending more than us? Way to make your guest feel like dirt. You should strive to make every guest feel like a VIP, not just your VIP's. I honestly wanted to return what we had already ordered just to screw them over. I'm just not cool enough to eat/drink here. Food was okay, drinks where inconsistent and over priced.
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Dan L.
Spent $150 on drinks here. Accidently got on the elevator to try to meet a friend downstairs and the door man told us to get out since we rode the elevator twice without leaving. If you want to be treated like shit for giving this place money, this is your place. Otherwise I think there are 20 better places to hang out
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Andy B.
For a birthday dinner on a Wednesday evening in March the Firestone was very busy at 6:15pm when we arrived. Went immediately to the rooftop patio area to await our dining partners and got pleasing panoramas of the city and the newly-built close-by water ponds, as well as the Caloosahatchee (sp?) river. Seated for dinner on the ground floor, the booth was spacious and comfortable. Our appetizer was a delicious wood-grilled broccoli w/blue cheese sauce, the four of us agreed it was yummy. Our chosen entrees were yellowtail snapper, butterfish, and 5-cheese tortellini w/gulf shrimp. All were delicious, presented well, very hot when served, and had delicious side dishes. Especially my side of shredded squash and the jasmine rice were perfect complements to the snapper. Service was superb in spite of the crowded conditions. I would definitely return. Aside: my spouse and I are first-timers to this area- the surrounding 2-3 block area was bustling with sidewalk cafes, some live music, historically significant buildings and spots and great waterfront views. Great job, Ft Myers! on some beautiful urban renewal.
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Tommy M.
First time here for drinks went to the second 3 rd floor nice place really small. And no ac for some reason so it was a sauna inside tried to go to the sky bar on top but it was full and u have to check in and wait if you wanted to go up. This is more of a college crowd hangout. I was looking for a bit more of a lounge type area and some elbow room.
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Scott O.
Bustling restaurant. The ambiance is interesting as things fly by on a pulley system. When it was newer, the rubber smell was a bit unpleasant. The staff is generally disorganized and service is slow. Rooftop is small and generally too crowded to enjoy. Food is inconsistent and nothing to write home about. For a touristy place, drop in and check the box.
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Ellen W.
Food was awesome downstairs, but the service was super slow. We had made reservations and still had a decent wait for our table. As you work your way up the levels of the place the service gets worse. Sky bar employees are rude and arrogant.
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Sara M.
I (sassafras) along with my friends Lil Curly and JHo made the trip from the Fort Lauderdale, to visit our friend, Cheetah Jen, who lives in the area. To kickoff phase one of invading the fort, we headed out for a night of debauchery in downtown Fort Myers, and The Firestone was our first stop of the night. We were immediately attracted to the exterior with industrial facade and the color changing lights, a la Miami club scene. As we approached (around 10:30 pm), there was a short line outside, but we were promptly let in after only a minute or two of waiting. I found it very odd that in order to make it the second or third level where the bars and nightlife were, you had to walk through the first floor which is a restaurant. If I were there dining, I think I would have found the constant parade of people a bit annoying. However, we were not there to eat, we were there to dance, drink and be merry. Once we climbed the flight of stairs to the second level, there was a pretty good size crowd but not packed to the point of sucking in your gut just to maneuver throughout the room, so that was nice. There was a live band playing, a big bar, cool decor, and just the weirdest fxcking mix of people you've ever seen. On one wall there was a Scot Disick look-a-like and his posse, and then on the other side, there was Betty White and her gang breaking it down to the throwback tunes. Old people and young people partying in the same space? Get me out of here! Up and on to the 3rd floor we go. After a short wait to make it past Fabio and up yet another flight of stairs, we arrived on the top floor. Aaaaa, now I can breathe easy, this is what I know and love. Young people, suffocating crowds, cunty waitress/bartenders and shots served in plastic cups. The third floor is rooftop, so this in its self lends some coolness. However, the workers are dressed as flappers which definitely impedes upon the cool factor and qualifies The Firestone as #123. TTH (Trying Too Hard). The crowd up here is mostly young but there was a sprinkling of old fogies here and there. I can't say there was really any dancing going on, most people were just standing there, but it was okay. I can't be sure, but I have a feeling this is the kind of place that charges a cover for dudes or cougars without botox. After leaving the Firestone and making our way throughout the rest of DT Fort Myers, I would say this place definitely has the best "party" vibe and is your best bet if you want to dress up and have a more festive night out.
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Katie K.
Horrible service. Got a booth and our bottles were delivered 45 minutes late. Rude staff. Very empty bar. Nobody was enjoying themselves. I would not recommend this bar. Waste of my vacation. Ruined my whole night
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Janna L.
Get the FILET! OMG, delicious and I feel like I know my beef being currently from Alberta. Love me a good steak! Coming in, we did not have a reso but this place was recommended to us by our hotel. We met some local friends on a Thurs for a 830pm meal and we were seated almost immediately. The 4th level sky-bar was chilly and very windy tonight. Not much of a dining option we felt up there - just couches as opposed to tables but we were thrilled anyways with sitting at a nice table on the first floor. We all had drinks to start and I will say that this place does not know how to make a Bloody Mary. Ick. Extra hot was requested and I swear there was not a shake of tobasco in it. Oh well. No complaints from anyone else at the table re drinks. My friend had a roasted beet salad that I almost ordered but I am glad I did not. She left 2/3's or more of her salad behind as it was almost all greens of the same kind. I think I saw 3 beets on the side of the plate facing me. She got a scallop appy and she was very jealous of her hubby's scallop entree meal as his scallops were much bigger! They were crusted beautifully, both dishes were nicely presented and I would consider ordering the scallops myself the next time we come here! ( the entree) I had the filet as I was craving some real protein after a week's worth of fish in FLA. YUM! I can say, it moved me. RECOMMEND! It was cooked rare, perfectly to order and came with a garlicky side of scalloped potatoes and asparagus. And not just 2 pieces of veg like the Keg gives you. I had about 6 pieces of asparagus and cleaned my plate, savored every morsel. Of note too was the bread, so fresh and served with the fruitiest of olive olis in a pesto style mix. We skipped dessert and it was good thing too as I think we were our server's last table. She made it pretty obvious when giving us our bill that it was soon closing time. Other than that she was a great waitress.
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Lena K.
If I could give this bar a ZERO, I would. We spent a couple hundred dollars here and got kicked out because the girl security got on a power trip and said 7 people were not allowed in a SIX PERSON BATHROOM. WTF? The manager did not give a crap. They said since we somehow ( they still would not give me a good answer) had to be kicked out, they had to bc security said so. POWER TRIP. I don't ever give bad reviews, but this place is terrible.
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Rachael T.
I think this is going to be a great place in FM! Sadly I have now moved from the area, and when this place opened and I finally got there, it happened to be during a rare cold phase. So sadly, I didn't spend too much time on the roof but it seems like it would be an awesome place to hang out! The views are nice - way, way better than the only other rooftop option in the area (Hotel Indigo) where you have to hang over a high wall just to see anything. The new riverfront area is so nice, this is something FM has really needed! I also spent some time downstairs - I didn't eat but I think the food looks good - and I think it has a fun atmosphere. My friend though the moving tires were cheesy, but I think it was a fun little addition. This place does get crazy packed though. We were going to eat dinner here one night and they told us it would be almost a 2 hour wait. We put our name in just in case, then decided we didn't have time to wait so went to Ford's Garage instead. Within just a few minutes we received a text that we could get a table - I have to wonder if there was some kind of glitch in the system (they use iPads, cool but leaves a lot to error!) because there is no way we could have jumped up in the line like that! Definitely the new up and coming hotspot in FM - just consider making a reservation, especially on weekends ;)
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Tom S.
SkyBar is a joke....bouncers are effing retards that should be lucky they have a minimum wage job. Martini bar was good, but again the bouncers might be lucky if they have high school education.
wow, their drinks are $8. WTH! and it was watered down. The hostess was rude and the server was not pleasant. Wont ever go there again.
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Peter T.
I have been here a couple times and enjoy coming here each time. For starters, it's a posh place that doesn't have a lot of trashy people inside, so that's a great start. They have two levels of bars, martini and rooftop. Both are enjoyable. Both have DJs. Rooftop has great views and if you sit in VIP it is pretty nice. The martini bar has some seats and tables to sit around and both areas have plenty of room to dance. I ate at the grill and that was great as well. Honestly, eat at the bottom and work your way up to the roof, you can spend your entire night here.
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Rachel A.
Absolutely awesome place for great drinks and excellent seafood dinner! The mussels were ok starter but the entree seafood dinners were absolutely to die for. The butterfish and the berry salad were incredible. Atmosphere was very chill and fun, great staff. Will definitely come Back for dinner in the future. 5 stars!
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Dan d.
Good spot for nightlife in a town not known for nightlife. Drinks are not outrageous. We were with the group that reserved an area for $225. That included a bottle of vodka and mixers in the area is yours for the evening.
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Holly M.
I think that people who couldn't get into Miami for Spring Break just ended up at Firestone. My friends insisted that we go, but it really felt like we were just waiting in line with people who didn't make the auditions for "Bad Girls Club." We came for the "dancing" and nightlife of this place, so I cannot say anything about the food. It was a fun house of waiting on each floor because the rooftop was "at capacity." Once we made it to one floor, we had to wait before we could level-up and be with the "cool kids". I was slammed into and glared at by all the tan 40-year-old women who still desperately held onto their party days and then packed in with all the 21 year-olds who shook with happiness to be permitted to the grand upstairs area. Finally getting upstairs, I probably stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving and going to City Tavern next door. The rooftop was dead. Oh, it was crowded, but completely still, lifeless, and trying way too hard to be cool.
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A C.
Worst service! First of all when we entered the host ignored us, and kept on talking to another employee about a personal conversation. Then when we where finally greeted, we decided to wait the 15 min. Quoted. Time quoted was correct, but when we finally sat down we waited 15 min. And STILL never got greeted by ANYONE! When we tried to get the attention of a server walking by, she ignored us and kept walking! I was a server for 8 years going through school, and I understand ppl get busy. To blatantly ignore is unacceptable! Needless to say we walked out and left. Maybe mgmnt should look into this and think about monitoring what is going on in the restaurant. I will never go back.
(1)
Agatha Christie D.
My review is strictly on the nightlife. I came on a friday night at about 10pm walked right in took the elevators to the top floor. The place was already pretty packed at 10pm everyone looked like they were having a good time. There was a dj playing who def thinks PITBULL is the man cause we played him about every hour on the hour. Thankfully the rest of his music was not as predictable and good to dance to. The drinks at the bar for greygoose and cranberry was about 6 or 8 dollars a bud-light was def $4 dollars and it was very hard to get a drink at this place. My vodka and cranberry was too sweet not sure if i was getting enough vodka for my drink so i switched to beer. The martini bar music was not my cup of tea not as packed as the skybar but def don't want to end up down there when the skybar is full cause they make you wait to get upstairs again. By 1130pm there is a def line to get into this place so i suggest going early we had friends waiting downstairs for a minimum of 30mins. I was there at night so i couldn't see the view but having the open air at night with people smoking def makes for a better night. They have propane heat lamps so even on a chilly night you get a little warmth near the lamps. I recommend coming here def a lot of nicely dressed people having a good trendy time. What I did not appreciate is the garbage situation and the chairs being moved in the middle of the dance floor during the party. You are dancing and having a good time and next thing you know there is a chair over your head being moved and then there is garbage being moved through the crowd and this goes on all night long...
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Alysia G.
Amazing view from the upstairs bar, live DJ on a Wednesday night, lots of seating and easy access to the bar. Dinner downstairs was very good as well, we spent quite a bit of money on appetizers, entrees and drinks. Absolutely no room for dessert! Interior of the restaurant was funky and fun with the tire theme going on. You have to go to the second floor for the restrooms, no big deal though. Our server was very good without being overbearing. I'm more of a dive bar kind of girl so it was a bit outside my normal kind of place, but I enjoyed it. Good strong mixed drinks.
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Mickey C.
Good food at a reasonable price. Nothing fancy. GREAT ambiance. Rooftop bar nice, but layout could be better. Should have tap beer on roof.
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Liza R.
Went on a Sunday evening up to the Sky Lounge. From the Grille we had the Mediterranean Salad, side of Roasted Potatoes and off the menu, Steamed Vegetables. They were very accommodating to my doctor restricted diet. The salad was a winner for my meat loving boyfriend, the champagne vinaigrette was delicious, the roasted potatoes were buttery and meaty and the vegetables were a nice mix of baby carrots, squash and broccoli. The bar staff was super friendly and attentive. I saw her actually check glasses for cleanliness before pouring drinks. A clean place is a winner to me. The ambiance is a mix of sports bar with flat screen tvs, romantic nooks with couches and tables overlooking the city and water, and club with electronica pop on the speakers. It made for a nice night out.
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Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
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Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
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Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
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Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
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Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
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Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
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Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
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Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
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Iroqueenb E.
