I go here 2-3 times each winter for a fun laidback decidedly unfunny lunch overlooking the water. The surrounding buildings have changed and gone upscale, but this place retains its old Florida charm among the multi-story buildings surrounding it. The food and no nonsense service is good enough to keep me coming back year after year. Of course, if Buzz's were a mile inland and overlooked a parking lot instead of the water, it probably wouldn't stay on my luncheon shortlist. Go there while you can. Some day the owners will sell the land and make the real bucks. For now, it's a postage stamp size piece of Florida restaurant history--a setting becoming increasingly hard to find in Naples and environs. Prices are acceptable given the view. read more

Great drinks and food. They don't take reservations but have a nice area in the back to wait and enjoy the views of the intercostal. For appetizer with tried the shrimp and each had the grouper. Service was efficient and enjoyed the view. read more

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Great food and great service. Sorry no pictures but we got the beets salad with blackened salmon and it was out of this word! We also got the blackened grouper with lime rice and baked potato and it also was amazing! We certainly recommend it and will come back again next time I visit Naples. read more

After living in Naples for so long and never coming here we picked the Saturday of Easter weekend which I thought was crazy but we were seated quickly at a table for 2 outside. The server was efficient and pleasant. He went over the specials of the day which included a chowder with grouper, crab and shrimp. We got a cup of it and it was absolutely delicious. We also had the mahi dip and blackened mahi sandwich we also ordered 2 coors lite. Everything we ordered had wonderful flavors and reasonable portion sizes. I was super impressed with this little gem and will definitely be back soon. Oh, and don't let the parking situation scare you off, they have free valet parking for anyone who eats there. read more

Cute, no frills spot in an area where you might not know there's a restaurant. The food was just "ok" to us (being from New England, the bar is set pretty high for us on seafood, especially lobster rolls), but the drinks were great as was the ambiance and bartenders. Sat at the bar. Would like to sit outside next time for a nice view. read more

I loved this spot. It's so cute! The lighthouse entrance and the back patio were my favorite places in this restaurant! We sat on the back patio, by the water. We watched lots of boats pull in which was nice. There's plenty of boat parking here. Our waitress was on it! She was always ready to top off our drinks and get us whatever we needed. This was my favorite meal of our trip to Naples. The ceviche here was so good! I'd been craving it this whole trip and Buzz's Lighthouse did not disappoint. I also got the beat salad with blackened chicken which was perfect! read more

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great service and love the sea food and no wait to get a table and it's so nice for the view and it great for a good and free park

100/10 shrimp here love the outdoor seating and the food is DELISH. Fresh and flavorful. Service is quick and friendly which i love! Id come back for more hush puppies and to try the coconut shrimp! read more

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It was a busy night after a rain storm so outdoor seating was closed, but they got us seated in 30 minutes. The drinks were great, atmosphere was fun, and I ordered the triple tail - delicious! We had two kids along and they liked the kids menu. Great experience, I'd go there again. read more

Good food and drinks with a beautiful view from the deck. Great service from James and his team. James told us a "secret" way to let him know we want attention so he won't bother us (move the ketchup bottle to the server-side of the table). As with most restaurants in Naples, we expect to pay 30% more for 50% better quality. Works for me...sometimes. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Outside view with Lighthouse. - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

Great little waterfront comfort food restaurant. Surrounded by everything Naples high end, this is a very simple low key restaurant with just plain good food. Loved the seafood fritters and our party of 6 all went for the famous grouper Reuben with some different preparations. Almost not a word spoken during the meal because it was sooo good. Enjoyed the spicy marg too. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Grouper Reuben - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Good service once she finally came over. Solid blackened grouper sandwich. I don't know if they salt the fries? Nice water views. read more

The beet salad had the perfect combo of sweet and savory. So good I had it at my next visit . Don't discount this place by its looks. Humble and down to earth. All our meals were fantastic. Salmon meal, grouper sandwich. All thumbs up read more

