Staff Sgt/Kristi Machado
Thunderbirds perform Super Bowl flyover
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Superbowl XLIII prior to kickoff in Tampa, Fla., Feb. 1. (U.S. Air Force photo)
Southwest Florida should be especially excitable for the Super Bowl. We have quite the contingent of New England and Philadelphia transplants and tourists, and, as it so happens, their teams face off this Sunday. Fans on each side have staked out their spots along the Gulfshore over the years. So, let us direct you to a few places depending on your allegiances.
Let’s Go Pats!
Foxboro Sports Tavern: Boston die-hards have a home at this Naples sports bar. On Super Bowl Sunday, they’ll have activity both inside and out. Seats inside have been reserved, but the tented parking lot outside will have food available and the game on big screens.
Shea’s at Lansdowne Street: This Boston-themed restaurant has locations in Naples and Bonita Springs. Watch with fellow Bostonians and enjoy drink specials for the game. Shea’s is also known for its lobster rolls, clam chowder and other New England fare.
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery and The Hop: Home of the New England Patriots Fan Club of SW Florida.
Fly, Eagles, Fly!
South Street Grill: Plans call for a champagne toast at kickoff and Philly fare—hoagies, cheesesteaks and the like.
Gator Lanes and Ter-Tini’s: If you’re a Patriots hater or an Eagles fan, this might be your spot in Fort Myers. The Eagles/Anti-Patriots Super Bowl Party includes a Patriots piñata and “sledge hammering a patriots car” … we’ll have to see that to believe it.
I’m just here for the commercials
Timeless–an MHK Eatery: One of our Best New Restaurants, Timeless has an all-you-can-eat pizza party.
Stevie Tomato's: The sports bar in Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Naples offers lobster rolls and cheesesteaks on the menu. Decide for yourself who wins the epic battle of regional foods.
Bokampers: The two locales offer a wide array of fans and more than enough TVs to watch the game. The VIP experience ($99) includes an open bar and buffet.
True Food Kitchen: The Waterside hot spot is offering up catering for the big game—if you’re more into turkey burgers and pita than wings and nachos.
For more events, see our calendar.