Imagine savoring fresh Gulf seafood while dolphins glide past your waterfront table and the sun sets over Bonita Beach’s Back Bay.
Coconut Jack’s Waterfront Grille has earned the title of Bonita’s Best Waterfront Restaurant every single year from 2011 to 2025, and one visit reveals exactly why locals keep returning. 🌴
This award-winning destination combines spectacular water views with Florida’s freshest catches, creating an unforgettable dining experience that captures the essence of Southwest Florida coastal living.
The restaurant specializes in locally-sourced seafood with a tropical flair, complemented by an inviting atmosphere where casual meets exceptional.
How Coconut Jack’s Won Bonita Springs’ Hearts
Coconut Jack’s captured the community’s devotion by delivering what every waterfront restaurant promises but few actually achieve: consistently outstanding fresh seafood paired with genuinely spectacular views.
The restaurant doesn’t just overlook the Back Bay—it immerses diners in Southwest Florida’s natural beauty, where dolphins play, and wildlife thrives just feet from your table. 🐬
What truly sealed local loyalty was the restaurant’s unwavering commitment to featuring Gulf Coast seafood at its peak.
The Chef’s Daily Features showcase whatever’s freshest that day, giving regulars new reasons to return week after week.
Bonita Springs residents appreciate that the kitchen respects both traditional preparations and creative innovations, allowing the quality of ingredients to shine through.
Locals also embraced the restaurant’s dedication to variety—even non-seafood lovers find excellent options like flame-grilled steaks, BBQ ribs, and creative salads, making it the perfect spot for groups with different tastes.
Food Highlights
Coconut Shrimp: The restaurant’s signature dish features coconut-breaded shrimp fried golden and crispy, served with homemade raspberry Melba and mango coulis sauces that diners describe as “to die for”—presentation alone impresses dates.
- Crab Cake Sandwich: Lump crab meat mixed with bell peppers and Panko breadcrumbs, sautéed golden brown and topped with Mango Beurre Blanc, served with lettuce and tomato on brioche—rich and flavorful.
Stuffed Grouper: Fresh Gulf grouper stuffed with jumbo lump crab meat, topped with Parmesan cheese and Panko breadcrumbs, then baked and drizzled with Jack’s homemade Mango Beurre Blanc.
Stone Crab Claws: Seasonal Florida stone crab claws served chilled and cracked with house mustard sauce—a little pricey but worth every bite according to regulars who call them incredible.
Colossal King Crab Cluster: An impressive 2.5 pounds of steamed, cracked king crab served with your choice of four sides and drawn butter—a show-stopping seafood feast that satisfies the biggest appetites.
Grouper Sandwich: Voted Bonita’s Best, this Gulf grouper fillet comes prepared your way—blackened, beer battered, crunchy fried, grilled, or BBQ—served on a brioche bun with house tartar sauce and crispy fries.
Grouper-n-Chips: Fresh grouper prepared beer battered or crunchy fried, served with crispy battered fries, creamy Dixie-style slaw, and house tartar sauce—a satisfying take on the British classic with Florida flair.
Jack’s Snapper: Chili-Lime breaded and golden fried snapper topped with homemade pineapple salsa and Key Lime aioli, served with yellow rice and sautéed fresh vegetables—a tropical twist on classic fried fish
Mambo Mahi Tacos: Grilled mahi-mahi topped with pineapple-cilantro salsa and shredded cabbage in soft flour tortillas, drizzled with Key Lime aioli and served with black beans and yellow rice—reviewers praise the moist, fresh fish.
Shrimp Basket: Chili-Lime breaded shrimp golden fried and served with crispy battered fries, creamy Dixie-style slaw, and house cocktail sauce—a generous portion that delivers consistent quality.
- Cedar Plank Salmon: North Atlantic salmon baked on cedar with a sweet and smoky brown sugar dry rub, creating a delightful crust that customers rave about in their feedback.
Ultimate Seafood Trio: Features fresh grouper, New England scallops, and premium white shrimp prepared grilled or blackened, served with yellow rice and sautéed fresh vegetables—perfect for indecisive seafood lovers wanting variety.
Scallop Basket: New England sea scallops prepared grilled or blackened, served with crispy battered fries and creamy Dixie-style slaw, complemented with cocktail and tartar sauces—cooked to perfection every time.
Blackened Ahi Tuna: Seared rare and sliced thin, placed atop Mango Beurre Blanc with Yukon Gold mashed potatoes and sautéed fresh vegetables—a sophisticated option for adventurous diners seeking bold flavors.
Atmosphere
Coconut Jack’s waterfront setting delivers the vacation vibe you crave, with both indoor and outdoor seating that maximizes breathtaking Back Bay views. 🌅
The casual, comfortable environment welcomes everyone from boaters pulling up to the dock to families celebrating special occasions.
Tropical touches blend seamlessly with the natural coastal surroundings, creating an authentic Florida beach-town feel without forced theme elements.
The energetic yet relaxed atmosphere, enhanced by attentive service and the sounds of water lapping nearby, makes every meal feel like a mini getaway.
Bottom Line
Visit for award-winning fresh Gulf seafood featuring daily catches, unbeatable waterfront views where dolphins play, the legendary coconut shrimp with homemade sauces, voted Bonita’s Best for 15 consecutive years, and complimentary valet parking that eliminates hassle. ⭐
Address:
5370 Bonita Beach Rd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
📞 (239) 676-7777
🕔 Open Daily 11 AM–10 PM