Plan Happy Hour and a Sunset Dinner at Acqua Bistecca

Acqua Bistecca serves Chef Michael Mina’s Italian-inspired cuisine at Saltleaf on Estero Bay. The waterfront restaurant, located at 5500 Coconut Road in Bonita Springs, offers sunset views along with chargrilled steaks, handmade pastas and fresh seafood.

Pick an arrival time

Happy hour runs daily from 4–6 p.m., while dinner begins at 5 p.m. A 4 p.m. arrival allows time for happy hour before dinner, and the 5–6 p.m. overlap provides another option for an early evening meal.

Dinner hours are:

• Sunday through Thursday: 5–8:30 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 5–9:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday provide an extra hour for a later dinner. Because sunset time changes throughout September, check the day’s sunset before selecting a reservation time.

Choose the regular menu or September prix fixe

The regular menu focuses on three main categories: chargrilled steaks, handmade pastas and fresh seafood. Choose among those options when the priority is ordering from the restaurant’s broader Italian-inspired menu.

From September 1–30, 2026, the restaurant is also offering a three-course Sizzle Dining dinner for $49 per person. This prix fixe is the more structured choice for diners who prefer three courses at a set price. Confirm current availability with the restaurant when booking.

For the earliest plan, arrive during the 4–6 p.m. happy hour and continue with dinner after 5 p.m. For more time after sunset, choose Friday or Saturday, when dinner service continues until 9:30 p.m.