Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
Seafood Chimichanga
$17.99
Flour tortilla wrap filled with crab, shrimp and Monterrey cream cheese. Flash-fried until golden brown and drizzled with cilantro aioli sauce
Crunchy Grouper
$26.99
Local grouper egg washed and rolled in seasoned corn flakes, and flash fried golden
Seafood Platter
$27.99
A combination of local Gulf grouper, Gulf shrimp and scallops prepared blackened, broiled or fried to your liking
Lump Crab Cakes*
$23.99
Lump crab with Old Bay seasoning, sweet red onion and herbs grilled and drizzled with seafood aioli
Skewered Gulf Shrimp
$22.99
Gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer and finished with Chimichurri sauce
Drunken Coconut Shrimp
$21.99
Rum dipped and coconut breaded, Gulf shrimp served with red pepper cherry sauce
Caloosa Chicken
$16.99
Tender, juicy chicken breast sautéed with spinach, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and garlic. Simmered in white wine butter sauce
Steaks & Ribs
our high heat char grill sears the meat and seals in the natural juices. all of our steaks are choice angus beef. served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
New York Strip*
$27.99
We select the juicy center cut with the perfect amount of marbling, so it's always juicy and delicious. Topped with garlic mushrooms and onion frizzles
Filet Mignon*
$31.99
The most prized of steaks, our filet is hand selected, char grilled to perfection and rested. Finished with garlic mushrooms and frizzled onions
Ultimate Stuffed Sirloin*
$22.99
A house favorite! Stuffed with roasted garlic and broiled with bleu cheese. Finished with demi-glace and frizzled onions
Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted then grilled to order for fall off the bone deliciousness with our sweet and spicy BBQ sauce
1/2 Rack$13.99
Full Rack$21.99
Make It Surf And Turf!
add any of the following to your steaks for a special meal
Florida Lobster Tail
$19.99
a 9-ounce rock lobster with drawn butter
Gulf Shrimp Skewer
$9.98
fresh gulf shrimp grilled on a skewer
Coconut Shrimp (4)
$8.99
Now you are living it up!!
Seafood Stuffies
A selection of our baked stuffed offerings. Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
Flounder
$18.99
Hand rolled with seafood stuffing, broiled and topped with garlic cream sauce
Florida Grouper
$28.99
A classic Matanzas offering, local Grouper with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese
Gulf Shrimp
$18.99
Local, Gulf shrimp with seafood stuffing baked au gratin with Provolone cheese
Penne Pastas
Served with garlic bread
Blackened Chicken Alfredo
$17.99
Char broiled chicken tossed with broccoli, red peppers and traditional garlic cream
Shrimp Scampi
$19.99
Gulf shrimp sautéed with white wine, garlic butter, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. Finished with fresh parsley and shaved Parmesan
Custom Made Seafood
Seafood is the centerpiece of our menu and we take great care in selecting and offering the finest market-fresh seafood available anywhere. Chef Dave and his team have spent years perfecting their craft to bring you an experience without equal. (Now, I'm blushing.) Choose your seafood and your preparation method. We will make it to order! Served with your choice of 2 traditional sides or 1 premium side
Fish & Seafood Choices
Local Red Grouper
$26.99
White, moist meat with a heavy flaky texture
Salmon
$22.99
Buttery, rich flavor
Mahi Mahi
$20.99
Lean, slightly pink, moist and flaky
Gulf Shrimp
$19.99
Locally caught, fresh as can be
Sea Scallops
