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    Havana Libre

    4.1 (46 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Top: Vaca Frita Bottom: Lomo Saltado a lo Pobre
    Andrea V.

    Ordered pickup from this place on the weekend, everyone ordered steak and it was so good we decided to dine in. They must have happy hour specials because when we got there around 6pm the bar was poppin. Hubs and I were sat quickly at a booth and were able to put in our order quickly. We started with the queso frito and guava, y me encantó! So yummy! It wasn't too busy but the music was playing and I had no complaints. He wanted to try a more traditional Cuban dish so he ordered the vaca frita. I noticed they have a mini Peruvian menu so I went with lomo saltado a lo pobre. Both dishes estaban deliciosos y no me pude comer todo porque el plato era grande. Si o si regresamos!

    Happy hour really nice. Sitting at outside bar in evening was nice. Cool air hitting you. Food delicious. Cafe cortado very nice and service was excellent. Quick bite during happy hour but very satisfying. Music was nice! We will be back. Recommend this place!

    Vaca Frita
    Cosmo G.

    I had to have my Cuban fix before leaving FL. This place was amazing! Inside, the ambiance was nice, clean and relaxing. The food was amazing, my Churrasco was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Their chorizo croquetas were very good. Hubby's vaca frita was also good. The service was top notch. Restrooms were also very clean and nice.

    Cuban Sandwich
    Claudia

    Fabulous Ambience and Great Staff. Beautiful addtion to Naples area. Excellent Addition to the new Founders Square area. Truly authentic Cuban Sandwich. Hearty portion and side dish for lunch options as well. The prices for the quality of the ingredients and meal served are a great value. I personally have not visited Cuba yet enjoy the cuisine and have visited highly rated Cuban restaurants in both Miami and Chicago. Have made it a point to always try what is a go to tradtional, "Cuban Sandwhich". This one served here is an excptional value for the price and easy on the taste buds. The staff is exceptional. One is greeted upon arrival and instantly felt welcomed to restaurant as if family. The follow up by staff to ensure every need is met while maintaing servive to other clients is also above par.

    Ham croquettes
    Alan B.

    I've been here a couple of times and have been disappointed with the steak I had. It was dry and chewy with not much spice or flavor. I was expecting something very different, I guess!

    Was just there today amazing food.. kudos to the chef. Everything we order was just so fresh and tasteful. Ambiance was so relax very clean and very fresh .

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    Terri G.

    This restaurant is a positive experience when you walk through the door, it's clean and spacious and the wall murals are a great touch. The old chevy pictures reminded me of the cars in Havana and Hemingway added to the Cuban ambiance. As far as the food, the restaurant has a very good choice of Cuban cuisine to choose from including appetizers, soups, sandwiches and who doesn't like the classic Cuban sandwich? For dinner fare, they offer a good selection of seafood and beef dishes, with familiar things like Camarones Enchilados which is shrimp with red sauce, a staple in most Mexican restaurants or Ropa Vieja. They even have Peruvian food on the menu and I'll definitely try the Saltado next time. Hubs went with the Pollo a la Plancha, which is a breaded chicken breast, I decided on chicken fajitas and we both liked the way the food was prepared. The servers are attentive and the wait wasn't too long for a takeout order. Prices and portions are good, as most people know, dining out in Naples can be expensive, but Havana Libre offers good value for your money. Snowbirds are leaving town, so restaurants like this will have more room for the locals. We like the restaurant and plan to return soon.

    I'll admit, I'm no expert on authentic Cuban cuisine, but after 40 years of visiting Cuban restaurants across the U.S., I feel qualified to judge a good churrasco steak. Living nearby, we decided to try Havana Libre. At first glance, in a strip mall with signage that looked more like a sandwich shop, we weren't sure what to expect. Step inside, though, and you're greeted by an elegant space with high-end finishes, artwork and a wonderful atmosphere. The staff were friendly, attentive, and efficient. Drinks arrived immediately, and our churrasco steaks, ordered medium rare (medium might have been better), were fantastic. The sides -- plantains, rice, and cheesy mashed potatoes -- were excellent. Our server was accommodating and personable. I judge a restaurant by whether our group would return and, unanimously, the answer was yes.

