South Fork Grille

Name: South Fork Grille
Address: 23161 Village Shops Way, Estero, FL, United States, 33928
Telephone: (239) 992-5040
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

3719 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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We are that go-to spot for a fun environment and delicious food. You know, that place in the neighborhood where locals gather to kick back and take a night off from cooking. We truly believe we've created something that you cant get anywhere else in the area. Our wait staff is dedicated to providing friendly and personalized service. Want to know what their menu favorites are? Just ask! Want something special added or taken away from a salad or other dish? Just ask. They are here to make sure that you have an excellent experience each and every time you come by. You see, we care about every dish we put out, every single day. Our focus is on local and regional ingredients. Enjoy a great afternoon or evening out at our restaurant. And don't forget, our patio is always pet friendly.
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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 21, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steak, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–5:45 pm
Phone number
(239) 992-5040
Website
http://southforkgrille.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Catering
South Fork Grille offers catering both on and off premise. From small dinner parties to large theme parties, creativity will enhance and personalize your event.
Private party facilities
Baby Showers, Wedding Showers, Birthday Parties, Graduation
Private party contact
Donna Scali: (239) 992-5040

Location
23161 Village Shops Way, Estero, FL 33928
Neighborhood
Estero
Cross street
Coconut Road and RT 41
Parking details
Valet or self parking available.
Public transit
Lee County Transit<br />Hyatt Shuttle
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Restaurant Week- Sizzle Menu
$49.00 per person
Sep 17 - Sep 27, 2023
Join us for Restaurant Week, our Special Sizzle Menu! Sizzle benefits Blessings in a Backpack, fort the children of our community. We are featuring a three course meal, your choice of an appetizer, entree, and house made dessert for 49.00! Special hand crafted drinks available as well. Menu available until September 27th, daily.

Popular dishes

Baked Brie$14.00
fruit preserve, sliced fruit, honey, toasted baguette
Coconut Shrimp$14.00
jicama slaw, orange & pineapple sweet chile sauce
Brussels Sprouts$14.00
balsamic glaze, goat cheese, bacon, candied walnuts, honey drizzle
Buratta$16.00
creamy mozzarella, tomato, Prosciutto, olive oil, truffle sea salt, balsamic glaze
South Fork Mussels$14.00
marinara, fresh herbs
Crispy Calamari$15.00
banana peppers, marinara
Thai Short Rib Lettuce Wraps$16.00
shredded slaw, char sui sauce

Salad

South Fork Salad$12.00
romaine, arugula, mozzarella, tomato, bacon, lemon-honey vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$12.00
romaine, croutons, shaved parmesan cheese
Beet Salad$15.00
mixed greens, beets, butternut squash, goat cheese, candied walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$12.00
iceberg, grape tomato, bacon, blue cheese dressing

Land and Sea

Pan Roasted Salmon$31.00
spinach risotto, green beans, buerre blanc
Grouper$33.00
black grouper, spinach risotto, mixed vegetables, buerre blanc
Mahi Mahi$28.00
spinach risotto, tropical salsa, green beans
Seared Sea Scallops$34.00
potato galette, wild mushrooms, asparagus, garlic puree
Fish and Chips$24.00
beer battered, french fries, jicama slaw
Dijon Horseradish Crusted Cod$28.00
vegetable orzo, asparagus
Braised Short Ribs$34.00
mashed potatoes, green beans, demi glaze
Roasted Half Chicken$26.00
mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, au jus
Grilled Flat Iron$32.00
potato galette, asparagus, roasted garlic gremolata, balsamic reduction
Filet Mignon$34.00
mashed potatoes, asparagus, demi glaze
Pork Chop$28.00
frenched bone in, roasted butternut squash, apples, brussels sprouts, lardons, brown butter, lemon gastrique
Rack of Lamb$34.00
mashed potatoes, aparagus and, red wine demi glace

Pasta +

Seafood Risotto$30.00
succulent shrimp, scallops, sautéed leek, creamy risotto
Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00
slow simmered beef and pork, tomato sauce, fresh herbs, cream and romano cheese
Gnocchi$32.00
fresh crab, sweet corn, leeks, dried tomatoes, brandied cream
Buddah Bowl$24.00
riced cauliflower, chickpeas, spinach, brussels sprouts, shallots, mushrooms, olio

Kids

$9.95; 12 & Under

Slider Cheeseburger
Includes fries, mashed potatoes, or vegetable
Grilled Cheese
Includes fries, mashed potatoes, or vegetable
Chicken Tenders
Includes fries, mashed potatoes, or vegetable
Fish Fry
Includes fries, mashed potatoes, or vegetable
Pasta Marinara

