Discuss to those that survived Hurricane Ian, and plenty of say the identical factor: I am OK.
It might take a second. “The whole lot in the home is destroyed however actually I am OK,” an previous buddy informed me.
It might take a couple of moments. “It is all gone. We misplaced every thing: the eating places, our home, our vehicles. I’m not, I do not know what, what can we even do?” a restaurateur stated. “However we’re alive. … We’ll be OK.”
Whether or not we are saying it out of hope, concern or a mixture of each, the necessity for issues to be “OK” is palpable — even when issues are something however OK.
Hurricane Ian’s devastation feels sprawling, ongoing and unimaginable to quantify. Whole neighborhoods have been swept away; iconic landmarks and legendary eating places, misplaced; essential bridges, collapsed. And the loss of life toll continues to rise.
In my private quest for OK-ness, I attempted to quantify our collective harm from the angle of eating places situated alongside the storm’s hardest hit islands.
Utilizing satellite tv for pc imagery from NOAA, the Nationwide Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, in addition to Google Maps, social media posts, and 17 years of restaurant-industry contacts, I clicked my means by way of Fort Myers Seashore, Sanibel, Pine Island, Matlacha, Captiva and North Captiva in an try and quantify which eating places had been misplaced, that are nonetheless standing, and which can someday be resurrected.
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The place potential, I’ve included hyperlinks to fundraisers for the eating places’ workers, who, after two years of a world pandemic and the fifth-strongest hurricane in U.S. historical past, are most actually nowhere near OK.
It is a lengthy checklist, nevertheless it’s hardly an entire one. If I missed a restaurant from these areas, please contact me at atometich@news-press.com. And please keep in mind entry to those islands stays restricted on account of ongoing search and rescue efforts and infrastructure harm.
How am I doing, you ask? My roof is lacking a couple of shingles, and I might use a month-long nap.
However actually, I’m OK.
Captiva and North Captiva eating places after Hurricane Ian
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Bubble Room: Whereas the landmark restaurant at 15001 Captiva Drive stays standing, it is unclear when it will likely be in a position to reopen. “All 92 Bubble Room workers members are protected and accounted for,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. A GoFundMe has been began to assist workers.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill: The native chain has quickly closed its eating places on Fort Myers Seashore, Sanibel and Captiva as administration assesses the damages. The Captiva location at 5400 South Seas Plantation Street is standing per NOAA imagery. Extra at docfords.com.
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The Inexperienced Flash: The waterfront restaurant at 15183 Captiva Drive stays standing. “(T)he way forward for our grand reopening continues to be left unknown, however know we can be again,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. “We’re Captiva and we’re robust.”
The Island Membership at North Captiva: “We’re nonetheless standing,” an Oct. 1 Fb submit reads. “All of our workers and island residents are protected. Now we have suffered main damages to our infrastructure. Now we have boots on the bottom assessing wants and offering any emergency help we are able to to locals. Most of our workers was dramatically affected and are nonetheless remoted with out assets. One factor is bound, this group is resilient. We’ll completely rebuild stronger.” Extra at fb.com/northcaptiva.
Keylime Bistro/RC Otters/Sunshine Seafood Cafe/Latte Da Espresso/Cantina Captiva: Based on NOAA imagery, these Captiva Island Inn eating places alongside Andy Rosse Lane seem to be standing. “We stay up for seeing you again once we’re restored and the bridge to Sanibel-Captiva islands is open. We will have a good time collectively when we’ve got our grand reopening. I recognize the years of visitors and friendships being shaped over the 23 years of being in enterprise,” Captiva Island Inn proprietor Sandy Stillwell wrote in an Oct. 5 Fb submit.
Mainstay Restaurant and Barnacles Bar: The North Captiva restaurant seems to nonetheless be standing on NOAA imagery. “As we begin the trail to reopening, the timeline continues to be unsure,” an Oct. 6 Fb submit reads. “There are a lot of obstacles to over come like for therefore lots of you. We’re praying for a protected and progressive restoration as we rebuild with our group.” Extra at fb.com/mainstaynorthcaptiva.
The Mucky Duck: “Towards all odds, it appears we survived,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. “We must always have extra specifics quickly on constructing integrity. Clearly it’s going to be a superb lengthy whereas till any sort of operations can be potential, and we’ve got no solutions proper now as to particulars, nevertheless it appears potential that your entire prayers could have helped to save lots of us as soon as once more, so thanks all from the underside of our hearts!!!” Mucky Duck is at 11546 Andy Rosse Lane. Extra at fb.com/muckyduckcaptiva.
South Seas Island Resort: The Captiva resort, which is house to a number of onsite eating places, has canceled reservations by way of Oct. 31 in keeping with an Oct. 4 Fb submit. Extra at southseas.com.
‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa: Residence to Previous Captiva Home, Crow’s Nest and different eateries, the resort seems to be standing on NOAA photographs. The resort has began a GoFundMe reduction fund for its workers.
Fort Myers Seashore eating places after Hurricane Ian
Bayfront Bistro: NOAA satellite tv for pc imagery reveals the Estero Bay restaurant’s constructing at 4761 Estero Blvd. continues to be standing. Co-owner Shawn LeMarie stated it is too early to throw within the towel and in addition too early to know if or when Bayfront can reopen. Extra at bayfrontbistro.com.
Bella Mozzarella Pizza & Grill/Mr. G’s Home of 2000 Flavors: The pizza and ice cream retailers are on the Estero Boulevard facet of Occasions Sq. at 1000 Fifth St., in a piece that seems to nonetheless be upright regardless of in depth harm. It is unclear if the retailers will rebuild. Extra at bellamozzarellabeach.com.
Bonita Invoice’s Waterfront Cafe: Images of the restaurant taken final week present in depth harm, though its predominant construction seems to be standing at 702 Fishermans Wharf. Extra at bonitabills.com.
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Charley’s Boat Home: An Oct. 4 Fb submit reads, “we’re nonetheless assessing the harm to the restaurant. Sadly, Charley’s can be closed till additional discover. We stay up for the day we are able to welcome everybody again sooner or later.” Charley’s is at 6241 Estero Blvd.
The Charros Brothers: Images on the restaurant’s Fb web page present in depth harm, though its 2801 Estero Blvd. strip mall continues to be standing. A submit written in Spanish reads, “Thanks, God bless you, we hope to return quickly, if not (right here) elsewhere.”
Cōste Island Delicacies: Positioned inside DiamondHead Seashore Resort at 2000 Estero Blvd., which continues to be standing per NOAA imagery, Cōste “can be closed for some time,” in keeping with its Fb web page. A GoFundMe has been began for the resort’s workers. Extra at costeislandcuisine.com.
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The Cottage/Shucker’s on the Gulfshore: Basic supervisor Brian Nagle surveyed the muddy stays of his 700-seat restaurant and bar at 1250 Estero Blvd. the day after Ian struck. He did not discover a lot, however he did come throughout a tattered American flag that he was in a position to elevate on the restaurant’s still-standing flagpole. As Nagle wrote in a textual content message, “Figured I might give my folks a bit of hope as a result of I’ve nothing else to supply.” A donorbox.org fundraiser has been began for workers. Extra at shuckersfmb.com.
Dairy Queen: The longtime location at 1000 Estero Blvd. in Occasions Sq. was demolished by the storm.
Dixie Fish Co.: “Our group is powerful, and we’ll be again higher than ever,” the restaurant posted to its Fb web page Oct. 4. “We don’t know when, the destruction is huge, however the journey to rebuild has already began. We’re so grateful for all of the calls, messages, and prayers despatched our means.” Dixie Fish is at 714 Fishermans Wharf. Go to dixiefishfmb.com for extra.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill: The native chain has quickly closed its eating places on Fort Myers Seashore, Sanibel and Captiva as administration assesses the damages. The Fort Myers Seashore location at 708 Fishermans Wharf is standing. Extra at fb.com/docfordsfmb.
The Doghouse: Positioned at 1207 Estero Blvd. on part of the seaside that suffered in depth devastation, the restaurant has arrange a GoFundMe for its workers. Extra at fb.com/thedoghousefmb.
Felipe’s Taqueria: The restaurant at 320 Previous San Carlos Blvd. seems to be standing in keeping with NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/felipesFMB.
Fish-Story Waterfront Eating: The Santini Marina restaurant at 7225 Estero Blvd. seems to be standing on NOAA. It has been closed since Sept. 27 in keeping with its Fb web page.
Flippers on the Bay: On Oct. 4, Fb consumer Michelle Rodriguez, who stated she’d been a Flippers server for greater than 10 years wrote, “(W)e acquired the information that we cannot be opening anytime quickly, that it’s going to take a couple of 12 months to reopen.” The Lovers Key Resort restaurant at 8767 Estero Blvd. suffered in depth harm to its decrease flooring. Extra at flippersotb.com.
Heavenly Biscuit: The domestically beloved cottage at 110 Mango St. is not standing. Discover it on Fb for extra.
Heidi’s Island Bistro: Solely the shell of the restaurant stays at 2943 Estero Blvd., and a GoFundMe marketing campaign has been began for homeowners Axel and Heidi Wimmer. Extra at heidisislandbistro.com.
