Southwest Florida Heats Up with Sizzle Dining 2025

Record-Breaking Culinary Event Ignites the Region

Sizzle Dining—the Southwest Florida culinary festival famed for crowd-pleasing discounts and charity-driven cause—returns this September with its largest lineup yet. Spanning September 3 through September 30, 2025, the event invites diners across the region to enjoy curated, value-priced meals while supporting a meaningful cause.

This year marks a milestone: 128 restaurants are participating, with 40 joining for the first time, making it the most expansive iteration of Sizzle Dining to date.

Meals with Purpose and Pricing Perks

Sizzle Dining offers a tiered experience that appeals to all appetites and budgets. Diners can choose from two-course breakfasts or lunches priced at $19 or $29, and three-course dinners ranging from $29 to $49.

Beyond delicious discounts, Sizzle Dining packs a philanthropic punch: with each meal sold, participating restaurants donate $1 to Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, a nonprofit feeding food-insecure elementary students.

Breakfast Joins the Lineup for 2025

For the first time this year, Sizzle Dining includes breakfast options, expanding from its traditional lunch and dinner offerings. This adds a morning crowd into the mix, giving families, early risers, and occasion-driven diners even more reason to participate.

A Spread Across Southwest Florida

Sizzle Dining’s reach covers the entire region, with restaurants participating in:

• Downtown Naples and Greater Naples

• North Naples and Marco Island

• Bonita Springs, Babcock Ranch, Ave Maria

• Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach

• Estero, St. James City

This geographic variety ensures that people across the region can find a conveniently located venue offering Sizzle Dining specials.

Why It Matters

The festival offers more than just wallet-friendly dining, it fosters community engagement, supports local businesses, and raises funds for students who need them most. With more restaurants on board than ever, the event reflects its growing popularity and impact.

Families, foodies, and diners of all stripes can discover new favorites, revisit beloved spots, and enjoy exceptional meals without the usual sticker shock, while also feeding hungry kids in the community.