This is the fourth outpost for the local chain, with three more in Naples, East Naples and Marco Island, where Empire launched in 1994. Mofongo Spot opened in August, serving Caribbean-inspired classics crafted with chef-driven twists. After last week's announcement about many new restaurants coming this year in Bonita Springs and Estero, here's a quick look at some of the new eateries expected in the Fort Myers area in 2023. Coopers Hawk Winery & Restaurant is targeted to open this spring along Six Mile Cypress Parkway, while The Capital Grille is targeted to launch around the end of the year at Bell Tower Shops. Pulling up to the Park Shore Resort, one could easily miss the fact that theres a restaurant here at all. Find more atfacebook.com/palacewinebar. After reporting last week on the many new dining options coming this year to Bonita Springs and Estero, heres a quick look at some of the new eateries expected in the Fort Myers area in 2023. The restaurant serves up burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, all made from scratch and prepared in under four minutes! Keep Sanibel Fresh on your list for when you need a quick and cheap, yet healthy Sanibel restaurant! A new Mexican restaurant and bar also are coming soon off Daniels Parkway just west of the Interstate 75 interchange. Ive seen some Monday afternoons crazier than a Thursday night. Expect the second location of La Ola to have what owner Tom Houghton describes as a relaxed, fun, beach place with frozen drinks and live music. Also worth it: having a business of their own. Several high-end restaurant chains that have branched off Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers have attracted a lot of attention. El Nido is targeted to open Monday at Coconut Point in Estero,Uncle Julios is shooting to kick off this summer at Coastland Center mall in Naples, and1942 Mexican Grill plans to launch this year off U.S. 41 in North Naples. They have all sorts of flavors and the prices were reasonable for being in such a tourist spot. The inside is a small and simple dining room, but the cuisine is anything but. This adorable Thomas Galt Home is situated on a quiet Cul de sac. The last stop on our epicurean adventure is Seventh South Craft Food + Drink. American, Seafood Ft. 4491 Bay Beach Ln #152, FORT MYERS BEACH, FL 33931. North Naples already has a Coopers Hawk at 11905 Tamiami Trail N. and the Sarasota location is at 3130 Fruitville Commons Blvd., just off Interstate 75, with each location having 75 to 100 employees, depending on the size. The Christie was my favorite with sriracha tuna and roe, but you cant go wrong with any of the sushi rolls or appetizers at Blu Sushi. More: In the Know: Pan Olio, J & P Fusion restaurants opening in Cape strip mall. According to therelease, this isthe first of six locations Potesta and Pace have planned for the area. 440. This is more for takeout or a quick meal as opposed to a margaritas and appetizers experience, but the taco quality is also excellent. We are going to have the brewery and brewpub in the main church building and we are going to have three kitchens in the second building that we will lease to food partners. He's shaping the future generation of culture-savvy chefs keen on keying into regional influences, like Ella Mae chef Angel . Youll talk to your tasting room attendant. We are going to offer an inviting atmosphere by featuring live, local musicians and community style seating, traditional brews on tap and a menu that puts a unique twist of the traditional food of the Celtic people, said Meagan McGregor, who co-owns the new business with her husband, Tom, a general manager and director of food and beverage for many years at hospitality venues in Southwest Florida. The line moves pretty fast too and we were chowing down on a breakfast sandwich and a fried chicken biscuit in a half an hour. Ribbons of bitter endive and Honeycrisp apple get fabulous texture from sunflower seeds, nuts and chewy dates. Here are the ten best Fort Myers restaurants in the River District! This romantic Estero restaurant is right on the bay and not far from Fort Myers Beach. The ginger dressing was unlike any other I have had and was freshly made! The wine-focused pub, which also offers an array of craft beers, is open 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Wednesdays to . They have the wildest creations, like a Fried Chicken Mac & Cheese sub and a French Fry Cheese Steak. A couple of upscale restaurant chains coming off Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers have attracted a lot of early attention. