Naples
Naples, FL · Food & Drink
englewoodreview.com
Soft Opening, Huge Success: Alta Pizzeria is Already Packed and Serving Sicilian Soul
Alta Pizzeria & Restaurant hasn’t even thrown its official grand opening, and already, the restaurant is overflowing with crowds. This “soft opening” phase has lasted two weeks so far. Owner Anthony Altadonna is still fine-tuning a few details (as any new restaurant does), but when it comes to the food? He never compromises. Every dish comes out the way his family taught him: with care, tradition, and a lot of love.
gulfcoastnewsnow.com
Lehigh Acres' first Chick-fil-A opens its doors
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — The first Chick-fil-A in Lehigh Acres is opening its doors to the public on Thursday, with grand opening festivities planned throughout the day. The newest Chick-fil-A restaurant on the Gulf Coast, located at 1110 Homestead Road North, will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. Of course, the restaurant will be closed on Sunday.
fastfoodclub.com
Fried Gator Bites And Swamp-Side Seating Keep Travelers Stopping At Joanie’s Blue Crab Cafe In Ochopee
Long stretches of the Tamiami Trail cross the Everglades with almost nothing but sawgrass and cypress on either side. Then a weathered wooden shack appears, and cars start slowing down. Inside, the menu leans hard into swamp critters, the drinks sit in a cooler waiting for you, and the walls...
familydestinationsguide.com
Treat Yourself To A Meal At The Florida Seafood Restaurant People Drive Hours To Visit
There’s a little white house on Highway 17 in Punta Gorda that doesn’t look like much from the outside, but don’t let that fool you for even a second. Peace River Seafood is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever wasted time at a chain restaurant with laminated menus and a hostess who calls you “guys.”
The News-Press
Four Southwest Florida restaurants share long-awaited opening updates
The Southwest Florida dining scene has been anything but quiet lately. More than a dozen restaurants have opened during the offseason, while nearly as many have closed. But through it all, we’ve been keeping an eye on four big names in particular. Roadhouse Café , LowBrow Pizza , Nellie’s Boatyard and Boathouse will all be opening, reopening or expanding at some point. We checked in with each for updates … Roadhouse Café, Fort Myers When Marc and Sherri Neeley closed the doors of their longtime south Fort Myers gem 18 months ago, they thought they were retired from the restaurant business. But they were wrong. “Many folks came forward (after we closed) with offers to purchase the brand or help relocate,” Marc Neeley said. "We decided to partner with longtime customers who actually became engaged at the restaurant.” So they found a new space — more than 7,500 square feet of it — in Miners Plaza at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd. And they’re reopening very soon. “We’re a bit behind the original schedule,” Neeley said. "However, we’re hopeful for an early November opening. We’re already getting calls from customers wanting to make reservations.” While it’s too early for that, it’s
Naples Daily News
Airport Food: Boathouse is latest local restaurant to open at RSW
Travelers looking to satisfy their hunger and thirst before take-off or after landing have a new option at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) in Fort Myers. The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill officially opened in the main terminal on Oct. 6. "We're so excited to be there," said Zak Kearns, whose Kearns Restaurant Group owns several area restaurants, including Boathouse, Izzy's, Capone's and more. "This is great brand exposure for us. I think it's so cool of (Southwest Florida International) airport to bring in local flavor." The Boathouse has been a popular Southwest Florida staple for more than a decade in Cape Coral (currently closed after being destroyed by a fire, but expected to reopen in the Yacht Club in mid-2027) and Fort Myers (at Sweetwater Landing Marina on State Road 31). Boathouse at RSW will serve breakfast daily until 10:30 a.m., then "lunch all day, similar to how it was in Cape Coral." "We went through our top sellers, our staples," said Kearns, adding they have a 10-year deal and HMSHost will run the restaurant. "We came up with an abbreviated version of what we feel is a well-rounded menu and drink package. Seafood is the focus, but there's
capecoralbreeze.com
Sunset Chicken to host ribbon-cutting in Cape
Sunset Chicken will celebrate its one-year anniversary in Cape Coral with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. The ribbon-cutting will take place at 10:30 a.m. The event will celebrate the family-owned restaurant’s first anniversary in the Cape and will bring...
