Restaurant GUIDE


 A Table Apart

With global experience cooking in the finest restaurants, our chefs are excited to present their vision to you and all our guests. Our caring and exceptional staff will ensure you have a fantastic experi­ence with us. We refuse to compromise on quality in our restaurant. That’s why we source our fresh ingredients from lo­cal farmers. Our beliefs include sustain­able seafood and we strive for organic and natural ingredients. 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-221- 8540, atableapart.com.

Big Hickory Waterfront Grille & Marina

Bonita Beach’s hidden gem, this water­front restaurant is across from beach access #10. Known for award-winning Grouper dishes, steak-on-a-stick, salads, baskets and sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. Serving Beer & Wine. 26107 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs. 239-992- 0991. bighickory.net

Buffalo Chips

Al, Chip and JC Greenwood’s Old 41 original for 30 years strong. It’s “where locals go.” Full menu including burgers, fish and steak and spuds. Boars Head premium deli sandwiches. Featuring Bonita’s Hall of Fame. Lunch and din­ner daily. 26620 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. 239-947-1000. buffalochipsrestaurant.com

Charred

Welcome to Charred! Come in and unwind. Enjoy an exquisite glass of wine or perhaps a hand crafted beer while we prepare your perfectly charred steak…It’s going to be a wonderful experience! As you enter through the front doors, you will know that you have arrived in the finest steak and chop house in Southwest Florida. The mood of Charred is upbeat, high-energy and casual sophistication. Charred allows you to enjoy a daytime or evening meal at a comfortable table. It is a friendly and relaxed place, not fancy or stuffy. 25301 S. Tamiami Trail Bonita Springs, 239-390-0301 and 1833 Tamiami Trail N. Naples, 239-643-6328. Shop Online at jimmypsbutchershop.com.

Cirella’s Italian Bistro and Sushi Bar

Chef Michael Cirella offers customers fresh and delicious Italian dishes. Try their famous Sushi Bar Menu. Happy Hour half-priced selected drinks Mon thru Fri 4 to 6 p.m. The Prado 25265 Chamber of Commerce Dr. in Bonita Springs. 239-948-3885 and 7211 Vander­bilt Beach Rd. in Naples (Collier Blvd. Rt. 951 & Vanderbilt Beach Rd.). 239- 331-7496. cirellasrestaurantFL.com

 Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille

Come by boat or car. This waterfront restaurant is just strides away from Bonita Beach overlooking the Back Bay. Menu emphasis is fresh local seafood. Other local favorites include steak, chicken, pulled pork, baskets, salads and sandwiches. 5370 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-676-7777. coconutjacks.com

Fig’s Grille

Fig’s is a thoughtful fusion of fine din­ing Mediterranean cuisine. A destina­tion for a great meal, in the sumptuous dining room or al fresco on the patio. A special place to host a party. An ex­traordinary option for a catered event. 35987 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 109, Bonita Springs. 239-390-1700. Figsgrille.com

La Fontanella Ristorante

Owners Moe and Adel have over 35 years in the busi­ness. They assure customers the finest dining experience. Serving gourmet Italian cuisine, specializing in pasta, veal, chicken, seafood and steak. Specials daily. First opened, July, 2000. Celebrating 20 years as La Fontanella Ristorante. 24600 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, at the Shoppes at Pelican Landing. 239-498-6808. lafontanellarestaurant.net

Manhattan Steakhouse

Specializes in USDA Prime Dry Aged steak and a big selection of fresh seafood. Extensive selection of fine wines. 24940 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs. 239- 676-8687. m1steakhouse.com.

Mel’s Diner

Serving home-cooked meals, locally owned and operated Southwest Florida tradition for visitors and locals. Mel’s dishes out the diner classics, all-Amer­ican burgers and fries, sandwiches, breakfast, and old-fashioned milkshakes and floats. 28601 Trails Edge Blvd. in Bonita Springs, 239-949-3080, and 3650 Tamiami Trail N. in Naples, 239-643- 9898. Open Monday to Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sundays 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. melsdiners.com.

Molino’s

Serving authentic classic Italian in a beau­tiful indoor room and an al fresco patio setting, fea­turing pasta, meat and fish din­ners. Try the veal osso bucco or one of the many other specialties of the house. Voted the best Italian restaurant in the area with 4 ½ stars. Full bar and wine cellar. Daily Happy Hour 3 to 5:30 p.m. Open Daily 11:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 26841 South Bay Dr. at the Bonita Bay Promenade. 239-992- 7025. molinosrestaurant.com.

