FLIPPER'S – Japanese
On Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach, Flippers runs an open-air dining room over Estero Bays back channels, seating diners for breakfast, lunch and dinner, one of the few island restaurants open across all three meal periods. Chef Juan Cruz, who trained under noted California kitchens before relocating to Southwest Florida, leads a menu of classic entrees dressed in flavorful house sauces alongside pasta, soups and salads. Lunch brings sandwiches to the board, and a specialty drinks list rounds out the bar. Reservations are not accepted, but the restaurant takes call-ahead requests roughly an hour out to shorten the wait.
8767 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239 765-1025 https://flippersotb.com/lunch-specialty-drinks-wine-list/0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at FLIPPER'S
Dairy-Free at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Ceviche, Soup Du Jour and Assorted Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Ceviche, Soup Du Jour and Assorted Fruit. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including White Miso Chilean Sea Bass, Tuna Ceviche and Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Coconut Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Sausage Links. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Calamari, Bacon and Sausage Links. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Bacon and Sausage Links. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FLIPPER'S
FLIPPER'S in Fort Myers Beach has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes, Blackberry Chiller and Flipper's Premium Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at FLIPPER'S
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Chicken Salad | 79.3 g | 65.5 g |
| New England Fish and Chips | 66 g | 48.3 g |
| California Cobb Salad | 4.2 g | 42 g |
| Classic Caesar | 61.1 g | 36.1 g |
| Chef’s Favorite | 48.9 g | 35.1 g |
| Spanish Benedict | 16.9 g | 29.7 g |
| Wedge Salad | 9 g | 29.1 g |
| Crab Cake | 27.5 g | 28.9 g |
| Tuna Ceviche | 44.1 g | 27 g |
| Avocado Toast | 32 g | 23 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Grouper Sandwich | 34.2 g | 16.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Breakfast
- Chef’s Favorite - $16: Scrambled eggs, sautéed spinach, goat cheese, diced tomatoes, bacon, breakfast potatoes, choice of toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Spanish Benedict - $17: Spinach Chorizo, Guacamole, Ancho Chili Lime Hollandaise, English Muffin, Breakfast Potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Avocado Toast - $15: Thick-Cut Whole Grain Toast, Fresh Smashed Avocado, Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon, Salt, Pepper, Two Eggs Any Style, Side Salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ultimate Lobster Eggs Benedict - $24: Lobster, poached eggs, key lime hollandaise, english muffin, breakfast potatoes Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Original - $14: Two Eggs Served Any Style, Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon or Sausage Links, Choice of Toast Available at: breakfast, brunch
Appetizers
- Cruz Quesadilla - $16: Grilled Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Grilled Onion, Tomato, Cilantro, Avocado, Mozzarella, Baja Salsa, Sour Cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake - $18: Saffron-Lime Aioli, Apple Pomegranate Salad Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet Lobster Mac - $22: Asiago, Gruyere, Sharp Cheddar, Herbal Parmesan Crust Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Cold Water Mussels - $17: Garlic, White Wine, Lemon Butter, Shallot, Tomato, Parsley, Toast Points Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stuffed Artichoke Bottom - $15: Goat Cheese, Fire-Roasted Red Bell Pepper Sauce, Balsamic Glaze, Crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Ceviche - $18: Sushi Grade Tuna, Pickled Ginger, Cucumber, Avocado Relish, Sesame Seed, Mae Play Chili Sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $17: Hand Battered, Mango Coulis, Pineapple Relish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Campenchana - $19: Shrimp, Lump Crab, Avocado, Red Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro Jalapeno, Clamato, Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $16: Choice of Classic or Mediterranean (Tossed in a Citrus-Olive Vinaigrette) Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups & Salads
