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Escondido Lounge

Fort Myers, FL · $$

Inebrious Beverage Program Score: 82 out of 100

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-19

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Escondido Lounge positions itself as a hidden bar lounge/speakeasy inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies with a modern, upscale twist. Cocktails are the self-described focus, and OpenTable calls El Jardin at Escondido Lounge 'Great for creative cocktails' and good for special occasions. Guests describe the cocktails as tasty, top-tier, and exquisitely crafted, with one noting a unique drink that included cream cheese. The drinks program also includes a curated wine selection, though one diner called it 'okay' and another reported paying $14.00 for a half glass of red wine.

What should I order?
A creative cocktail from the speakeasy-inspired list. Guests have praised the cocktails as exquisitely crafted, and one noted a unique drink that included cream cheese.
Who will enjoy this place?
People looking for a hidden lounge with a Prohibition-era speakeasy theme and a focus on creative cocktails. Good for special occasions, according to OpenTable.
What should I expect to spend?
A half glass of red wine was reported at $14.00. Cocktail pricing is not detailed in the available information.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?
A self-described hidden bar lounge/speakeasy inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies with a modern, upscale twist, where cocktails are the central focus and gift cards are promoted for enjoying them in the lounge.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Cocktails

Inebrious Cocktails score: 84 out of 100

Cocktails are the self-described focus at this hidden bar lounge/speakeasy inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies with a modern, upscale twist. OpenTable calls El Jardin at Escondido Lounge 'Great for creative cocktails' and good for special occasions. Reviewers describe the cocktails as tasty, top-tier, and exquisitely crafted.

Menu strengths

  • Self-described focus on cocktails with a speakeasy concept and gift-card messaging centered on them.
  • OpenTable describes the venue as 'Great for creative cocktails' and good for special occasions.
  • Reviewers describe the cocktails as tasty, top-tier, and exquisitely crafted.

Standout selections

  • Escondido Lounge describes itself as a hidden bar lounge/speakeasy inspired by Prohibition-era speakeasies with a modern, upscale twist.

Wine

Inebrious Wine score: 80 out of 100

The drinks program includes a curated wine selection, according to OpenTable FAQ text. One diner described the wine selection as 'okay'. Another diner reported paying $14.00 for a half glass of red wine.

Menu strengths

  • A curated wine selection is part of the drinks program.

Standout selections

  • OpenTable FAQ text for El Jardin at Escondido Lounge states the drinks program includes a curated wine selection.

Pricing: $14.00 for a half glass of red wine (reported by a diner)

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