Nino’s Thick and Thin Pizzeria & Restaurant

Since 1979, Nino’s Thick and Thin Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant has been a landmark in Southwest Florida, serving delicious New York style Italian entrees created from traditional family recipes. More than a generation later, Nino’s has earned the reputation of being one of the best restaurants in the region. Enjoy a lively atmosphere, abundant portions and friendly service. Visit Nino’s for lunch, dinner or happy hour. Dine in, take out, party platters and catering available. 18911 S. Tamiami Trail, Fort Myers. 239- 267-6800. Ninosthickandthin.com

Old 41 Restaurant

Serving breakfast and lunch. Special­ties include eggs, omelets, pancakes, waffles, homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, Angus burgers, chili, Taylor pork roll, sausage gravy, home cooked roast beef and turkey and “real” Philly cheese steaks. Corner of Old 41 and Bernwood Parkway, Bonita Springs. 239-948-4123. old41.com

Olde Florida Chop House

The Olde Florida Chop House is a petite upscale steak house specializing in Floridian style dishes including sea­food, wet and dry aged steaks and daily features. Our Chefs have hand-picked each ingredient only from the highest of quality. To be more unique we also age all of our steaks in house. With quality steaks comes great wine. We have over one hundred selections on our wine list for you to enjoy. Located at the Trianon Bonita Bay Hotel at 3401 Bay Commons Drive. 239-948-4400. oldefloridachophouse.com

Poached

This breakfast and lunch eatery of­fers indoor and outdoor seating so it is pet friendly. Some of their specialties include omelets, Challah French Toast, and Toasted Ultimate Vegetable Wrap. Hours: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily. 24600 S. Tamiami Trail, Ste. 200, Shoppes at Pelican Landing in Bonita Springs, 239- 221-8256, 2355 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Ste. 156 in Naples, 239.593.0770, 15215 Collier Blvd., Pebblebrook Shopping Center in Naples, 239.919.3533. breakfastnaples.com

Ristorante Enrico

Fresh pasta, seafood and Italian special­ties. Antipasto salad, penne, lasagna, lobster ravioli, linguini with white clam sauce, zuppa di pesce, veal, chicken and shrimp. 18 pizza and calzone creations. Lunch and dinner specials. 26831 S. Tamiami Trail near Publix across from Bonita Bay. 239- 949-2204. resturantenrico.com.

Rosedale Brick Oven

Authentic NY Style Italian dishes prepared fresh and to order, using all imported ingredients and local produce, giving you the meal you deserve. Pizzas Napoletana from the Wood Fired Brick Oven, voted the most authentic Italian style pizza in SW Florida. 1427 Pine Ridge Rd., Naples. 239-325-9653. rosedalepizza.com.

Royal Scoop

Thickest shakes, biggest sundaes and best cones. 35 ice cream flavors, 12 lowfat and sugar-free choices. Deli­cious lunches. Kids menu. Open ’til 10 p.m. at both locations: Vanderbilt Dr. & 8th Street, Bonita Springs, 239-992- 2000, and at Pavilion Shoppes (Vander­bilt Beach Road & 41), Naples, 239-597- 4043. royalscoop.com.

Shaking Crab

Come share our love of Cajun Style food! Lunch & Dinner Specials. Full Service bar. Seafood Gumbo, Shrimp, Lobster Roll and much more… 25201 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bo­nita Springs. (Located between Prado Theatre and Stein Mart). 239-301-2176. shakingcrabfl.com

Sharky’s Italian Pizza & Pub

Serving authentic, homemade specialty Italian and seafood dishes. Homemade lasagna, shrimp scampi, seafood stuffed salmon, shells florentine. Delicious Mama’s Meatballs and hand tossed pizzas. Great appetizers. Full liquor bar and wine. We guarantee you’ll be delighted from your first drink to the last bite!! Catering available. Open daily for lunch & dinner. 4450 Bonita Beach Rd Unit 10, Bonita Springs, FL 34134, corner of Bonita Beach Rd. and Imperial Shores Blvd. 239-986-0214 or 239-221- 7001. sharkyspizzapub.com.

Sweet Melissa’s

Homemade ice cream and Key lime pies. 4445 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-330-4559. bonitabeachsweets.com.

Tarpon Bay Restaurant

Voted among the most romantic dining experiences in Southwest Florida. Enjoy fresh regional seafood thought­fully prepared with farm-to-table seasonal ingredients, a unique ceviche bar, indoor and outdoor dining with lakeside views, fireside cocktails and live jazz in the bar on weekends. Located at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs. For reservations, call 239-390-4295.

The Fish House

A Bonita bayside bistro. Come by car or boat. Fresh seafood. Dining inside or out, with a pet-friendly outside patio. Specialties include blackened tuna bites, hot blue crab and shrimp dip, oyster baskets, grouper tacos, lobster tacos and Key lime pie. Open daily 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4685 Bonita Beach Rd., Bonita Springs. 239-495- 5770. thefishhouserestaurants.com.

Wylds Café

Serving modern American cuisine in an exquisite Bonita Springs dining room where guests are surrounded by artwork of local artists. Wine and more than 30 chilled beers are available, including hard to find micro brews. Reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome. 4271 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs. 239-947-0408. wyldscafe.com.