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Owners, crew staying busy at the Eagle’s Nest

By PAULETTE LeBLANC / pleblanc@breezenewspapers.com - | Apr 19, 2023

The exterior of the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on Pine Island. Paulette LeBlanc

Millie Roque and her husband, Yovan Santiesteban, opened the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant at the end of February. Every Friday they host a flea market from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Easter, they welcomed the neighborhood children to an egg hunt, where they could also enjoy cupcakes and face painting.

Roque said although her brother owned a restaurant for a long time, the thought of becoming a restaurateur herself had never been a thought before opening the Eagle’s Nest.

“This is a new venture for us — for being first-timers, we’re doing excellent,” Roque said.

Certain they have the best char-broiled steak in town, Roque said she loves coming out from the kitchen to chat with her customers and make sure they’re happy with the food and environment. In addition to various cuts of steak, Roque said they serve a whole fried snapper, that has become very popular as well as a Cuban dish they make called, Ropa Vieja.

“The cook and crew that I have is fantastic. We love all of them,” Roque said.

Island youngsters, with their parents and other adults close by, scramble to find eggs during the Easter Egg Hunt at the Eagle’s Nest Restaurant on Pine Island. Photo provided by Millie Roque

What owning the restaurant has brought to her life, Roque admits, is all the people, which she loves about this adventure.

“Everyone already knows me and loves me. They hug and kiss me whenever they come in and when they’re going to leave. It’s a very family friendly oriented restaurant,” Roque said.

The Eagle’s Nest is located at 10880 Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia. For additional information about the restaurant, please call 239-558-5577 or online visit Eaglesnesteats.com.

Eagle’s Nest hours are Wednesday through Monday, 7-11 a.m., breakfast; Wednesday through Monday, 12-9 p.m., lunch and dinner; and Friday and Saturday, 12-10 p.m., lunch and dinner.