Hoosiers in Paradise: Whereas the constructing at 1901 Estero Blvd. seems to be standing in keeping with NOAA satellite tv for pc imagery, Hoosiers’ homeowners have been unable to evaluate the harm. “We’re unable to get on island at the moment,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. “It’s a search and rescue mission solely. God Bless our first responders.”
Hooters: A Sept. 29 Fb submit to the seaside restaurant’s web page reads, “We recognize your persistence and loyalty as we work by way of subsequent steps. We’re closed.” NOAA imagery reveals sand and rubble the place Hooters as soon as stood.
Junkanoo Seashore and Contemporary Catch Bistro: “Junkanoo is gone and Contemporary Catch is destroyed,” proprietor Franco Russo wrote in an Oct. 2 Fb submit of his eating places at 3040 Estero Blvd. “We don’t know if Contemporary Catch is structurally sound after all of the harm. Now we have rather a lot to research and focus on between insurance coverage, the owner, and so on., however what I can guarantee you is that I WANT to rebuild each Junkanoo and Contemporary Catch. I WANT to have the ability to deliver these locations again to our beloved Fort Myers Seashore.” A GoFundMe has been began for the eating places’ workers. Extra at fb.com/junkanoobeachfmb.
Kilwins: The chocolate and sweets store was situated in a piece of Occasions Sq. that was swept away by Hurricane Ian. Extra at fb.com/KilwinsFtMyersBeach.
Lani Kai Island Resort: Whereas the long-lasting resort at 1400 Estero Blvd. suffered harm to its decrease flooring, “We’re nonetheless right here, battered and bruised, however nonetheless standing,” an Oct. 1 Fb submit reads. A timetable for reopening the Lani Kai and its onsite bars and eating places is unclear. A GoFundMe has been began for workers. Extra at lanikaiislandresort.com.
La Ola Surfside Restaurant: The Occasions Sq. restaurant at 1035 Estero Blvd. suffered devastating harm. An Oct. 6 Fb submit confirmed La Ola could also be transferring operations to a meals truck.
Liki Tiki BBQ: NOAA imagery reveals sand and particles the place Liki Tiki as soon as stood at 1821 Estero Blvd. Extra at fb.com/LikiTikiBBQ.
Lit Coco: Whereas the constructing at 1661 Estero Blvd. continues to be standing, the 3-month-old restaurant is not more likely to reopen anytime quickly. An Oct. 1 Fb submit reads “R.I.P Lit Coco.”
Little Palm: “Our constructing together with all of our gear & stock … was lifted off its basis, swept 200 yards throughout a car parking zone, and fully disintegrated,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. Little Palm has launched a GoFundMe to assist it rebuild. It’s at 1660 Estero Blvd.
Matanzas on the Bay: The restaurant at 416 Crescent St. acquired in depth harm from the storm, however a spokesperson stated homeowners plan to rebuild as soon as ready. A Fb fundraiser has been began for workers.
MoJoe’s Espresso Cafe: Ian leveled the store at 1740 Estero Blvd. A GoFundMe has been launched for MoJoe’s workers.
Nervous Nellie’s: A Sept. 30 Fb submit reads, “Our whole workers is protected and though the restaurant sustained unimaginable harm, the construction of the constructing is undamaged. We hope to work our means by way of this and be again stronger than ever.” A GoFundMe has been began for workers. Nervous Nellie’s is at 1131 First St.
Mr. Tequila: Based on the restaurant’s Fb web page, the placement at 1661 Estero Blvd. suffered irreparable damages. “It saddens us, all of the harm that was induced in our city, and all of the victims that misplaced their lives on this tragedy,” an Oct. 2 submit reads. “It is going to take time to restore all of the damages and perhaps someday, if the chance arrives, we would come again. Thanks all as soon as once more.” A GoFundMe marketing campaign has been began for workers.
Parrot Key Caribbean Grill: The San Carlos Island restaurant at 2500 Essential St. has been working to scrub up with hopes to reopen within the close to future. “We are attempting to get elements of the restaurant open quickly and perhaps even pull off a automotive present late subsequent month!” an Oct. 4 Fb submit reads. “We’re overwhelmed by the love! It truly is wonderful.” A GoFundMe has been began for workers.
Pete’s Time Out: The virtually 40-year-old restaurant at 1005 Estero Blvd. was washed away together with a lot of the remainder of Occasions Sq.. “Like many in Fort Myers Seashore, our enterprise was destroyed, decimated, by Hurricane Ian,” Pete’s web site reads. “Our hearts exit to our fellow Floridians. We hope to have a particular shirt obtainable quickly.” Extra at petestimeout.com.
PierSide Grill and Well-known Blowfish Bar: Together with a lot of Occasions Sq., this iconic restaurant at 1000 Estero Blvd. has been diminished to rubble and sand. “Proper now, our focus is on serving to our workers, neighbors, and group as we get by way of this tough time,” PierSide posted to Fb. A spokesperson stated homeowners plan to rebuild when ready. A fundraiser has been began for workers.
