6 restaurants moving into Gulf Coast Town Center.

6 restaurants moving into Gulf Coast Town Center.

Six restaurants are joining Gulf Coast Town Center’s growing roster of retail and dining venues.P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Bar Louie, Miller’s Ale House, Calistoga Cafe, R.J. Gators and Blu Sushi are all set to begin construction this summer.“We are thrilled to announce the addition of such outstanding restaurants to Gulf Coast Town Center,” said Steve Tingle, senior vice president of community center development for CBL & Associates Properties,Inc.“Dining plays an integral part in the appeal of our center because itcompletes the ultimate experience for our shoppers. Bar Louie, Blu Sushi and an additional restaurant to be named will be part of the Market Plaza, located next to Bass Pro Shops, and its Islamorada Fish Company.They join Borders and Ron Jon Surf Shop.The other dining destinations will be in various high-profile areas throughout Phase II of the open-air shopping center."P.F Chang's has been very well received throughout Florida, including the gulf coast, where we are located in Naples and Tampa,” said Len Kareska, senior real estate partner for P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. “We are delighted to be coming to such a strong regionally accessible site in the growing Ft. Myers market and happy to be a part of the exciting tenant roster that CBL has put together."When completed, the 1.7 million square-foot Gulf Coast Town Center will feature 15 anchors, two hotels and approximately 120 specialty shops and restaurants. The open-air development has three phases. Currently open in Phase I are Babies “R” Us, JoAnn Fabrics, Linen’s ‘N Things, Petco,Staples, SuperTarget, Kirklands and a 16-screen Regal Cinema.Phase II anchors include Bass Pro Shops, Belk, JCPenney, Best Buy, Borders, Ron Jon Surf Shop and Costco, as well as a 134-room Courtyard byMarriott and a 116-room Residence Inn by Marriott, both located on the periphery of the center. About the restaurants:Bar Louie specializes in oversized sandwiches and artfully created jumbo martinis.Miller’s Ale House features nautical-themed wooden décor in a sports-themed setting. Calistoga Bakery Cafe offers a morning, lunch and dinner menu with fresh baked bread and pastries daily.R.J. Gators - Stuffed alligators and kitschy signs adorn the walls in a Florida Everglades lodge atmosphere reminiscent of a woodsy, rustic and spacious log cabin. Waiters and waitress, called Everglades Guides, wear shorts and bright shirts and serve tasty delicacies like alligator tail and handmade coconut shrimp. R.J. Gator's is all about good times and good food in afestive family-friendly atmosphere that makes guests feel like they are embarking on an Everglades adventure.Blu Sushi is a popular sushi bar and restaurant with locations currently in Naples and Fort Myers.