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Bar & Fish House

SAN CARLOS ISLAND, FL

ESTABLISHED 1926

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Ain't no place like this place...

Tucked under the Matanzas Pass bridge to Fort Myers Beach, Bonita Bill's is the Real Florida Experience. Located over the water in a converted 1926 Fish House, Bonita Bill's is focused on serving fresh, local seafood and island hospitality. Here at Bill's, we offer an experience like none other. Walking through our doors you will feel transported to old Florida. Bonita Bill's is a place where you can soak in the island laid-back atmosphere reminiscent of times-gone-by, just the way founder Bill Semmer intended.  Walk, bike, drive, boat, or paddle - just come as you are! Floating docks are open for guests to come by water! And as Bill would say, "No shirt? No Shoes? Can we get you a beer?"

so this must be the place.

THE REAL FLORIDA EXPERIENCE

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"EVEN BUBBA GUMP WOULD BE

JEALOUS OF OUR SHRIMP"

Bill Semmer

MORE WAYS TO ORDER - WHATEVER FLOATS YOUR BOAT!

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ORDER AT

THE BAR

We're a laid back, come as you are kinda place. Belly up to the bar to place your order & pay. The bartender will give you a table number to display at your seat and your food will be brought out to you just as soon as it's ready!

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Grab your drinks, pick your seats, relax and enjoy the best of the bay!

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ORDER ONLINE

TO GO

COMING SOON

  

Can't stay? In a hurry? Headed out on the water? Preparing to be stuck in bridge traffic?

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Whatever the reason, we got your covered. Order online and pick-up your food to go! *If your order includes alcohol, the order total must be majority (at least 51%) food & non-alcoholic beverage purchase per FL law.

THE REAL SHRIMP'N DEAL

AIN'T NO PLACE LIKE THIS PLACE, SO THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

DRINKS MENU
HAPPY HOUR
Breakfast

Start your day on the bay

Breakfast Menu

Served Saturday from 8am to 11am

& Sunday from 8am to 12pm

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No shirt? No shoes? 
Can we get you a beer?

Drink Menu

Check out our selection of what's on tap along with our wide variety of beers , wines, cocktails,  frozen drinks, and non-alcoholic

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Finger Lickin' Good

Lunch & Dinner Menu

Featuring fresh & local seafood.

Where Southern comfort

meets island flavors.

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Served Tuesday through Saturday 11am to close

& Sunday from noon to close

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LUNCH & DINNER
SEASONAL
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Let's Get Happy

Happy Hour Menu

Daily 2pm-5pm

Enjoy a selection of your favorite

drinks with happy prices. 

A busy spot with some of the best shrimp I have ever had. Eating at the waterfront tables was such a pleasant experience. The food was great, the beer was cold and the service was fast. All in all, this will be one of the places I long for when vacation is done and I have to go home.

Brandon Lauthern

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PAY
YOUR

WAY

More ways to pay​

We accept Cash, Credit (MC, Visa, Discover, Amex), e-pay (apple, google pay), Bonita Bills gift cards.

 

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Handcrafted Burgers Badge

Smoke Free

Establishment

Breathe that BEAUTIFUL salt air​

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We are proudly now a smoke free establishment so folks can enjoy that beautiful back bay salt air
and EVERYONE can comfortably and safely enjoy their experience

at Bonita Bill's. 

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DOCK &

DINE

We'll catch a

line for you

Floating docks are open and we've wait to see you! Boat right up and get your order to go and enjoy your Bonita Bill's order from the comfort of your own boat! 

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Share the gift of Bill's

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Order online for an e-gift card that can be sent the the receipient via email and delivered on the day and time of your choosing.

 

Purchase a physical gift card pn your next visit to Bonita Bills. Available at the main bar.

 

Request to have a physical gift card mailed using USPS. A an extra $5 processing fee will be added

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WE'RE SHRIMPLY THE BEST

The Freshest Seasfood

We proudly serve only local wild caught pink shrimp, purchased from our very own San Carlos Island Shrimping Fleet located just down the road. It really doesn't get any more local than that! Our fish and other seafood all come from local Florida-based vendors and our seafood is always wild-caught, never farm-raised. We are always working to find and source the very best of local Florida vendors and brands.

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Take some Pink Gold home with you on your next Bonita Bill's visit! Sold by the pound.