What 3,719 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.2Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Contemporary American
Bonita Springs
Best Value
Bonita Springs
Healthy
Bonita Springs
Neighborhood gem
Bonita Springs
Great for outdoor dining
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3,719 Reviews

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Linda
Naples
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding dinner of Basa fish. Service was attentive and good timing not rushed.
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DonnaG
Houston
51 reviews
vip
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places. They do need to figure out their wine list though. Last couple of visits we were down to our 3/4 choice.
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GinaN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent. And the early dining menu deal is the best around. Highly recommend South Fork.
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Dick
Naples
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Thank you Donna. Always great. Dick Frey from the Colony….
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Hawkeye67
Naples
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience3
One of our go-to restaurants. More reasonably priced than restaurants of equal quality. Gift cards from Costco can also save 25%. Can be noisy inside.
South Fork GrilleResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, Hawkeye67, for your review and for considering us as one of your go-to restaurants! We're glad to hear that you find our prices reasonable and that the quality matches up with more expensive establishments. We appreciate the tip about the gift cards from Costco saving 25%, a great way to enjoy our food and save money. We apologize if the noise level inside the restaurant was a bit loud, and we will keep that in mind for future improvements. Thank you for your feedback and recommendation, and we look forward to serving you again soon.
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TaNiAM
Naples
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is always on point and delicious. Our server was very friendly and attentive. We have never been disappointed when dining here. My only negative review was that the bathrooms were a mess and definitely in need of some TLC and a good cleaning.
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Wine4me
Cleveland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the early bird special with a bottle of wine and it was a great value and delicious!
South Fork GrilleResponded 5 days ago
Thank you for leaving a wonderful review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our early bird special and the bottle of wine. Providing a great value and delicious food is something we strive for, so we're thrilled that you found it to be just that. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future. Cheers!
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TheresaS
Atlantic City
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was fabulous!
South Fork GrilleResponded on September 11, 2023
Thank you, Theresa, for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our food to be fabulous. We greatly appreciate your high ratings for service, ambience, and value as well. It's wonderful to know that you had a positive experience with us. We're glad that the noise level was quiet, allowing you to fully enjoy your meal. Thank you for choosing us and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. If you have any other comments or suggestions, please let us know.
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TodW
Pittsburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu and the dine early special is an awesome value. Coming back soon to try some of the other dishes.
South Fork GrilleResponded 5 days ago
Thank you, TodW, for leaving a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our great menu and found our dine early special to be an awesome value. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again soon. Don't forget to try some of the other dishes on your next visit!
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TraciF
Alabama
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice intimate, lovely restaurant. Delicious food, good prices, wonderful service! Very close to where we live! We love South Fork Grille!!
South Fork GrilleResponded on September 11, 2023
Thank you, Traci, for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great dining experience with us. We're glad that you found our restaurant to be intimate and lovely, and that you enjoyed our delicious food at good prices. Your kind words about our service are greatly appreciated. We're also glad to know that our restaurant is conveniently located close to where you live. Thank you for adding the tags, noting us as a charming neighborhood gem with handcrafted cocktails, outdoor dining options, and the ability to accommodate groups. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of serving you again soon. If you have any other comments or suggestions, please let us know.
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Diane
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I had the salmon and it was the BEST I’ve every had‼️I really loved it. Our waitress was terrific‼️
South Fork GrilleResponded on September 11, 2023
Thank you, Diane, for your 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful dining experience with us. We're glad that you enjoyed the salmon and consider it the best you've ever had. Your kind words about our food are greatly appreciated. We're also delighted to hear that your waitress provided terrific service. Thank you for adding the tags as well, noting us as a neighborhood gem with a vibrant bar scene and charming atmosphere. We're glad that you found our outdoor dining options and healthy choices appealing. We hope to have the pleasure of serving you again for another special occasion. If you have any other comments or suggestions, please let us know.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Very good! Enjoyed everything … I understand ambiance will be better when back room is completed.
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TammyM
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good dining experience, our waitress was great
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RobV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
All was good , we were seated in an area where the room is unfinished, but did not hinder the overall experience. It would have been nice but,,,,,,
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billm
Naples
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A very nice place to eat, fast food service, very fast in fact, food has always been very tasty and a nice variety to choose from.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Waiter Mike was excellent. We will definitely dine here again.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful early bird dinner value and excellent service.
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Anje
Naples
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our favorite go to place to eat! We love the extensive early dining menu that is equal to none. The staff are attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. Quality and quantity of entrees and salads is excellent. Clean, upscale bistro vibe.
