2022 is gearing up to be a great year for food in Florida. From the fresh Mediterranean to authentic southern BBQ, new eateries across Southwest Florida are popping up left and right! Check out some of SWFL’s new restaurants from Naples to Fort Myers:
Fort Myers
Jonesez BBQ
Chances are you have seen, and definitely smelled, the Jonesez food truck around town before. This family-owned BBQ joint recently opened their first brick and mortar take-out location in Fort Myers. Don’t worry though, the food truck is still up and running and now also available to cater events!
\13438 Palm Beach Blvd, Fort Myers FL 33905
Outback’s Aussie Grill
The Aussie Grill is a new fast-casual experience by Outback. They recently opened their first Southwest Florida location near the corner of S. Clevland Ave and College Pkwy. The restaurant serves up burgers, sandwiches, salads, and more, all made from scratch and prepared in under four minutes!
12916 S. Cleveland Ave. Fort Myers, FL 33907
Big Nick’s BBQ
You can expect to find all of your classic BBQ favorites at Big Nick’s from brisket to hush puppies. If you’re lucky, you might even score some burnt ends! This location is only one of three, with the other two in North Carolina!
9211 Cypress Lake Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33919
Bonita Springs
The Bohemian
Brandon & Caitlin Shwewe are the pioneers behind Bonita Springs’ two new trendiest spots; Downtown Coffee and Wine Company and Chartreuse Craft Cocktail Lounge. The restauranteur couple recently began pursuing their newest venture, The Bohemian. This new 1960’s inspired restaurant is set to open sometime later this year at the corner of Bonita Beach Road and Old 41 Rd.
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Vichino’s Cafe + Wine Bar
Start with some locally roasted coffee, add a few sweets to go with (baked in-house of course), a carefully selected wine list, and some stand-up comedy and you’ve got Vichino’s Cafe + Wine Bar! This modern, family-owned cafe recently opened in the Bonita Commons Plaza. It is open from 7 AM to 9 PM so you can kick-start your day, and wine-down afterward, all in one place!
5987 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 100 Bonita Springs, FL 34135
El Basque Vin & Pintxo Bar
El Basque is a new, intimate restaurant that recently opened in Prado Shopping Center, This new eatery combines Spanish and French cuisine with local ingredients to create something fresh, new, and oh-so-delicious for the city of Bonita Springs.
25245 Chamber of Commerce Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Naples
Twin Peaks
After years of controversy, the sports bar franchise is finally making its way to Naples! Twin Peaks originally planned on opening its Naples location in the fall of 2015, however, the Naples Design Review Board disapproved of the Twin Peaks classic cabin aesthetic and sent corporate back to the drawing board. The newest location is set to open later this year in Coastland Center, with a new Naples-approved design.
Address TBD
Simit Fresh Mediterranean
This new, fast-casual Mediterranean joint recently opened in East Naples in River Reach Plaza. The owners of Naples Turco Taco stand proudly behind this new venue, so you know you can expect fresh, authentic cuisine!
1230 Airport Pulling Rd N. Naples, FL. 34104
Yoko-San Ramen
Ramen-lovers rejoice! Chef John and On Augsondthung, who also operate Fuji Sushi Bar & Asian Bistro and Araya Sushi Asian Grill, recently opened this new ramen-focused restaurant off Naples Boulevard near Costco!
6345 Naples Blvd Naples FL 34109
