Travelers and residents alike adore all that Naples, Florida has to offer: sugar-sand beaches, sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters, endless sunshine, and forever blue skies. Therefore, what better way to cap off a day spent at the beach, then with a cocktail and a fabulous dinner overlooking that same scenery.
Here are a handful of waterfront restaurants in this Southwest Florida waterfront town that offer a superb combination of views and food, whether it is for an intimate party of two or for a rousing family gathering.
Baleen at LaPlaya Resort
9891 Gulfshore Drive
Naples, Florida 34108
239-598-5707
This fine dining establishment, located within an exquisite Naples, Florida hotel, allows you to dine amidst a whimsical monkey motif. On those sultry Florida days, dine indoors within the oak-walled dining room. When the days are a tad cooler, venture outdoors to the covered terrace which overlooks the beach and enjoy the breeze off the Gulf of Mexico. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here with everything from salads and sandwiches to delicious seafood dishes.
Bayside, A Seafood Grill and Bar
4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. North
Naples, Florida 34103
239- 649-5552
Dine overlooking the wonderful Venetian Bay from the upstairs dining room or enjoy a lighter fare menu at the downstairs café and bar. Open for lunch and dinner and Sunday brunch.
H.B.’s on the Gulf at Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club
851 Gulf Shore Blvd. North
Naples, Florida 34102
239-435-4347
Literally right on the beach, this fantastic outdoor restaurant features an incredible bar where you can share cocktails as you watch the sun set. Lunch and dinner are served here.
Marie-Michelle at Village on Venetian Bay
4236 Gulf Shore Blvd. North
Naples, Florida 34103
239-263-0900
Marie-Michelle’s has been luring diners to its outdoor terrace set along Naples’ stunning Venetian Bay for decades. But it is not only the views that keep patrons returning, it also the delectable French cuisine. Open for both lunch and dinner.
Pinchers Crab Shack & Riverwalk at Tin City
1200 5th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-262-4200
Take the entire family and enjoy a fun and tropical atmosphere at these two restaurants located in Naples’ famous Tin City shopping area. Here, sit along the Gordon River and dine on the fresh catch of the day – literally!
Sea Grille and Raw Bar
909 10th Street South
Naples, FL 34102
239-261-4355
Given the large crowds this restaurant attracts, you may be forced to sit inside. And, while the inside is nice with large tables and booths, the outside deck cannot be beat. Situated right next to a marina in Old Naples, it is the perfect dining setting. The menu is varied with lots of fresh seafood as well as steaks. Open for lunch and dinner.
The Bay House
799 Walkerbilt Road
Naples, Florida 34109
239-591-3837
Discover this hidden treasure up in North Naples where it sits just off the shores of the Cocohatchee River. Savor fresh seafood, steaks and chops as you dine in the fire lit tavern. Open for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch.
The Boat House
990 Broad Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-643-2235
The pride and joy of this restaurant is its glass-enclosed dining room which hovers over the Naples Bay, as does its outside deck. Enjoy the best of what the sea has to offer here for lunch and dinner.
The Dock at Crayton Cove
845 12th Avenue South
Naples, Florida 34102
239-263-9940
Its laid-back attitude and open-air dining have made this restaurant a Naples tradition for decades. You’ll love the affordable menu as you enjoy wonderful views of Naples Bay. Open for lunch and dinner as well as Sunday brunch.
The Turtle Club
9225 Gulfshore Drive
Naples, Florida 34108
239-592-6557
The cuisine here is as fantastic as its ambience. Located on the grounds of the Vanderbilt Beach Resort, you will fall in love with the uninterrupted views of the Gulf of Mexico as you dine on fresh seafood and steaks just steps away from the water. Open for lunch and dinner.