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. The new Love Boat location will be the local ice-cream shop's third freestanding store, joining the recently expanded flagship store on San Carlos Boulevard in south Fort Myers and a locationon Sanibel. Read more on winknews.com. Anticipate many more restaurants, food trucks and culinary surprises still coming throughout Lee County in 2023. Between the touristy beach areas and the trendy Riverside District, there is something for everyone dining in Fort Myers. The owners of Naples Turco Taco stand proudly behind this new venue, so you know you can expect fresh, authentic cuisine! Industry has 72 taps with an emphasis on local craft brews. Prime 239 will be a special place to come for a special-occasion dinner, Boller said. You can expect to find all of your classic BBQ favorites at Big Nicks from brisket to hush puppies. The first guest in line will receive one large grab-and-go Quick Chickof chicken salad per week for an entire year. A new Mexican restaurant and bar also are coming soon off Daniels Parkway just west of the Interstate 75 . The restaurant should break ground this summer and could be ready as soon as January, said Keith Gelder, the vice president of land for Stock Development. Pan Olio has an Italian-sounding name but will have an American-themed menu, thanks to itsowner, Frankie Bernert. A smaller-than-it-should-be takeout container and the trays juice-soaked paper liner are all that remain a leisurely hour later. Right now, were just trying to get the word out.. May 24, 2022. Tacos & Tequila Cantina also intends to open its fourth area location before the end of this month at The Pointe at Founders Square on the southeast corner of Collier Boulevard and Immokalee Road. Bernert, a native of Germany, notes that he has an American grandfather, hence his status as a quarter pounder American. It is worth indulging in the Scallops or Shrimp Scampi especially, as they serve high quality seafood. We wanted to bring something different to the culinary scene around here," Boshnjaku said. After last weeks announcement about many new restaurants coming this year in Bonita Springs and Estero, heres a quick look at some of the new eateries expected in the Fort Myers area in 2023. Were doing a journey through the Coopers Hawk experience. The restaurants menu features items paired with Coopers Hawk wines. Construction on Coopers Hawk, a casual wine venue, is nearly complete at 13671 Olympic Court, a lot located on the attached Publix Cypress Point at Daniels Crossing at the southwest corner of Daniels Parkway and Six Mile Cypress Parkway. We visited both islands during the day and though we did not hit as many places as I hoped, we still wanted to include a couple we tried. It expanded to Sanibel in 2015. Dont worry though, the food truck is still up and running and now also available to cater events! Tall, crisp Roman pizzaavailable in 10- and 20-inch-long piesis also meant to be customized. Area restaurateurs seem never to have heard of such a thing. It willserve lunch and dinne, other longtime restaurant, South Fork Grille. Braised collards are studded with smoky meats, and pineapple slaw cuts through the richness of everything with its bracing acidity. That and more in this week's Lee County restaurant news. Alliance for the Arts, 10091 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers. Its a fitting end to our evening and the kind of detail that defines this years best new restaurants, all of which elevate our dining scene with a sense of approachability and a commitment to excellence, yielding menus that command a Most restaurants in the area have free parking, but if you plan to enjoy drinks with your meal, taking an Uber/Lyft is safe and convenient. The Food Rock Caf had a grand opening on Jul. A homebrewing operation for Swamp Cat Brewing Co. is targeted to launch a fully operational brewpub in July at 1943 Fowler St., the original site of First Assembly of God in Fort Myers decades ago. The Aussie Grill is a new fast-casual experience by Outback. All rights reserved. We ended up at Felipes unexpectedly one night, after the other restaurant we wanted to try was too busy. Many new restaurants are nearly ready to open in North Naples and more are still coming this year. Surgical Healing Arts Center and Metro Alliance Surgery Center are combining for a $14 million construction project in south Fort Myers. NEW 1 DAY AGO. Pan Olio and J & P Fusionrestaurants are coming soon to the Shops at Harbour Palms, a 44,000-square-foot strip mall at1715 Cape Coral