I enjoyed this place immensely!! My daughter's high school graduation was at Harborside Event Center so we had a large group and they were very accommodating. I was able to make a reservation and even had to call and change it lasts minute due to the event going a little longer than planned. We were on the 2nd floor (the Loft) and it was a perfect place. The wait-staff was prompt and friendly. I was even able to bring in a cake before the graduation and they held it in the cooler for me. Everyone's food was amazing! The fire-grilled broccoli was delish as a starter, as well as the cheese board. I also highly recommend the Seafood Paella and the Caesar Salad. To add to the special day the Chef even came to our table to meet my daughter and served her the first piece of cake! This place is perfect for a special event. The atmosphere is young and hip with tires on a conveyer belt going throughout the restaurant to add to it's theme. The staff was friendly and everyone enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this establishment for anyone with a graduation or birthday party in the Downtown River District!
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Derek L.
I can't really say too much about this place, just cruised through for about five minutes, not very comfortable for one dude to hang out and check out. Nice view of the area and the place probably would be nice for a group that wants to party in a cozy setting, but like the other club I checked out this on Valentines night, didn't seem like people interacted much, the dancing was again limited by the space and uptight crowd. Seemed a bit too cliquish too. The closest analogue to this place in Boston would have to be that hotel bar somewhere in Back Bay that i have read about. But there was no cover which is always a plus... Oh actually on second thought, Umbria in Boston is very similar in its layout and the fact that there are three or four floors of activities. But the Umbria crowd back in its hey day was very international and very cool, which I'm not sure I can say about this place....
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Larry J.
Great food, service was lacking, but we were dressed very casual to most people. Our server seemed to try and rush us out.
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Lily R.
I've been to the sky bar a couple times now..they have good happy hour specials and of course a great view! Haven't tried the food, but it's a good spot for a drink and to watch the sunset.
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Dianne S.
We came on a Monday evening and had drinks upstairs in the sky lounge. Enjoyed the music(Erik), the drinks(reasonably priced$8) and the view! Had a delicious meal downstairs. We had the prime rib the ahi tuna dinner. Both were good. Enjoyed the grill room and the help staff. They were a little understaffed and rushing around. I felt rushed. I would come again!
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Les S.
Extremely good location in relation to the Ft Myers Yacht Basin. The decor is DEFINITELY worth a stop. Beautiful brick, dark browns and the conveyor belt with tires - too cool! Husband, friends and my 10 year old daughter loved it. The atmosphere IS noisy and fun. VERY original. Our food was great. The wagyu beef ravioli is REALLY good! A large group celebrating a 40th bday seemed to be having a great time, too. Husband and friends loved the third floor. I just don't get the negative stereotyping on the age on here. Shows quite a bit of immaturity and I ( and lots of others) personally appreciate a diverse group when we head out to have fun. I'm fairly confident that the owners do too, this place feels set up for it and IS comfortable. We are heading back tonight so I can check out the third floor and view for myself!.
(4)
Angie W.
Went for dinner on a weeknight. Had reservations, but still had to wait about ten minutes for a table to come available. We sat at the bar and had a glass of wine. We had dinner on the first floor, so you can see the Chef preparing the food. We had the mussels in a white wine sauce and the diver scallops. Both were excellent. I had the filet and asparagus with a green peppercorn sauce. It was very good and cooked to perfection. I will definitely go back.
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D K.
I'd give The Firestone a 4.5 if it was an option. A friend and I stopped in for dinner because it was near the theater and had a really enjoyable dinner. The food was fresh, hot, attractively plated and really flavorful -- the chef (whose name, unfortunately, I can't recall) clearly knows his way around the herbs and spices. All of the favors were in balance. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was fun. The restaurant/grille floor is is decked out in dark wood, exposed ductwork and a tire conveyor belt running along the ceiling (it *is* called Firestone, after all), and the martini bar one floor up has a funkier vibe, while the Sky Lounge is about the view. The Firestone hasn't been open even a month to the public, but they've definitely practiced and pulled it all together: no glitches or stumbles that one often finds with a new place. Hopefully, they can sustain the momentum.
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Frank P.
Based on what I've heard from the servers, it is not a nice place to work, and the management is very negative. That being said, the food was actually very tasty. Prices were a little high, but not outrageous and I didn't feel like we paid too much. Second floor is a little night club, and top floor is a cool hang out for drinks, although it is generally very busy on the weekends. Overall a pretty good experience.
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Chris H.
Cool place when it's not too crowded. Great view.
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Jack N.
Great place if you're looking for the nightclub in fort Myers..... Not too much dancing. Kinda crowded but that's to be expected. Great servers, attentive bar tenders and the bottle service and VIP area are awesome! Good experience recommend it if you come here with a group
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Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
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Lynn K.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
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Bill P.
It is hard to judge a place on News Years Eve, much less a new place. We had a party of 13 and they had a "special" menu for New Years. I want to go back and try it on a normal night, most of our group was very happy with dinner. We had Pork chops (biggest hit at the table), Lamb, Scallops, and Fillet. All were flavorful and well prepared. Some people ordered salads and the Wedge was disappointing, it was small and not what you would expect for $10. The Mediterranean salad was awesome and got great reviews. No one tried desert but the drinks were well mixed and even better after dinner at the Sky bar. There was no cover with our dinner reciept. I would have liked to have had a place to sit without "bottle service" this is Fort Myers, not Vegas. Overall i will come back and test it again on another night.
(4)
VeronicaC N.
Great atmosphere, very professional service and interesting menu choices. Prices are a bit on the high side which would make this a "special occasion" place for us. Loved, loved, loved the interior and decor! Drinks are well prepared and tasty - albeit a bit pricey, too. A ding for their food prepration is when they use an item in a dish and don't list it. The pasta I ordered with a blue cheese sauce listed the sauce ingredients but said nothing about having onions. But it was absolutely loaded with them and overwhelmed the other flavors. Also loved their option of ordering tiny desserts as it allows you to sample a couple of them. BUT ... what's up with the fake whipped cream!? For a restaurant which is touting it's professional chef and supposed focus on its cuisine, I really hate it when they take a cheap shortcut like this. Use real whipped cream, for goodness sake! I think with a few tweaks, this can become a premiere restaurant in Fort Myers.
(3)
Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)
Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
I have been here for dinner and lunch. My biggest complaint is the restaurant is very noisey!! Hard to have a discussion. My 2nd biggest complaint is the seating. The booth on the 2nd floor is very tight seating and not comfortable. Same for downstairs with the chairs smooshed against the wall. Food is good but the noise just makes me not to want to go back. Except maybe the skybar.
(3)
Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)
Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)
Tony Z.
Stellar Place
(5)
Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)
Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)
Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)
Derek L.
I can't really say too much about this place, just cruised through for about five minutes, not very comfortable for one dude to hang out and check out. Nice view of the area and the place probably would be nice for a group that wants to party in a cozy setting, but like the other club I checked out this on Valentines night, didn't seem like people interacted much, the dancing was again limited by the space and uptight crowd. Seemed a bit too cliquish too. The closest analogue to this place in Boston would have to be that hotel bar somewhere in Back Bay that i have read about. But there was no cover which is always a plus... Oh actually on second thought, Umbria in Boston is very similar in its layout and the fact that there are three or four floors of activities. But the Umbria crowd back in its hey day was very international and very cool, which I'm not sure I can say about this place....
(3)
Larry J.
Great food, service was lacking, but we were dressed very casual to most people. Our server seemed to try and rush us out.
(3)
Lily R.
I've been to the sky bar a couple times now..they have good happy hour specials and of course a great view! Haven't tried the food, but it's a good spot for a drink and to watch the sunset.
(3)
Angie W.
Went for dinner on a weeknight. Had reservations, but still had to wait about ten minutes for a table to come available. We sat at the bar and had a glass of wine. We had dinner on the first floor, so you can see the Chef preparing the food. We had the mussels in a white wine sauce and the diver scallops. Both were excellent. I had the filet and asparagus with a green peppercorn sauce. It was very good and cooked to perfection. I will definitely go back.
(5)
Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
(4)
Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
(2)
Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
(5)
Kristi G.
Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
(3)
Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
(3)
Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
(1)
Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
(5)
Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
(5)
Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)
Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)
Tony Z.
Stellar Place
(5)
Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)
Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)
Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)
Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
(5)
Dewey C.
I've been coming to Fort Myers for 30 years which is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. These iconic houses are very close by and I reccomend them over the Sky Lounge, but the lounge isn't so bad as long as you don't eat. (I normally have scallops and you can trust them.) Take the elevator and get smashed on the level that allows a view of the river because so few places do. It's a beautiful river and if you want to be a proper tourist...go up!
(3)
Brannon H.
Been here twice, both times have been extremely disappointing. Won't give them a third sttike! They will only let you go to certain parts of the bar if your are worthy, if not....no entrance.
(1)
Mandy C.
We only enjoyed drinks and music at the Sky Bar this night but it was a lot of fun. Great atmosphere, security and bartenders very friendly. Drinks were a bit pricey but expected for the type of establishment it is. We will be back and plan to eat next time!
(5)
Peter T.
I have been here a couple times and enjoy coming here each time. For starters, it's a posh place that doesn't have a lot of trashy people inside, so that's a great start. They have two levels of bars, martini and rooftop. Both are enjoyable. Both have DJs. Rooftop has great views and if you sit in VIP it is pretty nice. The martini bar has some seats and tables to sit around and both areas have plenty of room to dance. I ate at the grill and that was great as well. Honestly, eat at the bottom and work your way up to the roof, you can spend your entire night here.
(4)
Nikole W.
On my suggestion, I decided to host a lunch meeting at this restaurant. It did not go over well. 2 of my colleagues commented on the weirdness and unhealthy options on this strange lunch menu. It went downhill from there. Hands down, the WORST lunch I've ever had. Grilling a romaine lettuce half is a novelty, but when it is charred beyond recognition and tastes like LIGHTER FLUID, I'll pass. Actually, I tried to order the Grouper Wrap with mango salsa, but the menu states that it's lightly seasoned and breaded. When I asked if I could get it grilled, the waitress said no because "it comes that way". So translation - IT'S NOT FRESH. It's Florida, there is NO excuse not to have fresh fish available. The restaurant suffers from identity crisis. It wants to be progressive with it's menu of weird pairings, but it offers poor quality food at expensive prices. They need to commit either way. Some of the options on the dinner menu seemed like they could be healthier, but weren't offered at lunch. Executive Chef Marbin Avilez needs to seriously review this. It's the same owner as Ford's Garage. Our entire party agreed that the menu was weird, the food was terrible and no one will return, unless it's afterhours for martinis on the rooftop.
(1)
Ted B.
Nice people but mediocre food. The appetizer was inedible and the paella looked and tasted as if it had been sitting for days under a warming light.
(2)
Michy D.
Loved the butterfish and short ribs!!
(4)
Kristen C.
This place has good, but entirely overly priced food. The place towards 9:00 at night is full of rowdy drunk people. The setup is nice, with dining on the first 2 floors. The decor is my fav, I like the tire conveyor belt. The salad I ordered ended up being 15$ without a drink, it was good, just hated paying the price
(4)
Chase F.
We got to the sky lounge early and sat down on the chairs no problem. There where six of us ordering drinks and food, and a lot of it. Before we got our food a lady set down a bucket for ice, lemon wedges, etc. We ate and then where told we needed to close out our tabs because other people where coming. WTF? We're there spending money and they want us to leave to bet on someone else spending more than us? Way to make your guest feel like dirt. You should strive to make every guest feel like a VIP, not just your VIP's. I honestly wanted to return what we had already ordered just to screw them over. I'm just not cool enough to eat/drink here. Food was okay, drinks where inconsistent and over priced.
(2)
Dan L.
Spent $150 on drinks here. Accidently got on the elevator to try to meet a friend downstairs and the door man told us to get out since we rode the elevator twice without leaving. If you want to be treated like shit for giving this place money, this is your place. Otherwise I think there are 20 better places to hang out
(1)
Andy B.
For a birthday dinner on a Wednesday evening in March the Firestone was very busy at 6:15pm when we arrived. Went immediately to the rooftop patio area to await our dining partners and got pleasing panoramas of the city and the newly-built close-by water ponds, as well as the Caloosahatchee (sp?) river. Seated for dinner on the ground floor, the booth was spacious and comfortable. Our appetizer was a delicious wood-grilled broccoli w/blue cheese sauce, the four of us agreed it was yummy. Our chosen entrees were yellowtail snapper, butterfish, and 5-cheese tortellini w/gulf shrimp. All were delicious, presented well, very hot when served, and had delicious side dishes. Especially my side of shredded squash and the jasmine rice were perfect complements to the snapper. Service was superb in spite of the crowded conditions. I would definitely return. Aside: my spouse and I are first-timers to this area- the surrounding 2-3 block area was bustling with sidewalk cafes, some live music, historically significant buildings and spots and great waterfront views. Great job, Ft Myers! on some beautiful urban renewal.
(4)
Tommy M.
First time here for drinks went to the second 3 rd floor nice place really small. And no ac for some reason so it was a sauna inside tried to go to the sky bar on top but it was full and u have to check in and wait if you wanted to go up. This is more of a college crowd hangout. I was looking for a bit more of a lounge type area and some elbow room.
(3)
Scott O.