    Yummy street tacos and tamal! Happy hour menu is perfecto!
    Elizabeth H.

    This is the place! Beautiful decor, fantastic staff, outstanding and authentic food. Havana libre ticks all the boxes! They have such a special atmosphere with their indoor/outdoor bar and comfy indoor seating. As a regular, they make you feel like home and appreciated. Bonus during the week they have lunch specials and happy hour. It's the place to be!

    Piña colada and Tostones Rellenos de Churrasco

    Amazing experience at Havana Libre! The food is authentic and full of flavor, and the service is always warm and welcoming. Their $12 lunch specials are such a great deal, and the happy hour with $4 wine and beer makes it the perfect spot to relax after a long day. The atmosphere is lively and the team truly makes you feel at home. Highly recommend if you're looking for great Cuban food and amazing service!

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    David S.

    The Cuban food is authentic and tastes very good. The ambiance is nice and comfortable but the music is way too loud to enjoy it. I could barely talk with my friends. The service was good but we did have to wait for our food for awhile. The second time we ordered takeout because we enjoyed the food and it also took longer than expected. Bottom line is the food is good and to me that is what matters.

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    1 year ago

    Been to Havana Libre several times and will keep doing so. The marisco rice, the octopus....to die for. The service is always excellent too

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    1 year ago

    Excellent food, outstanding service, delightful ambiance. Special thanks to Eduardo for making the experience enjoyable.

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    1 year ago

    Went there for lunch and had the Cuban Sandwich. Very authentic. Interior is very well done and the service was good.

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    Kelly's Roast Beef

    Kelly's Roast Beef

    3.0
    (112 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wasn't all that impressed. Roast beef was pretty flavorless. I added bbq and horseradish and even…read morestill it was quite bland. Little pricey too - sandwich, fries, drink was $22. Friendly staff and very clean restaurant but food was just not worth it.

    When I found that a franchise of Kelly's Roast Beef opened in Naples, I was excited. An image of…read moreroasted beef sandwiches, fried clam and seafood flowed through my mind. Kelly's is a staple on Revere Beach, Boston! We called it New England Coney Island! We stop by Kelly's at the Collier Blvd and Immokalee Rd little before 6:00 PM on a Thursday night. The place has only two tables occupied and nearly empty! We ordered a small roast beef sandwich meal and lobster roll meal. Originally, I intended to order fried clams but changed my mind at last minute to lobster roll. You order at the counter and the staff will bring them to your table! The roasted beef sandwich was fine, and tender. The French fries requested without any seasoning was nice, hot and crunchy! Good sandwich! Lobster rolls are normally serve Maine or Connecticut style. Maine lobster rolls is served with lobster chilled in mayo and crunchy greens like celery, chives and/or scallions. A Connecticut lobster roll is served warm, dunked in butter with a toasted bun. The lobster roll at this Kelly's is served chilled on a split top roll. Yes, it looks like the meat from the claw, knuckle and leg of lobster and perhaps from the tails! It needed a little lemon juice and/or warmed garlic butter! The fries were heavily seasoned and on the salty side! As we chow down, a few patrons arrived. Now they have 7 tables. Maybe Thursday night is a slow night! The roasted beef sandwich lives up to the fond memory but the lobster roll needs a little more work! There were a few pictures from their old establishments from many decades ago. The staff is friendly. It is really a 3 1/2 stars. Rated at 3 stars for now and update later after a few more visits!

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    yolk cafe

    yolk cafe

    4.4
    (48 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    After passing the Yolk Cafe dozens of times, it was clear that we needed to stop by. The restaurant…read morelooks small, but when you walk in, it's a fairly large area. We were seated quickly and a nice thing about the menu, is you can choose between breakfast and lunch. Hubs chose a classic Ruben sandwich with fries, I went with their signature skillet. Portions were large and the food was very good. They offer a variety of breakfast options like omelets, waffles and the skillets. Lunch has just as many options, with salads, sandwiches, wraps, and burgers. Service was good, the wait staff is used to handling large groups and they do a good job. Our server Shannon was very efficient, she stopped by several times to ask how things were going. She bought the to go box I asked for, along with two drinks to go. There was no way I could finish that ginormous meal! It was an enjoyable brunch and next time I'll try their coffee, it's supposed to be pretty good. This restaurant is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Prices are reasonable, clean with good food and service, it's easy to see why Yolk Cafe is so popular.

