Mel's Guidebook
Food scene
5th Avenue is full of Italian restaurants, but La Trattoria is one of my absolute favorites! Besides the fantastic food, I love that La Trattoria is family friendly and open late - until 1 am!
14 locals recommend
La Trattoria
878 5th Ave S5th Avenue is full of Italian restaurants, but La Trattoria is one of my absolute favorites! Besides the fantastic food, I love that La Trattoria is family friendly and open late - until 1 am!
Incredibly fresh seafood, phenominal French Mediterranean cuisine, and amazing cocktails! Sails is a bit pricey so I recommend it for those extra special occassion where you’ll want to impress. The service is impeccable and the staff is incredibly friendly. Sails is my #1 favorite restaurant in Naples :)
16 locals recommend
Sails Restaurant
301 5th Ave SIncredibly fresh seafood, phenominal French Mediterranean cuisine, and amazing cocktails! Sails is a bit pricey so I recommend it for those extra special occassion where you’ll want to impress. The service is impeccable and the staff is incredibly friendly. Sails is my #1 favorite restaurant in Naples :)
This place is a major local favorite. Really fresh seafood and side dishes that come in sizeable portions. The prices for lunch feel like a bargain to me so if you’re curious about trying USS Nemo, I’d definitely recommend going for lunch. You have to get the miso glazed Chilean Seabass.
70 locals recommend
USS Nemo Restaurant
3745 Tamiami Trail NThis place is a major local favorite. Really fresh seafood and side dishes that come in sizeable portions. The prices for lunch feel like a bargain to me so if you’re curious about trying USS Nemo, I’d definitely recommend going for lunch. You have to get the miso glazed Chilean Seabass.
[In the neighborhood] Great authentic mexican spot serving a variety of dishes, including unique and delicious molcajetes - traditional dishes served in mortar made from volcanic rock.
Molcajetes
3367 Bayshore Dr[In the neighborhood] Great authentic mexican spot serving a variety of dishes, including unique and delicious molcajetes - traditional dishes served in mortar made from volcanic rock.
[In the neighborhood] Awesome spot in Naples offering a hige selection of locally brewed beer and foo. Their outside patio is a great place to spend the afternoon!
14 locals recommend
Ankrolab Brewing Company
3555 Bayshore Dr[In the neighborhood] Awesome spot in Naples offering a hige selection of locally brewed beer and foo. Their outside patio is a great place to spend the afternoon!
[In the neighborhood] One of my absolute favorite places in Naples! Celebration park is an area by the water boasting various food trucks and a full service bar. They’ll sometimes have live music and dancing at night is pretty common. My favorite food is from the Greek truck and it’s their lamb platter - trust me I don’t like lamb but the way this guy marinates and minces it…pure deliciousness!!!
82 locals recommend
Celebration Park Naples
2880 Becca Ave[In the neighborhood] One of my absolute favorite places in Naples! Celebration park is an area by the water boasting various food trucks and a full service bar. They’ll sometimes have live music and dancing at night is pretty common. My favorite food is from the Greek truck and it’s their lamb platter - trust me I don’t like lamb but the way this guy marinates and minces it…pure deliciousness!!!
[In the neighborhood] AMAZING spot a 2 min walk from the house. Great patio area to enjoy a cheese platter, some bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and a delicious Sicilian pizza.
Sicilia Restaurant
3929 Bayshore Dr[In the neighborhood] AMAZING spot a 2 min walk from the house. Great patio area to enjoy a cheese platter, some bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and a delicious Sicilian pizza.
[In the neighborhood] Fantastic authentic taco spot. The food is great and super affordable - I would absolutely recommend dropping by to grab a few tacos (or 20), their ceviche, and chicken quesadilla. The massive platter of loaded nachos is also a huge crowd favorite.
19 locals recommend
Taqueria San Julian 2
3575 Bayshore Dr[In the neighborhood] Fantastic authentic taco spot. The food is great and super affordable - I would absolutely recommend dropping by to grab a few tacos (or 20), their ceviche, and chicken quesadilla. The massive platter of loaded nachos is also a huge crowd favorite.
[In the Neighborhood] great little coffee shop where you can grab some fresh baked pastries and a coffee or tea - my favorite is their chai latte with coconut milk!
7 locals recommend
Bean To Cup Coffee Lounge
3248 Bayshore Dr[In the Neighborhood] great little coffee shop where you can grab some fresh baked pastries and a coffee or tea - my favorite is their chai latte with coconut milk!
[In the Neighborhood] Enjoy water views as you grab a casual lunch!
38 locals recommend
Three60 Market
2891 Bayview Dr[In the Neighborhood] Enjoy water views as you grab a casual lunch!
This beachfront restaurant is part of the Ritz Carlton and a great place to watch the sunset. Grab some coconut crusted shrimp or seared scallops and a few daquiri and I can guarantee you’ll have a great time. This spot gets very busy so if you want to have a table for the sunset, I’d recommend going earlier.
58 locals recommend
Gumbo Limbo
280 Vanderbilt Beach RdThis beachfront restaurant is part of the Ritz Carlton and a great place to watch the sunset. Grab some coconut crusted shrimp or seared scallops and a few daquiri and I can guarantee you’ll have a great time. This spot gets very busy so if you want to have a table for the sunset, I’d recommend going earlier.