Pinchers: The places at 18100 San Carlos Blvd. and 6890 Estero Blvd. have been closed since Sept. 27. Based on NOAA satellite tv for pc imagery, the Estero Boulevard location at Wyndham Backyard Inn seems to be standing. The San Carlos Boulevard restaurant can be standing. Calls to Pinchers’ homeowners weren’t instantly returned. Extra at pinchersusa.com.
Pink Shell Seashore Resort: The enduring resort and its onsite eating places at 275 Estero Blvd. are nonetheless standing. Pink Shell launched a GoFundMe for its many workers.
Plaka Restaurant: The 42-year-old Greek restaurant at 1001 Estero Blvd. was decimated together with a lot of the remainder of Time Sq.. Sadly, Plaka additionally misplaced considered one of its workers. “Our wonderful waitress and buddy, Bonnie Gauthier, didn’t make it by way of the storm,” an Oct. 4 Fb submit reads. “We’re in disbelief and nonetheless processing life with out her.” A GoFundMe has been arrange for Gauthier’s household. The restaurant has additionally arrange a GoFundMe reduction fund for workers. Extra at fb.com/plakagreekrestaurant.
The Impolite Shrimp Co.: Based on a GoFundMe marketing campaign for the restaurant at 1365 Estero Blvd. and its homeowners, the constructing is not standing. Extra at fb.com/therudeshrimpco.
The Salty Crab Bar & Grill: The restaurant at 1154 Estero Blvd. has been destroyed. A GoFundMe has been arrange for workers. Extra at fb.com/SaltyCrabBarGrill.
Comfortable Harbor: Images of the waterfront restaurant at 645 Previous San Carlos Blvd. present near-total devastation. An Oct. 3 Fb submit reads, “our lovely island and the household that we’ve got all grow to be are robust, it would take a while to stand up and working once more, however we are going to rebuild!” Extra at snugharbor.restaurant.
Skye’s Restaurant: “Skye’s can be again, we are going to make it occur, with all of you and all of us. Thanks for all of your good ideas and help,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. Skye’s is in Santini Marina Plaza at 7205 Estero Blvd.
Smokin’ Oyster Brewery: “We’re protected, however SOB didn’t fare too nicely from Hurricane Ian,” a Sept. 30 Fb submit reads. “We’re underneath means with plans to rebuild. It is going to take time, however we can be again!” A GoFundMe has been began for workers. SOB is at 340 Previous San Carlos Blvd. Extra at fb.com/smokinoysterbrewery.
South Seashore Grille: Images present in depth inside harm, though the restaurant’s constructing in Santina Marina Plaza, 7205 Estero Blvd., continues to be standing. Extra at fb.com/southbeachgrillefmb.
Sundown Seashore Tropical Grill & The Playmore Tiki Bar: Hurricane Ian leveled the beachfront restaurant and bar at 1028 Estero Blvd. “Buildings might be rebuilt,” an Oct. 1 Fb submit reads. “The livelihood of our 85 workers is our predominant concern.” A GoFundMe has been began for workers. Extra at fb.com/sunsetbeachtropicalgrill.
Actually Delicious Cafe + Ice Cream: Whereas the cafe’s Santini Marina Plaza suffered in depth harm, it’s nonetheless standing at 7205 Estero Blvd. “The complete island has been devastated. Sadly, Actually Delicious isn’t any completely different,” an Oct. 1 Fb submit reads. “(Our household and workers) are all protected. Many people do not need houses left. It’s going to be a protracted street forward. Please hold my workers and everybody on Fort Myers Seashore in your prayers. We’re going to keep constructive and rebuild.” Extra at fb.com/trulyscrumptiousfmb.
Tuckaway Cafe/Lazy Coconut Brewery: The cafe/brewery’s constructing at 2301 Estero Blvd. seems intact and standing. Based on its Fb web page, its workers are protected. “Ready to have the ability to return … to begin clear up. Rescue crews closed island searching for lacking folks,” an Oct. 5 submit reads. Extra at fb.com/tuckaway.cafe.
The Whale: Nonetheless recognized to many as The Beached Whale, the restaurant at 1249 Estero Blvd. got here underneath new possession in June in keeping with its Fb web page. “After a number of months of updates and main adjustments, together with in workers, we had been getting ready for our grand reopening Oct 1.” That didn’t happen. Hurricane Ian devastated the constructing. A GoFundMe has been began for workers. Extra at fb.com/thewhaleFMB.
Yo! Taco: Images of the previously colourful area at 1375 Estero Blvd. present little greater than sand and particles. A GoFundMe has been set as much as assist the restaurant rebuild. Extra at fb.com/yotaco.