Parkway, just west of Chiquita Boulevard. A second is still "coming soon," per Keke's website, to the Whole Foods-anchored plaza on Daniels Parkway in south Fort Myers. Brett Mashchka, who has experience as a site development manager for Darden Restaurants, which owns the . Brett Mashchka, who has experience as a site development manager for Darden Restaurants, which owns the luxury restaurant chain, applied for a development order with Lee County. Check out some of SWFLs new restaurants from Naples to Fort Myers: Chances are you have seen, and definitely smelled, the Jonesez food truck around town before. All rights reserved. heres a quick look at some of the new eateries expected in the Fort Myers area in 2023. The grilled hogfish lives up to its place as the restaurants namesaketwo perfectly cooked fillets served over fragrant jasmine rice, honey-roasted rainbow carrots and a silky pineapple-ginger sauce, which accentuates the fishs inherent sweetness. We're guided by our values: The letters AES stand for more than just our name. McGregors, moving into World of Beers former Bell Tower space, 13499 Cleveland Ave., Suite 111, plans to open in late spring or early summer with beer and wine to start but will expand with the addition of liquor and more seating after its soft opening. Empire offers more than a dozen flavors of bagels, ranging from cinnamon-sugar, to asiago, to everything bagels. Hallelujah, said Randy Thibaut, founder of LSI Companies. opened in September 2008 and has room for 250 diners in about 8,000 square feet of space. (Photo by Anna Nguyen) As I reflect on the best new restaurants in Southwest Florida, I'm on vacation in Greece, far away from my recent marathon-dining adventure from Naples to Fort Myers. They also have a heavenly Mac and Cheese lineup, wings, nachos and all the sports bar food you could imagine. After settling into a cushy armchair with a local whiskey cocktail in hand, the evenings amuse lands on the tablejust two or three forkfuls of ponzu-marinated salmon with microgreens, herbs and togarashi. The crux of the menu is the pasta selection, which allows the diner to choose from 12 fresh or dried shapes and 13 sauces. The restaurant serves up burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, all made from scratch and prepared in under four minutes! Listed on 2023-03-02. A Capital Grille fine dining restaurant and steakhouse is being planned for the old Mimi's Caf location at Bell Tower shopping center in south Fort Myers, public records show. Wallys is a carb heavy place of course, but great for grabbing a sandwich. (15250 S. Tamiami Trail, south Fort Myers; 239-849-0622 . Interior designer Jeffrey Fisher and artist Juan Carlos Collada share their home, careers and lives that they have built around their shared creative language. Photo Credit:David Dorsey. These are all new dining concepts in the region. However, we did find a few gems for dining in Fort Myers Beach here that I have included below. Brandon & Caitlin Shwewe are the pioneers behind Bonita Springs two new trendiest spots; Downtown Coffee and Wine Company and Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge. 12916 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33907. This is one part of Florida that has been underexplored for me, so it was exciting to check out so many great places to eat. After reporting last week on the many new dining options coming this year to Bonita Springs and Estero, here's a quick look at some of the new . The order calls for discussion of the site layout, elevations and proposed changes to the landscape buffer along Daniels Parkway and proposes demolishing Mimis Caf, which closed in February 2021, and then building the new Capital Grilleon the same site. This material may not be published, broadcast, copied or distributed without prior written consent. For more information, call 239-405-7986 or visit . The nearly 11,500-square-foot restaurant and bar will have an abundance of outdoor dining space. Alan Romero and his wife, Neiva, use the same family recipes for al pastor and carne asada tacos that Romeros. This is the more laid-back beach area compared to Fort Myers Beach. Home Lists New Restaurants coming soon to Fort Myers, Florida. The lamps and other dcor arecustom-madein Mexico for a modern, upscale Mexican dining experience that includes street tacos and multiple flavors of Margaritas,Reyes said. I expect they will do very well here in this location, Gelder said. Everything from our dcor to our paint is unique, he said. Dessert is the showstopper. For a more casual Fort Myers