- New England Clam Chowder - $9: Clams, cream, potatoes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Du Jour - $8: Chef's daily selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wedge Salad - $14: Iceberg lettuce, gorgonzola, applewood smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, bleu cheese dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flippers Salad - $15: Organic spring mix, pear, toasted almonds, tomatoes, goat cheese medallion, raspberry vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asian Chicken Salad - $18: Grilled chicken, napa cabbage, red onion, bell pepper, wontons, toasted almonds, cilantro, sesame seeds, plum vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Cobb Salad - $18: Boar’s Head smoked turkey breast, romaine, applewood smoked bacon, gorgonzola, egg, tomatoes, avocado, herb ranch dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar - $13: Wedged romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caprese Salad - $15: Beefsteak tomato, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, basil oil, balsamic reduction Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black & Bleu Chicken and Shrimp Salad - $22: Blackened chicken, shrimp, organic baby spinach, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, bleu crumbles, balsamic glaze and balsamic vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Roasted Cedar Plank Salmon - $32: Apricot Mustard, Jalapeño Glaze, Rice Pilaf, Baby Carrots, Asparagus, Fresh Rosemary Garnish Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cruz's Paella - $34: Shrimp, Black Coldwater Mussels, Chicken Breast, Chorizo-Saffron Jasmine Rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bohemian Grouper - $38: Citrus-Mango Relish, Baby Carrots, Asparagus, Mashed Plantain, Citrus Beurre Blanc Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ahi Tuna - $34: Seared Rare, Mae Play & Cusabi Sauces, Nori Jasmine Rice, Pickled Ginger, Seaweed Salad, Crispy Rice Noodles Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Miso Chilean Sea Bass - $42: Broiled, Stir-Fried Rice, Miso Ginger-Glaze Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prime Filet 8oz - $48: Mozzarella-Jalapeno Yucca Cake, Crispy Onion, Cabernet Reduction Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Fish and Chips - $22: Atlantic Cod, French Fries, Coleslaw Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Mahi-Mahi Tacos - $21: Flour Tortilla, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Cilantro, Black Beans, Rice Pilaf Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Lovers Key Wrap - $18: Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar, Ancho Chilli Lime Aioli, Sundried Tomato Basil Tortilla. Choice of Chicken, Shrimp, Salmon, Tuna or Grouper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Club Croissant - $16: Boar’s Head Turkey Breast, Smoked Ham, Pecan Smoked Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss, Garlic Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flippers Burger - $17: Choice of Swiss, Pepper Jack, Bleu Crumbles or Cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Sandwich - $24: Blackened, Grilled or Fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gourmet California Chicken Sandwich - $17: Grilled Chicken, Pecan Smoked Bacon, Avocado, Boar’s Head Chipotle Gouda, Ancho Chilli Lime Aioli, Toasted Ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Shrimp Penne Arrabiata - $26: Gulf Shrimp, Olive Oil, Garlic, Basil, White Wine, Tomato, Crushed Chili Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Angel Hair Concase - $19: Tomato, Basil, Garlic, Parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taste of the Bay - $38: Fettucine, Lobster, Shrimp, Diver Sea Scallop, Pear Tomato, Shallot, Bacon, Basil Pesto Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lovers Key Rum Punch - $14: Wicked Dolphin Spiced Rum, Blue Chair Bay Key Lime Rum, Peach Schnapps, Fresh Citrus & Cranberry Juices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blackberry Chiller - $15: Alb Vodka, The Botanist Gin, Blackberry Preserves, Fresh Lime, Simple Syrup, Charred Rosemary Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flipper's Premium Margarita - $16: Campo Bravo Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Squeezed Lime, Simple Syrup, Fresh Squeezed Orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Key Lime Coolada - $14: Blue Chair Bay Key Lime Rum, Wicked Dolphin Crystal Rum, Pina Coolada, Kiwi-Lime Glaze, Graham Cracker Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tropical Mule - $13: Deep Eddy Peach Vodka, Deep Eddy Lemon Vodka, Q Organic Ginger Beer, Fresh Lime
Sides
- Sausage Links - $5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Potatoes - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Assorted Fruit - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about FLIPPER'S
- Is FLIPPER'S dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FLIPPER'S has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Ceviche, Soup Du Jour and Assorted Fruit.
- What can I eat at FLIPPER'S on a dairy-free diet?
- Tuna Ceviche, Soup Du Jour and Assorted Fruit carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FLIPPER'S have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Breakfast Potatoes and Blackberry Chiller.
- Is FLIPPER'S gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at FLIPPER'S?
- Asian Chicken Salad, at roughly 65.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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