Yucatan Seashore Stand: In an Oct. 4 Fb submit, Yucatan Seashore at 250 Previous San Carlos Blvd. stated its 80-plus workers had been protected and accounted for, though the restaurant has been destroyed. “It’s heartbreaking to see our group torn aside like this. We hope in time our house, Fort Myers Seashore, will thrive.” A GoFundMe has been began for workers.
Matlacha eating places after Hurricane Ian
Barnhill Seafood Market & Extra: Although nonetheless standing, the market at 4573 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha suffered extreme harm and doesn’t know when it will likely be in a position to reopen. A GoFundMe has been launched for the household. Extra at fb.com/barnhillsretail.
Bert’s Bar: Images of the long-lasting Matlacha restaurant at 4271 Pine Island Street present little greater than pilings and particles. Extra at fb.com/berts.bar.
Huge Herm’s Chicago Type: This meals truck at 3946 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha was engulfed in flood waters per its Fb web page. Huge Herm’s has arrange a grill to feed rescue crews. Extra at fb.com/BigHermsChicagoStyle.
Blue Canine Bar & Grill: “Our constructing continues to be standing however the harm is huge,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. “It was like an enormous saltwater washer on spin cycle for six hours inside our restaurant. Each piece of apparatus is destroyed.” House owners Jesse Tincher and John Lynch hope to reopen though they can’t say when. Blue Canine is at 4597 Pine Island Street. Extra at fb.com/bluedogfl.
Hooked Island Grill: The waterfront spot at 4200 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha was devasted by Hurricane Ian. “We aren’t certain what the longer term holds for us or for the city of Matlacha, however please know that we recognize each considered one of you,” a Sept. 30 Fb submit reads. Extra at fb.com/hookedislandgrill.
Island Pho & Grill: Positioned close to Bert’s Bar at 4205 Pine Island Street, Matlacha’s solely Vietnamese restaurant suffered devastating harm. Extra at fb.com/Islandpho.grill.
Island Seafood Market: The Matlacha market and eatery at 4330 Pine Island Street suffered extreme harm however stays standing. “(W)e can be again!” an Oct. 2 Fb submit reads. “All captains and households are protected. … We love you all! A number of work forward however fishermen are probably the most resilient, and we can be again stronger than ever.” Extra at fb.com/islandseafoodmatlacha.
Miceli’s Waterfront Restaurant: The constructing at 3930 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha continues to be standing and homeowners have reported workers are protected. “It is going to take some time to scrub and get again to working order,” an Oct. 1 Fb remark famous. Extra at fb.com/MicelisWaterfrontRestaurant.
Olde Fish Home Marina: Whereas the Matlacha seafood shack at 4530 Pine Island Street suffered extreme harm, its constructing continues to be standing. “We’ll rise from the rubble and overcome this beast that attempted to destroy us, he could of knocked us down however we are going to conquer!!!!!!!” an Oct. 4 Fb submit reads. A GoFundMe has been established for workers. Extra at fb.com/oldefish.home.
The Excellent Cup: NOAA imagery reveals the constructing at 4548 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha continues to be standing. “(A)s quickly as we are able to get there, assess and clear up, we can be glad to get our workers working and serve all you nice prospects once more,” a Sept. 29 Fb submit reads.
That BBQ Place: The restaurant at 4590 Pine Island Street NW, Matlacha suffered wind and flood harm however stays standing. Extra at fb.com/thatbbqplacematlacha.
Yucatan Waterfront: Images of the Matlacha restaurant at 4875 Pine Island Street present a thick layer of mud and muck coating its flooring. “We’re in evaluation mode, however we stayed standing regardless of a lot harm,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. “Keep tuned for updates.”
Pine Island eating places after Hurricane Ian
Cabbage Key: This island resort off of Bokeelia and its well-known dollar-bill bar are intact. “We have already begun cleanup and repairs,” an Oct. 4 Instagram submit from the Wells household famous. “When our household first moved to Cabbage Key within the Seventies, we lived off generator energy … this is rather like previous occasions!” Extra at cabbagekey.com.
Capt’n Con’s Fish Home: The restaurant at 8421 Essential St., Bokeelia on the northernmost fringe of Pine Island stays standing per NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/CaptnConsFishHouse.
Froggy’s: The restaurant at 3620 Stringfellow Street, Saint James Metropolis, got here underneath new possession in April in keeping with the Pine Island Eagle. It seems to stay standing on NOAA imagery.
The Island Grill: The restaurant’s Winn-Dixie-anchored plaza at 9856 Stringfellow Street, Saint James Metropolis, stays standing per NOAA photographs. Extra at fb.com/theislandgrillPI.