$22.99
Large, moist and tender
Florida Lobster Tail
$29.99
9-ounce, spiny lobster tail with a bold taste and firm meat
Preparation
Char Grilled
Lightly seasoned and grilled. Available with Salmon and Mahi Mah
Oven Broiled
Finished with our seasoned butter. Available with all choices
Blackened
Seared with Chef Dave's spicy peppery seasoning. Available with all choices
Fried
Breaded to order and fried to golden perfection. Available with Grouper, Shrimp and Scallops
Shrimp And Basil Crusted
Baked with our flavorful compound butter with Gulf shrimp, fresh basil and breadcrumb. Available with all choices
Chimichurri
Argentinian grill sauce with evoo, Italian parsley, garlic and crushed red pepper. Available with all choices
Premium Sides
Truffle Fries
$4.99
Flash-fried fries tossed with truffle oil and shaved Parmesan cheese
Loaded Bakers
$4.99
Steamy, hot baked potato stuffed with cheddar and hickory smoked bacon
Asparagus
$4.99
Crisp and sautéed to order
Cup Of Soup
$4.99
Traditional Sides
Baked Potato
$2.99
Baked Sweet Potato
$2.99
French Fries
$2.99
Sliced Local Tomato
$2.99
Local Vegetables
$2.99
Dave's Potato Salad
$2.99
Coleslaw
$2.99
Blended Wild Rice
$2.99
Garlic Bread
$2.99
Small Salad
$2.99
Sandwiches
Served with French fries or coleslaw. Substitute a premium side for $2.99
1/2 Lb Angus Beef Burger*
$10.99
Char-broiled to your liking, served up on a Kaiser bun with lettuce, red onion and vine-ripe tomato. Sauce it up with any single sauce you can find on our menu; that's on the house
Add cheese, sautéed mushrooms or bacon (each)
$1.29
The Matanzas Shrimp Burger
$12.99
Chopped, Gulf shrimp with red onion and seasoning. Grilled to juicy perfection and served on a Kaiser bun with all the trimmings. An original created in our kitchen
Grouper Sandwich Your Way
$16.99
A 6-ounce local red grouper fillet prepared blackened, broiled, fried or crunchy style. Served with lettuce, red onion and vine-ripe tomato
Petey's Fish Sandwich
$12.99
Prepared in your choice of blackened, broiled, fried or crunchy style. Topped with lettuce, red onion and vine-ripe tomato
Salads
choice of homemade dressing- ranch, poppy seed, honey mustard, 1000 island, caesar*, balsamic vinaigrette with gorgonzola, bleu cheese and (not homemade) fat free raspberry vinaigrette. Add to Any Salad: grilled chicken $5.95, grilled shrimp $6.95, salmon 8.95, 6oz grouper fillet $11.95
Matanzas Shrimp Salad
$14.99
A house classic with Gulf shrimp, onions, celery and mayo nestled in a huge, star-carved tomato resting on a bed of mixed greens. Served with a side of poppy seed vinaigrette
Matanzas Seafood Salad
$13.99
Our shrimp and crab mix with onion, celery and mayo nestled in a huge, star-carved tomato resting on a bed of mixed greens. Served with a side of poppy seed vinaigrette
Caprese
$10.99
Fresh sliced local tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic reduction
Baby Spinach Salad
$10.99
Baby spinach with goat cheese, red onion, walnuts and strawberries. Served with homemade poppy seed vinaigrette dressing
Classic Caesar*
$9.98
Homemade Caesar dressing tossed with chopped Romaine hearts, then topped with garlic croutons, shaved Parmesan and garnished with anchovies
House Salad
$7.99
Mixed greens topped with grape tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, onions, cheddar cheese and croutons. Served with your choice of homemade dressing
Appetizers
Contemporary classics
Seafood Appetizers
Matanzas seafood appetizers are all homemade with local ingredients and expertly prepared to order in a flash!
