LOCAL RESTAURANTS – Bonita Springs – Estero – North Naples All Restaurants have 239 for the local area code (*) Reservations are strongly recommended for those restaurants identified with (*); they generally hold favored table in reserve for Concierges’ referrals; please contact us at 239-444-1234, extension 51. Tanglewood (*) (American cuisine and grill) HYATT ext. 4290 Tarpon Bay (*) (Seafood; steaks; ceviche) HYATT ext. 4295 ITALIAN / MEDITERRANEAN Angelina’s Restaurant (*) 24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 390-3187 Elegant dining; homemade Italian cuisine from freshest ingredients. Over 400 wine selections. Hours: 4:00-10:00 pm. Closed Mondays in Summer. On S. Tamiami Trail (US 41) l, ½ mile South of Coconut Point, across from Landmark Ship. Cirella’s Italian Cuisine & Sushi Bar 25265 Chamber of Commerce Drive, Bonita Springs 948-3885 Italian home-styled cuisine, complemented by a Japanese Sushi Bar; dishes may be combined. US 41 S past Pelican Landing; on the rear-left in Prado Plaza. DeRomo’s Restaurant 26815 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs 325-3583 Indoor/Outdoor dining. Bright, upscale fresh Italian cuisine. Gourmet market on premises. US 41 South 3 miles to Promenade; turn right on South Bay Drive, then left onto service drive to parking. Farfalla (*) 21301 S. Tamiami Trail, Estero 495-9912 Fine Italian cuisine, Northern Italian style. Wine and beer only. Open daily 5:00-10:00 pm. US 41 North to Corkscrew Road; on the right, in Corkscrew Village. Figs Grille (*) 25987 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 390-1700 Gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, blending Turkish, Moroccan, Greek, Italian and Spanish dishes. Full bar. US 41 South to about ¼ mile past the Spring Creek bridge (2-1/2 miles), across Bonita Bay North gate. La Fontanella Ristorante (*) 24600 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 498-6808 Gourmet Italian, Tuscany cuisine. Wine and Beer only. Molino’s Italian Ristorante (*) 26841 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs 992-7025 Gourmet Italian cuisine. Indoor / outdoor dining. Private Wine Room. Full Bar. Hours: 12:00-10:00 pm. US 41 South 3 miles to Promenade; turn right on South Bay Drive, then left onto service drive to parking. Sam-Bucco Bistro (*) 14700 Tamiami Trail N., North Naples 592-6050 Mediterranean cuisine with strong Italian flavor. Full Bar; Outdoor patio. US 41 South, 6-1/2 miles to Tamiami Square; in the plaza on the left. SEAFOOD Bay House Restaurant (*) 799 Walkerbilt Road, North Naples 591-3837 Casual elegant, Seafood and American cuisine. Bar with music; multi-level seating, porch open in season. Hours: Mon.-Sun.: 11:30 am-9:00 pm; brunch on Sundays 11:30 am-2:00 pm. On the Cocohatchee River. US 41 South to past Wiggins Pass Road; Walkerbilt on the right, after the WP Mall. Bayfront Bistro 4761 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach 463-3663 Traditional seafood, steaks and American cuisine; indoor/outdoor seating facing Estero Bay. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Rd.; turn right, follow to Ft. Myers Beach-go to Snook Bight Marina; on the right. Big Hickory Seafood Grill 26107 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs 992-0991 Casual waterfront dining on the bay. Wine and beer only. Open for lunch; closes at 9:00 pm. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Rd.; turn right, follow to the end; continue right on Hickory Blvd., follow for about 2 miles to just before the bridge; in marina plaza, on the right. Blu Sushi (*) 10045 Gulf Center Drive, Estero 334-2583 Elegant Sushi bar, martini, sake bar. Urban chic. Music. Hours: 11:00 am-11:00 pm (Sat.: to midnight). US 41 N to Corkscrew Rd.; go right, under I-75 to Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy; turn left follow 5 miles to GCTC. Blue Water Bistro (*) 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero 949-2583 Modern, casual seafood, fine steaks. Great Bar and environment. Creative Drinks. Outdoor seating. In the Coconut Point Mall, 2 miles from Resort – use first right turn off US 41. Fish Crazy Restaurant & Seafood Market 14700 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 260-1048 Sophisticated, fun, casual seafood restaurant and fresh market (formerly from Randy’s). US 41 South, 6-1/2 miles to Tamiami Square; in the plaza on the left. Flippers on the Bay 8771 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach 765-1025 US 41 S to Bonita Beach Rd.; turn right, follow past Big Carlos Bridge; on the right at Lover’s Key Resort. Fresh Catch Bistro 3040 Estero Boulevard. Fort Myers Beach 463-2600 Casual, Gulf-fronting second-floor terrace, friendly seafood restaurant. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Rd.; turn right, follow to Ft. Myers Beach-after crossing last bridge, 1 mile on the left. PF Chang’s Asian Fusion 10081 Gulf Center Drive, Estero 590-9197 Asian fusion and Chinese gourmet cuisine; casual setting. Full bar. US 41 N to Corkscrew Rd.; go right, under I-75 to Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy; turn left follow 5 miles to GCTC. PF Chang’s Asian Fusion 10850 Tamiami Trail North, Naples 596-2174 US 41 South 9 miles to Immokalee Rd.; take first left cutoff into Granada Plaza. Pinchers Crab Shack 28580 Bonita Crossings Road, Bonita Springs 948-1313 Casual Maryland style crab house; fresh seafood, blue and (seasonal) stone crabs; burgers. Outdoor seating available; full bar. Hours: 11:00 am-10:00 pm. Call ahead (30 min.) only. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Road; 1 miles past the intersection, on the left. Pinchers Crab Shack 10029 Gulf Center Drive, Estero 415-4040 US 41 N to Corkscrew Rd.; go right, under I-75 to Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy; turn left follow 5 miles to GCTC. Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion (*) 26831 South Bay drive, Bonita Springs 498-7697 US 41 South 3 miles to Promenade; turn right on South Bay Drive, then left onto service drive to parking. Sushi-Thai of Naples-Too 25301 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 992-5600 Casual Oriental cuisines, incl. Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese dishes; sushi. Wine and beer only. US 41 S to Prado Plaza (SteinMart); turn left into plaza. The Clam Bake (New Englad!) 16520 S. Tamiami Trail, Carlos Park 482-1930 Casual, traditional New England seafood, Clam Bake Pot Lobster dishes. US 41 North about 7 miles to Island Park Road; turn left into plaza. The Fish House (*) 1695 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 495-5770 Waterfront, casual local restaurant; patio. Raw bar. Fresh seafood, shrimp, tuna, pastas, steak. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Road; turn right, go 1 mile, on left. STEAKHOUSES Chops City Grill (*) 8200 Health Park Center Blvd., Bonita Springs 992-4677 Local steak and seafood house; fine cuisine, elegant surroundings. Pan-Asian themed appetizers. Steaks are aged 14 days plus; over 400 wine selections. Sophisticated full-service bar. Follow Coconut Road east of the light at US 41; take first road on the right; next right is Chops. Outback Steakhouse 27230 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs 948-3575 Australian steakhouse; bbq ribs. Full bar. Hours: 4:00-10:00 pm (Fri.-Sat.: 4:00-11:00 pm). US 41 S to W. Terry Street; turn left, then first right at light to Bay Landing. Follow curved road. Manhattan Steakhouse (*) 24940 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 676-8687 Dry-aged steaks prepared New York style; signature porterhouse a specialty. US 41 S to Pelican Landing; turn right, then left onto Burnt Pine Road; at the end, on the left. Ruth’s Chris (*) 23151 Village Shops Way, Estero 948-8888 Upscale fine dining; known for their sizzling steaks, fresh lobster. Casual lounge and private rooms. Hours: 4:00-10:00 pm (Sun.: to 9:30 pm). Happy hour: 4:30-6:30 pm (except Sat.). In the Coconut Point Mall, 2 miles from Resort – use first right turn off US 41. Ted’s Montana Grill 8017 Plaza del Lago, Estero 947-9318 Casual steakhouse featuring Bison and American Beef cuisine in a Western Saloon setting; seafood; ribs. In the Coconut Point Mall; use 2nd entrance, go thru the round-about and over the bridge; at stop sign, turn right, and follow to end of buildings; at the end, by the lake. AMERICAN CASUAL / PUBS / OTHERS A Table Apart (*) 4295 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 221-8540 Casual, cozy ambience, offering Wolrd cuisine with French infusion. Wine and beer bar. US 41 \ Blu Sushi 10045 Gulf Center Drive, Estero 334-2583 Sushi Bar; Cocktails; Martinis, Sake. Fine sushi and sashimi selections. Urban chic; upscale setting. US 41 N to Corkscrew Rd.; go right, under I-75 to Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy; turn left follow 5 miles to GCTC. British Open Pub 24630 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs 949-0302 Fish and Chips, Sunday roast; cottage pie. Full bar. Outdoor seating. No reservations accepted. US 41 S, 1 mile to Shoppes at Pelican Landing; at right corner. C Level Bistro & Wine Bar 4450 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 221-7046 Modern American bistro, with French charcuterie flair; over 100 wine choices, many by the glass. US 41 S to Bonita Beach Road; turn right, go 1 -1/4 mile, on the right by Vanderbilt Drive. Charlie Chiang’s 12200 Tamiami Trail N., Naples 563-6688 Modern Chinese cuisine, Pan Asian and Japanese. Dim Sum style plates; glazed spare ribs. US 41 S; follow about 7-1/2 miles – on the left at the Doubletree Inn. Coconut Jack’s 5370 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs 676-7777 Casual, waterfront restaurant/tiki bar; seafood, steaks, pork, chicken, tacos US 41 S to Bonita Beach Road; turn right. Follow about 2 miles; on the right past the bridge Doc’s Beach House 27908 Hickory Boulevard, Bonita Springs 992-6444 Very casual beach restaurant. Burgers, salads, clams, shrimp, pizza.