Lazy Flamingo 3: NOAA photographs present the restaurant at 16501-B Stringfellow Street, Bokeelia, continues to be standing. Discover it on Fb for extra.
Little Lilly’s Island Deli: The constructing that homes the deli at 10700 Stringfellow Street, Bokeelia, stays standing accprding to NOAA photographs. Extra at fb.com/LittleLillys.
Low Key Tiki: The restaurant at 3135 Stringfellow Street, Saint James Metropolis, stays standing. It resumed restricted operations, feeding locals and first responders, as of Oct. 4 in keeping with its Fb web page. “They’ve had meals going and doing what might be executed,” a Fb submit reads. “We’ll nonetheless have Low Key going!!!”
The Nauti Baker: The store at 10530 Stringfellow Street, Bokeelia, continues to be standing in keeping with NOAA photographs. Extra at fb.com/thenautibakerllc.
Nick B’s Bar & Restaurant: This market and eatery at 10502 Stringfellow Street, Bokeelia, seems to nonetheless be standing in keeping with NOAA photographs. Extra at nickbschimi.com.
Phuzzy’s Boat Shack: The St. James Metropolis restaurant at 3051 Stringfellow Street seems to be standing on NOOA. Proprietor Grant Phelan of Phelan Household Manufacturers, which additionally owns Pinchers, Deep Lagoon Seafood and extra, didn’t instantly return a request for remark. Extra at fb.com/phuzzysboatshack.
Pine Island Pizza: Based on NOAA imagery, the restaurant at 5465 Pine Island Street, Bokeelia, continues to be standing. Extra at pineislandpizza.com.
Tarpon Lodge: Like its sister inn on Cabbage Key, Tarpon Lodge at 13771 Waterfront Drive, Bokeelia, can be intact in keeping with proprietor Rob Wells, and cleanup is underneath means. Extra at tarponlodge.com.
Waterfront Restaurant: “(W)e are all protected and hope you’re too. Regardless of the energy of Ian, the Waterfront continues to be standing and while it would take time to get doorways open once more, we can be again and higher than ever,” an Oct. 2 Fb submit reads. “We love and recognize you all (and your) help.” Waterfront is at 2131 Oleander St., Saint James Metropolis, on the southernmost fringe of Pine Island.
Sanibel eating places after Hurricane Ian
400 Rabbits: The constructing at 975 Rabbit Street suffered main structural harm. When requested if 400 Rabbits would reopen, co-owner Debra Campana texted “perhaps sometime.” Extra at fb.com/400rabbitssanibel.
Bailey’s Basic Retailer: Although surrounded by flood waters on NOAA imagery, the market at 2477 Periwinkle Manner is broken however standing. “Our workers and household are protected. We sustained extreme harm at Bailey’s. We’ll rebuild and reopen. Keep tuned for extra updates,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. Bailey’s is asking folks to donate to FISH of SanCap. Go to fb.com/baileysgeneralStore for extra.
Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro: House owners Mari and Christian Vivet are alive and nicely per an Oct. 3 Fb submit. “We won’t open as scheduled and can hold you up to date on our restoration from this catastrophic occasion!” Blue Rendezvous is at 2430 Periwinkle Manner; go to fb.com/bleurendezvous for extra.
Blue Giraffe: The restaurant’s places at 2075 Periwinkle Manner and 1100 Par View Drive seem to be standing per NOAA photographs. “(W)e are dedicated to re-build and re-open each Blue Giraffe Eating places when it will likely be potential,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. Extra at fb.com/bluegiraffesanibel.
Cheeburger Cheeburger: The restaurant’s area in Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Manner, stays standing per NOAA photographs. Extra at cheeburger.com.
Cielo: The restaurant at 1244 Periwinkle Manner stays standing per NOAA photographs. Go to fb.com/CieloSanibel for extra.
Cip’s Place: The restaurant at 2055 Periwinkle Manner seems to be standing on NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/cipsplace.
Dairy Queen: One of many solely chain eating places on the island, the legendary DQ at 1046 Periwinkle Manner seems to be standing on NOAA photographs, because it has for greater than 40 years. Extra at fb.com/DQ14102.
Dante’s Coal Fired Pizza: The placement at 937 East Gulf Drive seems to be broken however standing on NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/dantescoalfiredpizzasanibel.
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill: The native chain has quickly closed its eating places on Fort Myers Seashore, Sanibel and Captiva as administration assesses the damages. The Sanibel location is standing per NOAA imagery. Extra at docfords.com.
George & Wendy’s Sanibel Seafood Grille: The restaurant at 2499 Periwinkle Manner seems intact on NOAA however surrounded by flood water. Extra at fb.com/cornergrill.