taco restaurant than Felipes, TaKote, is another FMB option. However, the food was also excellent, especially the fried grouper sandwich. He spent 18 years in Columbus, Ohio, before relocating to Cape Coral a year ago. If you are staying at a condo, you can indulge in oven ready meals like Veggie Moussaka or Chicken Tagliata. A Chicken Salad Chick franchise operatedin Naples from May 2016 to October 2017. As the smoke dissipates, the dishs components are revealed: squares of fudgy brownie, gooey pools of chocolate ganache, dollops of housemade toasted Marshmallow Fluff and spiced graham cracker crumbs cushioning a scoop of vanilla ice creamall of it imbued with a subtle hint of smoke and a heavy dose of childhood nostalgia. There are a few restaurants on this list that you may want to put on a cute outfit for, but flip flops and beach attire are common everywhere. Flippers. Copyright 2023 Fort Myers Broadcasting Company. However, there are also some options for land lovers, pasta and salads. This modern, family-owned cafe recently opened in the Bonita Commons Plaza. He worked on the deal to bring Whole Foods Market to south Fort Myers and is not involved with the Capital Grille deal but hopes the planning pays off. This will be the second Keke's for Southwest Florida. Luna Rossa Italian Grill at Miromar Outlets in Estero has also closed. The restaurant overlooks a lake and fountain in a space previously home to "Get Fried." The Food Rock Caf restaurant offers salads and daily homemade soups, hamburgers with fries, tacos, gyros, empanadas, and more. For anyone checking out Sanibel or Captiva, here are some ideas for where to eat. Lukas said hes thrilled to be a part of this adventure, which began with brainstorming sessions at tables outside Ceno Grille, at 1715 Cape Coral Parkway West. The new Shea's Lansdowne Street plans to open within the next month in the former space of Newk's Eatery at 6340 . That would have been enough to put this spot on the list alone! This unique restaurant has a mountain theme, complete with a rustic vibe and barbecue. , he said, but notes that he plans similar Mexican restaurants in Fort Myers and two more in the Naples area. After overordering in the name of research, our platter arrives laden with meats and housemade sides. Sept. 21:The first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free wood charcuterie board. El Nido is targeted to open Monday at Coconut Point in Estero, Uncle Julio's is shooting to kick off this summer at Coastland Center mall in Naples, and 1942 Mexican Grill plans to launch this year off U.S. 41 in North . Felipes turned out to be an excellent taqueria with high quality tacos, margaritas and more. El Nido, a modern Mexican restaurant owned and operated by local restaurateurs Joe and Donna Sofia, will have a menu that blends Latin American cuisine, classic Mexican fare, top-shelf tequila and single-origin Latin American coffees. From the fresh Mediterranean to authentic southern BBQ, new eateries across Southwest Florida are popping up left and right! After researching extensively for the best Fort Myers restaurants, we embarked on the trip with a large list of options. Many restaurants here take reservations, often on Open Table. 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Our menu is going to be different than the typical Mexican restaurant you see here. A vacant lot off Six Mile Cypress Parkway in front of the Publix-anchored Cypress Point at Daniels Crossing shopping center will become the 10,577-square foot restaurant with parking. Video: New skybar and steakhouse coming to downtown Cape Coral. We went all the way to Bonita Springs on our last night looking for a less crowded restaurant and came along Enzos Italian Restaurant. Almanzar also serves a traditional Dominican dish called mangu:boiled green plantains that are mashed and topped with various proteins. Outdoor seating. Its a wonderful company. The food lived up to the expectation too as we loved the succulent oysters, a savory lobster roll and a zesty ceviche. An early menu shows several pho, bun and banh mi dishes. This counter-service spot offers all sorts of toppings for however you like your burger or dog, and onion rings and hand dipped milkshakes to go with them too. T&T, one of the Hoffmann. Just two miles east of the old Mimis Caf location in south Fort Myers is another Whole Foods Market. Here are the BEST Happy Hours in Naples 2023, Cheers! Make sure to get here early before parking fills up if you plan to eat here! The restaurant originally opened in North Naples. Expect the second