DARUMA

DARUMA, Fort Myers, brings a lively Japanese steakhouse-and-sushi-lounge experience to a polished dining setting in south Fort Myers. Guests can expect tableside teppanyaki with the showmanship of a chef-led grill, plus a sushi bar and lounge component that broadens the experience beyond hibachi into rolls, sashimi, and cocktails. The mood is social and energetic, with the kind of convivial pace that makes it an easy pick for celebrations, group dinners, or a night out that feels interactive as well as satisfying. The appeal here is in the range: sizzling grilled entrées, fresh sushi, and a service style that moves comfortably between lively performance and attentive hospitality. It is the sort of place where diners can settle in for a full, celebratory meal and enjoy the theater of the grill, the variety of the menu, and the relaxed buzz of a restaurant designed for lingering.