If you enjoy Persian food you will LOVE Bha Bha. Even if you don’t think you like Persian food or have never had Persian food, I’d still 100% recommend this place. Great meat dishes - from chicken, to beef, to lamb - that are expertly seasoned and cooked. Virtually all of their appetizers are delicious - you really can’t go wrong!
22 locals recommend
BHA! BHA! Persian Bistro
865 5th Ave SIf you enjoy Persian food you will LOVE Bha Bha. Even if you don’t think you like Persian food or have never had Persian food, I’d still 100% recommend this place. Great meat dishes - from chicken, to beef, to lamb - that are expertly seasoned and cooked. Virtually all of their appetizers are delicious - you really can’t go wrong!
EJ’s is hands down my favorite brunch spot in Naples! The service is super friendly and their menu is extensive (there’s something for everybody); naturally everything is super delicious. My favorite dish is the crab cake eggs benedict!
19 locals recommend
EJ's Bayfront Cafe
469 Bayfront PlEJ’s is hands down my favorite brunch spot in Naples! The service is super friendly and their menu is extensive (there’s something for everybody); naturally everything is super delicious. My favorite dish is the crab cake eggs benedict!
Delicious spot on 3rd Ave for upscale brunch and an elevated experience. Always request to be seated in their outside patio full of beautiful flowers and fountains. If you’re feeling bougie, I’d go with their lobster omelet :) Though you really can’t go wrong with anything you order at Jane’s!
39 locals recommend
Jane's Cafe on 3rd
1209 3rd St SDelicious spot on 3rd Ave for upscale brunch and an elevated experience. Always request to be seated in their outside patio full of beautiful flowers and fountains. If you’re feeling bougie, I’d go with their lobster omelet :) Though you really can’t go wrong with anything you order at Jane’s!
Upscale French restaurant perfect for a special occassion. This is a popular one with locals!
14 locals recommend
Bleu Provence
1234 8th St SUpscale French restaurant perfect for a special occassion. This is a popular one with locals!
Beach
Quintessential Naples beach with old school Naples charm! A phenomenal place to see the sunset - make sure you walk to the end of the pier for amazing views - you might even see a flipping dolphin or two!
277 locals recommend
Naples Pier
25 12th Ave SQuintessential Naples beach with old school Naples charm! A phenomenal place to see the sunset - make sure you walk to the end of the pier for amazing views - you might even see a flipping dolphin or two!
Awesome spot especially for big groups or travellers with kids. There are two volleyball courts, a bunch of gazebos great for a picnic, a fun playground, and a huge grassy area. There are a number of free tikki hut umbrellas on the beach that are first come first serve (recommend going early to claim these!) There’s a shack wher you can grab food and drinks, and kayak and paddleboard rentals are available.
127 locals recommend
Lowdermilk Park
1301 Gulf Shore Blvd NAwesome spot especially for big groups or travellers with kids. There are two volleyball courts, a bunch of gazebos great for a picnic, a fun playground, and a huge grassy area. There are a number of free tikki hut umbrellas on the beach that are first come first serve (recommend going early to claim these!) There’s a shack wher you can grab food and drinks, and kayak and paddleboard rentals are available.
After you’re done strolling on 5th Ave, drive a few more blocks west to get to this great beach! Enjoy the white sand and calm blue waters - you’re sure to spot a group of dolphins that aren’t afraid to get close to the shore!
128 locals recommend
Naples Beach
After you’re done strolling on 5th Ave, drive a few more blocks west to get to this great beach! Enjoy the white sand and calm blue waters - you’re sure to spot a group of dolphins that aren’t afraid to get close to the shore!
Lovely beach in North Naples. Getting to this beach involves a lovely half a mile stroll through a boardwalk that goes through the marsh. there are golf carts that shuttle hotel residents theough the boardwalk and offer this as a complimentary service to other beach goers as well. Once you’re on the beach you can rent umbrellas and beach chairs, as well as enjoy some great food from the cafe run by the hotel. You’re able to rent jet skis, paddle boards, and kayaks but they’ll be pricier than what you can find at Lowdermilk Park Beach.
125 locals recommend
Clam Pass Park
465 Seagate DrLovely beach in North Naples. Getting to this beach involves a lovely half a mile stroll through a boardwalk that goes through the marsh. there are golf carts that shuttle hotel residents theough the boardwalk and offer this as a complimentary service to other beach goers as well. Once you’re on the beach you can rent umbrellas and beach chairs, as well as enjoy some great food from the cafe run by the hotel. You’re able to rent jet skis, paddle boards, and kayaks but they’ll be pricier than what you can find at Lowdermilk Park Beach.
Sightseeing
Famous 5th Avenue of Naples! Full of great restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries, taking a stroll fown 5th Ave is a must.
287 locals recommend
5th Avenue South
5th Avenue SouthFamous 5th Avenue of Naples! Full of great restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries, taking a stroll fown 5th Ave is a must.
I love this part of Naples - the restaurants are amazing and it’s a really beautiul area to walk around and grab some gelato if you’re not going to eat.
44 locals recommend
3rd Street South
3rd Street SouthI love this part of Naples - the restaurants are amazing and it’s a really beautiul area to walk around and grab some gelato if you’re not going to eat.
Really beautiful Botanical Gardens just down the street from the house. A great way to see tropical plants and flowers as well as exotic ones!
259 locals recommend
Naples Botanical Garden
4820 Bayshore DrReally beautiful Botanical Gardens just down the street from the house. A great way to see tropical plants and flowers as well as exotic ones!