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.

 

 

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

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., Bonita Springs. 239-948-3885. Coming Soon! 7211 Vanderbilt Beach Rd., Naples(Collier Blvd. Rt. 951 & Vanderbilt Beach Rd.). 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

Culver’s

As Craig Culver will tell you, Culver’s ButterBurgers are made the way they are today because that’s how his mom always did it. They use fresh, never fro­zen, 100 percent Midwest beef, seared to perfection, cooked to order and served on a lightly toasted bun. Sure it takes a bit longer doing it that way, but boy is it worth the wait. Its reputation for deliciousness doesn’t stop there. Try their fresh frozen custard. Open 7 days a week. 5775 Airport Pulling Road, Naples. 239-596-4640. culvers.com/restaurants/naples-fl-airport-pulling

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

Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop & Cafe

Visit the butcher shop for wagyu beef, heritage berkshire pork, exotic game meats and more. Or sit down to brunch or lunch in a casual atmo­sphere. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 25010 Bernwood Dr., Bonita Springs 239-221- 7428. jimmypsbutchershop.com.

La Fontanella Ristorante

Owner Moe has over 35 years in the business. He and his staff assure cus­tomers the finest dining experience. Serving gourmet Italian cuisine, spe­cializing in pasta, veal, chicken, sea­food and steak. Specials daily. 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.

Marco’s Pizza

Marco’s Pizza makes pizza the authen­tic Italian way, with dough made fresh in store every day, a special three cheese blend, and a sauce recipe that hasn’t changed since its founding in 1978. Order Marco’s Pizza for Delivery or Carry-Out. 7700 Trail Blvd (Across from Pelican Bay on 41) Naples. 239-598-1114. marcos.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

Classic Italian in a beautiful indoor room and an al fresco patio setting, featuring pasta, meat and fish dinners. Try the Vitello alla Saltimboca or one of the many other specialties of the house. Full bar and wine cellar. Sum­mer hours, serving dinner only. 26841 South Bay Dr. at the Bonita Bay Promenade. 239-992-7025. molinosristorante.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

Palladio Trattoria

Emanuela Calcara, a well-known chef to many artists and celebrities, invites you to a wonderful dining experience. Emma, a perfectionist at heart, born with Italian tradition and a passion for cooking, brings you a select menu and specialty dishes and wines from her region of Vicenza, Italy, using only the freshest ingredients to bring the best of flavors to your table. 28340 Trails Edge Blvd., Bonita Springs. Reserva­tions encouraged 239-947-2202. palladiotrattoria.com

Pino’s Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen

Daily Meal Deals, Dine in, Pick up or Delivery, 24600 S Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, FL 34134. Pelican Landing Publix Plaza (behind Poached). 239-676-5332. PinosPizzeria.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. Tamiami Trail, Shoppes at Pelican Landing. 239-221-8256. 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.

Royal Scoop

Thickest shakes, biggest sundaes and best cones. 35 ice cream flavors, 12 low-fat 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.

Sunshine Cafe

Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner which include eggs, omelets, pan­cakes, waffles, breakfast skillets, homemade soup, bagels, sandwiches, noodles soup. Full menu for carry­out. Open Tuesday – Sunday. 25301 S. Tamiami Trail #2, Bonita Springs. 239-221-3799.

Sweet Melissa’s

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

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.