Here you will find the restaurants
we love, and go back to time and time again. We enjoy trying new restaurants,
so if you would like to tell us about a restaurant you like and do not see here,
please email the name to us and we will try it.
Toucan Grille
Island style food and ambiance.
My wife and I have been going to the Toucan Grille since they have opened. Kate
and James, your hosts have always strived for excellence and it shows in the quality
of their food. The food at the Toucan Grille is always fresh and consistently
fantastic! The more than helpful wait staff knows the entire menu and the daily
specials as if they created them. We normally start off with the portobello mushroom
fries and the hot crab dip. Both are highly recommended. I can honestly say we
have tried everything on the menu and love it all. Recently we went with the banana
aboga and the grilled New York strip, which is always cooked to perfection. If
you haven’t tried the Toucan Grille yet, you’re missing out. Reservations
are not accepted.
239-495-9464
4480 Bonita Beach Road
www.toucangrille.com
By Eric
Wylds Café
A culinary delight, opened in
2005, Mike and Rob have been putting out dinners that will make your mouth water
just reading the menu. We have had dinner there by ourselves and with friends
numerous times and never found any reason to go anywhere else to find the type
of cuisine that Wydle’s offers. From duck to the suckling heirloom pig,
Wylde’s have proven to be a five star restaurant. No matter which entrée
you decide on (and yes, they are all excellent), Wylde’s will have the perfect
bottle of wine to accompany it. With over 100 bottles to choose from, how can
you go wrong? I do believe the entire staff has tasted each bottle individually,
ask them for their opinion if you can’t decide. Both the food and service
are exceptional and should be enjoyed as soon as you get a chance. Reservations
are highly recommended. Oh by the way, if you happen to spill a whole glass of
wine on your white shirt, Mike will give you a Wylde’s T-shirt to put on!
239-947-0408
Wylde’s Café
4271 Bonita Beach Rd.
By Eric
Bella Vita
With all the Italian restaurants
in Bonita how do you choose? Easily, go to Bella Vita just once and you will also
become a life time patron. When you walk in, Johnnie and Fernando make you feel
as if you have been coming every night for the past ten years. You will walk away
with the feeling you just made new friends. We heard a lot about Bella Vita, so
Dawn and I went to try it. Let me tell you, you have to be looking for it to find
it, don’t blink you will drive right by. The food at Bella Vita awakens
your taste buds and leaves you wondering what you will have the next time you
visit. Whether it’s the osso bucco or one of their fresh fish entrees, you
will not be disappointed. Be sure Fernando is serving their home made sambucca.
Reservations accepted.
239-949-6665
Bella Vita Restaurant
24940 S. Tamiami Trail
By Eric
Buffalo Chips
Old Bonita still exists!!! Hands
down the best upscale-dive Bonita has to offer. From their buffalo burgers right
down to their many types of wings, you will not leave hungry. We found this place
while painting our house and have gone back for their burgers, wings and the jalapeño
poppers many times. Great for the whole family!!!
239-947-1000
Buffalo Chips
26620 Old 41 Rd.
By Eric
Bo Lings
The best Chinese we have had in the
area!!! After living in Bonita for 2 years we finally found a Chinese restaurant
we like. Dawn and I have been to Bo Lings on several occasions and have found
both their take out and eat in to be excellent. The food is fresh and full of
flavor. Bo Lings is one of the only places that we have found that offers both
Chinese and Thai food.
239-949-0800
27250 Bay Landing Dr.
www.bolings.com
By Eric
Grandpa’s Pizza
Hands down the best pizza and subs
in Bonita!!! Located on Old U.S. 41, Grandpa’s has been putting out consistent
pies since 1980. Thin crust pies cooked to perfection along with their jumbo sized
subs, enough for two or maybe three, depends how hungry you are. Grandpa’s
is take out only.
239-992-7119
Grandpa’s
Old U.S. 41 and West Terry
By Eric
Il Posto
Located off 3rd Street in Old Naples,
Il Posto will remind you of a cozy Italian café. The food and service are
top notch. We have had many dinners and lunches at Il Posto and every single time
we left more than satisfied with everything. If you haven’t tried it, head
down for the sunset and a romantic dinner with a bottle of your favorite wine.
239-261-8650
1170 3rd St. S. Naples
By Eric