gulfshorebusiness.com
Estero’s Woodfield seeks changes for organic grocer
The developer of the mixed-use Woodfield project in Estero wants to amend its agreement with the village to allow for a national organic grocer. Ross Abramson, partner and vice president of development at Woodfield Development, asked for the changes during a public information meeting in September with the Planning, Zoning and Design Board. The proposal will return for a public hearing before any changes are approved.
allamericanatlas.com
5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Cape Coral, Florida that Locals Swear By
Cape Coral, Florida — a city where the canals outnumber the roads, where the sun paints the water gold each evening, where neighbors wave from porches and the scent of home-cooked meals drifts on the breeze. Here, pastel houses lean into the salt air, and every block hums with the laughter of families, the stories of newcomers, the quiet pride of those who’ve called this place home for decades. It’s a patchwork of cultures — retirees from the north, Cuban grandmothers, fishermen, teachers, and kids with sand still clinging to their ankles — all drawn by the promise of warmth, water, and a slower, sweeter way of life.
The News-Press
Charming breakfast, lunch, coffee restaurant debuts in Fort Myers
Max Curtis kept his word. “We aren’t going anywhere,” he told us when his and Ozzie Morrobel’s Taco Worx location on McGregor Boulevard in Fort Myers closed in August. “We’re going to reopen with a brand new concept. We’re going to focus on breakfast and lunch. It’ll be chef-driven, foodie forward and an eclectic mix.” Less than two months later, he did just that. The Brew District debuted on Friday, Oct. 2, at the base of the Cape Coral Bridge. His tacos may not be there anymore, but plenty of other goodness is. “I had this concept in mind,” said Amber Todd, who co-owns the fast-casual restaurant with Curtis and Morrobel. “I was looking to do something. I looked in downtown Fort Myers. Then I began talking it over with Ozzie.” And just like that, the three partnered up to open The Brew District. “They loved the concept,” Todd said. “I said you guys do the kitchen and I will do the other stuff.” Just a few days in, and all seems to be working well. “It’s been fantastic,” Todd said. “We’ve already had people come in every day.” What you’ll find at The Brew District The Brew District is
cleared4takeoff.com
Port Charlotte Pizza Maker Wins First Place in Sweden
Port Charlotte has another reason to celebrate. Vito Recchia, owner and pizzaiolo at Bella Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant, recently brought home an international first-place finish from Sweden. Port Charlotte Pizza Maker Brings Home Gold. According to the U.S. Pizza Team, Recchia competed at the Pizza Champion Cup International in Gothenburg...
Naples Daily News
Roach activity briefly closes Naples restaurant; 7 perfect, 8 fail
Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warings or administrative action, visit our Collier County restaurant inspections site. Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Collier County, Florida, for the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. Which Collier County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Sept. 28-Oct. 4 inspections and no violations were found. Capelli's Kitchen , 1810 J and C Blvd., Suite 9, Naples** Courtside , 1504 Pelican Marsh Blvd., Naples Cracklin' Jacks , 2560 39th St. SW, Naples** Domino's Pizza , 4761
uncoveringflorida.com
A Grocery Trip Turns Into a Food Adventure at This Enormous Naples, Florida Market
Shopping for groceries doesn’t have to be boring, especially when you visit a place that turns everyday errands into something exciting. Seed to Table in Naples, Florida isn’t your typical supermarket where you grab milk and leave. This massive two-story food wonderland combines fresh shopping with restaurants, bars, live music, and entertainment all under one roof, making it the kind of place where you arrive for eggs and stay for dinner and dancing.
gulfshorebusiness.com
Tim Aten Knows: SWFL restaurants come, go during slow summer
Although it was a busy summer for restaurants coming and going in Southwest Florida, most regional dining spots report an off-season that was slower than usual for business. Looking back at the third quarter of 2026, area restaurants opening and closing had a revolving door of activity during July, August and September. Bagel shops, bakeries, bars and burger joints dominated the newcomers.