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The Edison
On May 8th, 2008, The Edison opened its doors and became a fixture in Ft. Myers dining and nightlife. Located on historic McGregor Boulevard, just one mile south of the world famous Edison & Ford Winter Estates, The Edison is a tribute to one of Ft. Myer's most favored past residents.
Upon stepping across the threshold of The Edison Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center, visitors are taken to a simpler era with memorabilia and decor complimented by our beautiful outdoor porch and Terrace Bar overlooking the famous Fort Myers Country Club. Our spacious, yet private dining facilities are perfect for weddings, banquets and private parties. Each of our dining areas offer elegance with a touch of warmth from a time gone by.
Enjoy our daily specials from lunch and dinner to live entertainment and drink specials. The Edison restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center is a great bar, a great restaurant, in an ambiance of fun and indulgence.
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Upon stepping across the threshold of The Edison Restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center, visitors are taken to a simpler era with memorabilia and decor complimented by our beautiful outdoor porch and Terrace Bar overlooking the famous Fort Myers Country Club. Our spacious, yet private dining facilities are perfect for weddings, banquets and private parties. Each of our dining areas offer elegance with a touch of warmth from a time gone by.
Enjoy our daily specials from lunch and dinner to live entertainment and drink specials. The Edison restaurant, Bar and Banquet Center is a great bar, a great restaurant, in an ambiance of fun and indulgence.
42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(11)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(23)
- neighborhood gem(15)
- great for lunch(13)
- special occasion(13)
- vibrant bar scene(13)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
The Edison Reviews List
Review 1 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy Mother's Day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu was wide and fantastic. They paced the crowds so that the food area never felt congested. We sat outside and enjoyed the view of the golf course, would not have wanted to listen to the cheezy entertainer inside. Will definiately return to try the regular menu."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch
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Review 2 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great view
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Outdoor sitting was great. Amazing view of the gulf course and very friendly staff"
Dined on 5/08/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, romantic, scenic view, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Dont eat there on a holiday!!!
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The salad bar at the end ofthe table, where the deserts were, had empty plates and plates with half eaten deserts, and the cup of water for the ice cream scoop was full of ice cream floating in it, yuck. Price of $39 was ridiculous. The salad bar still had breakfast foods, and we arrived there at 5:30!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
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Review 4 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Edisin lights it up
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great hot spot. Our favorite dining restaurant prior to taking in a play at the Fla. Rep. Most entertaining dining rooms. Food is good, but prime rib last week was a little tuff. But all in all, have always had a great time there. Drinks are priced reasonably.
Could develop some more low priced appetizers. Outside patio dining looks like a blast.
will be back."
Could develop some more low priced appetizers. Outside patio dining looks like a blast.
will be back."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2008
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 5 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great for Chicago Bears and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great for Chicago Bears and Florida Gators football games! Good food, friendly staff. Nice outdoor area when weather is good."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 6 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We always have a good meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We always have a good meal at The Edison. We ate out on the patio overlooking the golf course with family from out of town. We can always count on a good meal at reasonable prices."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch
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Review 7 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was not overly impressed
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was not overly impressed on my first visit to the Edison. I chose the stuffed flounder and it was cold along with the asparagus. My wife ordered shrimp over linguine and the shrimp was way over done. Others at the table had the fish fry and a seafood dish which they loved. The waiter Ms. Jordan was outstanding always looking or asking if there was anything she needed to do for us.
Yes I will give it another try, every restaurant has an off night. I would recommend not sitting in the bar area to much noise, you have a hard time talking. The back dinning room our the pitio looked like the place to be. They have a great special occasion priviate dinning room."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Prime beef was just a little
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Prime beef was just a little tuff, but the rest of the meal was very good"
Dined on 03/16/2013
2008
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 9 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We brought my mother-in-law
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We brought my mother-in-law to the Edison for a pre-theater dinner. Arriving at the restaurant promptly at 5:30 pm, we were seated almost immediately. However, we were ignored for at least 10 minutes before ordering, we waited 45 minutes for our dinner and we started fretting that we would be late for our performance. Our food was good, but the stress and noise negatively affected what should have been a pleasant dining experience."
Dined on 03/13/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, scenic view
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Review 10 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great ambiance, a nicely presented
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great ambiance, a nicely presented and prepared meal, and a pleasant and attentive wait staff."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view
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Review 11 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Won't Judge This based on One Visit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Never been there before, saw their ads and booked a table thru Open Table on the same day. Had to wait only 5 minutes to be seated. One dining room was closed due to a wedding so everyone else was jammed into the bar area. Very noisy, waitress was more interested in taking care of her large parties vs. our table of 2. Had to ask about the prime rib special which we had. Food was okay but meat was floating in a sea of juice. Was in and out in an hour. Found it amazing how fast the check came when I had to flag her down for a beer. Won't judge this based on one visit but there is room for improvement ."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups
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Review 12 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
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Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our first experience at the Edison and we will be back."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 13 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Worthy of two meals in a week
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had lunch at The Edison earlier in the week and decided to return for dinner with family members, including an energetic 4-year-old. The food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Our waitress was attentive and did everythung possible to make sure we had a great experience. When our niece didn't like her macaroni and cheese, it was immediately replaced with a hot dog and fries. The restaurant had crayons and a coloring placemat for her, too. The food is an interesting mix of new and old. I had pot roast for dinner, which was delicious, and a roasted pear and salmon wrap for lunch, which was unusual and fantastic. The ambiance is warm and although the bar was noisy with golfers, it was a very pleasant evening."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 14 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
very helpfull server and staff.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"very helpfull server and staff. We will return."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, scenic view
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Review 15 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
nice scene outside but inside
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"nice scene outside but inside not so why tv's in dinning room? and the outside bar why when the patio heaters ran out of propane not put a new tank in?"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2013
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Review 16 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always awesome food! No more
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always awesome food! No more Edison red beer :( white pizza with artichokes and red onion is awesome!!!"
Dined on 01/27/2013
2012
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for The Edison
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Was quiet and waitress was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was quiet and waitress was great!"
Dined on 01/22/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Edison
Based on the average of (25) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic