Bonita Foodie

Good food. Good drinks. Good reasons to leave the house.

Your go-to guide to eating, drinking and getting out around Bonita Springs and greater Southwest Florida.

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A variety of Mexican dishes including tacos, guacamole, chips, a burger, salads, and drinks on a table.

What you’ll find here

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Restaurants, hidden gems, old favorites and the dishes I can't stop thinking about.

EAT
Three colorful cocktails in glasses on a wooden surface, each garnished with fruit and herbs.

Cocktails, coffee, beer, wine and other perfectly reasonable excuses to stay for another round.

DRINK
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Food events, markets, festivals and other things worth leaving the house for.

DO

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What is Bonita Foodie?

I’m not a chef, sommelier or food critic — but I am curious, and I know good food when I taste it. Come along as I uncover what’s cooking in Southwest Florida.

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Let’s chat. I’m listening.

Have a restaurant tip? Know about an event I should check out? Want to collaborate and work with me? Or just have a very strong opinion about where to find the best tacos?