Earlier this week the owners of South Beach Grille in Santini Plaza started pulling buildout permits for their 4,782 square foot restaurant. According to Santini Plaza owner Yariv Shaked the goal is for the restaurant to be open by January 1, 2026.
Homeowners, condo residents and Fort Myers Beach visitors on the south end of the island have been anxiously waiting for a full restaurant to open. For now they either have to travel south off the island to Bonita or to the north end of Fort Myers Beach to Pubix or to Old San Carlos.Â
South Beach Grille has been closed since September 28, 2022 when Hurricane Ian hammered Fort Myers Beach and severely damaged Santini Plaza.Â
Before Ian Santini Plaza was booming with restaurants, including Oliver’s Place, Skye’s, Sand Bar, South Beach Grille, Subway, Truly Scrumptious Cafe and Ice Cream and Francesco’s Italian Deli & Pizzeria. Â
In recent months several businesses have opened in the plaza, however, the one missing piece is a full sit-down restaurant with a bar. South Beach Grille will be the first restaurant back open on the south end. It will be located in the old Oliver’s Place location.Â
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