Conch Fritters
$11.99
Ground conch, pimentos, green peppers and spices fritter style. Served with our homemade Cajun onion dipping sauce
Stuffed Mushrooms
$10.99
Our house shrimp and crab mix blended with chopped onion, celery and seasonings. Topped with cheddar cheese and baked
Matanzas Bay Bread
$10.99
A must have made with lump crab, artichoke hearts, garlic butter, onion and diced tomatoes. Topped with bleu, cheddar and mozzarella cheeses
Florida Gator Tail
$13.99
A southern Matanzas tradition since 1988. 6 oz. hand cut, breaded and flash fried Served with Dave's spicy gator sauce
Calamari
$9.98
Fresh, hand cut and lightly breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs, flash fried and served with homemade lemon aioli
Chilled Ceviche*
$11.99
Local shrimp and scallops with diced tomato, onion and cilantro splashed with lime and lemon juice and served with fresh fried tortilla chips. Garnished with sliced avocado. Add jalapeños by request
Lump Crab Cakes*
$12.99
Lump crab with Old Bay seasoning, sweet red onion and herbs are grilled and drizzled with seafood aioli
Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Or Scallops
$12.99
Pan seared hickory smoked bacon wrapped fresh sea scallops or flash-fried hickory smoked bacon wrapped Jumbo shrimp with your choice of sweet Caribbean or BBQ sauce
Drunken Coconut Shrimp
$10.99
Rum dipped and coconut breaded Gulf shrimp served with red pepper cherry sauce
Seasonal Florida Stone Crab Claws
A completely sustainable seafood, only one claw is taken and the crabs re-grow the claw for the next harvest. The season runs from October through May. Please inquire for price and availability
Flat Breads
just enough to wet your appetite
Shrimp Scampi
$11.99
Gulf shrimp with fresh basil, tomatoes, garlic, onion and mushrooms with white wine butter, mozzarella and parmesan
Roasted Veggie & Goat Cheese
$9.98
Basil pesto with fresh, seasonal veggies, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella and melted goat cheese
The Shell Bar
Inquire about Oysters On The Half Shell*
Shrimp Cocktail
$10.99
Cold boiled fresh Gulf shrimp from across the bay! Served with horseradish lime cocktail sauce
Sriracha & Lime Roasted Oysters
$10.99
Oysters roasted with Sriracha sauce, fresh lime juice, butter and shallots
Take A Dip
Fun, creative and delicious; perfect for sharing!
Dave's Con Queso
$8.99
A spicy, creamy dip consisting of bubbling white cheddar, spinach, hand diced pimentos and spices, served with homemade tortilla chips
Crab, Lobster & Artichoke Dip
$11.99
Bursting with flavor, lump crab, Spiny lobster, Gulf shrimp, sharp cheddar cheese, coarse ground mustard, dill, a hint of lemon juice, dusted with Parmesan and served with homemade tortilla chips
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Awesome, thick cut, sweet Spanish onions battered to order and served with Sriracha ranch dipping sauce
1/2 Order$4.50
Full Order$7.50
Dave's Bath Tub O' Conqueso
$295.95
This is a dip for 100 of your closest friends! Gather your group and we'll prepare a bathtub full of Dave's darn near perfect dip and a Jeep full of flash-fried chips. Please order 2 weeks in advance. You supply the bathtub. Did we mention we can cater your special event?!
Soup
Matanzas Conch Chowder
Dave's darn near perfect recipe, with a traditional tomato based and loaded with fresh conch, onion, celery, peppers and just the right spice. This is the soup we recommend!
Cup$4.99
Bowl$5.99
New England Clam Chowder
A classic recipe with clams, onion, celery, hickory smoked bacon, potatoes and heavy cream
Cup$4.99
Bowl$5.99
Seasonal Soup Du Jour
All are made from scratch, some are common and some are unique and original. Please inquire (maybe today is your lucky day!)
Cup$4.99
Bowl$5.99
* Consuming raw or under-cooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food born illness especially if you have certain medical condition
We are nestled on the Bay in the heart of the Fort Myers Beach Downtown District. We’re within easy walking distance to the beach, shopping, restaurants and entertainment, but in the quiet corner of this popular Beach resort area. Our Inn offers quality accommodations in a small resort atmosphere. Enjoy our Suites, Rooms, Cottages and friendly hospitality staff. Amenities include Waterside pool & spa, Marina with deep water access and on site Restaurant & Rooftop Bar.