Ribbon-cutting hails Courtside Steakhouse reopening
Top-level steaks and a continued long history of hospitality resonate in the reopening of Courtside Steakhouse at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa in Fort Myers. The SanCap Chamber recognized its member’s accomplishment with a ribbon-cutting on March 9.
“We are so proud, as a valued partner with Sanibel Harbour, to see this final step in the hurricane recovery of a culinary landmark,” chamber President and Chief Executive Office John Lai said. “It has been a favorite of locals and resort guests since the advent of the resort.”
Courtside Steakhouse began as a sports bar back in the resort’s early days as the home to pro tennis legend Jimmy Connors’ tournament tennis complex — thus the name “courtside.” Damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, it reopened in January under the leadership of new Executive Chef Jennifer Stinson. Food and Beverage Director Chris Owens said she has reimagined the menu and brings a wealth of experience to the operation.
Opened for dinner only, the resort’s stand-alone signature restaurant, adjacent to its spa, serves black angus beef from Nebraska. Its 22-ounce bone-in ribeye is famous for serious steak-lovers, while seafood fans tout its miso-glazed sea bass.
“We enjoy a great local following, and as word gets out of our reopening we are seeing more and more locals,” Owens said.
The Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa is at 17260 Harbour Point Drive, Fort Myers.