Bustling restaurant. The ambiance is interesting as things fly by on a pulley system. When it was newer, the rubber smell was a bit unpleasant. The staff is generally disorganized and service is slow. Rooftop is small and generally too crowded to enjoy. Food is inconsistent and nothing to write home about. For a touristy place, drop in and check the box.
(3)
Ellen W.
Food was awesome downstairs, but the service was super slow. We had made reservations and still had a decent wait for our table. As you work your way up the levels of the place the service gets worse. Sky bar employees are rude and arrogant.
(1)
Sara M.
I (sassafras) along with my friends Lil Curly and JHo made the trip from the Fort Lauderdale, to visit our friend, Cheetah Jen, who lives in the area. To kickoff phase one of invading the fort, we headed out for a night of debauchery in downtown Fort Myers, and The Firestone was our first stop of the night. We were immediately attracted to the exterior with industrial facade and the color changing lights, a la Miami club scene. As we approached (around 10:30 pm), there was a short line outside, but we were promptly let in after only a minute or two of waiting. I found it very odd that in order to make it the second or third level where the bars and nightlife were, you had to walk through the first floor which is a restaurant. If I were there dining, I think I would have found the constant parade of people a bit annoying. However, we were not there to eat, we were there to dance, drink and be merry. Once we climbed the flight of stairs to the second level, there was a pretty good size crowd but not packed to the point of sucking in your gut just to maneuver throughout the room, so that was nice. There was a live band playing, a big bar, cool decor, and just the weirdest fxcking mix of people you've ever seen. On one wall there was a Scot Disick look-a-like and his posse, and then on the other side, there was Betty White and her gang breaking it down to the throwback tunes. Old people and young people partying in the same space? Get me out of here! Up and on to the 3rd floor we go. After a short wait to make it past Fabio and up yet another flight of stairs, we arrived on the top floor. Aaaaa, now I can breathe easy, this is what I know and love. Young people, suffocating crowds, cunty waitress/bartenders and shots served in plastic cups. The third floor is rooftop, so this in its self lends some coolness. However, the workers are dressed as flappers which definitely impedes upon the cool factor and qualifies The Firestone as #123. TTH (Trying Too Hard). The crowd up here is mostly young but there was a sprinkling of old fogies here and there. I can't say there was really any dancing going on, most people were just standing there, but it was okay. I can't be sure, but I have a feeling this is the kind of place that charges a cover for dudes or cougars without botox. After leaving the Firestone and making our way throughout the rest of DT Fort Myers, I would say this place definitely has the best "party" vibe and is your best bet if you want to dress up and have a more festive night out.
(3)
Katie K.
Horrible service. Got a booth and our bottles were delivered 45 minutes late. Rude staff. Very empty bar. Nobody was enjoying themselves. I would not recommend this bar. Waste of my vacation. Ruined my whole night
(1)
Janna L.
Get the FILET! OMG, delicious and I feel like I know my beef being currently from Alberta. Love me a good steak! Coming in, we did not have a reso but this place was recommended to us by our hotel. We met some local friends on a Thurs for a 830pm meal and we were seated almost immediately. The 4th level sky-bar was chilly and very windy tonight. Not much of a dining option we felt up there - just couches as opposed to tables but we were thrilled anyways with sitting at a nice table on the first floor. We all had drinks to start and I will say that this place does not know how to make a Bloody Mary. Ick. Extra hot was requested and I swear there was not a shake of tobasco in it. Oh well. No complaints from anyone else at the table re drinks. My friend had a roasted beet salad that I almost ordered but I am glad I did not. She left 2/3's or more of her salad behind as it was almost all greens of the same kind. I think I saw 3 beets on the side of the plate facing me. She got a scallop appy and she was very jealous of her hubby's scallop entree meal as his scallops were much bigger! They were crusted beautifully, both dishes were nicely presented and I would consider ordering the scallops myself the next time we come here! ( the entree) I had the filet as I was craving some real protein after a week's worth of fish in FLA. YUM! I can say, it moved me. RECOMMEND! It was cooked rare, perfectly to order and came with a garlicky side of scalloped potatoes and asparagus. And not just 2 pieces of veg like the Keg gives you. I had about 6 pieces of asparagus and cleaned my plate, savored every morsel. Of note too was the bread, so fresh and served with the fruitiest of olive olis in a pesto style mix. We skipped dessert and it was good thing too as I think we were our server's last table. She made it pretty obvious when giving us our bill that it was soon closing time. Other than that she was a great waitress.
(4)
Lena K.
If I could give this bar a ZERO, I would. We spent a couple hundred dollars here and got kicked out because the girl security got on a power trip and said 7 people were not allowed in a SIX PERSON BATHROOM. WTF? The manager did not give a crap. They said since we somehow ( they still would not give me a good answer) had to be kicked out, they had to bc security said so. POWER TRIP. I don't ever give bad reviews, but this place is terrible.
(1)
Rachel A.
Absolutely awesome place for great drinks and excellent seafood dinner! The mussels were ok starter but the entree seafood dinners were absolutely to die for. The butterfish and the berry salad were incredible. Atmosphere was very chill and fun, great staff. Will definitely come Back for dinner in the future. 5 stars!
(5)
Dan d.
Good spot for nightlife in a town not known for nightlife. Drinks are not outrageous. We were with the group that reserved an area for $225. That included a bottle of vodka and mixers in the area is yours for the evening.
(4)
Rachael T.
I think this is going to be a great place in FM! Sadly I have now moved from the area, and when this place opened and I finally got there, it happened to be during a rare cold phase. So sadly, I didn't spend too much time on the roof but it seems like it would be an awesome place to hang out! The views are nice - way, way better than the only other rooftop option in the area (Hotel Indigo) where you have to hang over a high wall just to see anything. The new riverfront area is so nice, this is something FM has really needed! I also spent some time downstairs - I didn't eat but I think the food looks good - and I think it has a fun atmosphere. My friend though the moving tires were cheesy, but I think it was a fun little addition. This place does get crazy packed though. We were going to eat dinner here one night and they told us it would be almost a 2 hour wait. We put our name in just in case, then decided we didn't have time to wait so went to Ford's Garage instead. Within just a few minutes we received a text that we could get a table - I have to wonder if there was some kind of glitch in the system (they use iPads, cool but leaves a lot to error!) because there is no way we could have jumped up in the line like that! Definitely the new up and coming hotspot in FM - just consider making a reservation, especially on weekends ;)
(4)
Tom S.
SkyBar is a joke....bouncers are effing retards that should be lucky they have a minimum wage job. Martini bar was good, but again the bouncers might be lucky if they have high school education.
wow, their drinks are $8. WTH! and it was watered down. The hostess was rude and the server was not pleasant. Wont ever go there again.
(1)
Holly M.
I think that people who couldn't get into Miami for Spring Break just ended up at Firestone. My friends insisted that we go, but it really felt like we were just waiting in line with people who didn't make the auditions for "Bad Girls Club." We came for the "dancing" and nightlife of this place, so I cannot say anything about the food. It was a fun house of waiting on each floor because the rooftop was "at capacity." Once we made it to one floor, we had to wait before we could level-up and be with the "cool kids". I was slammed into and glared at by all the tan 40-year-old women who still desperately held onto their party days and then packed in with all the 21 year-olds who shook with happiness to be permitted to the grand upstairs area. Finally getting upstairs, I probably stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving and going to City Tavern next door. The rooftop was dead. Oh, it was crowded, but completely still, lifeless, and trying way too hard to be cool.
(2)
A C.
Worst service! First of all when we entered the host ignored us, and kept on talking to another employee about a personal conversation. Then when we where finally greeted, we decided to wait the 15 min. Quoted. Time quoted was correct, but when we finally sat down we waited 15 min. And STILL never got greeted by ANYONE! When we tried to get the attention of a server walking by, she ignored us and kept walking! I was a server for 8 years going through school, and I understand ppl get busy. To blatantly ignore is unacceptable! Needless to say we walked out and left. Maybe mgmnt should look into this and think about monitoring what is going on in the restaurant. I will never go back.
(1)
Iroqueenb E.
I enjoyed this place immensely!! My daughter's high school graduation was at Harborside Event Center so we had a large group and they were very accommodating. I was able to make a reservation and even had to call and change it lasts minute due to the event going a little longer than planned. We were on the 2nd floor (the Loft) and it was a perfect place. The wait-staff was prompt and friendly. I was even able to bring in a cake before the graduation and they held it in the cooler for me. Everyone's food was amazing! The fire-grilled broccoli was delish as a starter, as well as the cheese board. I also highly recommend the Seafood Paella and the Caesar Salad. To add to the special day the Chef even came to our table to meet my daughter and served her the first piece of cake! This place is perfect for a special event. The atmosphere is young and hip with tires on a conveyer belt going throughout the restaurant to add to it's theme. The staff was friendly and everyone enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this establishment for anyone with a graduation or birthday party in the Downtown River District!
(5)
Agatha Christie D.
My review is strictly on the nightlife. I came on a friday night at about 10pm walked right in took the elevators to the top floor. The place was already pretty packed at 10pm everyone looked like they were having a good time. There was a dj playing who def thinks PITBULL is the man cause we played him about every hour on the hour. Thankfully the rest of his music was not as predictable and good to dance to. The drinks at the bar for greygoose and cranberry was about 6 or 8 dollars a bud-light was def $4 dollars and it was very hard to get a drink at this place. My vodka and cranberry was too sweet not sure if i was getting enough vodka for my drink so i switched to beer. The martini bar music was not my cup of tea not as packed as the skybar but def don't want to end up down there when the skybar is full cause they make you wait to get upstairs again. By 1130pm there is a def line to get into this place so i suggest going early we had friends waiting downstairs for a minimum of 30mins. I was there at night so i couldn't see the view but having the open air at night with people smoking def makes for a better night. They have propane heat lamps so even on a chilly night you get a little warmth near the lamps. I recommend coming here def a lot of nicely dressed people having a good trendy time. What I did not appreciate is the garbage situation and the chairs being moved in the middle of the dance floor during the party. You are dancing and having a good time and next thing you know there is a chair over your head being moved and then there is garbage being moved through the crowd and this goes on all night long...
(4)
Alysia G.
Amazing view from the upstairs bar, live DJ on a Wednesday night, lots of seating and easy access to the bar. Dinner downstairs was very good as well, we spent quite a bit of money on appetizers, entrees and drinks. Absolutely no room for dessert! Interior of the restaurant was funky and fun with the tire theme going on. You have to go to the second floor for the restrooms, no big deal though. Our server was very good without being overbearing. I'm more of a dive bar kind of girl so it was a bit outside my normal kind of place, but I enjoyed it. Good strong mixed drinks.
(4)
Mickey C.
Good food at a reasonable price. Nothing fancy. GREAT ambiance. Rooftop bar nice, but layout could be better. Should have tap beer on roof.
(3)
Liza R.
Went on a Sunday evening up to the Sky Lounge. From the Grille we had the Mediterranean Salad, side of Roasted Potatoes and off the menu, Steamed Vegetables. They were very accommodating to my doctor restricted diet. The salad was a winner for my meat loving boyfriend, the champagne vinaigrette was delicious, the roasted potatoes were buttery and meaty and the vegetables were a nice mix of baby carrots, squash and broccoli. The bar staff was super friendly and attentive. I saw her actually check glasses for cleanliness before pouring drinks. A clean place is a winner to me. The ambiance is a mix of sports bar with flat screen tvs, romantic nooks with couches and tables overlooking the city and water, and club with electronica pop on the speakers. It made for a nice night out.
(4)
Dianne S.
We came on a Monday evening and had drinks upstairs in the sky lounge. Enjoyed the music(Erik), the drinks(reasonably priced$8) and the view! Had a delicious meal downstairs. We had the prime rib the ahi tuna dinner. Both were good. Enjoyed the grill room and the help staff. They were a little understaffed and rushing around. I felt rushed. I would come again!
(4)
Les S.
Extremely good location in relation to the Ft Myers Yacht Basin. The decor is DEFINITELY worth a stop. Beautiful brick, dark browns and the conveyor belt with tires - too cool! Husband, friends and my 10 year old daughter loved it. The atmosphere IS noisy and fun. VERY original. Our food was great. The wagyu beef ravioli is REALLY good! A large group celebrating a 40th bday seemed to be having a great time, too. Husband and friends loved the third floor. I just don't get the negative stereotyping on the age on here. Shows quite a bit of immaturity and I ( and lots of others) personally appreciate a diverse group when we head out to have fun. I'm fairly confident that the owners do too, this place feels set up for it and IS comfortable. We are heading back tonight so I can check out the third floor and view for myself!.
(4)
Jack N.
Great place if you're looking for the nightclub in fort Myers..... Not too much dancing. Kinda crowded but that's to be expected. Great servers, attentive bar tenders and the bottle service and VIP area are awesome! Good experience recommend it if you come here with a group
(4)
Susan B.
I have been here for dinner and lunch. My biggest complaint is the restaurant is very noisey!! Hard to have a discussion. My 2nd biggest complaint is the seating. The booth on the 2nd floor is very tight seating and not comfortable. Same for downstairs with the chairs smooshed against the wall. Food is good but the noise just makes me not to want to go back. Except maybe the skybar.