The food was DELICIOUS and the service was phenomenal!! The location is beautiful as well. I enjoyed a very peaceful lunch here. Highly recommend read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Coconut Shrimp, key lime rice, french fries - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Was seated right away. Had a seat just inside the deck to keep the wind off of us since it was dark and a little cool. Waitress was sitter friendly and nice. I ordered a key lime tini to drink. My husband got a Painkiller. Both were so so good. Mine was like a dessert! I ordered Chicken Caprese for dinner. The tomatoes were so huge and fresh and ripe. Chicken had such great flavor and perfectly cooked. My husband got Mahi with a key lime butter sauce and tropical rice and broccolini. He said it was all very good and cooked perfectly. It was pretty loud in there with everyone talking but it is kind of a small place. Loved the little lights on the table to make it more romantic. Very good dinner. Great service. Definitely would come back. read more

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Have come and stayed at the Vanderbilt for many years but never been here! Service is nice and friendly, ordered the Shrimp and Crab Cocktail $24 and the Caesar Salad with a protein $27 and the kids had a cheeseburger and chicken fingers. All was good. read more

Food was excellent As was service Great atmosphere Will return Fish was fresh and delicious We went after the sunset boat tour next door read more

The staff is amazing. We sat on the back porch overlooking the canal. I had the buzzalo triple tail. It's what you think it is but better. A supreme white fish fried rolled in buffalo with blue cheese, and lettuce. This could be the best fish sandwich I have ever eaten! read more

Small fun touristy spot on the water. Nice people working there. My limoncello drink was overly sweet ( it was not straight limoncello) which I didn't expect. I did get some club soda to cut the sweetness. I ordered the grouper sandwich and I've had better ones from beach huts. Nothing special here. My sister was disappointed in her fish fry as well. The atmosphere is fun, good people but the food is not all that great. read more

We dined with family. 7 meals. 1. Their steak game is ok. 2. Brussel Sprouts is ok. 3. Chili shrimp is good. 4. Tropic rice was bad, was not fresh, dry and way over salted. Not recommended. Service delivery was quick. However, as son as we finished, they busted the table when we still were sitting at the table, one of the kids were still eating, but they took his plate away. read more

We left our beach resort down the street to come here. Great patio, good food, and great service from James. Definitely should check it out if you're staying in this area. read more

Food: Fish was dry. Dirty rice takes time getting used to, I guess. 3 Stars Service: Fantastic. 5 Stars Ambiance: Beach / Lake scene is gorgeous. 5 Stars Overall: 4 Stars read more

Walked over during a rain storm got a beer, saw some manatees , and had the best Ruben grouper of my life! I gotta say it was awesome!

We loved this place! It felt like Naples of yesteryear. Great food and service in a fun little water side restaurant. Try the Grouper Reuben - sounds odd but is delicious! And the key lime and Pina colada pies were a great finish to the meal. We will absolutely be back any time we are in Naples. read more

What a shame... it's just not the same. We've been going here for years, always enjoyed the "old world" ambiance of what was vintage Old Naples and the terrific fresh fish dishes. Our favorite dish (which extended to our visiting children) was their famous Grouper Rueben. After moving away a few years ago, we returned, post-Hurricane Ian, only to find a shell of the original. The hotel section has been leveled, only the restaurant is left standing. We learned that the Ritz has sunk their mitts into the kitchen and has since "changed things up" to accommodate a more eclectic clientele. The service was good, but not the same friendly, down-to-earth attitude. Their version of the beloved Grouper Reuben (and I have to imagine the other original dishes) is just not the same. The Ritz may have attempted to put a new shine on the old penny but, in doing so, they have tarnished the old world charm of this long-standing, historic business. read more

Old Naples Restaurant! I stumbled across this place on a stroll and came in for a drink! What a quaint place with great views! Wonderful service by the staff and James! I definitely recommend and will come to check out the food next!! read more