location of La Ola to have what owner Tom Houghton describes as a relaxed, fun, beach place with frozen drinks and live music. Hes aiming to open later this month. Check it out for a celebratory meal, often with live music! If youre lucky, you might even score some burnt ends! Visitchickensaladchick.com/ft-myers-flfor more. We enjoy working here. A vacant lot off Six Mile Cypress Parkway in front of the Publix-anchored Cypress Point at Daniels Crossing shopping center will become the 10,577-square foot restaurant with parking. "It was one of the few foods that sounded appetizing to her at the time, and weve been hooked on these delicious flavors ever since. that not a single bite is left behind. That location closed in 2011. This new 1960s inspired restaurant is set to open sometime later this year at the corner of Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 Rd. February 28, 2023. Bottles on the dinner menu are in the $17 to $58 range while cocktails cost $10 to $13. This location is only one of three, with the other two in North Carolina! The new store will occupy a 2,800-square-foot space in Village Walk. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 223013260. The Fort Myers Beach restaurant has been operating a temporary makeshift setup from its original Times Square location that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Anticipate many more restaurants, food trucks and culinary surprises still coming throughout Lee County in 2023. The steakhouse will be on the ground floor with 12 parking spots onsite and about 500 parking spots on the city lot behind it. At 6 p.m., the room is drenched in golden-hour sunlight, illuminating the whimsical ceiling installation of colored glass balloons. Truly it depends on the day. You can eat seafood, sandwiches and comfort food here. Executive chef and managing partner Jay Schrednitz, an industry pal from the Larkins time at The Turtle Club, has recently replaced former chef Adam Nardis and the restaurants ethosfresh, high-quality ingredients treated with playful creativityremains unchanged. The Fort Myers Beach restaurant has been operating a temporary makeshift setup from its original Times Square location that was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. Its a fitting end to our evening and the kind of detail that defines this years best new restaurants, all of which elevate our dining scene with a sense of approachability and a commitment to excellence, yielding menus that command a, Fashion in Bloom at Naples Botanical Garden, Fort Myers Luminary Hotels vision for regional fare, A Naples Billionaires Vision: Best Buy Founder Dick M. Schulze builds a paradise in the Caribbean. Another popular waterfront restaurant near Fort Myers Beach is Flippers, for lunch or dinner. There were a bunch of burger spots by the beach, but from the looks of it, Edelweiss Burger is definitely the best. Tucked along a residential block in Cape Coral, the restaurant is an oasis from the swelter of early fall. The new location was targeted to open for Cinco de Mayo festivities this week, butits buildout couldnt be completed in time. Job specializations: Restaurant/Food Service. A few places are checking off last-minute items before they launch, although they are opening later than initially anticipated. Supremely tender Portuguese octopus is plated with a swoosh of almond puree and a pool of pimentn sauce that, when paired with the delicious chorizo-potato hash, evokes patatas bravas. However, the drinks and the red velvet cake are the real crowd pleasers! In fact, there are two locations so you cant miss it. This cozy caf is well worth going out of the way for, as locals rave about their sandwiches and coconut rice bowls. is targeted to open this spring along Six Mile Cypress Parkway, while. This is our first one in Florida, he said, but notes that he plans similar Mexican restaurants in Fort Myers and two more in the Naples area. Regardless, we were able to have lunch with our toes in the sand staring out at the gorgeous water and that was good enough for me. Expect a wine bar and retail shop with live music and tapas inspired by Barcelona, Havana, New York City and beyond, its social media promises. Earlier this year, El Local launched its first brick-and-mortar spot on U.S. 41 in San Carlos Park. Both restaurants also have locations in North Naples. And among the mains, the miso-broiled sea bass is moist and caramelized with intensely savory ponzu butter and satiny sake-braised greens. As soon as the building permits are issued, well start vertical construction. Theyve been extremely successful.. The freestanding building was built in 1953 on the corner of Fowler and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. 