Allison Evans’s Bonita Springs Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent homemade breakfast (we love the corned beef hash or scones). Delicious Gluten Free waffles and pancakes as well. Yum! They also have lunch until 2:30.
57 residents recomanen
Skillets
9174 Bonita Beach Rd SEExcellent homemade breakfast (we love the corned beef hash or scones). Delicious Gluten Free waffles and pancakes as well. Yum! They also have lunch until 2:30.
Cute coffee and wine spot with lovely outdoor seating. They have small plates and snacks as well.
14 residents recomanen
Downtown Coffee and Wine Company
27546 Old 41 RoadCute coffee and wine spot with lovely outdoor seating. They have small plates and snacks as well.
One of the best Italian restaurants around. They make their own pasta and have indoor an outdoor seating.
19 residents recomanen
Angelina's Ristorante: Fine Italian Dining
24041 South Tamiami TrailOne of the best Italian restaurants around. They make their own pasta and have indoor an outdoor seating.
A local gem for enjoying casual seafood dining on the water.
75 residents recomanen
The Fish House Restaurant
4685 Bonita Beach Rd SWA local gem for enjoying casual seafood dining on the water.
Wonderful casual seafood restaurant with outdoor dining on the bay.
113 residents recomanen
Coconut Jack's Waterfront Grille
5370 Bonita Beach Rd SWWonderful casual seafood restaurant with outdoor dining on the bay.
Doc's Beach House
27908 Hickory BlvdEasy casual beach eatery. *Cash only!*
Lovely outdoor dining on the bay. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with a view featuring tropical cocktails. Upscale pricing.
51 residents recomanen
Flipper's on the Bay
8767 Estero BlvdLovely outdoor dining on the bay. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner with a view featuring tropical cocktails. Upscale pricing.
Great happy hour and only half a mile from the house. Delicious Greek food and as a bonus it’s walkable!
7 residents recomanen
Zorba's Mediterranean Grille & Bar
9106 Bonita Beach Rd SEGreat happy hour and only half a mile from the house. Delicious Greek food and as a bonus it’s walkable!
Excellent happy hour with generous small bites/Apps. Plus crave worthy pizzas! They have some of the best classic rock music videos playing while you eat! Gluten free pizza’s as well.
Zeppe's Tavern & Pizzeria
895 Wiggins Pass RoadExcellent happy hour with generous small bites/Apps. Plus crave worthy pizzas! They have some of the best classic rock music videos playing while you eat! Gluten free pizza’s as well.
Cute local spot for breakfast and lunch with beautiful outdoor seating in downtown Bonita Springs.
29 residents recomanen
Survey Cafe
10530 Wilson StCute local spot for breakfast and lunch with beautiful outdoor seating in downtown Bonita Springs.
Eclectic restaurant and wine bar with a passion for delicious food by some very talented chefs.
6 residents recomanen
The Bohemian Restaurant
27975 Old 41 RoadEclectic restaurant and wine bar with a passion for delicious food by some very talented chefs.
El Basque Restaurant
25245 Chamber of Commerce DriveIf you’re looking for good food they have some of the best Tapas in SW Florida.
The best Cuban food around! You can’t go wrong with the Mojitos, the Cuban or their Lechon Asado! Yum!
13 residents recomanen
Fernandez the Bull Cuban Cafe
1201 Piper BlvdThe best Cuban food around! You can’t go wrong with the Mojitos, the Cuban or their Lechon Asado! Yum!
Fantastic local spot for pizzas. The antipasto Salad is also fabulous! *Cash only*
7 residents recomanen
Grandpa's Pizza
27030 Old 41 RdFantastic local spot for pizzas. The antipasto Salad is also fabulous! *Cash only*
Craving some authentic Mexican food and delicious Margaritas? This is the spot! Walkable from the house! Great Happy Hour Margaritas!
28 residents recomanen
Iguana Mia Mexican of Bonita Springs
28051 S Tamiami TrailCraving some authentic Mexican food and delicious Margaritas? This is the spot! Walkable from the house! Great Happy Hour Margaritas!
Dangerously delicious craft cocktails in the heart of historic Bonita Springs. A local gem! Upscale pricing.
9 residents recomanen
Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge
27313 Old 41 RoadDangerously delicious craft cocktails in the heart of historic Bonita Springs. A local gem! Upscale pricing.
Upscale and family friendly water dining on the bay. Some of the most delicious seafood around. Try the Black Cod! They also have an excellent raw bar with beautiful seafood towers and live music on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar.
54 residents recomanen
The Bay House Restaurant
799 Walkerbilt RdUpscale and family friendly water dining on the bay. Some of the most delicious seafood around. Try the Black Cod! They also have an excellent raw bar with beautiful seafood towers and live music on Friday and Saturday nights in the bar.
Bar Tulia Mercato
9118 Strada PlaceTasty Italian style food with an amazing craft bar.
Sightseeing
Wonderful little spot for adults and kids alike to feed the flamingos and see some native animals (gators, herons, etc.)
75 residents recomanen
Jardins de les Meravelles d'Everglades
27180 Old 41 RdWonderful little spot for adults and kids alike to feed the flamingos and see some native animals (gators, herons, etc.)
Excellent beach for a relaxing day by the ocean. Sugar white sand and calm waters!
92 residents recomanen
Barefoot Beach
Excellent beach for a relaxing day by the ocean. Sugar white sand and calm waters!
Lovely state park with historic homes and kayak and canoe rentals/launch to head down the imperial river. Bring your camera for gorgeous photos of mossy oak trees and wildlife.
44 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal Koreshan
3800 Corkscrew RdLovely state park with historic homes and kayak and canoe rentals/launch to head down the imperial river. Bring your camera for gorgeous photos of mossy oak trees and wildlife.
Check out some local sugarcane vodka in the tasting room and learn about how this vodka is made here.
Everglades Distillers
160 Airpark BoulevardCheck out some local sugarcane vodka in the tasting room and learn about how this vodka is made here.
City/town information
Lovely historic town which is much of what Naples used to be like. Only 7 minutes away to Naples if you crave more excitement and 25 minutes to downtown Fort Myers.
51 residents recomanen
Bonita Springs
Lovely historic town which is much of what Naples used to be like. Only 7 minutes away to Naples if you crave more excitement and 25 minutes to downtown Fort Myers.
Farmers Markets
Open on Saturdays, October through April, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They have local fruits and veggies, seafood, crafts, and so much more!
18 residents recomanen
Promenade At Bonita Bay
26795 S Bay DrOpen on Saturdays, October through April, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. They have local fruits and veggies, seafood, crafts, and so much more!
Parc Estatal Koreshan
3800 Corkscrew RdSundays (seasonally) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrThursdays, October through April, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturdays, October through May, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. / until noon from June – September
6 residents recomanen
Vanderbilt Farmers Market
2355 Vanderbilt Beach RdSaturdays, October through May, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. / until noon from June – September
Third Street South Farmers Market
1207 3rd St SSaturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market
3370 Pine Ridge RdSundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shopping
Coconut Point
23106 Fashion DrMiromar Outlets
10801 Corkscrew RdMercato
9110 Strada PlBreweries
Hopsized Brewing Company
9201 Cockleshell DriveRiptide Brewing Company's Bonita Springs Brewhouse
28120 Hunters Ridge BoulevardCeremony Brewing
10441 Packinghouse Lane