Gramma Dot’s: NOAA photographs present boats strewn in regards to the Gramma Dot’s car parking zone at Sanibel Marina, 634 N. Yachtsman Drive. The restaurant seems to be standing, nonetheless. Discover it on Fb for extra.
Nice White Grill: Mere hours after the storm, proprietor John Nader reopened the restaurant’s doorways at 2440 Palm Ridge Street and began feeding the island with free meals whereas additionally permitting of us to cost their units on his generator. Nader was evacuated from the island as of Oct. 3 in keeping with a Fb submit written by his daughter. “We have no idea what’s subsequent for the Nice White, or our little island, however I do know John goes to overlook seeing all of you stopping by.”
Island Cow: The restaurant at 2163 Periwinkle Manner closed previous to the storm on account of a kitchen hearth, and it sustained extra harm from Hurricane Ian. Island Cow plans to rebuild. A donorbox.org reduction fund for workers stays open.
Island Pizza: The restaurant at 1619 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing on NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/islandpizzaco.
Jerry’s Meals: The market at 1700 Periwinkle Manner nonetheless stands per NOAA. “All of our workers have been accounted for following the hurricane,” an Oct. 2 Fb submit reads. “Injury is being assessed amongst your entire space. We encourage everybody to comply with information shops for info.” Discover Jerry’s on Fb for extra.
Joey’s Custard: An Oct. 2 Fb submit reads, “Joey’s Custard is flooded, destroyed and gone. … Hopefully only for now.” A fund has been began for workers at givesendgo.com. Joey’s is at 2467 Periwinkle Manner.
Lazy Flamingo: Based on NOAA photographs, the long-lasting pink constructing at 6520 Pine Ave. on northern Sanibel simply earlier than Captiva suffered main flooding and structural harm. The equally pink location at 1036 Periwinkle Manner seems to have fared higher per NOAA imagery and stays standing. Extra at lazyflamingo.com.
Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel: Whereas the restaurant at 362 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing, it suffered in depth flood damages. “(M)y childhood, like so lots of yours, was tied up on this place. To see it like that is simply exhausting,” an Oct. 6 Fb submit reads. “I am mourning the LHC that was, so I can hopefully rebuild the LHC that can be.” Extra at fb.com/lighthousecafeofsanibel.
The Mad Hatter: Hurricane Ian destroyed the long-lasting restaurant at 6467 Sanibel-Captiva Street. “Although, it is perhaps a 12 months (or two) earlier than we get to see you all once more, we all know we are going to rebuild the Mad Hatter into one thing simply as magnificent as the unique,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. A GoFundMe has been began to assist with reconstruction. Extra at fb.com/MadHatterRestaurant.
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen: The 2-story restaurant at 1473 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing per NOAA imagery. Go to fb.com/MudBugsCajunKitchen for extra.
Normandie Seaside Cafe: The cafe is situated in West Wind Island Resort at 3345 W. Gulf Drive, which seems to be standing per NOAA imagery. A GoFundMe has been launched for workers. Extra at westwindislandresort.com.
Over Simple Cafe: “(W)e acquired water by way of the roof (of the cafe) and it’s just about destroyed from Ian,” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads, “however I can say with overwhelming pleasure as of this second each wonderful worker … (is) accounted for and alive — Reward Jesus. This isn’t the time to cry however to get to work.” The cafe is at 630 Tarpon Bay Street.
Paper Fig Kitchen: House owners Debra and Jeramie Campana rode out the storm on the island. “We misplaced all of it,” Debra wrote by way of textual content message, “we … woke as much as our island destroyed. However we’re alive. We’ll rebuild Paper Fig. … I simply acquired to get again so I can feed my group in order that they have nourishment to rebuild.” Paper Fig is at 2003 Periwinkle Manner; extra at fb.com/PaperFigKitchenSanibel.
The Pecking Order: The restaurant at 2496 Palm Ridge Street stays standing though it did flood. Proprietor Bridgit Stone rode out the storm on the island. She known as Ian 5 occasions stronger than Charley and stated she watched timber snap like twigs. “(W)e gained’t be capable of cook dinner for you for some time,” she wrote on Fb. Extra at fb.com/sanibelchicken.
Pinocchio’s Authentic Italian Ice Cream: The placement at 2075 Periwinkle Manner seems battered and flooded however standing per NOAA photographs. “Our lovely Sanibel retailer would have been 1 12 months previous on November 1st,” an Oct. 4 Fb submit reads, “we’re nonetheless unsure of actual particulars as we’ve got not but been to the island.” Go to fb.com/pinocchiosicecream for updates.
The Sandbar: The restaurant at 2761 W. Gulf Drive was closed for trip throughout the month of September. Whereas a neighboring apartment constructing suffered in depth harm, The Sandbar seems to be standing in NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/SanibelSandbar.