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The lobster roll and blackened grouper were superb. Cool nautical dive ambiance as well. Definitely worth swinging by for refreshments after hitting the beach. read more

Ordered a grouper Reuben and brought my own gluten free bread. They grilled the sandwich on my bread and it was out of this world. Server was attentive and pleasant. Restaurant is right on the water! read more

Met friends for lunch per their request. Very busy establishment with small parking lot. Very noisy but excellent waitstaff. Hubby and I shared the Grouper Ruben with a side of slaw. The sandwich is definitely enough to share, especially with a order of onion rings! We shared the onion rings which everyone loved. I thought the Ruben tasted a bit salty. We ordered fresh mozzarella cheese instead of the American cheese that came with the sandwich. Switching to mozzarella, being fresh cheese, was definitely a good choice. Grouper was meaty and next time should order it broiled! read more

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Food kinda sucked my glass sat empty for a long time. Way too expensive for the type of food given. The fish was not very good. I mean the vibe was nice. And our waiter was an old lady and she took forever read more

This is a popular place. We had friendly hostess, she treated everyone with a smile. The view of the river was beautiful. Outdoor seatings the best. Very tight but not uncomfortable. We had the steak and added the lobster tail and great tasting calamari! Food was wonderful. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Lobster tail - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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The view out on the deck was enjoyable. The service was great. Mixed about the food. I had the Grouper Reuben and it was good but I had much better in another place and the fish was fresh on the East coast. Same cost. My wife had the Fried Grouper and that was also good, just ok. When we asked if the clam strips were fresh, the server said no, it's frozen it's very good. And we felt what we may have had was also frozen but as the server said, just very good. It has the "fresh fish" costs, not taste. May not be rushing back. Had been looking forward to dining there for so long and in some respects, disappointing. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - The Grouper Reuben (fried) was very good. - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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The service was good and fast which was surprising for Mother's Day. The place is beautiful with an amazing view. The food was good. My mom ordered the Mahi and my dad ordered the Salmon. I ordered a burger cause I'm not a big fan of seafood. According to my parents their food was good. I ordered my burger medium rare but it wasn't cooked that way. It's not a big deal since it's a seafood place anyway. The Mississippi mud pie was really good. We ordered an appetizer, two bowls of soup, 3 main dishes, and a dessert. It was $186 including drinks and tip. They already have a 20% tip included. So it's definitely on the expensive side but it was nice for special occasions. Something I didn't like was that they did not have pasta on the menu and their jalapeños were not spicy at all. Otherwise, everything else was really good. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Delicious food and great views! We had grouper, shrimp, and snapper dinners. All excellent! The server was very good and fun, outgoing lady. We saw boats going out for the sunset from the table. Great drinks. They now take reservations. read more

Buzz's Lighthouse Inn and Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Terrific service. Good beer selection. Mixed drinks are very good. Food is fresh and prices are reasonable. read more

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Great choice for lunch. Mahi and Grouper sandwich were both very good. Service is good, didn't have to wait long for a seat.

Awesome seafood spot on the water. Great to watch the sunset at Vanderbilt beach then walk over for dinner. The grouper with lobster was amazing, highly recommend. read more

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Close to the beach with nice outdoor seating. Food was EXTREMELY underwhelming - not worth the price AT ALL!!!! We ordered a shrimp entreee and to the restaurant's credit, the dish came with some of THE BIGGEST SHRIMP I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! Shrimp were very big. Shameful service from waiters who DID NOT GIVE A CARE IN THE WORLD... SAD!!! Nice views and enormous/gigantic shrimps, Overprice with poor wait staff. Will never come here again read more

People wait If line here for 45 minutes always crowded. Good Grouper sandwich, good fried clams. Food is decent. Local place among the high rent district of Gulf Shore drive. Terry Dane read more

Nothing to write home about. Had grouper sand with lettuce, tomato onion. Rice tastes strange to me. I'd go back if I was nearby but wouldn't go out of my way to go again read more