A trip to Florida’s Paradise Coast means beautiful beaches, amazing resorts, and plenty of time outdoors. And what would a day in Naples be without delicious, fresh, and local eats? Or even better: enjoying it outdoors! After all, Naples has the perfect weather for it. The best part: there are plenty of outdoor dining experiences to choose from in Naples. Among Fifth Avenue South, certain locations on Third Street South, Venetian Bay, Tin City or on the beachfront of Naples resorts, there is an outdoor dining experience for any occasion. Here are the best places to eat in Naples, al fresco.
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH
Take a stroll through this main downtown street in Naples, and you’ll find plenty of opportunities for an al fresco meal. Fifth Avenue South has walkways and sidewalk seating at most of its restaurants and bars. Don’t miss Osteria Tulia, which serves rustic Italian cuisine in a restaurant that makes you feel as though you’re dining in a restored Italian farmhouse. Enjoy patio-side dining along with local specialties and regional wine.
More Fifth Avenue South outdoor dining: Bice Ristorante, Bellini on Fifth, Caffe Milano, Chops City Grill, Dolce & Salato Italian Bistro, Fifth Avenue Coffee Company & Sixth Street Diner, Pazzo! Cucina Italiana, Sells Restaurant, The French, Vergina, Yabba Island Grill.
THIRD STREET SOUTH
If you’re looking for more than beach views, check out some of the restaurants lining historic Third Street South. Sea Salt is an award-winning fine-dining establishment specializing in modern seafood in a patio setting. Enjoy a lunch of Ahi tuna tartare with avocado, aji Amarillo and sesame soy, or blue crab bisque with sherry – specialties as unforgettable as the lively outdoor scenery. Ridgway Bar & Grill serves Contemporary American and French cuisine you can enjoy patio-side or in their beautiful garden courtyard. A plate of calamari among the lush greenery makes a perfect pairing.
More Third Street South outdoor dining: Barbatelia, Campiello, Jane’s Garden Café, Old Naples Pub, and Tommy Bahama’s.
VENETIAN BAY
Venetian Bay is known for its shopping, but it also offers some of the most picturesque fine dining in Naples. Be sure to check out T-Michaels Steak & Lobster House. Here, you’ll find a bay view to keep you company as you enjoy a craft cocktail and fresh lobster. While you stroll along the waterfront and parks, don’t pass up the chance to grab a pastry and a coffee at Black Letter Coffee + Café.
More Venetian Bay outdoor dining: Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar, Fish, M Waterfront Grille, MiraMare Ristorante, and The Village Pub.
TIN CITY
This waterfront shopping area in Naples has all you need by way of antiques and novelties. It’s also where you’ll find Pinchers, the ideal spot to enjoy lunch or dinner on the waterfront in a casual atmosphere.
BEACHFRONT & WATERFRONT
Naples has some of the best beach and waterfront dining you’ll ever experience. What better way to enjoy outdoor dining than with a sunset right on the beach? Pair fresh, local fare with a view at Waterfront Grille, and you’ll have the perfect ending to the perfect day on Florida’s Paradise Coast.