Spring in Southwest Florida means warm days, wide beaches and some great waterfront dining options. Here’s a look at some new openings, as well as old favorites:
Mucky Duck on Captiva Island has reopened. Visitors can return to this legendary waterfront hangout for drinks, food and entertainment. Following back-to-back hurricanes and extensive repairs, including a new kitchen, the popular neighborhood pub at the end of Andy Rosse Lane is back and one again, a “must visit’’ on Captiva Island. muckyduck.com
Courtside Steakhouse at Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa
Courtside Steakhouse (Marriott)
After major renovations from Hurricane Ian in 2022, Courtside Steakhouse has reopened. Serving dinner, the resort’s stand-alone signature restaurant, adjacent to its spa, serves black angus beef from Nebraska. Its 22-ounce, bone-in ribeye is famous for serious steak-lovers, while seafood fans tout its miso-glazed sea bass. marriott.com
Edgar’s Steakhouse at the Dunes
Located at the Dune’s Golf and Tennis Club, Sanibel’s newest steakhouse features premium steaks and fresh seafood. Perfect for special occasions in a beautiful setting. sanibeldunesresort.com
Beach House at South Seas, Captiva Island
Credit: South Seas
South Seas’ new refined beachfront restaurant with a menu offers dishes from land and sea. The opening of Beach House is part of the resort’s expanding culinary lineup, which also includes Redfish Grill, Scoops & Slices and Harborside. southseas.com
Legno Italian Kitchen
New eatery on the south end of Fort Myers Beach in Santini Plaza. In addition to Italian cuisine from scratch, it hosts live music and standup comedy.
The Beach Bar on Fort Myers Beach
After almost three years, The Beach Bar has reopened. With a new building that is a walk-up, open-air design that will withstand future storms, this island favorite is a huge part of the Fort Myers Beach – and Southwest Florida – recovery story. Don’t miss it.
Breweries
Resurgence Brewing has opened on Exchange Lane near Lee County Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers (resurgencebrewing.com) and Anarchy Ale Works is open on Palm Beach Boulevard in Alva (anarchyaleworks.com). These two new additions bring the total of breweries located in Lee County to at least 13.
Feature Photo: Mucky Duck