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Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe

Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe is a dog-friendly waterfront restaurant in Fort Myers, FL. This casual, open air eatery is situated on Matanzas Pass in Ostego Bay and welcomes leashed dogs in their outdoor, covered patio seating. Boaters are welcome to tie up at their dock. You must order at the bar and they accept cash only. Their is an ATM onsite for your convenience. Relax and watch the shrimp boats and dolphins in the bay while you enjoy a cold beer with a burger, fish fingers, fried clams, peel and eat shrimp, and more. Breakfast is also available. Visit Website

Or call (239) 463-6119 or email bonitabills@gmail.com for more information.

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Bonita Bill's Waterfront Cafe has received a rating of 4.9 out of 5 bones by 9 canine critics on BringFido and 4.0 out of 5 by 518 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Noémie
    Nov 4, 2021
    Best local feel patio

    we were looking for a dog friendly restaurant on a rainy night. this patio is covered… This is the best.!! puppies are welcomed, beer 2,75$, amazing shrimps and live singer. we had an amazing night and will come back !

  • Dawn
    Apr 9, 2021
    No wait for a table!

    after checking other restaurants in the area with over an hour wait and no dogs allowed we decided to go to Bonita Bills. no wait. good food. right in the water and Dax could join us (even being wet from swimming!) make sure you bring cash though!!

  • Dogmom
    Jun 30, 2020
    Hidden Gem

    relaxing, live music, good food, quick service and dog friendly. A perfect lunch on the water after the beach, away from the crowds. Several people came by to ask to let our 4 month old Rottweiler.

  • Sharon
    May 5, 2019
    Good Food

    Dog friendly with cheap and delicious food! What else can you ask for?

  • Toniann
    Apr 26, 2019
    Awesome, dog friendly place!

    Thanks to the 5 bone review, we had a great time at Bonita Bills! Super dog friendly, good food and great atmosphere. Our dog, Sam got lots of attention from everyone and we all had a great time.

  • Danielle ZR
    More than a year ago
    Super Great!

    As "dog friendly" as any place can possibly be! Not fancy but who cares? Food is great and the view is beautiful....

  • Ricardo
    More than a year ago
    Edward loves it here

    Edward loved it he wants to come back. The brought him treats and water. Thank you. Daddy order me a burger, yum!

  • Maggie
    More than a year ago
    Dog and People Friendly

    Great for dogs, cats, etc. Fun food and wonderful on water restaurant.

  • Laura
    More than a year ago
    Daisy loves it

    Nice relaxing locals kind of place. Good food, good drinks, live music. Our dachshund, Daisy, loves watching the birds and the boats off the dock and we love the atmosphere. Very friendly staff.

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