Russo says for the most part the menus will stay the same with some tweaks here and there. We are excited to be able to continue to call Fort Myers Beach our home. First off was the Ceviche Mixto 'Fresh catch of the day, fresh squeezed lime juice, rocoto infused shrimp, calmari, boiled potato. The dream started what seems like a lifetime ago when Peruvian Restaurants were pretty much unheard of in the Bay Area. We’d like everyone to know we’re going to be bringing what everyone loved about Junkanoo and Fresh Catch to this new location. Bistro 201 is a family-owned Peruvian Restaurant that has been a long time in the making. We’ll update our Facebook pages as we know more. Fresh Catch is going to take a bit longer. “We need a few things to fall into place first. Russo says he’s hopeful he can get Junknaoo open by the end of this week. They built Anthony’s next door and that turned into Fresh Catch Bistro. The Pelican turned into Skippers Galley, Beach Light Grill and then Junkanoo. Russo’s father Alfredo and his business partner came to Fort Myers Beach over 30 years ago and purchased what was then The Pelican. LeMarie also owns another restaurant in New Jersey. The sale price was not announced by either side and LeMarie says the restaurant was not up for sale but Russo was persistent and made an offer he and Rommel felt they could not refuse. His legacy was one of the factors in the decision to purchase Bayfront Bistro.” Also, when my father passed away 7 years ago, it was important for me to continue his legacy which is why I extended the lease at the old location 15 years at the time of his passing. I know these restaurants mean a lot to so many people. “I wanted to do this for all of our employees that love working at Junkanoo and Fresh Catch and for all of our customers that love dining with us. Franco Russo owns the two popular restaurants. The building that was home to Fresh Catch and Junkanoo, on the beach side of Estero Boulevard, was totally destroyed in the storm. LeMarie said, “We really put our hearts into getting the restaurant back up after the hurricane.” Over 15 feet of water swept through the lower level. A lot of work went into getting the location open so quickly. The restaurant, under new ownership, will be converted to Fresh Catch Bistro upstairs and Junkanoo downstairs.īayfront Bistro was the first restaurant to open after Hurricane Ian came through town. 3040 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931-3610 +1 23 Website Menu Closed now : See all hours COVID-19 update: See the added health and safety measures this property is taking. From the freshest seafood to a delicious assortment of frozen prepared meals as well as steaks, sausages and more. After 10 years of ownership, Shawn LeMarie and Bob Rommel have sold Bayfront Bistro restaurant behind the Publix on Estero Boulevard. Fresh Catch Fish Co Serves gated communities within the southwest Florida area as well can be found at farmers markets.
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