(3)
D K.
I'd give The Firestone a 4.5 if it was an option. A friend and I stopped in for dinner because it was near the theater and had a really enjoyable dinner. The food was fresh, hot, attractively plated and really flavorful -- the chef (whose name, unfortunately, I can't recall) clearly knows his way around the herbs and spices. All of the favors were in balance. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was fun. The restaurant/grille floor is is decked out in dark wood, exposed ductwork and a tire conveyor belt running along the ceiling (it *is* called Firestone, after all), and the martini bar one floor up has a funkier vibe, while the Sky Lounge is about the view. The Firestone hasn't been open even a month to the public, but they've definitely practiced and pulled it all together: no glitches or stumbles that one often finds with a new place. Hopefully, they can sustain the momentum.
(4)
Frank P.
Based on what I've heard from the servers, it is not a nice place to work, and the management is very negative. That being said, the food was actually very tasty. Prices were a little high, but not outrageous and I didn't feel like we paid too much. Second floor is a little night club, and top floor is a cool hang out for drinks, although it is generally very busy on the weekends. Overall a pretty good experience.
(3)
Chris H.
Cool place when it's not too crowded. Great view.
(3)
Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)
Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
(3)
VeronicaC N.
Great atmosphere, very professional service and interesting menu choices. Prices are a bit on the high side which would make this a "special occasion" place for us. Loved, loved, loved the interior and decor! Drinks are well prepared and tasty - albeit a bit pricey, too. A ding for their food prepration is when they use an item in a dish and don't list it. The pasta I ordered with a blue cheese sauce listed the sauce ingredients but said nothing about having onions. But it was absolutely loaded with them and overwhelmed the other flavors. Also loved their option of ordering tiny desserts as it allows you to sample a couple of them. BUT ... what's up with the fake whipped cream!? For a restaurant which is touting it's professional chef and supposed focus on its cuisine, I really hate it when they take a cheap shortcut like this. Use real whipped cream, for goodness sake! I think with a few tweaks, this can become a premiere restaurant in Fort Myers.
(3)
Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)
Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
(3)
Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
(4)
Bill P.
It is hard to judge a place on News Years Eve, much less a new place. We had a party of 13 and they had a "special" menu for New Years. I want to go back and try it on a normal night, most of our group was very happy with dinner. We had Pork chops (biggest hit at the table), Lamb, Scallops, and Fillet. All were flavorful and well prepared. Some people ordered salads and the Wedge was disappointing, it was small and not what you would expect for $10. The Mediterranean salad was awesome and got great reviews. No one tried desert but the drinks were well mixed and even better after dinner at the Sky bar. There was no cover with our dinner reciept. I would have liked to have had a place to sit without "bottle service" this is Fort Myers, not Vegas. Overall i will come back and test it again on another night.
(4)
Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)
Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)
Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)
Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
(5)
Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)
Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)
Tony Z.
Stellar Place
(5)
Lynn K.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
(4)
Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)
Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
(3)
Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
(4)
Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
(2)
Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
(5)
Kristi G.
Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
(3)
Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
(3)
Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
(1)
Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
(5)
Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
(5)
Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)
Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
(3)
Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : No Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner, Late Night Parking : Street Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Loud Good For Dancing : Yes Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Kristi G.
Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
(5)Alina V.
Second time coming here for dinner and both times it did not fail to be outstanding! Came here for my birthday dinner & the service from beginning to end was amazing. We were allowed to bring our own champagne bottle to celebrate for a very reasonable corkage fee. Extra points for that! I had a party of about 8 people and they did a great job accommodating us with our reservations. Food really is spectacular. Crab cakes: very tasty topped with a delicious mango salsa. Five cheese tortellini topped with grilled salmon: this was the highlight of my night! The tortellini is just as described, cheesy and topped with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce and basil. I was in heaven after devouring this dish! Some of my guests decided to go for the filet mignon special and they all raved about the meat. It was so tender and cooked perfectly paired with what seemed like a sweet potato purée. Kudos to them for the special that night! And for dessert, they brought out for me for my birthday occasion a super yummy although small bread pudding. Everyone enjoyed their meal at the Firestone and if I am ever in the area again, I will make sure to make a 3rd stop here and probably check out the skybar upstairs.
(5)Katalina Q.
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
(3)Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
(3)Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
(5)Dewey C.
I've been coming to Fort Myers for 30 years which is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. These iconic houses are very close by and I reccomend them over the Sky Lounge, but the lounge isn't so bad as long as you don't eat. (I normally have scallops and you can trust them.) Take the elevator and get smashed on the level that allows a view of the river because so few places do. It's a beautiful river and if you want to be a proper tourist...go up!
(3)Brannon H.
Been here twice, both times have been extremely disappointing. Won't give them a third sttike! They will only let you go to certain parts of the bar if your are worthy, if not....no entrance.
(1)Mandy C.
We only enjoyed drinks and music at the Sky Bar this night but it was a lot of fun. Great atmosphere, security and bartenders very friendly. Drinks were a bit pricey but expected for the type of establishment it is. We will be back and plan to eat next time!
(5)Nikole W.
On my suggestion, I decided to host a lunch meeting at this restaurant. It did not go over well. 2 of my colleagues commented on the weirdness and unhealthy options on this strange lunch menu. It went downhill from there. Hands down, the WORST lunch I've ever had. Grilling a romaine lettuce half is a novelty, but when it is charred beyond recognition and tastes like LIGHTER FLUID, I'll pass. Actually, I tried to order the Grouper Wrap with mango salsa, but the menu states that it's lightly seasoned and breaded. When I asked if I could get it grilled, the waitress said no because "it comes that way". So translation - IT'S NOT FRESH. It's Florida, there is NO excuse not to have fresh fish available. The restaurant suffers from identity crisis. It wants to be progressive with it's menu of weird pairings, but it offers poor quality food at expensive prices. They need to commit either way. Some of the options on the dinner menu seemed like they could be healthier, but weren't offered at lunch. Executive Chef Marbin Avilez needs to seriously review this. It's the same owner as Ford's Garage. Our entire party agreed that the menu was weird, the food was terrible and no one will return, unless it's afterhours for martinis on the rooftop.
(1)Ted B.
Nice people but mediocre food. The appetizer was inedible and the paella looked and tasted as if it had been sitting for days under a warming light.
(2)Michy D.
Loved the butterfish and short ribs!!
(4)Kristen C.
This place has good, but entirely overly priced food. The place towards 9:00 at night is full of rowdy drunk people. The setup is nice, with dining on the first 2 floors. The decor is my fav, I like the tire conveyor belt. The salad I ordered ended up being 15$ without a drink, it was good, just hated paying the price
(4)Chase F.
We got to the sky lounge early and sat down on the chairs no problem. There where six of us ordering drinks and food, and a lot of it. Before we got our food a lady set down a bucket for ice, lemon wedges, etc. We ate and then where told we needed to close out our tabs because other people where coming. WTF? We're there spending money and they want us to leave to bet on someone else spending more than us? Way to make your guest feel like dirt. You should strive to make every guest feel like a VIP, not just your VIP's. I honestly wanted to return what we had already ordered just to screw them over. I'm just not cool enough to eat/drink here. Food was okay, drinks where inconsistent and over priced.
(2)Dan L.
Spent $150 on drinks here. Accidently got on the elevator to try to meet a friend downstairs and the door man told us to get out since we rode the elevator twice without leaving. If you want to be treated like shit for giving this place money, this is your place. Otherwise I think there are 20 better places to hang out
(1)Andy B.
For a birthday dinner on a Wednesday evening in March the Firestone was very busy at 6:15pm when we arrived. Went immediately to the rooftop patio area to await our dining partners and got pleasing panoramas of the city and the newly-built close-by water ponds, as well as the Caloosahatchee (sp?) river. Seated for dinner on the ground floor, the booth was spacious and comfortable. Our appetizer was a delicious wood-grilled broccoli w/blue cheese sauce, the four of us agreed it was yummy. Our chosen entrees were yellowtail snapper, butterfish, and 5-cheese tortellini w/gulf shrimp. All were delicious, presented well, very hot when served, and had delicious side dishes. Especially my side of shredded squash and the jasmine rice were perfect complements to the snapper. Service was superb in spite of the crowded conditions. I would definitely return. Aside: my spouse and I are first-timers to this area- the surrounding 2-3 block area was bustling with sidewalk cafes, some live music, historically significant buildings and spots and great waterfront views. Great job, Ft Myers! on some beautiful urban renewal.
(4)Tommy M.
First time here for drinks went to the second 3 rd floor nice place really small. And no ac for some reason so it was a sauna inside tried to go to the sky bar on top but it was full and u have to check in and wait if you wanted to go up. This is more of a college crowd hangout. I was looking for a bit more of a lounge type area and some elbow room.
(3)Scott O.
Bustling restaurant. The ambiance is interesting as things fly by on a pulley system. When it was newer, the rubber smell was a bit unpleasant. The staff is generally disorganized and service is slow. Rooftop is small and generally too crowded to enjoy. Food is inconsistent and nothing to write home about. For a touristy place, drop in and check the box.
(3)Ellen W.
Food was awesome downstairs, but the service was super slow. We had made reservations and still had a decent wait for our table. As you work your way up the levels of the place the service gets worse. Sky bar employees are rude and arrogant.
(1)Sara M.
I (sassafras) along with my friends Lil Curly and JHo made the trip from the Fort Lauderdale, to visit our friend, Cheetah Jen, who lives in the area. To kickoff phase one of invading the fort, we headed out for a night of debauchery in downtown Fort Myers, and The Firestone was our first stop of the night. We were immediately attracted to the exterior with industrial facade and the color changing lights, a la Miami club scene. As we approached (around 10:30 pm), there was a short line outside, but we were promptly let in after only a minute or two of waiting. I found it very odd that in order to make it the second or third level where the bars and nightlife were, you had to walk through the first floor which is a restaurant. If I were there dining, I think I would have found the constant parade of people a bit annoying. However, we were not there to eat, we were there to dance, drink and be merry. Once we climbed the flight of stairs to the second level, there was a pretty good size crowd but not packed to the point of sucking in your gut just to maneuver throughout the room, so that was nice. There was a live band playing, a big bar, cool decor, and just the weirdest fxcking mix of people you've ever seen. On one wall there was a Scot Disick look-a-like and his posse, and then on the other side, there was Betty White and her gang breaking it down to the throwback tunes. Old people and young people partying in the same space? Get me out of here! Up and on to the 3rd floor we go. After a short wait to make it past Fabio and up yet another flight of stairs, we arrived on the top floor. Aaaaa, now I can breathe easy, this is what I know and love. Young people, suffocating crowds, cunty waitress/bartenders and shots served in plastic cups. The third floor is rooftop, so this in its self lends some coolness. However, the workers are dressed as flappers which definitely impedes upon the cool factor and qualifies The Firestone as #123. TTH (Trying Too Hard). The crowd up here is mostly young but there was a sprinkling of old fogies here and there. I can't say there was really any dancing going on, most people were just standing there, but it was okay. I can't be sure, but I have a feeling this is the kind of place that charges a cover for dudes or cougars without botox. After leaving the Firestone and making our way throughout the rest of DT Fort Myers, I would say this place definitely has the best "party" vibe and is your best bet if you want to dress up and have a more festive night out.
(3)Katie K.
Horrible service. Got a booth and our bottles were delivered 45 minutes late. Rude staff. Very empty bar. Nobody was enjoying themselves. I would not recommend this bar. Waste of my vacation. Ruined my whole night
(1)Janna L.
Get the FILET! OMG, delicious and I feel like I know my beef being currently from Alberta. Love me a good steak! Coming in, we did not have a reso but this place was recommended to us by our hotel. We met some local friends on a Thurs for a 830pm meal and we were seated almost immediately. The 4th level sky-bar was chilly and very windy tonight. Not much of a dining option we felt up there - just couches as opposed to tables but we were thrilled anyways with sitting at a nice table on the first floor. We all had drinks to start and I will say that this place does not know how to make a Bloody Mary. Ick. Extra hot was requested and I swear there was not a shake of tobasco in it. Oh well. No complaints from anyone else at the table re drinks. My friend had a roasted beet salad that I almost ordered but I am glad I did not. She left 2/3's or more of her salad behind as it was almost all greens of the same kind. I think I saw 3 beets on the side of the plate facing me. She got a scallop appy and she was very jealous of her hubby's scallop entree meal as his scallops were much bigger! They were crusted beautifully, both dishes were nicely presented and I would consider ordering the scallops myself the next time we come here! ( the entree) I had the filet as I was craving some real protein after a week's worth of fish in FLA. YUM! I can say, it moved me. RECOMMEND! It was cooked rare, perfectly to order and came with a garlicky side of scalloped potatoes and asparagus. And not just 2 pieces of veg like the Keg gives you. I had about 6 pieces of asparagus and cleaned my plate, savored every morsel. Of note too was the bread, so fresh and served with the fruitiest of olive olis in a pesto style mix. We skipped dessert and it was good thing too as I think we were our server's last table. She made it pretty obvious when giving us our bill that it was soon closing time. Other than that she was a great waitress.
