Slip-Away Blends Boating Culture with Culinary Innovation in Cape Coral

A new entertainment hub in Cape Coral is redefining the city's waterfront experience by merging its deep-rooted boating culture with the modern appeal of gourmet food trucks. Slip-Away Food Truck Park & Marina, located at 1825 Cape Coral Parkway East, has quickly become a premier destination for residents and visitors, offering a unique venue accessible by both land and water.

The innovative complex sits on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, providing a scenic backdrop for a diverse array of amenities. Beyond its full-service marina, which allows boaters to dock and dine, the park features a permanent open-air bar called The Helm and a ship store for marine essentials. This model creates a dynamic environment that caters to the established lifestyle of Cape Coral's extensive canal and boating community while introducing a fresh, casual dining scene. Regular live music performances further establish the park as a vibrant social and community gathering space.

At the heart of the operation is the rotating roster of food trucks, which gives local culinary entrepreneurs a stable and high-traffic location to operate from. For these small businesses, the exposure is invaluable. The constant flow of guests arriving by car and boat provides a diverse customer base that helps brands grow.

"It's a lot of exposure," said Ozzy, co-owner of Smokestream BBQ, a regular vendor at the park. "Lots of people coming through from all ages... They come by boat, car, they're seeing our brand, they're liking it."

The success of vendors like Smokestream BBQ and Yunta Cuban highlights Slip-Away’s role not just as an entertainment venue, but as an incubator for local business. To see the vibrant atmosphere and hear more from the vendors themselves, watch our full video report below.