Island View at Lani Kai is open again with a completely updated personality. The sixth-floor restaurant has been renovated and reintroduced as Island View Sports Bar, combining panoramic Gulf views with 32 TVs, casual food, cold drinks and a full game room.

Located along Estero Boulevard, approximately 1.3 miles from the Key West Express Fort Myers Beach terminal, Island View is an easy place to stop for lunch, dinner or drinks before or after a ferry trip.

Lani Kai Sports Bar

A New Sports-Bar Experience Above Fort Myers Beach

The former Island View Restaurant has traded its previous dining-room format for a livelier sports-bar setting. The renovated space sits on the sixth floor of Lani Kai Island Resort, giving guests an elevated view across Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf.

With 32 TVs throughout the restaurant, Island View is designed for following several games at once without giving up the scenery outside. The atmosphere is casual and social, whether you are meeting friends for a game or simply looking for a meal with a view.

Game-Day Food and Cold Drinks

The updated menu focuses on familiar sports-bar favorites. Current selections may include wings, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, appetizers and seafood choices such as a grouper sandwich. Offerings and prices can change, so check with the restaurant if you are planning around a particular dish.

At the bar, guests can choose from handcrafted cocktails, frozen drinks and draft beer. Lani Kai also highlights a frozen-mug system designed to serve draft beer at 29 degrees—especially welcome on a warm Fort Myers Beach afternoon.

View current hours, food and drink information on the official Island View website.

Family-Friendly Games and Gulf Views

Island View is not limited to adults watching sports. A full game room gives children, families and groups another way to enjoy the visit. That combination of games, casual menu choices and an easygoing atmosphere makes the restaurant flexible enough for a family lunch, an afternoon break or a night out with friends.

Lani Kai Sports Bar Beach View The sixth-floor setting is part of the appeal. Even when there is no must-see game on the schedule, the Gulf views provide a distinctly Fort Myers Beach backdrop.

Minutes From Key West Express

Island View Sports Bar is located at 1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, approximately 1.3 miles from the Key West Express Fort Myers Beach terminal. The drive typically takes about five minutes, although seasonal traffic and bridge congestion can add time.

Its convenient location makes Island View a practical choice for a relaxed meal before departure or a fun way to keep the vacation atmosphere going after returning from Key West.

Discover more nearby dining options in our Fort Myers Beach restaurant guide, or start planning your next island getaway aboard Key West Express.

Yes. Island View has reopened after a 2026 renovation and is now promoted as Island View Sports Bar. The official website currently lists daily hours from 11:00 a.m. to midnight, but guests should confirm hours before visiting.
The menu features casual sports-bar favorites that may include wings, pizza, burgers, sandwiches, tacos, salads, appetizers and seafood selections. Menu items and prices can change.
Yes. Island View has 32 TVs positioned throughout the restaurant, allowing guests to follow multiple games while enjoying sixth-floor Gulf views.
Yes. The restaurant promotes a family-friendly atmosphere and includes a full game room in addition to casual food and sports viewing.
Island View is approximately 1.3 miles from the Key West Express Fort Myers Beach terminal, typically about a five-minute drive depending on traffic.
Island View is located on the sixth floor of Lani Kai Island Resort at 1400 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931.