(4)Lena K.
If I could give this bar a ZERO, I would. We spent a couple hundred dollars here and got kicked out because the girl security got on a power trip and said 7 people were not allowed in a SIX PERSON BATHROOM. WTF? The manager did not give a crap. They said since we somehow ( they still would not give me a good answer) had to be kicked out, they had to bc security said so. POWER TRIP. I don't ever give bad reviews, but this place is terrible.
(1)Rachael T.
I think this is going to be a great place in FM! Sadly I have now moved from the area, and when this place opened and I finally got there, it happened to be during a rare cold phase. So sadly, I didn't spend too much time on the roof but it seems like it would be an awesome place to hang out! The views are nice - way, way better than the only other rooftop option in the area (Hotel Indigo) where you have to hang over a high wall just to see anything. The new riverfront area is so nice, this is something FM has really needed! I also spent some time downstairs - I didn't eat but I think the food looks good - and I think it has a fun atmosphere. My friend though the moving tires were cheesy, but I think it was a fun little addition. This place does get crazy packed though. We were going to eat dinner here one night and they told us it would be almost a 2 hour wait. We put our name in just in case, then decided we didn't have time to wait so went to Ford's Garage instead. Within just a few minutes we received a text that we could get a table - I have to wonder if there was some kind of glitch in the system (they use iPads, cool but leaves a lot to error!) because there is no way we could have jumped up in the line like that! Definitely the new up and coming hotspot in FM - just consider making a reservation, especially on weekends ;)
(4)Tom S.
SkyBar is a joke....bouncers are effing retards that should be lucky they have a minimum wage job. Martini bar was good, but again the bouncers might be lucky if they have high school education.
(1)Steve D.
My wife and I stopped in for our first time just before sunset. We went to the Skybar first - crowded as expected, no big deal - and very loud, which would have been a big deal except we were at the restaurant for dinner, not drinks, and that would put us on the first floor. The view.from the Skybar was quite nice, however, especially if you had never been DT. Our dinner was OK. I had grouper, which seemed more broiled than grilled, but still tasted fine. The vegetables were sautéed just right and the mashed potatoes were, well, mashed potatoes - nothing special. My wife had grilled salmon which, again, tasted and appeared to be broiled rather than grilled. She also thought it tasted fine, regardless. Our drinks, a martini and a scotch were reasonably priced, as were our meals. In all, we will go back sometime, but you lose the view on the ground floor and Firestone becomes just another restaurant without the view. There are better choices in the area so we may not return too quickly.
(3)timothy w.
wow, their drinks are $8. WTH! and it was watered down. The hostess was rude and the server was not pleasant. Wont ever go there again.
(1)Peter T.
I have been here a couple times and enjoy coming here each time. For starters, it's a posh place that doesn't have a lot of trashy people inside, so that's a great start. They have two levels of bars, martini and rooftop. Both are enjoyable. Both have DJs. Rooftop has great views and if you sit in VIP it is pretty nice. The martini bar has some seats and tables to sit around and both areas have plenty of room to dance. I ate at the grill and that was great as well. Honestly, eat at the bottom and work your way up to the roof, you can spend your entire night here.
(4)Rachel A.
Absolutely awesome place for great drinks and excellent seafood dinner! The mussels were ok starter but the entree seafood dinners were absolutely to die for. The butterfish and the berry salad were incredible. Atmosphere was very chill and fun, great staff. Will definitely come Back for dinner in the future. 5 stars!
(5)Dan d.
Good spot for nightlife in a town not known for nightlife. Drinks are not outrageous. We were with the group that reserved an area for $225. That included a bottle of vodka and mixers in the area is yours for the evening.
(4)Holly M.
I think that people who couldn't get into Miami for Spring Break just ended up at Firestone. My friends insisted that we go, but it really felt like we were just waiting in line with people who didn't make the auditions for "Bad Girls Club." We came for the "dancing" and nightlife of this place, so I cannot say anything about the food. It was a fun house of waiting on each floor because the rooftop was "at capacity." Once we made it to one floor, we had to wait before we could level-up and be with the "cool kids". I was slammed into and glared at by all the tan 40-year-old women who still desperately held onto their party days and then packed in with all the 21 year-olds who shook with happiness to be permitted to the grand upstairs area. Finally getting upstairs, I probably stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving and going to City Tavern next door. The rooftop was dead. Oh, it was crowded, but completely still, lifeless, and trying way too hard to be cool.
(2)A C.
Worst service! First of all when we entered the host ignored us, and kept on talking to another employee about a personal conversation. Then when we where finally greeted, we decided to wait the 15 min. Quoted. Time quoted was correct, but when we finally sat down we waited 15 min. And STILL never got greeted by ANYONE! When we tried to get the attention of a server walking by, she ignored us and kept walking! I was a server for 8 years going through school, and I understand ppl get busy. To blatantly ignore is unacceptable! Needless to say we walked out and left. Maybe mgmnt should look into this and think about monitoring what is going on in the restaurant. I will never go back.
(1)Agatha Christie D.
My review is strictly on the nightlife. I came on a friday night at about 10pm walked right in took the elevators to the top floor. The place was already pretty packed at 10pm everyone looked like they were having a good time. There was a dj playing who def thinks PITBULL is the man cause we played him about every hour on the hour. Thankfully the rest of his music was not as predictable and good to dance to. The drinks at the bar for greygoose and cranberry was about 6 or 8 dollars a bud-light was def $4 dollars and it was very hard to get a drink at this place. My vodka and cranberry was too sweet not sure if i was getting enough vodka for my drink so i switched to beer. The martini bar music was not my cup of tea not as packed as the skybar but def don't want to end up down there when the skybar is full cause they make you wait to get upstairs again. By 1130pm there is a def line to get into this place so i suggest going early we had friends waiting downstairs for a minimum of 30mins. I was there at night so i couldn't see the view but having the open air at night with people smoking def makes for a better night. They have propane heat lamps so even on a chilly night you get a little warmth near the lamps. I recommend coming here def a lot of nicely dressed people having a good trendy time. What I did not appreciate is the garbage situation and the chairs being moved in the middle of the dance floor during the party. You are dancing and having a good time and next thing you know there is a chair over your head being moved and then there is garbage being moved through the crowd and this goes on all night long...
(4)Alysia G.
Amazing view from the upstairs bar, live DJ on a Wednesday night, lots of seating and easy access to the bar. Dinner downstairs was very good as well, we spent quite a bit of money on appetizers, entrees and drinks. Absolutely no room for dessert! Interior of the restaurant was funky and fun with the tire theme going on. You have to go to the second floor for the restrooms, no big deal though. Our server was very good without being overbearing. I'm more of a dive bar kind of girl so it was a bit outside my normal kind of place, but I enjoyed it. Good strong mixed drinks.
(4)Mickey C.
Good food at a reasonable price. Nothing fancy. GREAT ambiance. Rooftop bar nice, but layout could be better. Should have tap beer on roof.
(3)Liza R.
Went on a Sunday evening up to the Sky Lounge. From the Grille we had the Mediterranean Salad, side of Roasted Potatoes and off the menu, Steamed Vegetables. They were very accommodating to my doctor restricted diet. The salad was a winner for my meat loving boyfriend, the champagne vinaigrette was delicious, the roasted potatoes were buttery and meaty and the vegetables were a nice mix of baby carrots, squash and broccoli. The bar staff was super friendly and attentive. I saw her actually check glasses for cleanliness before pouring drinks. A clean place is a winner to me. The ambiance is a mix of sports bar with flat screen tvs, romantic nooks with couches and tables overlooking the city and water, and club with electronica pop on the speakers. It made for a nice night out.
(4)Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
(2)Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
(4)Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
(5)Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
(3)Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
(1)Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
(5)Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
(5)Iroqueenb E.
I enjoyed this place immensely!! My daughter's high school graduation was at Harborside Event Center so we had a large group and they were very accommodating. I was able to make a reservation and even had to call and change it lasts minute due to the event going a little longer than planned. We were on the 2nd floor (the Loft) and it was a perfect place. The wait-staff was prompt and friendly. I was even able to bring in a cake before the graduation and they held it in the cooler for me. Everyone's food was amazing! The fire-grilled broccoli was delish as a starter, as well as the cheese board. I also highly recommend the Seafood Paella and the Caesar Salad. To add to the special day the Chef even came to our table to meet my daughter and served her the first piece of cake! This place is perfect for a special event. The atmosphere is young and hip with tires on a conveyer belt going throughout the restaurant to add to it's theme. The staff was friendly and everyone enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this establishment for anyone with a graduation or birthday party in the Downtown River District!
(5)Derek L.
I can't really say too much about this place, just cruised through for about five minutes, not very comfortable for one dude to hang out and check out. Nice view of the area and the place probably would be nice for a group that wants to party in a cozy setting, but like the other club I checked out this on Valentines night, didn't seem like people interacted much, the dancing was again limited by the space and uptight crowd. Seemed a bit too cliquish too. The closest analogue to this place in Boston would have to be that hotel bar somewhere in Back Bay that i have read about. But there was no cover which is always a plus... Oh actually on second thought, Umbria in Boston is very similar in its layout and the fact that there are three or four floors of activities. But the Umbria crowd back in its hey day was very international and very cool, which I'm not sure I can say about this place....
(3)Larry J.
Great food, service was lacking, but we were dressed very casual to most people. Our server seemed to try and rush us out.
(3)Lily R.
I've been to the sky bar a couple times now..they have good happy hour specials and of course a great view! Haven't tried the food, but it's a good spot for a drink and to watch the sunset.
(3)Dianne S.
We came on a Monday evening and had drinks upstairs in the sky lounge. Enjoyed the music(Erik), the drinks(reasonably priced$8) and the view! Had a delicious meal downstairs. We had the prime rib the ahi tuna dinner. Both were good. Enjoyed the grill room and the help staff. They were a little understaffed and rushing around. I felt rushed. I would come again!
(4)Les S.
Extremely good location in relation to the Ft Myers Yacht Basin. The decor is DEFINITELY worth a stop. Beautiful brick, dark browns and the conveyor belt with tires - too cool! Husband, friends and my 10 year old daughter loved it. The atmosphere IS noisy and fun. VERY original. Our food was great. The wagyu beef ravioli is REALLY good! A large group celebrating a 40th bday seemed to be having a great time, too. Husband and friends loved the third floor. I just don't get the negative stereotyping on the age on here. Shows quite a bit of immaturity and I ( and lots of others) personally appreciate a diverse group when we head out to have fun. I'm fairly confident that the owners do too, this place feels set up for it and IS comfortable. We are heading back tonight so I can check out the third floor and view for myself!.
(4)Angie W.
Went for dinner on a weeknight. Had reservations, but still had to wait about ten minutes for a table to come available. We sat at the bar and had a glass of wine. We had dinner on the first floor, so you can see the Chef preparing the food. We had the mussels in a white wine sauce and the diver scallops. Both were excellent. I had the filet and asparagus with a green peppercorn sauce. It was very good and cooked to perfection. I will definitely go back.
(5)D K.
I'd give The Firestone a 4.5 if it was an option. A friend and I stopped in for dinner because it was near the theater and had a really enjoyable dinner. The food was fresh, hot, attractively plated and really flavorful -- the chef (whose name, unfortunately, I can't recall) clearly knows his way around the herbs and spices. All of the favors were in balance. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was fun. The restaurant/grille floor is is decked out in dark wood, exposed ductwork and a tire conveyor belt running along the ceiling (it *is* called Firestone, after all), and the martini bar one floor up has a funkier vibe, while the Sky Lounge is about the view. The Firestone hasn't been open even a month to the public, but they've definitely practiced and pulled it all together: no glitches or stumbles that one often finds with a new place. Hopefully, they can sustain the momentum.
(4)Frank P.
Based on what I've heard from the servers, it is not a nice place to work, and the management is very negative. That being said, the food was actually very tasty. Prices were a little high, but not outrageous and I didn't feel like we paid too much. Second floor is a little night club, and top floor is a cool hang out for drinks, although it is generally very busy on the weekends. Overall a pretty good experience.
(3)Chris H.
Cool place when it's not too crowded. Great view.
(3)Jack N.
Great place if you're looking for the nightclub in fort Myers..... Not too much dancing. Kinda crowded but that's to be expected. Great servers, attentive bar tenders and the bottle service and VIP area are awesome! Good experience recommend it if you come here with a group
(4)Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
(3)Lynn K.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
(4)Bill P.
It is hard to judge a place on News Years Eve, much less a new place. We had a party of 13 and they had a "special" menu for New Years. I want to go back and try it on a normal night, most of our group was very happy with dinner. We had Pork chops (biggest hit at the table), Lamb, Scallops, and Fillet. All were flavorful and well prepared. Some people ordered salads and the Wedge was disappointing, it was small and not what you would expect for $10. The Mediterranean salad was awesome and got great reviews. No one tried desert but the drinks were well mixed and even better after dinner at the Sky bar. There was no cover with our dinner reciept. I would have liked to have had a place to sit without "bottle service" this is Fort Myers, not Vegas. Overall i will come back and test it again on another night.
(4)VeronicaC N.
