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Golden Grove Kitchen sits in the space that housed Mel’s on Collier Boulevard for decades. It opened last September, and it’s a compelling reason to head north for an affordable dinner instead of defaulting to your usual spots.

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A familiar Naples name in imported Italian specialties is settling into a new home, and with it comes a fresh stop for wine tasting, pantry shopping and gift-giving on Vanderbilt Beach Road. Ambrosi & Sons has moved into the former Naples Wine Collection space at Shoppes at Vanderbilt, bringing its selection of Italian foods, specialty wines and sample-friendly wine bar to the neighborhood.

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Solving Lunch in North Naples: Thank You Kindly Cookshop If you're sick of sad salads or your usual deli sandwich, I'm here to let you know of an elevated grab-and-go lunch under $20. Thank You Kindly Cookshop is a grab-and-go counter out of Bi...

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Despite being on the coast, Naples’ tiki bar scene is surprisingly sparse. Not just a place with palm trees and drinks, but somewhere immersive, where the cocktails arrive in ornate mugs, and the atmosphere completely transports you.

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Prime Social Reserve Brings a New Kind of Exclusivity to Fifth Avenue South Naples has always had a taste for places that feel a little hard to get into. Prime Social Reserve, the new rooftop restaurant from the Cameron Mitchell group behind De...

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New in Naples: ChaChaCha is a Go-To for Cuban Comfort Food ChaChaCha Fusion Cuban Cuisine is one of the newest reasons to head north for dinner instead of defaulting to your usual spots. It sits at 5628 Strand Blvd, and it's a small, family-run...

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Omasava: Naples' Most Over-the-Top Omakase An exclusive new omakase experience has arrived in Naples, and it doesn't tiptoe into town—it walks in with a 20-plus-course menu, ultra-limited seating, and a price tag that sits comfortably next to o...

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These Naples Restaurants Have the Best Private Dining Rooms Naples' food scene makes it the perfect spot for big celebrations—birthdays, bridal showers, and even boardroom business dinners. You'll hear that Seasons 52 and The Capital Grille are...

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The Naples Burger Guide: Top Patties for Every Mood With Shake Shack finally opening at Mercato, it feels like the right time to talk burgers. Shake Shack tastes like stressed lunch breaks when I worked in the Financial District in New Yor...

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Under the Radar Restaurants: Canary Club in Bonita Springs Under the Radar Restaurants: Canary Club in Bonita Springs I once lived above a pizza shop that, inexplicably, ran a Monday special: five-dollar margaritas and ten-dollar margarita ...

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Naples' Newest Dining Room at Naples Beach Club The Merchant Room Debuts at Naples Beach Club When The Merchant Room first opened its doors at the newly launched Naples Beach Club, A Four Seasons Resort in December 2025, it brought with it a...

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Hidden Gems of Naples: A Taste of Lima in the Heart of Naples Hidden Gems of Naples: A Taste of Lima in the Heart of Naples Lima Restaurant and Pisco Bar sits just off Tamiami Trail East, and while it's far enough back that you might miss it...

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Everglades Seafood Festival: A Gulf Coast Tradition If ever Florida demarcated a seafood hometown, it would be Everglades City, and every February, the Everglades Seafood Festival proves it. This three-day gathering has thrived for more than...

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Top 5 in Naples: Sushi Standouts Let's be clear upfront: Naples is not an omakase town. But when Naples residents want sushi with fresh fish, properly made rice, good service, and ambiance, the same names come up over and over again. Freshness ...

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A Few New Steaks Around Town: Aufieri & Martinez At the new Argentinian steakhouse on the north side of Naples' bustling Vanderbilt Beach corridor, Aufieri & Martinez brings a grounded, fire-forward approach to grilled meats that feels authenti...

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Where to Get Good BBQ in Naples - Top 5 Countdown Let's get this out of the way: Naples is not Memphis, Texas, or the Carolinas. And that's fine. But when the craving hits for BBQ, there are places locals consistently return to. That's the key....

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What makes a Happy Hour good? Discounts matter, sure, but ambiance, food that actually tastes like more than leftovers, and interesting drinks also count. We’ve scoured all the recommendations and poured more than a few drinks along the way to bring you this list.

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Two Under-the-Radar Gems: Italian Restaurant Palooza! While you may be familiar with many of Naples' Italian mainstays, I wanted to highlight a few under-the-radar spots that keep locals coming back for more but didn't make the top five list...

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Best of 2025: Food & Drink Best Places to Get Fresh Stone Crab Stone crab season officially runs October 15 through May 1, and this guide broke down where to find the freshest claws in town — whether you're buying straight from the docks or ...

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A New Favorite Spot: Three Sixteen Coffee & Bakery If you've been wandering Naples thinking, "I could really use a place with good coffee and a pastry that actually tastes like butter," I've got you covered. Three Sixteen Coffee & Bakery is...

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5 Cheap Eats in Naples, FL for $15 Naples isn't exactly known for cheap eats, but if you know where to look, you can get a satisfying meal for around $15. Eating out, especially for lunch daily, can get expensive. But it doesn't have to be...

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If you’re headed to a show at Artis—Naples, BrickTop’s is the perfect spot to stop before or after. While it is a chain, it has everything I want out of a meal that will always hit the spot.

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La Salière has finally landed in Naples, Florida on 12th Avenue South. This is the first U.S. outpost of a storied Italian restaurant born in Monte-Carlo back in 1982.

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Mercato’s newest restaurant, Violi, might be bringing a touch of Mykonos to Naples, but the connection goes deeper than the décor.

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There's a New Steakhouse Downtown: Betulia Expands with Tulia Italian Steak There are new changes underway on Fifth Ave South. Tulia Italian Steak, the latest creation from Chef Vincenzo Betulia, has opened in the former home of The French, br...

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