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Construction is being completed, and he is in the process of hiring 50 employees to operate it. We will miss all of our loyal customers.". A whopping 10 new restaurants (and a wine bar) have opened in recent weeks or are coming soon. For Sale. 1942 Mexican Grill plans to launch this year off U.S. 41 in North Naples. Bonita Springs has a new spot for gourmet mofongo, anda national chicken franchise will soon be nesting in Fort Myers. The restaurants menu features dishes that pair with Coopers Hawk wines. To read more at Gulfshore Business, Click here. Inside, the white-and-blue dining room is packed, and servers weave between tables with pink palomas and glasses of white wine while a live band plays in the corner. This is the riverside section of Fort Myers where you can find trendy spots and a variety of cuisines. Mofongo Spot's bright green trailer can be found at breweries, apartment complexes and in theOak River Church parking lotnext to the Bonita Springs Dog Park on E.Terry Street. odern, upscale Mexican dining experience that includes street tacos and multiple flavors of Margaritas, Everything from our dcor to our paint is unique, he said. El Basque is a new, intimate restaurant that recently opened in Prado Shopping Center, This new eatery combines Spanish and French cuisine with local ingredients to create something fresh, new, and oh-so-delicious for the city of Bonita Springs. Each is perched atop a bed of orange-hued kimchi and drizzled with housemade hoisin sauce. Urban Buzz Coffee Co. is branching out this year with a second location in Lee County. The menu is always changing here, with a focus on unique, foodie takeout meals. $675,000. Best Dining in Fort Myers, Southwest Gulf Coast: See 83,695 Tripadvisor traveler reviews of 925 Fort Myers restaurants and search by cuisine, price, location, and more. 16K. Sept. 24 : The first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free Chick Special for their next visit. Josh has always been passionate about cooking and how you can turn something so simple into a work of art Mofongo Spot's social media manager Stella Boshnjaku said. 5987 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 100 Bonita Springs, FL 34135. 12916 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33907. Ive run so many restaurants for other people, I finally decided it was time for me to do one.". A Capital Grille fine dining restaurant and steakhouse is being planned for the old Mimis Caf location at Bell Tower shopping center in south Fort Myers, public records show. The order calls for discussion of the site layout, elevations and proposed changes to the landscape buffer along Daniels Parkway and proposes demolishing Mimis Caf, which closed in February 2021, and then building the new Capital Grille, The potential arrival of a Capital Grille mirrors its first Southwest Florida location, which is near a Whole Foods Market at the Mercato shopping center in North Naples. Our favorite breakfast of the trip was definitely had at Little Palm, a cute, plant-based caf by the ocean. El Nido, Spanish for The Nest, is moving into the long-vacated space that previously was home to, In Naples, Uncle Julios is under construction and, on the northwest corner of Coastland Center malls property. Were hoping the next couple of weeks here. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant popular for its wine and food pairings is coming to Fort Myers. Osteria Celli. 939-2787 or artinlee.org. For a break from the seafood and beachy spots, check out The Lodge in Downtown Fort Myers. 15880 Summerlin Road, Unit 308. To celebrate their launch, they've arranged giveaways and specials: Sept. 20:Free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests. Marcela Romero is a freelance writer who manages the @loveswfl account on Instagram. After the meal, Larkin swings by to recommend dessertBelgian chocolate cake with sour cherry gelwhich he insists we try with his current favorite pairing, Daou cabernet, thoughtfully split into two glasses for the table. Here Are The Best Happy Hours in Fort Myers 2023, Fort Myers Food Truck Park Approved Near Downtown, Ask the Agents | Waterline Apartments Commercial Space Update, Cheers! The Hutchins family has barbecue restaurants at 1301 North Tennessee St., McKinney, and at 9225 Preston Road, Frisco. 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