Roadhouse Café to Reopen in Fort Myers This November
The local staple plans to return in a larger space at Miners Plaza following a closure in April 2025.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Dining Out
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After closing its original doors in April 2025, Roadhouse Café is set to resume operations in early November 2026. Owners Marc and Sherri Neeley are moving the establishment to a new venue in Miners Plaza.
Why it matters
The relocation allows the restaurant to return after its 18-year run ended due to an expiring lease and uncertainty at its previous home. By partnering with patrons Cliff and Pat Schertz, the owners secured the capital needed to facilitate the expansion.
The new 7,500-square-foot facility at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd is larger than the original 6,000-square-foot space. The venue includes an outdoor patio capable of seating 48 people.
The players
Marc and Sherri Neeley
They are the owners of the Roadhouse Café who managed the restaurant for nearly two decades.
Cliff and Pat Schertz
They are local customers who partnered with the owners to help facilitate the restaurant relocation.
The details
The new site features two private dining rooms and incorporates original decor, such as tapestries and chandeliers, to maintain the atmosphere of the past 18 years. The menu remains almost identical to the offerings at the former Gulf Points Square location.
Timeline
The original Roadhouse Café opened in 2007.
The restaurant closed its original location in April 2025.
The reopening is scheduled for early November 2026.
Culture Shift
The restaurant's move marks a departure from its original home in Gulf Points Square, following a pattern of long-standing local businesses relocating due to shifting lease environments. This transition highlights the persistence of local institutions adapting to changing commercial real estate landscapes.
Residents can expect the return of a familiar menu and decor when the restaurant opens at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd. The inclusion of an outdoor patio provides new seating options for diners in the area.
The takeaway
Maintaining original design elements like tapestries and chandeliers can help preserve the identity of a business during a relocation. Small-scale partnerships between owners and long-term customers can provide the necessary support to keep legacy establishments operating.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by The News-Press.
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