On Florida’s west coast nestled between Fort Myers and Tampa is Charlotte Harbor, a small waterfront town where the Peace River meets the salty Gulf waters — making it the second largest estuary in the Sunshine State. Full of quaint old Florida character, it’s an ideal spot for families to vacation.
This October, it will become home to Florida’s newest luxury resort — Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor. The first resort property from Sunseeker Resorts, it will span across 22 waterfront acres with 785 guest rooms, including 189 Signature Sunsuites.
While that’s impressive in its own right, what really makes this resort stand out is the fact that it will feature 20 original wholly-owned food and beverage concepts. A resort where dining is at its core, there will be seven signature restaurants, 11 bars and lounges, and a massive food hall with 11 of its very own outlets.
Featuring everything from fine dining and casual grab and go options, the restaurants will include a modern steakhouse, a trattoria-style Italian restaurant, coastal Mexican restaurant, an immersive stadium inspired sports bar, a full-service in-house patisserie, tons of outdoor dining, and more.
“The culinary experience at Sunseeker is the foundation of our resort. We know how important it is for travelers and the local community to have dining options from approachable and casual to fine and celebratory,” says Jason Shkorupa, Senior Vice President of Sunseeker Resorts. “We bring something truly unique to the market — and the hospitality industry — and we cannot wait to start welcoming guests in October.”
Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor’s 20 concept restaurant line up includes:
Harbor Yards Food Hall – Meant to be focal point as you enter the resort, this 25,000 square foot food hall will be home to 11 concepts that will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Outlets include: Riverfront Roast serving coffee; Brick + Daisy wine bar and cocktails; Chartisan serving charcuterie, cheese, and antipasti; Sweet Shine as a patisserie and dessert bar; Arezzo a craft pizza kitchen; Taqueria Puerto serving coastal cantina fare; Kinderhook raw bar and crab company; Saddle Creek featuring classic American favorites; Daikon an Asian kitchen serving noodles and sushi; Charlotte Parlor a gelato shop and creperie; and Copper Cask beer garden and custom cocktails.
Maury’s Steak, Seafood & Spirits – Satisfy your surf and turf dreams nightly. This menu will offer selections of aged beef and sustainable seafood from both the local region and oceans afar. Private dining rooms and an impressive 600 bottle wine wall can be found here.
Stretto Coastal Italian Table – Open for dinner, this restaurant will feature freshly made pastas, flatbreads, Italian-inspired seafood and meat dishes, and farm-to-table fresh ingredients. A large brick-oven will serve as the centerpiece of the restaurant, complementing a glass-enclosed show kitchen.
Blue Lime Modern Coastal Mexican – A contemporary Baja-inspired Mexican restaurant that will open nightly for dinner with picturesque views of Charlotte Harbor and resort’s Reflections Pool. Dishes will use both authentic and modern techniques with bold beloved Mexican flavors. The bar will be a staple feature of the restaurant and will offer a modern twist on classic Mexican cocktails, an expansive collection of Mexican beers, and over 100 tequilas.
Allegiant Stadium Sports Table Tap – This spot will be open daily for lunch, dinner, and late-night sports action. Allegiant Stadium Sports Bar aims to be the perfect place for fans to make sure they don’t miss a moment of the action with 60+ televisions. The menu will feature Americana pub food made with approachable, fun, indulgent ingredients. There will also be a wide selection of cold beers on tap in the keg room in addition to a signature cocktail menu.
Half Cracked Tiki Shack – On this menu you’ll find Gulf Coast flavors with a nod to Caribbean island life culture. Think: bucket o’ shrimp, steamed clams, baked oysters, fresh grilled fish, plus burgers, ribs, and chicken. The high-energy bar program will include jumbo fish bowl punches, signature Tiki Torch drinks, frozen cocktails, beer, and wine. Keeping the vibes going, this restaurant will host live music every night.
Level Blue Rooftop Pool Bar & Bites – An exclusive adults-only rooftop experience overlooking Charlotte Harbor, this spot will serve fun and exciting specialty cocktails and a menu offering fresh, lighter fare. With awe-inspiring 360-degree views it will be the perfect setting for sunset.
Reflections Pool Complex – A tropical oasis with bayside views of Charlotte Harbor and plenty of lounge chairs and cabanas. A visit here means soaking in the sun and sipping on frozen cocktails, signature drinks, or ice cold beers. Small bites and lunch will also be available to order from lounge chairs or the bar.
Waterside Table Restaurant + Bar – Located between the pool oasis and the Charlotte Harbor, Waterside Table will be a place to grab a drink and dine in a poolside air-conditioned restaurant, boasting an elevated open-air view of the pool and harbor. The menu will offer fresh coastal poolside fare like fısh tacos, burgers, and salads.
