Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery to reopen in unexpected Cape Coral location

Before it closed its doors on Dec. 30, Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery vowed via social media “to open at a new location soon.”

So it came as no surprise when, on Jan. 10, the beloved Cape Coral restaurant/bar announced it would indeed return.

What was surprising is Nevermind’s new location. Which just so happens to be its old location.

“When we said ‘We’ll be back!’ we envisioned being back in a new location, under a new roof but due to divine intervention and some grit we have been given the unexpected opportunity to stay put,” the post read.

Yep, Nevermind will reopen in the same spot along Cape Coral Parkway that it had occupied since opening in 2012.

“So, if you haven’t noticed yet our signs are back up and they will stay up!” the post continued.

When that return will take place was not announced.

“Please be patient as we make some greatly needed updates, we will be back serving you soon,” the post concluded.

When it first opened more than a decade ago, Nevermind helped change the landscape of the South Cape dining scene.

It was one of the coolest hangouts around with chef/restaurateur Shannon Yates creating in the open kitchen, mixologist Brittany Bowman crafting cocktails behind the bar and a portrait of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain hung by the entrance.

Even after Yates died in August 2021 at the age of 49 after being hospitalized with COVID-19, it continued to be a local favorite.

Nevermind closed on Dec. 30 after an all-day block party.

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But stay tuned.

If the menu hasn't changed, Wednesday’s announcement means the pressed cheeseburgers, signature volcano spring rolls, prime rib, cool cocktails and more will soon be back.

And customers can enjoy it all right where it began.

And belongs.

Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery, 927 Cape Coral Parkway East, Cape Coral, follow on Facebook for updates

Robyn George is a food and dining writer for The Fort Myers News-Press. Send news to [email protected].

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