Sanibel Cafe: The restaurant’s area in Tahitian Gardens, 1975 Periwinkle Manner, stays standing per NOAA photographs. Extra at fb.com/sanibelcafe.
Sanibel Deli: The area at 2330 Palm Ridge Street suffered in depth harm on account of storm surge and flooding. “It seems to be like a struggle zone,” an Oct. 5 Fb submit reads. Extra at fb.com/sanibeldeli.
Sanibel Fish Home: The restaurant at 1523 Periwinkle Manner seems to be standing per NOAA photographs. An Oct. 3 Fb submit reads, “because of the circumstances we can be CLOSED till additional discover. Thanks to everybody who has reached out to us and please proceed to maintain The Fish Home and our pretty workers in everybody’s ideas and prayers.” Extra at https://www.fb.com/SanibelFishHouse.
Sanibel Contemporary: The restaurant at 1020 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing per NOAA photographs. “I don’t know what situation the constructing is in,” an Oct. 2 Fb submit reads. “What I can inform you is that our workers, who’re the guts and soul of it, have all checked in, and so they and their households are all protected.” Extra at fb.com/sanibelfresh.
Sanibel’s Greatest Do-it-yourself Ice Cream: The store at 362 Periwinkle Manner suffered extreme harm in keeping with NOAA imagery. Extra at fb.com/SanibelsBest.
Schnapper’s Hots: The constructing at 1528 Periwinkle Manner seems to be standing per NOAA imagery. “Will probably be a protracted exhausting street however we are going to rebuild as a result of we’re #SanibelStrong!” an Oct. 3 Fb submit reads. Go to fb.com/schnappers for extra.
The Shack of Sanibel: The ice cream store at 1219 Periwinkle Manner is undamaged. “As soon as electrical energy and water are restored, The Shack will give FREE merchandise to everybody who’s on island — residents, staff, volunteers … no matter we’ve got obtainable, at no cost, for so long as it is obtainable,” The Shack wrote in an Oct. 4 Fb submit.
Spoondrift Island Bowls: The Spoondrift area within the Bailey’s Basic Retailer plaza stays standing however suffered sever flooding and damages. “Our future at Spoondrift is unknown,” an Oct. 4 Fb submit reads. “It’s a numbing nightmare that (the) photographs don’t even do justice to supply.” A GoFundMe has been began for the household.
Sundown Grill: The restaurant at 6536 Pine Ave. on northern Sanibel close to Blind Cross suffered main structural damages in keeping with NOAA photographs. Extra at sunsetgrillsanibel.com.
Candy Melissa’s Cafe: The restaurant at 1625 Periwinkle Manner suffered in depth harm per Chef Melissa Donahue. She stated she is seeking to reopen within the Fort Myers space “ASAP” and is on the hunt for a brand new location. Go to fb.com/sweetmelissascafesanibel for extra.
T2 Bistro and Wine Bar: The restaurant at 2340 Periwinkle Manner suffered heavy flooding in keeping with NOAA imagery, nevertheless it seems to stay standing. Go to fb.com/T2TradersRestaurant for extra.
Thistle Lodge: The restaurant at Casa Ybel Resort, 2255 W. Gulf Drive, suffered in depth roof harm in addition to flooding in keeping with NOAA imagery. “Our beloved island and resort had been significantly affected yesterday by Hurricane Ian,” a Sept. 30 Fb submit reads. “Our native workforce and their households have been accounted for.” Extra at fb.com/casaybelresort.
Timbers Restaurant & Sanibel Grill: NOAA photographs present the restaurant at 703 Tarpon Bay Street nonetheless standing although surrounded by flood waters. “It was all flood and surge,” proprietor Matt Asen stated. “The construction is ok, the within is ok. … Every time potential, I am going to open Sanibel Grill only for locals and any staff who want meals.” Go to timbersofsanibel.com for extra.
Tipsy Turtle Restaurant & Bar: The restaurant at 1223 Periwinkle Manner seems to be standing on NOAA imagery. Go to fb.com/TipsyTurtleSanibel for extra.
Merchants: The restaurant at 1551 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing per NOAA photographs. Extra at fb.com/TradersSanibel.
Tutti Pazzi: The restaurant at 1200 Periwinkle Manner continues to be standing and co-owner Debra Campana has vowed to reopen as quickly as potential. “We’re robust,” she wrote by way of textual content. Extra at fb.com/TuttiPazziSanibel.
Annabelle Tometich is a workers author who covers meals and eating places for The Information-Press and Naples Each day Information. Join with this reporter: @ATometich (Twitter), @abellewrites (Instagram) or electronic mail atometich@news-press.com.