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Everyone is Welcome Here

We like to say that Bonita Billl's is for everybody.

No matter where you come from, how old or young you are, what sports team you root for, whether you're a little more country or a little more rock and roll - EVERYONE is welcome here at Bonita Bills - as long as you are kind.

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We also welcome furry, scaly and featherly friends as long as all good boys and girls are kept on a leash and mind their manners. We love to see their smiles too!

Come on down
by land or sea...

Bonita Bill's floating docks are BACK! Guests are welcome to hang out at the bar or one of our many unique waterfront dining spots or make their order to-go and enjoy on their boat. Is there anything better than a day of boating and Bonita Bill's?

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Hang with the Locals

The back bay is full of activity and Bonita Bill's is the perfect spot to hang with some of our favorite locals - dolphins, manatees, tarpon, sheepsheads, pelicans, eagrets, and herons - just to name a few! Being near the bridge is like the seabed buffet at tidal changes and we often see dolphins most days here at our little slice of paradise.

Fish While You Wait...Seriously

Bring your poles to Bonita Bill's and cast a line while you wait or grab a bite! Live bait is available next door with Marina Town Bait & Tackle. We might have limited dock space at the moment, but all Bonita Bill's guests are welcome to fish on our docks during their visit - just grab a fishing pass at the bar so we know you are a guest! We just ask that you are courteous to those around you and share the space we have while we rebuild.

 

Pole rentals coming soon! 

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Craig Petersen
"Florida Memories"

Local artist and long time patron,
Craig Petersen, shares his collection of artwork featuring the landscapes, landmarks, and people of our island communities - many of who you still might just find sitting at the end of the bar at Bonita Bill's. 
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Artwork

We love our Island
Help us protect it

To do our part in protecting this little slice of paradise we get to call home, we are committed to reducing our waste and keeping our waterways clean.

 

Soon we will be eliminating as much single use plastic and styrofoam as possible and trade in for more eco-friendly and sustainable options. We will continuously evaluate every part of the business to find ways to do our part in protecting and preserving our environment.

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Thank you for
your service

We are proud to support and celebrate first responders and veterans at Bonita Bill's. We have patches from all over the country that we proudly display and we would love to hang yours up too!

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE.

 

5% Veterans & Active Military discount - every day.

5% First Responders discount - every day.

Book your next Event with us!

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It's Tiki Time

We've partnered with Paradise Tiki Cruises to bring you the fun. Order your food & drinks to go from Bonita Bill's before your Tiki Adventure and leave board right from our floating docks. At the end of your tour, grab a drink and catch some live music to cap the end of a perfect day. 

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COMING SOON - Special To-Go pacakage for Paradise Tiki Cruise guests. 

Live Bait!

Located next door of the Bonita Bill's event room, facing the bay, you'll find the best live bait on the island. Grab your bait and your Bonita Bill's breakfast or lunch to go, and hit the water!

 

Marina Town Bait & Tackle and 24 Kayak rentals will be setting up shop next door to the Bonita Bill's event room in 2024.

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"The Boat"

Our own little claim to fame is the boat that landed on our docks, just inches from the main building, during Hurricane Ian in 2022. Guests have since had fun signing the boat, taking pictures, and even dining right underneath it. While its been a unique attraction we didnt't plan on, its continuing to put stress on the surounding docks and pilings and will be removed Spring 2024. We will try to salvage of piece of the bow as a part of history but it will be a tricky removal. Stay tuned to our social media for updates on the boat. We are looking forward to building back and repairing our docks VERY SOON!

On the water...
literally

Orginally the home of the Bonita Fish Company (and part of our namesake) this former Fish House is now the home to Bonita Bill's. We offer plenty of fun and unique places to sit and grab a beer or a bite to eat and enjoy everything the back bay has to offer.

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NO SHIRT? NO SHOES? CAN WE GET YOU A BEER?

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Our Location

Contact

Address

702 Fishermans Wharf

Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931

Opening Hours

** Hours will update in mid-November **

Monday       CLOSED

Tuesday       11am - 9:30pm

Wednesday  11am - 9:30pm

Thursday     11am - 9:30pm 

Friday          11am - 9:30pm-ish

Saturday      8am - 9:30pm-ish

Sunday        8am - 9:30pm-ish


​​Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas 

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