Acqua bistecca

Where the coast meets the flame

Good news for people who love fresh, local seafood. Wood-fired steaks. Refined Italian fare. Chef Michael Mina. Or all of the above. Introducing Acqua Bistecca, an exciting new community gathering space conceived and managed by The MINA Group. This elegant but welcoming waterfront restaurant will open in early 2026 on the edge of Saltleaf Marina —the ideal perch for boat and sunset watching. Celebrating the bounty of the Gulf, the warmth of the grill, and the soul of Italy, it’s acqua meets bistecca.

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A balance of land and sea

At Acqua Bistecca, steaks and seafood are reinterpreted with discerning Italian influence. Handcrafted pastas, seasonal vegetables and vibrant antipasti represent the restaurant’s focus on quality ingredients, bold simplicity and soulful execution. Bring your friends to share oysters and negroni mignonettes at the raw bar. Or a meal of delicately charred steaks brushed with red Lambrusco butter. Each dish is rooted in tradition, yet delights the eye and palate with elevated, modern touches. 

ABOUT THE MINA GROUP

Foodies, you know the name. Chef Michael Mina founded this internationally renowned collection of 30+ culinary experiences such as PABU, Sorelle, Mina’s Fish House, the Bungalow Kitchen by Michael Mina and Bourbon Steak. He has earned multiple James Beard awards, a Michelin star and Bon Appetit’s Chef of the Year. At Acqua Bistecca, Chef Mina promises guests not only exquisite food, but a “place that feels part of the community fabric, where people can go numerous times a week and for all different occasions.”

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A celebration of fire and water

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Saltleaf on Estero Bay
welcomes you

Acqua Bistecca is just a taste of the community to come. A very delicious taste to be sure, but much more is on the menu. Located on nearly a mile of one of Southwest Florida’s last great stretches of waterfront, this new coastal village is the home of Saltleaf Marina and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay (both opening in Spring 2026), miles of trails, a 144-acre nature preserve and the acclaimed Saltleaf Golf Preserve.

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To learn more about the residences or make an appointment with a sales associate, please visit The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay website.
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