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PennyS
Naples
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
We become of Lindsey - she makes us feel comfortable - she's outgoing and friendly. She's the best server you have. The food is consistently GREAT!
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Piffer
Atlanta Metro
20 reviews
vip
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Was very happy they could accommodate a 7th person to our 6 person reservation at the last minute good food and service today. The free bread and butter is always delicious! Thanks South Fork you don’t disappoint!
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KG33904
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Had a great dinner last night at South Fork Grille. Food and service were terrific. They seem to be doing a bit of construction in the restaurant but not in the section where we ate. I had the best short ribs I've ever had (and it's one of my favorite dishes). Will definitely be back soon.
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LizK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Menu was reduced (not season on Florida). One of the signature dishes was not available as listed on the menu.
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BridgetM
Naples
14 reviews
vip
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food- adding protein to a salad makes for a $30 lunch.
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LindaG
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a fabulous time. The service was over to top great and the food as usual was superb!! We have been many times and love it enough to recommend South Fork to many friends and family.
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Linda
Naples
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent food and service. Only negative is limited choice of wine with early bird specials. Only dry wine each time I’m here.
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Fran
Naples
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience2
Early dining may have been a good deal at one time but their portions seem to be smaller compared to when we were there in the past. My order of shrimp over pasta with a spicy marinara sauce was disappointing; the six shrimp were delicious but the pasta was WAY overcooked. At my request, they substituted mild marinara for the spicy, but that turned out to be nearly tasteless. In fact, I reached for the salt shaker numerous times to add some flavor but that didn't work because salt wouldn't even come out of the shaker, perhaps due to the humidity inside and out. My husband's fish and chips were disappointing, too, consisting of two tiny pieces of fried fish, a few fries, and a small portion of jicama slaw. We ate all the bread that was served just to fill up our belly! We won't hurry back.
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pawh
Naples
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
As first-timers, our experience was good. Friendly faces, good service staff and bartender made an excellent Bloody Mary !!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience3
We come here throughout the year and normally love it. Today the Porterhouse was so fatty it was almost unedible and the shrimp on the Scampi were tiny. Hopefully summer cut backs and things will get better.
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Maryjane
Naples
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My family loves coming here. Our server had great recommendations, we had the scallops dish, gnocci pasta, and the salmon dish. Food and service was outstanding, as always! 😊
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boo1209
Naples
119 reviews
vip
5.0
119 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Food was terrific as it normally is. It was quite noisy the other night, had a hard time conversing until the crowd left about 8;15 pm. Overall , i enjoy South fork, if it were cooler i would have sat outside .
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MollieK
Exclusive
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Weird dining area! Just a room with not character, dim lighting, but bright light coming from ? kitchen? We will not be seated there again! I remember someone referring to an area like that as “Siberia”! Our server said she thought that room would be changing.
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billm
Naples
19 reviews
vip
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall4food5service3ambience3
this is an excellent place to eat. food has always been great, choices are very good. restaurant has been expanded and more seating room inside now plus lots of outside room for when the weather gets a little cooler.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Our server was very good. kitchen service was good. The house, Cabernet Sauvignon was very delicious. The short ribs are wonderful as is the pot pie. We really like the early dining menu.
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CoryK
Raleigh
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The salmon was excellent, and my husband enjoyed the mahi mahi. Very fresh and nice-sized portions. The 2 entree + bottle of wine deal for $42 was good, except the wine choices were too limited. We upgraded and really enjoyed our meal. Wonderful service, too!
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Robert
Philadelphia
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our waiter was very attentive. Had good suggestions and the food and dessert were delicious. The food was hot. Great service and quality
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JoeL
Detroit
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always an excellent place for lunch- good food, wine, and a nice atmosphere.
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NatalieC
San Francisco
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 16, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was great. Our server was very good. We took my dad out for early dinner and the specials are a great deal . Two entrees and bottle of wine. I’ve eaten here three times and will definitely be back .
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Barb
Calgary
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience2
Early dinner special is an excellent value and the food is consistently very good. We appreciate both very much. My only issue is the noise level in the main dining area when it’s full. You have to speak at the top of your voice to be heard across the table. The room definitely needs some sound absorbing material. We usually eat outside but it was just too hot.
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DavidM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of our favorite places in Estero. The early bird menu is the best.
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EduardoP
Naples
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service as always. The braised short rib is fantastic.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from South Fork Grille using the Order Online button. South Fork Grille also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 992-5040.

South Fork Grille is rated 4.7 stars by 3719 OpenTable diners.

South Fork Grille does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.