Top 3 Burger Joints in Fort Myers, Florida

The warm sandy beaches of southwest Florida are a big tourist attraction. People who come to escape the nasty weather at home are also looking for some good food during their vacation. Some of the best places in Fort Myers are not the most expensive restaurants. For vacationers who want a good old-fashioned juicy hamburger some of the smaller no-frills restaurants have the best burgers.

Houlihan's, Cape Coral, Florida

Houlihan's is across the bridge from Fort Myers in Cape Coral, but it's an easy drive and right off of a main street. They have excellent food at reasonable prices that include some of the best burgers around. They start with homemade focaccia rolls and 100% Angus beef. The burgers are expertly grilled to order and are topped with lettuce, red onion, and tomato if desired. You can choose to add tillamook cheddar, Gouda, provolone, Swiss, gorgonzola, or bleu cheese for just an extra ten cents or cheese and bacon for just twenty cents. Burgers and sandwiches come with a choice of several sides including some really great home-style French fries. In addition to great burgers, they serve many other sandwich and seafood options. They also have a great dinner menu.

627 Cape Coral Pkwy W
Cape Coral, FL 33914.
http://www.houlihans.com/

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Fort Myers, Florida

Even though Five Guys Burgers and Fries is a national chain with restaurants in 35 states, they have excellent food. They serve only burgers and hot dogs with a side of French fries. By concentrating on those two options they have perfected a quality burger and fries meal that is hard to beat. They have their hamburger and hot-dog buns custom made at carefully selected bakeries. They serve mildly seasoned burgers with or without cheese and bacon. Burgers can be piled with your choice of a range of toppings including all the traditional condiments and grilled onions or mushrooms, steak or hot sauce, and peppers. By concentrating on simple burgers and hot dogs with quality ingredients, the Five Guys Restaurants have some of the best tasting burgers for near fast food prices. There are several Five Guys Burgers and Fries locations in Southwest Florida. See the website for the one closest to your destination.

16230 Summerlin Road
Fort Myers, FL
http://www.fiveguys.com/

The Beached Whale Restaurant and Bar - Ft. Myers Beach, Florida

The Beached Whale is mainly a seafood and barbecue place that sits right on the beach. Although their specials run to grouper and shrimp they also make an excellent burger. The half-pound Angus beef burgers are served grilled to order on a fresh toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. Cheese and/or bacon can be added for a little extra. This is a great place to dine on seafood appetizers and then split a couple of entrees like their Beached Whale Burger. They have a nice outdoor dining area that can be beautiful with spectacular views during the right time of evening.

1249 Estero Blvd.
Fort Myers Beach, FL
http://www.thebeachedwhale.com/

The beaches of Southwest Florida can be great place to visit. If you crave good old-fashion American food you can't beat restaurants like those listed above for great hamburger meals.

Sources:

http://www.houlihans.com/

http://www.fiveguys.com/menu.aspx

http://www.thebeachedwhale.com/