Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
Fort Myers, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar pairs a dedicated Martini Bar with a waterfront rooftop Skybar, both pouring handcrafted cocktails. The menu splits into specialty martinis ($12-$15) and signature cocktails ($12-$18), with an extensive wine list and bottled beers. Customers specifically praise the Key Lime Martini and note the martinis are very tasty, making this a reliable stop for cocktail-focused drinking.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Key Lime Martini, a customer-highlighted specialty that blends Bacardi spiced rum with Licor 43 and lime. For something stronger, Firestone's Old Fashioned uses Bulleit rye and chocolate bitters. The Firestone Classic offers a straightforward Ketel One or Bombay martini.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts, especially martini lovers, will appreciate the dedicated Martini Bar and creative variations. Rooftop drinkers seeking handcrafted cocktails with a view are well served, as are those wanting a full bar experience with wine and beer options.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty martinis run $12-$15, signature cocktails $12-$18, and bottled beers $6-$8. Wine bottles start at $38 and climb to $500, with some available by the glass.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dual Martini Bar and waterfront rooftop Skybar anchor a program centered on handcrafted cocktails. A dedicated martini menu with creative variations and a signature cocktail list set it apart, while the rooftop setting adds a distinctive drinking environment.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A dedicated Martini Bar and rooftop Skybar pour handcrafted cocktails, with a menu of specialty martinis and signature creations. The martinis as very tasty, and the Key Lime Martini receives specific praise stands out repeatedly.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated Martini Bar and Skybar with handcrafted cocktails
- — Multiple specialty martinis and signature cocktails on the menu
- — Customer accounts note tasty martinis and great cocktails on the rooftop
Standout selections
- — Key Lime Martini ($12) – Bacardi spiced rum, Licor 43, lime – highlighted by a reviewer
- — Firestone's Old Fashioned ($16) – Bulleit rye, chocolate bitters
- — Firestone Espresso Martini ($14) – fresh espresso with vanilla vodka and Kahlúa
Pricing: Specialty martinis $12-$15; signature cocktails $12-$18
Wine
The all-day menu lists an extensive wine selection spanning white, red, and sparkling from multiple regions. Bottle prices range from $38 to $500, with some pour options by the glass.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive wine list with diverse regional representation; Range of bottle prices from $38 to $500
Standout selections
- — Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon ($225 bottle) – Napa Valley red
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut ($150 bottle) – French Champagne
- — Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio ($62 bottle) – Italian white
Pricing: Bottles $38-$500; some by the glass
Beer
Bottled and canned beers include domestic, craft, and imported options, with prices between $6 and $8. The selection is modest but reasonably varied for a cocktail-focused venue.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of domestic, craft, and imported beers; Affordable pricing at $6-$8
Standout selections
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA ($8) – bottled craft beer
- — Blue Moon ($7) – bottled wheat beer; White Claw Seltzer ($7) – hard seltzer
Pricing: Bottled and canned beers $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
Heineken 0.0 is listed as a non-alcoholic beer option, offering a single alcohol-free choice for designated drivers or abstainers.
Menu strengths
- — The menu includes Heineken 0.0 as a non-alcoholic beer option.
Standout selections
- — Heineken 0.0 — 7 — Non-alcoholic beer; The menu includes Heineken 0.0 as a non-alcoholic beer option.
Pricing: $7
Spirits
The menu names premium spirits like Ketel One, Bombay, Grey Goose, and Bulleit as cocktail components. VIP bottle service offers premium spirits for on-site consumption, but no standalone spirits list is detailed.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits featured in cocktails; VIP bottle service with premium spirits
Standout selections
- — The menu lists specific spirits used in cocktails, such as Ketel One, Bombay, Grey Goose, Bulleit, and Patrón.
- — Bulleit Rye is used in Firestone's Old Fashioned
Pricing: Included in cocktail prices; VIP bottle service available
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