    This is actually one of the better diners I have been to in Naples. My Dad was visiting from NY and…read morewe decided to give this place a shot for breakfast one morning in May. The restaurant is pretty big inside with outdoor seating. The wait staff are super friendly and help with questions as needed. The menu is extensive similar to every diner in the NE. The breakfast featured all the necessary staples like eggs your way, meat selection, potatoes and toast for a reasonable price. My wife orders from the lunch menu and had the Reuben. The food is tasty, the atmosphere is great and the people are lovely. Give it a chance. I am super happy we did.

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    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    4.5
    (31 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Just some constructive feedback from an outside perspective…read more The interview process may benefit from having someone else lead or co-lead that portion. As a frequent customer, I've observed the interviews multiple times, and it appears the focus often shifts away from truly evaluating the candidates. The interview dynamic seems heavily centered on the interviewer, which makes it difficult to assess the actual qualities, strengths, and potential of the people being interviewed. In several cases, I've personally known strong candidates--young women with excellent work ethic, positive attitudes, relevant experience, professionalism, and engaging personalities--who were not selected, despite being genuinely well-suited for the role. From what I've observed, the structure of the interviews doesn't consistently allow space for candidates to fully present themselves or for meaningful social and professional cues to be recognized. As a result, the interview outcome may not reflect the quality of the candidates as accurately as it could. Having a different interviewer--or adding a second, more candidate-focused voice--could significantly improve the selection process and help ensure that strong talent is truly seen and evaluated.

    Just tried the Cranberry Truffle Smoothie with strawberries, cranberry, non-fat yogurt, & white…read morechocolate. Also added the energy add-in. Tasted great, excellent quality. They also offer a food menu that includes wraps, flatbreads, salads and more. Only negative is that they use styrofoam for the cups. Would prefer they used waxed paper cups, at least those degrade faster. But saying that, you can buy editable straws!

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    Protein breakfast: Peanut Paradise™, Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Bowl & Sausage Egg & Cheese Dilla'.
    Protein breakfast: Peanut Paradise™, Mixed Berry Greek Yogurt Bowl & Sausage Egg & Cheese Dilla'.
    Mango Monsoon™ Smoothie & Tropical Dragon Passion Smoothie.

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    Lake Park Diner

    Lake Park Diner

    3.6
    (68 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Kid friendly

    sold place to eat. all around good food and a nice atmosphere…read more I got the short rib tacos with fries. the tacos were good but a little on the small side. crunchy slaw and a nice Asian sauce on the meat. the fries came out crisp and consistent. staff was good and checked in multiple times

    Having lunch at Lake Park Diner was a great idea, it's right off Immokalee and easy to access with…read moregood parking. They have a variety of different food and you can choose what you want from a big board next to the cashier. They have hamburgers, salads, bowls, brunch and cocktails. That Lake Park Mojito looked tempting, but maybe later. After putting in our order, the hostess bought us water and the food came out soon after. I tried the Korean short rib tacos, an interesting fusion of southwest and Asian. The sweet potato fries I ordered were super delicious. Hubs asked me to order the Classic Burger, but I accidentally got him the Korean short rib power bowl. At first he looked like he was going to ignore the bowl, but after taking a few bites, he really liked it. He can easily turn down vegetables, so I was amazed to see him polish this bowl off. Good for Lake Park Diner for making veggies so appealing! The hostess was very attentive and she stopped by a few times to see if we needed more drinks and to make sure we liked the food. They do have very good food here, as well as a creative menu. This is a restaurant to stop by and have a relaxing lunch. There is ample outdoor seating, and it's nice to see people bring their dogs to sit outside and enjoy this perfect weather

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