Great atmosphere, very professional service and interesting menu choices. Prices are a bit on the high side which would make this a "special occasion" place for us. Loved, loved, loved the interior and decor! Drinks are well prepared and tasty - albeit a bit pricey, too. A ding for their food prepration is when they use an item in a dish and don't list it. The pasta I ordered with a blue cheese sauce listed the sauce ingredients but said nothing about having onions. But it was absolutely loaded with them and overwhelmed the other flavors. Also loved their option of ordering tiny desserts as it allows you to sample a couple of them. BUT ... what's up with the fake whipped cream!? For a restaurant which is touting it's professional chef and supposed focus on its cuisine, I really hate it when they take a cheap shortcut like this. Use real whipped cream, for goodness sake! I think with a few tweaks, this can become a premiere restaurant in Fort Myers.
(3)Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
(4)Pamela H.
First off-love the fun decor. Tires going past on a hanging conveyor belt was a first for me. Rooftop overlooks the new River District and couches lend a Miami flair. Dined on the second floor overlooking the main dining room. Scallops were overly salted and still had a bit of sea grit in them (a pet peeve of mine). The seafood chowder was also overly salted, but well stocked with an assortment of chopped seafood (rich & creamy). The Butterfish was perfect, from the wasabi/honey mashed and sautéed vegetables tossed in a sweet chili sauce. Fish was perfectly cooked. Major disappointment was the seafood paella. It should be renamed "seafood and rice". Paella is typically seasoned with saffron (not a hint of saffron could be tasted) turmeric and then the rice is cooked so part of the rice is chewy and crunchy to add texture. Charging $27 for rice and seafood was a bit much. A true Paella is worth it because of the amount of work put into it....this was not the case. Was disappointed that the kitchen ran out of peaches for the grilled peaches desert. Considering it was a slow night, I'm guessing they are still working on the ordering. Server Mallory was spot on/perfect with her service.
(2)Susan B.
I have been here for dinner and lunch. My biggest complaint is the restaurant is very noisey!! Hard to have a discussion. My 2nd biggest complaint is the seating. The booth on the 2nd floor is very tight seating and not comfortable. Same for downstairs with the chairs smooshed against the wall. Food is good but the noise just makes me not to want to go back. Except maybe the skybar.
(3)Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)Tony Z.
Stellar Place
(5)Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Derek L.
I can't really say too much about this place, just cruised through for about five minutes, not very comfortable for one dude to hang out and check out. Nice view of the area and the place probably would be nice for a group that wants to party in a cozy setting, but like the other club I checked out this on Valentines night, didn't seem like people interacted much, the dancing was again limited by the space and uptight crowd. Seemed a bit too cliquish too. The closest analogue to this place in Boston would have to be that hotel bar somewhere in Back Bay that i have read about. But there was no cover which is always a plus... Oh actually on second thought, Umbria in Boston is very similar in its layout and the fact that there are three or four floors of activities. But the Umbria crowd back in its hey day was very international and very cool, which I'm not sure I can say about this place....
(3)Larry J.
Great food, service was lacking, but we were dressed very casual to most people. Our server seemed to try and rush us out.
(3)Lily R.
I've been to the sky bar a couple times now..they have good happy hour specials and of course a great view! Haven't tried the food, but it's a good spot for a drink and to watch the sunset.
(3)Angie W.
Went for dinner on a weeknight. Had reservations, but still had to wait about ten minutes for a table to come available. We sat at the bar and had a glass of wine. We had dinner on the first floor, so you can see the Chef preparing the food. We had the mussels in a white wine sauce and the diver scallops. Both were excellent. I had the filet and asparagus with a green peppercorn sauce. It was very good and cooked to perfection. I will definitely go back.
(5)Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
(4)Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
(2)Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
(5)Kristi G.
Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
(5)Alina V.
Second time coming here for dinner and both times it did not fail to be outstanding! Came here for my birthday dinner & the service from beginning to end was amazing. We were allowed to bring our own champagne bottle to celebrate for a very reasonable corkage fee. Extra points for that! I had a party of about 8 people and they did a great job accommodating us with our reservations. Food really is spectacular. Crab cakes: very tasty topped with a delicious mango salsa. Five cheese tortellini topped with grilled salmon: this was the highlight of my night! The tortellini is just as described, cheesy and topped with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce and basil. I was in heaven after devouring this dish! Some of my guests decided to go for the filet mignon special and they all raved about the meat. It was so tender and cooked perfectly paired with what seemed like a sweet potato purée. Kudos to them for the special that night! And for dessert, they brought out for me for my birthday occasion a super yummy although small bread pudding. Everyone enjoyed their meal at the Firestone and if I am ever in the area again, I will make sure to make a 3rd stop here and probably check out the skybar upstairs.
(5)Katalina Q.
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
(3)Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
(3)Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
(1)Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
(5)Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
(5)Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Tony Z.
Stellar Place
(5)Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
(5)Dewey C.
I've been coming to Fort Myers for 30 years which is the historical and governmental hub of Lee County. It is the gateway to the Southwest Florida region, which is a major tourist destination in Florida. The winter homes of Thomas Edison (Seminole Lodge) and Henry Ford (The Mangoes), which are both primary tourist attractions in the region, are located on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers. These iconic houses are very close by and I reccomend them over the Sky Lounge, but the lounge isn't so bad as long as you don't eat. (I normally have scallops and you can trust them.) Take the elevator and get smashed on the level that allows a view of the river because so few places do. It's a beautiful river and if you want to be a proper tourist...go up!
(3)Brannon H.
Been here twice, both times have been extremely disappointing. Won't give them a third sttike! They will only let you go to certain parts of the bar if your are worthy, if not....no entrance.
(1)Mandy C.
We only enjoyed drinks and music at the Sky Bar this night but it was a lot of fun. Great atmosphere, security and bartenders very friendly. Drinks were a bit pricey but expected for the type of establishment it is. We will be back and plan to eat next time!
(5)Peter T.
I have been here a couple times and enjoy coming here each time. For starters, it's a posh place that doesn't have a lot of trashy people inside, so that's a great start. They have two levels of bars, martini and rooftop. Both are enjoyable. Both have DJs. Rooftop has great views and if you sit in VIP it is pretty nice. The martini bar has some seats and tables to sit around and both areas have plenty of room to dance. I ate at the grill and that was great as well. Honestly, eat at the bottom and work your way up to the roof, you can spend your entire night here.
(4)Nikole W.
On my suggestion, I decided to host a lunch meeting at this restaurant. It did not go over well. 2 of my colleagues commented on the weirdness and unhealthy options on this strange lunch menu. It went downhill from there. Hands down, the WORST lunch I've ever had. Grilling a romaine lettuce half is a novelty, but when it is charred beyond recognition and tastes like LIGHTER FLUID, I'll pass. Actually, I tried to order the Grouper Wrap with mango salsa, but the menu states that it's lightly seasoned and breaded. When I asked if I could get it grilled, the waitress said no because "it comes that way". So translation - IT'S NOT FRESH. It's Florida, there is NO excuse not to have fresh fish available. The restaurant suffers from identity crisis. It wants to be progressive with it's menu of weird pairings, but it offers poor quality food at expensive prices. They need to commit either way. Some of the options on the dinner menu seemed like they could be healthier, but weren't offered at lunch. Executive Chef Marbin Avilez needs to seriously review this. It's the same owner as Ford's Garage. Our entire party agreed that the menu was weird, the food was terrible and no one will return, unless it's afterhours for martinis on the rooftop.
(1)Ted B.
Nice people but mediocre food. The appetizer was inedible and the paella looked and tasted as if it had been sitting for days under a warming light.
(2)Michy D.
Loved the butterfish and short ribs!!
(4)Kristen C.
This place has good, but entirely overly priced food. The place towards 9:00 at night is full of rowdy drunk people. The setup is nice, with dining on the first 2 floors. The decor is my fav, I like the tire conveyor belt. The salad I ordered ended up being 15$ without a drink, it was good, just hated paying the price
(4)Chase F.
We got to the sky lounge early and sat down on the chairs no problem. There where six of us ordering drinks and food, and a lot of it. Before we got our food a lady set down a bucket for ice, lemon wedges, etc. We ate and then where told we needed to close out our tabs because other people where coming. WTF? We're there spending money and they want us to leave to bet on someone else spending more than us? Way to make your guest feel like dirt. You should strive to make every guest feel like a VIP, not just your VIP's. I honestly wanted to return what we had already ordered just to screw them over. I'm just not cool enough to eat/drink here. Food was okay, drinks where inconsistent and over priced.
(2)Dan L.
Spent $150 on drinks here. Accidently got on the elevator to try to meet a friend downstairs and the door man told us to get out since we rode the elevator twice without leaving. If you want to be treated like shit for giving this place money, this is your place. Otherwise I think there are 20 better places to hang out
(1)Andy B.
For a birthday dinner on a Wednesday evening in March the Firestone was very busy at 6:15pm when we arrived. Went immediately to the rooftop patio area to await our dining partners and got pleasing panoramas of the city and the newly-built close-by water ponds, as well as the Caloosahatchee (sp?) river. Seated for dinner on the ground floor, the booth was spacious and comfortable. Our appetizer was a delicious wood-grilled broccoli w/blue cheese sauce, the four of us agreed it was yummy. Our chosen entrees were yellowtail snapper, butterfish, and 5-cheese tortellini w/gulf shrimp. All were delicious, presented well, very hot when served, and had delicious side dishes. Especially my side of shredded squash and the jasmine rice were perfect complements to the snapper. Service was superb in spite of the crowded conditions. I would definitely return. Aside: my spouse and I are first-timers to this area- the surrounding 2-3 block area was bustling with sidewalk cafes, some live music, historically significant buildings and spots and great waterfront views. Great job, Ft Myers! on some beautiful urban renewal.
(4)Tommy M.
First time here for drinks went to the second 3 rd floor nice place really small. And no ac for some reason so it was a sauna inside tried to go to the sky bar on top but it was full and u have to check in and wait if you wanted to go up. This is more of a college crowd hangout. I was looking for a bit more of a lounge type area and some elbow room.
(3)Scott O.
Bustling restaurant. The ambiance is interesting as things fly by on a pulley system. When it was newer, the rubber smell was a bit unpleasant. The staff is generally disorganized and service is slow. Rooftop is small and generally too crowded to enjoy. Food is inconsistent and nothing to write home about. For a touristy place, drop in and check the box.
(3)Ellen W.
Food was awesome downstairs, but the service was super slow. We had made reservations and still had a decent wait for our table. As you work your way up the levels of the place the service gets worse. Sky bar employees are rude and arrogant.
(1)Sara M.
I (sassafras) along with my friends Lil Curly and JHo made the trip from the Fort Lauderdale, to visit our friend, Cheetah Jen, who lives in the area. To kickoff phase one of invading the fort, we headed out for a night of debauchery in downtown Fort Myers, and The Firestone was our first stop of the night. We were immediately attracted to the exterior with industrial facade and the color changing lights, a la Miami club scene. As we approached (around 10:30 pm), there was a short line outside, but we were promptly let in after only a minute or two of waiting. I found it very odd that in order to make it the second or third level where the bars and nightlife were, you had to walk through the first floor which is a restaurant. If I were there dining, I think I would have found the constant parade of people a bit annoying. However, we were not there to eat, we were there to dance, drink and be merry. Once we climbed the flight of stairs to the second level, there was a pretty good size crowd but not packed to the point of sucking in your gut just to maneuver throughout the room, so that was nice. There was a live band playing, a big bar, cool decor, and just the weirdest fxcking mix of people you've ever seen. On one wall there was a Scot Disick look-a-like and his posse, and then on the other side, there was Betty White and her gang breaking it down to the throwback tunes. Old people and young people partying in the same space? Get me out of here! Up and on to the 3rd floor we go. After a short wait to make it past Fabio and up yet another flight of stairs, we arrived on the top floor. Aaaaa, now I can breathe easy, this is what I know and love. Young people, suffocating crowds, cunty waitress/bartenders and shots served in plastic cups. The third floor is rooftop, so this in its self lends some coolness. However, the workers are dressed as flappers which definitely impedes upon the cool factor and qualifies The Firestone as #123. TTH (Trying Too Hard). The crowd up here is mostly young but there was a sprinkling of old fogies here and there. I can't say there was really any dancing going on, most people were just standing there, but it was okay. I can't be sure, but I have a feeling this is the kind of place that charges a cover for dudes or cougars without botox. After leaving the Firestone and making our way throughout the rest of DT Fort Myers, I would say this place definitely has the best "party" vibe and is your best bet if you want to dress up and have a more festive night out.
(3)Katie K.
Horrible service. Got a booth and our bottles were delivered 45 minutes late. Rude staff. Very empty bar. Nobody was enjoying themselves. I would not recommend this bar. Waste of my vacation. Ruined my whole night
(1)Janna L.
