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The Capital Grille At Bell Tower Has An Opening Date

Author Diana Beasley

It’s the announcement we’ve all been waiting for. We told you back in September that a popular, upscale steakhouse was making it’s way to Fort Myers. We now know it’s The Capital Grille at Bell Tower and we have the opening date.

The Capital Grille is taking over the location that was previously occupied by Mimi’s Cafe. If you’re not exactly familiar with The Bell Tower in Fort Myers, you’ll find The Capital Grille located just across the parking lot from Ulta, edging Daniels Parkway.

When Is The Capital Grille At Bell Tower Opening?

The Capital Grille currently has 10 other locations in Florida, including one in North Naples, at Mercato, and another at UTC in Sarasota. The Capital Grille at Bell Tower is expected to open on June 24, 2024, according to the restaurant website.  

The dining room will be open daily for dinner, and on weekdays for lunch. Dinner hours are Sunday from 5pm – 9pm, Monday thru Thursday from 4pm – 9pm, Friday from 4pm – 10 pm, Saturday from 5pm – 10pm and from 11:30am – 4pm, on weekdays only, for lunch.

The Capital Grille is definitely going to be the new spot for happy hours, date nights, anniversaries, birthdays, business lunches, girls nights, or for a just great steak dinner.

The Capital Grille at Bell Tower

For those not familiar, The Capital Grille is what they call, one of comfortable elegance.

The steaks are dry aged on premises for 18 – 24 days to achieve incomparable flavor and texture. Then, each is hand-carved by in-house butchers to exacting standards. An intensive process, but they’re confident you’ll agree it is most certainly worth it.

Take a look at what The Capital Grille in Fort Myers will have on their menu, here.

The 20 Best BBQ Restaurants In Southwest Florida – Ranked

  • 20. BIG8 BBQ

    1217 SE 47th Ter, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9844 A solid bbq spot in Cape Coral. High quality meats make all the difference at BIG8. Try the brisket. This is really a good place to start this list. 

  • 19. Rib City - Naples

    9191 Tamiami Trl N, Naples, FL 34108-2479
     
    I mentioned that you may see some of the chains on here more than once. Here’s our first entry at number 19, the Rib City on 41 in Naples Park. Their ribs and mac and cheese are favorites, and their location is perfect. I do like their statement about those ribs: “If you have to pick up a knife to eat our Baby Back Ribs, we’ll pick up your meal!”
     
     
     
     
     
     
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  • 18. Smoke'n Pit BBQ

    1641 N Tamiami Trl, North Fort Myers, FL 33903-5504 Crossing the bridge into North Fort Myers is worth it. There’s some amazing food on the other side of the Caloosahatchee. This is a Mom And Pop type of place that focuses on food and fair prices. Good food and a good deal makes Smoke’n Pit special.

  • 17. Rib City - Fort Myers

    11561 Majestic Palms Blvd #120, Fort Myers, FL 33908-3381 The Rib City in the San Carlos / McGregor section of Fort Myers. I think one of the draws to Rib City is their consistency. Although I don’t have them as my number one go to, you always know exactly what to expect.

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  • 16. Pig Out BBQ & Southern Soul Food

    5718 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34209-2539

    The first thing you’ll notice here is the aroma. Good luck driving by Pig Out and not smelling what thy got going on. They really know how to advertise that smoke 🙂 Big portions, and reasonable prices.

     

  • 15. Snook Haven

    5000 E Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34292-2541 Can’t decide between seafood and bbq? You don’t have to. This place truly has an old Florida feel, situated on the bank of the Myakka River. It’s delicious bbq and local craft beers.

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  • 14. Hickory Hollow

    4705 US Highway 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222-2871 Down home country cooking. Corn fritters, smoked turkey, traditional smoked ribs. This is truly a “local” place. If you’re not familiar, Ellenton is just north of Bradenton and it’s the furthest north spot on this list.

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  • 13. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

    12128 South Cleveland Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33907 Dropping a couple of spots from last year’s list is Famous Dave’s in Fort Myers. Grab you a brisket or chopped pork platter. They keep the sauces on the table so you can try ’em all.

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  • 12. Brick's Smoked Meats

    1528 State St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5832

    Also dropping a couple of spots from last year is Brick’s in Sarasota. Definitely another “locals” spot featuring, of course, smoked meats. Beef, pork, chicken or sausage. Get the mac n’ cheese, too.

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  • 11. The Lodge

    2278 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901-2937

    Moving up 4 spots from last year is The Lodge, downtown Fort Myers. Do the the 3 meat combo- ribs, pulled pork, brisket. All meats come in a dry rub and each table has 4 different types of  sauce to choose from. Plus 2 sides and corn bread. Woo!

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  • 10. Michelbob's Championship Ribs

    915 N Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145-2742 Dropping one spot is the Michelbob’s on Marco Island. Keep in mind this location is take out only. Get the ribs, of course, but also try the smoked jalapeño cheese sausage. Then bring it back to your place to enjoy .

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  • 9. Michelbob's Championship Ribs & Steaks

    371 Airport Pulling Rd N, Naples, FL 34104-3520

    And the dine in of the two. Michelbob’s Naples. Racks of ribs and smoked meats and homemade bbq sauces make this a must try for anyone in Naples.

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  • 8. Rib City

    4836 Leonard St, Cape Coral, FL 33904-9151 I swear Rib City isn’t sponsoring this list. Their name just keeps popping up. But this is the last one. The Cape Coral Rib City is the highest rated of the chain on this list.

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  • 7. Texas Tony's Rib & BrewHouse

    4519 Tamiami Trl E, Naples, FL 34112-6723 My only problem with this place is that it’s so far away from my house in Estero. Texas Tony’s is amazing. Super laid back with great food and 2 for 1 drinks make this a local favorite and a destination trip. A good as reason as any to drive to East Naples. I haven’t tried their Cape Coral location, yet.

     

  • 6. Darrell's

    215 Tamiami Trl S, Venice, FL 34285-2420

    Truly the big mover on the list. Darrell’s went from 13 last year all the way up to 6 this year. You show up for the brisket, you come back for what might be “the best baked beans ever.” And if you’re from the south – they got chicken livers, too.

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  • 5. Texas Best Barbecue

    801 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-3790

    Englewood! As soon as you pull in, you know you’re in for a treat. Just look at that building. This is what a bbq spot should look like. Brisket and ribs are the fav. A special treat on the menu is the baked potato topped with butter, cheese, and chopped brisket. It’s a meal.

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  • 4. Wally's Southern Style BBQ

    3591 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33952-5528 Holding on to the number 4 spot is Wally’s in Port Charlotte. Bring a date and get the ribs for 2 and sweet slaw. Very casual, local spot, and that is a beautiful picture.

    Wally's Southern Style BBQ

    We make our BBQ from fresh pork, beef, and chicken, slow cooked to perfection in our smoker. Some are slowly cooked for 24 hours. It's smoked using hickory wood and dry rub just enough to compliment the flavor but not overpower it. We serve BBQ flavored only with that wonderful smoke, you add your choice of sauce.

  • 3. Gold Rush BBQ

    661 Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34285-3237 Now that we’re out of season you may be able to get a table without the wait. This place is popular. Gotta say, being in Venice it was a smart move naming your place after a slot machine. Very smart.

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  • 2. Smoqehouse

    1701 Gulf Dr N, Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, FL 34217-2326

    Smokqehouse wasn’t even on this list last year, and now it’s at number 2. BBQ on Anna Maria Island, I would not have guessed that. Fabulous pulled pork and get this – poutine. A Cuban with smoked beef? This place sounds amazing.

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  • 1. Mission BBQ

    12984 S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907-3821

    Still number one in Southwest Florida is Mission BBQ in Fort Myers. The second you walk in, you know you’re in the right place. Try the brisket, babyback, and spare ribs. Lots of different sauces to choose from and I’m hearing something about banana pudding? The staff is amazing, Mission is a gem in Fort Myers.

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