4 New (and Coming Soon) Restaurants in Lee County
Here's the restaurant and business news you may have missed in Southwest Florida.
Between Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Pine Island and Cape Coral, we have 4 restaurants that have either open or are amidst plans to debut in South West Florida.
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NOW OPEN
Cheesesteaks.com — Bonita Springs
Recently opened in Bonita Springs at 2025 at 28811 S Tamiami Trl, Ste 5, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.
What to expect: Fast-casual sandwich shop with about 30 seats total inside and outside, geared for quick dine-in and takeout.
Menu & drinks: Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks with steak, cheese, and rolls shipped from Philly, plus chicken cheesesteaks and dumplings in flavors like cheesesteak, pizza cheesesteak, buffalo chicken, broccoli–cheese, and cheeseburger.
Hours: Wed–Sat 11 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed Mon–Tue; or until sold out.
COMING SOON
Savage Skillet — Bokeelia
Opening: Soft opening December 2, 2025 at 5110 Pine Island Rd #140, Bokeelia, FL 33922.
What to expect: Breakfast-and-brunch concept with beer and wine, seating for up to 50, and a modern green, gold, black, and white interior with plans to test a later lunch/early dinner window.
Menu & drinks: Elevated brunch plates, handcrafted coffee drinks, a standout cinnamon roll with rotating toppings, and fusion touches from South African and Cuban influences.
Hours: Seven days a week; specific times to be announced.
The Roast & Rush Society — Fort Myers
Opening: Targeting late 2025 or mid-January 2026 at 8156 Alico Rd, Unit 10, Fort Myers, FL 33912.
What to expect: Hybrid coffee and botanical tea lounge blending European café culture with a late-night social vibe, lounge seating for about 50–60, and occasional DJs or live music.
Menu & drinks: Specialty coffee roasted in-house, botanical teas including kratom and kava, and a light food lineup of warm sandwiches, personal pizzas, and pastries from Naples bakeries Mickelson’s and Angelic’s Desserts.
Hours: Mon–Thu 7 a.m.–12 a.m.; Fri–Sat 7 a.m.–2 a.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–12 a.m.
Big Nick's BBQ — Cape Coral
Opening: Targeting December 2025 at 4720 SE 9th Pl, Ste 200, Cape Coral, FL 33904.
What to expect: Fast-casual counter-service barbecue with around 48 seats including a 30-seat patio, meats sliced to order, and a sell-out-when-it’s-gone service approach.
Menu & drinks: Smoked-daily brisket, pulled pork, turkey, spare ribs, a smash burger, sides like brisket mac and cheese, baked beans, green beans, coleslaw, fried okra, and scratch desserts with rotating specials; local beer and wine available at this location.
Hours: Mon–Sat 11 a.m.–10 p.m. (kitchen until 9 p.m.); Sun 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
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