Get the FILET! OMG, delicious and I feel like I know my beef being currently from Alberta. Love me a good steak! Coming in, we did not have a reso but this place was recommended to us by our hotel. We met some local friends on a Thurs for a 830pm meal and we were seated almost immediately. The 4th level sky-bar was chilly and very windy tonight. Not much of a dining option we felt up there - just couches as opposed to tables but we were thrilled anyways with sitting at a nice table on the first floor. We all had drinks to start and I will say that this place does not know how to make a Bloody Mary. Ick. Extra hot was requested and I swear there was not a shake of tobasco in it. Oh well. No complaints from anyone else at the table re drinks. My friend had a roasted beet salad that I almost ordered but I am glad I did not. She left 2/3's or more of her salad behind as it was almost all greens of the same kind. I think I saw 3 beets on the side of the plate facing me. She got a scallop appy and she was very jealous of her hubby's scallop entree meal as his scallops were much bigger! They were crusted beautifully, both dishes were nicely presented and I would consider ordering the scallops myself the next time we come here! ( the entree) I had the filet as I was craving some real protein after a week's worth of fish in FLA. YUM! I can say, it moved me. RECOMMEND! It was cooked rare, perfectly to order and came with a garlicky side of scalloped potatoes and asparagus. And not just 2 pieces of veg like the Keg gives you. I had about 6 pieces of asparagus and cleaned my plate, savored every morsel. Of note too was the bread, so fresh and served with the fruitiest of olive olis in a pesto style mix. We skipped dessert and it was good thing too as I think we were our server's last table. She made it pretty obvious when giving us our bill that it was soon closing time. Other than that she was a great waitress.
(4)Lena K.
If I could give this bar a ZERO, I would. We spent a couple hundred dollars here and got kicked out because the girl security got on a power trip and said 7 people were not allowed in a SIX PERSON BATHROOM. WTF? The manager did not give a crap. They said since we somehow ( they still would not give me a good answer) had to be kicked out, they had to bc security said so. POWER TRIP. I don't ever give bad reviews, but this place is terrible.
(1)Rachel A.
Absolutely awesome place for great drinks and excellent seafood dinner! The mussels were ok starter but the entree seafood dinners were absolutely to die for. The butterfish and the berry salad were incredible. Atmosphere was very chill and fun, great staff. Will definitely come Back for dinner in the future. 5 stars!
(5)Dan d.
Good spot for nightlife in a town not known for nightlife. Drinks are not outrageous. We were with the group that reserved an area for $225. That included a bottle of vodka and mixers in the area is yours for the evening.
(4)Rachael T.
I think this is going to be a great place in FM! Sadly I have now moved from the area, and when this place opened and I finally got there, it happened to be during a rare cold phase. So sadly, I didn't spend too much time on the roof but it seems like it would be an awesome place to hang out! The views are nice - way, way better than the only other rooftop option in the area (Hotel Indigo) where you have to hang over a high wall just to see anything. The new riverfront area is so nice, this is something FM has really needed! I also spent some time downstairs - I didn't eat but I think the food looks good - and I think it has a fun atmosphere. My friend though the moving tires were cheesy, but I think it was a fun little addition. This place does get crazy packed though. We were going to eat dinner here one night and they told us it would be almost a 2 hour wait. We put our name in just in case, then decided we didn't have time to wait so went to Ford's Garage instead. Within just a few minutes we received a text that we could get a table - I have to wonder if there was some kind of glitch in the system (they use iPads, cool but leaves a lot to error!) because there is no way we could have jumped up in the line like that! Definitely the new up and coming hotspot in FM - just consider making a reservation, especially on weekends ;)
(4)Tom S.
SkyBar is a joke....bouncers are effing retards that should be lucky they have a minimum wage job. Martini bar was good, but again the bouncers might be lucky if they have high school education.
(1)Steve D.
My wife and I stopped in for our first time just before sunset. We went to the Skybar first - crowded as expected, no big deal - and very loud, which would have been a big deal except we were at the restaurant for dinner, not drinks, and that would put us on the first floor. The view.from the Skybar was quite nice, however, especially if you had never been DT. Our dinner was OK. I had grouper, which seemed more broiled than grilled, but still tasted fine. The vegetables were sautéed just right and the mashed potatoes were, well, mashed potatoes - nothing special. My wife had grilled salmon which, again, tasted and appeared to be broiled rather than grilled. She also thought it tasted fine, regardless. Our drinks, a martini and a scotch were reasonably priced, as were our meals. In all, we will go back sometime, but you lose the view on the ground floor and Firestone becomes just another restaurant without the view. There are better choices in the area so we may not return too quickly.
(3)timothy w.
wow, their drinks are $8. WTH! and it was watered down. The hostess was rude and the server was not pleasant. Wont ever go there again.
(1)Holly M.
I think that people who couldn't get into Miami for Spring Break just ended up at Firestone. My friends insisted that we go, but it really felt like we were just waiting in line with people who didn't make the auditions for "Bad Girls Club." We came for the "dancing" and nightlife of this place, so I cannot say anything about the food. It was a fun house of waiting on each floor because the rooftop was "at capacity." Once we made it to one floor, we had to wait before we could level-up and be with the "cool kids". I was slammed into and glared at by all the tan 40-year-old women who still desperately held onto their party days and then packed in with all the 21 year-olds who shook with happiness to be permitted to the grand upstairs area. Finally getting upstairs, I probably stayed for about 10 minutes before leaving and going to City Tavern next door. The rooftop was dead. Oh, it was crowded, but completely still, lifeless, and trying way too hard to be cool.
(2)A C.
Worst service! First of all when we entered the host ignored us, and kept on talking to another employee about a personal conversation. Then when we where finally greeted, we decided to wait the 15 min. Quoted. Time quoted was correct, but when we finally sat down we waited 15 min. And STILL never got greeted by ANYONE! When we tried to get the attention of a server walking by, she ignored us and kept walking! I was a server for 8 years going through school, and I understand ppl get busy. To blatantly ignore is unacceptable! Needless to say we walked out and left. Maybe mgmnt should look into this and think about monitoring what is going on in the restaurant. I will never go back.
(1)Iroqueenb E.
I enjoyed this place immensely!! My daughter's high school graduation was at Harborside Event Center so we had a large group and they were very accommodating. I was able to make a reservation and even had to call and change it lasts minute due to the event going a little longer than planned. We were on the 2nd floor (the Loft) and it was a perfect place. The wait-staff was prompt and friendly. I was even able to bring in a cake before the graduation and they held it in the cooler for me. Everyone's food was amazing! The fire-grilled broccoli was delish as a starter, as well as the cheese board. I also highly recommend the Seafood Paella and the Caesar Salad. To add to the special day the Chef even came to our table to meet my daughter and served her the first piece of cake! This place is perfect for a special event. The atmosphere is young and hip with tires on a conveyer belt going throughout the restaurant to add to it's theme. The staff was friendly and everyone enjoyed the experience. I would recommend this establishment for anyone with a graduation or birthday party in the Downtown River District!
(5)Agatha Christie D.
My review is strictly on the nightlife. I came on a friday night at about 10pm walked right in took the elevators to the top floor. The place was already pretty packed at 10pm everyone looked like they were having a good time. There was a dj playing who def thinks PITBULL is the man cause we played him about every hour on the hour. Thankfully the rest of his music was not as predictable and good to dance to. The drinks at the bar for greygoose and cranberry was about 6 or 8 dollars a bud-light was def $4 dollars and it was very hard to get a drink at this place. My vodka and cranberry was too sweet not sure if i was getting enough vodka for my drink so i switched to beer. The martini bar music was not my cup of tea not as packed as the skybar but def don't want to end up down there when the skybar is full cause they make you wait to get upstairs again. By 1130pm there is a def line to get into this place so i suggest going early we had friends waiting downstairs for a minimum of 30mins. I was there at night so i couldn't see the view but having the open air at night with people smoking def makes for a better night. They have propane heat lamps so even on a chilly night you get a little warmth near the lamps. I recommend coming here def a lot of nicely dressed people having a good trendy time. What I did not appreciate is the garbage situation and the chairs being moved in the middle of the dance floor during the party. You are dancing and having a good time and next thing you know there is a chair over your head being moved and then there is garbage being moved through the crowd and this goes on all night long...
(4)Alysia G.
Amazing view from the upstairs bar, live DJ on a Wednesday night, lots of seating and easy access to the bar. Dinner downstairs was very good as well, we spent quite a bit of money on appetizers, entrees and drinks. Absolutely no room for dessert! Interior of the restaurant was funky and fun with the tire theme going on. You have to go to the second floor for the restrooms, no big deal though. Our server was very good without being overbearing. I'm more of a dive bar kind of girl so it was a bit outside my normal kind of place, but I enjoyed it. Good strong mixed drinks.
(4)Mickey C.
Good food at a reasonable price. Nothing fancy. GREAT ambiance. Rooftop bar nice, but layout could be better. Should have tap beer on roof.
(3)Liza R.
Went on a Sunday evening up to the Sky Lounge. From the Grille we had the Mediterranean Salad, side of Roasted Potatoes and off the menu, Steamed Vegetables. They were very accommodating to my doctor restricted diet. The salad was a winner for my meat loving boyfriend, the champagne vinaigrette was delicious, the roasted potatoes were buttery and meaty and the vegetables were a nice mix of baby carrots, squash and broccoli. The bar staff was super friendly and attentive. I saw her actually check glasses for cleanliness before pouring drinks. A clean place is a winner to me. The ambiance is a mix of sports bar with flat screen tvs, romantic nooks with couches and tables overlooking the city and water, and club with electronica pop on the speakers. It made for a nice night out.
(4)Dianne S.
We came on a Monday evening and had drinks upstairs in the sky lounge. Enjoyed the music(Erik), the drinks(reasonably priced$8) and the view! Had a delicious meal downstairs. We had the prime rib the ahi tuna dinner. Both were good. Enjoyed the grill room and the help staff. They were a little understaffed and rushing around. I felt rushed. I would come again!
(4)Les S.
Extremely good location in relation to the Ft Myers Yacht Basin. The decor is DEFINITELY worth a stop. Beautiful brick, dark browns and the conveyor belt with tires - too cool! Husband, friends and my 10 year old daughter loved it. The atmosphere IS noisy and fun. VERY original. Our food was great. The wagyu beef ravioli is REALLY good! A large group celebrating a 40th bday seemed to be having a great time, too. Husband and friends loved the third floor. I just don't get the negative stereotyping on the age on here. Shows quite a bit of immaturity and I ( and lots of others) personally appreciate a diverse group when we head out to have fun. I'm fairly confident that the owners do too, this place feels set up for it and IS comfortable. We are heading back tonight so I can check out the third floor and view for myself!.
(4)Jack N.
Great place if you're looking for the nightclub in fort Myers..... Not too much dancing. Kinda crowded but that's to be expected. Great servers, attentive bar tenders and the bottle service and VIP area are awesome! Good experience recommend it if you come here with a group
(4)Susan B.
I have been here for dinner and lunch. My biggest complaint is the restaurant is very noisey!! Hard to have a discussion. My 2nd biggest complaint is the seating. The booth on the 2nd floor is very tight seating and not comfortable. Same for downstairs with the chairs smooshed against the wall. Food is good but the noise just makes me not to want to go back. Except maybe the skybar.
(3)D K.
I'd give The Firestone a 4.5 if it was an option. A friend and I stopped in for dinner because it was near the theater and had a really enjoyable dinner. The food was fresh, hot, attractively plated and really flavorful -- the chef (whose name, unfortunately, I can't recall) clearly knows his way around the herbs and spices. All of the favors were in balance. The staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was fun. The restaurant/grille floor is is decked out in dark wood, exposed ductwork and a tire conveyor belt running along the ceiling (it *is* called Firestone, after all), and the martini bar one floor up has a funkier vibe, while the Sky Lounge is about the view. The Firestone hasn't been open even a month to the public, but they've definitely practiced and pulled it all together: no glitches or stumbles that one often finds with a new place. Hopefully, they can sustain the momentum.
(4)Frank P.
Based on what I've heard from the servers, it is not a nice place to work, and the management is very negative. That being said, the food was actually very tasty. Prices were a little high, but not outrageous and I didn't feel like we paid too much. Second floor is a little night club, and top floor is a cool hang out for drinks, although it is generally very busy on the weekends. Overall a pretty good experience.
(3)Chris H.
Cool place when it's not too crowded. Great view.
(3)Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
(3)VeronicaC N.
Great atmosphere, very professional service and interesting menu choices. Prices are a bit on the high side which would make this a "special occasion" place for us. Loved, loved, loved the interior and decor! Drinks are well prepared and tasty - albeit a bit pricey, too. A ding for their food prepration is when they use an item in a dish and don't list it. The pasta I ordered with a blue cheese sauce listed the sauce ingredients but said nothing about having onions. But it was absolutely loaded with them and overwhelmed the other flavors. Also loved their option of ordering tiny desserts as it allows you to sample a couple of them. BUT ... what's up with the fake whipped cream!? For a restaurant which is touting it's professional chef and supposed focus on its cuisine, I really hate it when they take a cheap shortcut like this. Use real whipped cream, for goodness sake! I think with a few tweaks, this can become a premiere restaurant in Fort Myers.
(3)Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
(3)Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
(4)Pamela H.
First off-love the fun decor. Tires going past on a hanging conveyor belt was a first for me. Rooftop overlooks the new River District and couches lend a Miami flair. Dined on the second floor overlooking the main dining room. Scallops were overly salted and still had a bit of sea grit in them (a pet peeve of mine). The seafood chowder was also overly salted, but well stocked with an assortment of chopped seafood (rich & creamy). The Butterfish was perfect, from the wasabi/honey mashed and sautéed vegetables tossed in a sweet chili sauce. Fish was perfectly cooked. Major disappointment was the seafood paella. It should be renamed "seafood and rice". Paella is typically seasoned with saffron (not a hint of saffron could be tasted) turmeric and then the rice is cooked so part of the rice is chewy and crunchy to add texture. Charging $27 for rice and seafood was a bit much. A true Paella is worth it because of the amount of work put into it....this was not the case. Was disappointed that the kitchen ran out of peaches for the grilled peaches desert. Considering it was a slow night, I'm guessing they are still working on the ordering. Server Mallory was spot on/perfect with her service.
(2)Lynn K.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
(4)Bill P.
It is hard to judge a place on News Years Eve, much less a new place. We had a party of 13 and they had a "special" menu for New Years. I want to go back and try it on a normal night, most of our group was very happy with dinner. We had Pork chops (biggest hit at the table), Lamb, Scallops, and Fillet. All were flavorful and well prepared. Some people ordered salads and the Wedge was disappointing, it was small and not what you would expect for $10. The Mediterranean salad was awesome and got great reviews. No one tried desert but the drinks were well mixed and even better after dinner at the Sky bar. There was no cover with our dinner reciept. I would have liked to have had a place to sit without "bottle service" this is Fort Myers, not Vegas. Overall i will come back and test it again on another night.
(4)Anette H.
I'm giving this place a 4 because I really did not enjoy the food but I loved the sky bar. It's a nice laid back environment and the bartenders are awesome!!!
(4)Dina T.
The food was good and the atmosphere is fun. Go to the top floor for their bar. It's a great view and boy can it hop. I liked that it catered to all ages.
(3)Elena J.
My review is on the nightlife ONLY!! Must say I love the entire staff. From the front door guys Jose and Mason till I arrive upstairs and greeted by manger Matt where Andre already has prepared and ready for me.... Then I dance my night away listening to one and only DJ Griff Gotti best DJ in swfl........ Thanks everyone see you again soon
(5)Kevin G.
Props to Firestone for participating with the No Wait app. It makes a decision easier when I choose to eat out. We had a group of 5 on a Saturday night so that helped. I was hungry for a steak. I was a little disappointed that there was only 3 to choose from but the other offerings sounded good, it just happened to be steak night for me. The service was very good to great. Claire was attentive and accommodating. Drinks and bread was good. Wait time for food was about right. Presentation was awesome. Steak was just a bit chewy, but not bad. Certainly not melt in your mouth but the blue cheese topping and sauce was awesome. Water glasses were kept filled and drink refills were offered often enough without being pushy. Claire and team did a great job and worked seamlessly together. A nice job. I would come back and would recommend trying Firestone. Our party of 5 felt it was a 5 start event.
(5)Scott B.
Visited with friends. Wives got Prime Rib and it came out cooler than luke warm. Just not acceptable, particularly at this price point. They did send out comp deserts to try and make up for it. I would have preferred an explanation so that we would have trust and go back. Probably won't for awhile.
(3)Jennifer F.
Horrible customer service. My friend reserved VIP for her birthday and they forced us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) and the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. Our table was not ready on time, they said that they couldn't find the decorations we had dropped off, and the bottles she preordered were out of stock?! Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Tony Z.
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(5)Lynn K.
This is a newly opened hot spot right on the water in Fort Myers. We went on New Year's Eve and they had a special menu for the evening. There was a limited number of appetizers, salads and only one soup. The main entries were also limited. But everyone is our party seemed to find something that they could enjoy. I would like to go back when it was not so crowded and could enjoy their regular menu and sit outside in the sky bar. I loved the couches and set up overlooking the water. The service was fine and the timing of all the appetizers, soups and salads was handled nicely. We were a large party sitting in a corner and it was tough to serve us in that tight area. But our servers were very informative and patience. The Mediterranean salad looked amazing but the iceberg wedge salad was a dude. Too much sauce on top and way too small for the price. The lobster bisque soup was ordered by two of us and it was way too tomatoey and not very good. We told the waitress and the manager took care of it. It was taken off our bill. It really just looked like orange tomato soup. The biggest disappointment was the appetizer of Maryland crab cakes. I did not personally order them as I know they can not make Md crab cakes like we do in our state. They came and were very greasy and small. Only two of them about the size of a scallop. It said there was back fin lumped crab in there but we could not see much. Again the manager came and took it off the menu. All this being said I am still giving it four stars.....as the entrees were the best part of the meal. We had the pork chop dish, ( it was huge) the salmon dish, the lamb dish with mashed potatoes and a vegetable mix of fresh broccoli and carrots, and the scallop dish. One person had the steak and said it was great and the salmon dish was the best they had ever had. I am sure they have variations of these types of dishes on their daily menu. The dishes were well prepared and presented and everyone enjoyed them. No room for dessert. We did return after dinner to go up to the sky bar. We had kept our receipt and were allowed to hang out without a cover charge. There is not normally a cover charge but the bar overlooks where the ball was dropping and the fireworks were so that is understandable. I think that this restaurant will continue to get better. They have only been open for a while. The place is amazing inside with the tires going by on a conveyer belt and the tire sinks in the restrooms. Just a great place to sit down and eat. They really did an amazing job on the renovations. They are also very willing to please their customers. We will definitely be back down on a quieter evening.
(4)Lauren W.
Worst service. Reserved VIP for my birthday and they kicked us out early!! Very disappointed with the VIP girl (Gabby) And the GM. Would not recommend to anyone. My table was not ready on time and the bottles I preordered were out of stock?! They apparently had to go to the store to get one of them? Unprepared and unprofessional considering the price you pay for VIP/table service.
(1)Lisa M.
Nice atmosphere at the skybar Beautiful view and a great sunset. I would not recommend eating upstairs as it is very loud and more of a young crowd after 9:30. The food is just ok. The scallops were cooked nicely but like warm at best. The risotto was sticky and if there was truffle it was not obvious. If your looking for a nice place for drinks and average snacks the perfect spot. Looking for "good food" not the place. The wine list was bigger than normal for this type of place but fine wines were missing.
(3)Jill L.
After dinner on Friday night, we headed over to The Firestone just in time for sunset! We headed up to the skybar and found that it was pretty busy. There's really not much space up there. The tables that are available were all marked 'reserved' and the bar was packed, so we kind of awkwardly stood to the side of a table so that we could watch the sunset without blocking too many people. It was nice that they had happy hour until sunset, which the time was posted large enough to see. The drinks weren't bad priced $13 for 2 bacardi and cokes for happy hour. They did also have wine and beer available, as well as some appetizers. Once the sun set, it was too crowded and hot for us, so we were told that they had just opened the martini bar on the third level. We headed downstairs and were happy to be in the large room with a/c and beautiful views. Since the rooftop was so packed, we were surprised to see that there were only a couple of other people in the martini bar. We were ok with this, found a cozy table by the windows and got our drinks super fast. The prices seemed to be slightly cheaper at the martini bar $13 for 3 bacardi and coke (non-happy hour pricing). We hung around for a while, as the place started to fill up. They played dance music, although the DJ wasn't very good and kept having silence in between songs. We didn't stay out late, but this wouldn't have been a fun place to go out dancing to.
(4)Tiffany B.
This visit was very disappointing because the dJ was not on top of variety, Security used to be on top Of their game, not anymore I'm kinda disappointed. When I got there, there was a wait but one of the guys was nice and let me up. I felt special. :) other than that it took a while before I got a drink. :(
(2)Jim T.
Finally Fort Myers delivers us a restaurant that we can brag about. Stopping short of pretentious but still delivering a classy setting, Firestones is a comfortable upscale restaurant with an interesting menu and an excellent delivery. Relocating from the east coast has left me short of a top notch prime rib. Well Firestones has changed that! A good sign is me wanting more after I was stuffed from its liberal portion accompanied by horseradish infused mashed potatoes and al dante vegetables. The meat was tender and flavorful maybe taking the ranks of the top 3 of all times. Firestones takes a safe dish and delivers a higher quality making it something to travel there for. The waitstaff was attentive and the timing was perfect. Not overly attentive interrupting the meal but yet present and available. The pricing was upscale but not over the top. Truly a place to brag that your going.
(5)Kristi G.
Awesome service! We just came in for a couple drinks to watch the sunset. Ended up sitting on the couch and thought we would just go back to the bar to order a drink, but was immediately greeted by a very nice bartender. She was very nice and came back to check on us every so often, not the usual obnoxious service you get at places when you are trying to enjoy the sunset moment. She had perfect timing! And another worker was just walking around making small talk, and that just made our experience even better! Outstanding!!
(5)Alina V.
Second time coming here for dinner and both times it did not fail to be outstanding! Came here for my birthday dinner & the service from beginning to end was amazing. We were allowed to bring our own champagne bottle to celebrate for a very reasonable corkage fee. Extra points for that! I had a party of about 8 people and they did a great job accommodating us with our reservations. Food really is spectacular. Crab cakes: very tasty topped with a delicious mango salsa. Five cheese tortellini topped with grilled salmon: this was the highlight of my night! The tortellini is just as described, cheesy and topped with a creamy Gorgonzola sauce and basil. I was in heaven after devouring this dish! Some of my guests decided to go for the filet mignon special and they all raved about the meat. It was so tender and cooked perfectly paired with what seemed like a sweet potato purée. Kudos to them for the special that night! And for dessert, they brought out for me for my birthday occasion a super yummy although small bread pudding. Everyone enjoyed their meal at the Firestone and if I am ever in the area again, I will make sure to make a 3rd stop here and probably check out the skybar upstairs.
(5)Katalina Q.
This review is just for the Sky Bar. The bar is open air sitting on top of a very tall building and has the most magnificent view of the harbor in all of Ft. Myers. In four words, breathtaking and very romantic. We were hungry but unfortunately, did not find anything of interest on the appetizer menu. Besides the lack of app choices our server spilled red wine all over the front of my dress. I spent the next five minutes in the ladies room trying to get the stain out. You'd think that if you were served half a glass of wine and were wearing half a glass of wine it might be comp'd but it wasn't. Oh well, the good news was that since it was about a bazillion degrees outside my dress dried quickly. It's worth it to go there for the view.
(3)Pamela T.
Good food options & bar / kitchen service can make up for bad hospitality ( 2x in 10 days ) up front - loved our apps the steak tips & Calimari. Sitting at the bar can be quite a good place to have your meal & enjoy people watching especially when it's an early start 5ish on midweek day.
(3)Boge J.
Signs say Happy Hour. They hand you a menu with all items not included even though the website says otherwise. Very shady business. Won't be going back.
(1)Nathalie B.
I love love love this restaurant. There's not a lot I liked about my 3 weeks in Fort Myers but this restaurant was definitely top notch. The service was excellent, the food was even better and their drinks were perfection. If I'm ever in Fort Myers again I'll definitely visit Firestone.
(5)Michelle H.
We had a wonderful time meeting up with family on the top of the building. Beautiful views and nice music. Thanks for the hospitality.
(5)Kevin W.
Really terrific atmosphere. Food was excellent. The restaurant is divided into floors: Main dining room, lounge, martini bar and sky bar on the roof. The food was excellent. From the flat bread to the fish to the ravioli. Just excellent. THey offer 60 minute call ahead seating fro groups over 6.
(4)Martha L.
Place is nice. Cool atmosphere I like the sky bar and the view overlooking downtown and the caloosahatchee river. food was okay but a bit over priced. More of a laid back scene not like other clubs I've been to in the area.
(3)Jeff H.
Nice urban setting downtown Ft Myers. The sky bar is a nice added option for drinks. The food was very good. We ha the soup, crab cakes and my strip. Service above average. The main entrees run 25-30 dollars. Would go back, but would also try a few others in the area first.
(4)Pamela H.
First off-love the fun decor. Tires going past on a hanging conveyor belt was a first for me. Rooftop overlooks the new River District and couches lend a Miami flair. Dined on the second floor overlooking the main dining room. Scallops were overly salted and still had a bit of sea grit in them (a pet peeve of mine). The seafood chowder was also overly salted, but well stocked with an assortment of chopped seafood (rich & creamy). The Butterfish was perfect, from the wasabi/honey mashed and sautéed vegetables tossed in a sweet chili sauce. Fish was perfectly cooked. Major disappointment was the seafood paella. It should be renamed "seafood and rice". Paella is typically seasoned with saffron (not a hint of saffron could be tasted) turmeric and then the rice is cooked so part of the rice is chewy and crunchy to add texture. Charging $27 for rice and seafood was a bit much. A true Paella is worth it because of the amount of work put into it....this was not the case. Was disappointed that the kitchen ran out of peaches for the grilled peaches desert. Considering it was a slow night, I'm guessing they are still working on the ordering. Server Mallory was spot on/perfect with her service.
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