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    The Rooster

    4.6 (533 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Brisket
    Lloyd M.

    Fantastic place for lunch. I had their renowned brisket and better than I even expected. The meat was good but also great combination of sauce and cheese. Lots of great and interesting flavors. I also substituted the cole slaw for fries, made it much more manageable and it was good slaw. I also enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, nice remoulade and well prepared.

    Famous Shrimp & Grits
    Derinda C.

    This place is a the end of a strip mall and it's a cute little restaurant. The biscuits are delicious. The jalapeño sausage gravy is soooo good and the fried green tomatoes were amazing. I think they could do a couple things better like my son said the strawberry French toast was way too sweet. Maybe because they say it in a plate of caramel sauce. And the fruit was not fresh or it was soaked in something sweet as well which made the bread soggy. I think the savory dishes were better than the sweet. The shrimp and grits were good as well. I didn't care for the blueberry lemon pancakes either. Our server was nice. Overall pretty good experience.

    Michelle T.

    A little hole in the wall located in a strip mall with parking being a little tough. There is a disabled parking space right in front however maybe a litle challenging given the slop of the space. This restaurant is very cozy with limited inside seating, there is additional outdoor seating available. I arrived mid morning and was able to secure a 2 top table indoors again - seating is very close together and you can literally reach over to the next table. Complimentary biscuits are served but we declined - we didnt want to waste food since we do not eat a large breakfast. Our breakfast tab was over $40 and felt it was a bit expensive since we only ordered - the Rooster Waffle, the Two Natural Egg breakfast and 2 beverages. The waffle and egg's are average at best but the noteworthy item was the Hashbrown Tater which is like a Hashbrown muffin and very good. Friendly staff even though our server was not that great ( even over heard another table tell her that her service needed work) Coke proucts are served but sadly no Coke Zero and the Root Beer is IBC

    Famous Shrimp & Grits
    Mary Anne E.

    My husband and I returned to The Rooster this week to have one of our faves, Shrimp & Grits and to try the Hot & Crunchy Grouper. Both were perfect - the shrimp dish was even more delicious than I had remembered! We will be back soon. Thank you for your expertise in the kitchen!

    Scott K.

    Of course I was brought here by Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and it was amazing. We got seated very quickly, which I was concerned about because the place is on the small side, but no problems. Our server was super fun and friendly. The place is small but very well decorated and there's a lot to look at, which was cool. We ordered the Texas Reuben and a Curried Chicken Salad. The curried chicken was delicious but the Reuben was to die for. It was so delicious. The fries were also incredible. Then we made a very wise decision to try the Hummingbird cake. It was like carrot cake had a baby with a pumpkin roll and that baby weighed 100 pounds! I was so full it hurt but it was a great meal. We even picked up some homemade dog treats! If I could change one thing, I wish they had fountain diet drinks. They have a few fountain drinks but the diet ones are in cans. It's absolutely not a big deal and I would go back any time!

    Shrimp and grits
    Carol K.

    I think I have eaten out at every brunch place in Naples as a dear friend lives there and we meet up for brunch often. So imagine my delight when she says, "let's try the Rooster" which has been on my list for awhile now. We went on a Friday morning. It was a chilly Florida day but given the size of the place we decided to sit outside. Our server was over in a flash suggesting things and then he tells me they don't have a liquor license . . .and just as I was groaning about my lack of a Bloody Mary, he says they can make one with wine as the alcohol and I won't know the difference? Really? Well you know what? he was right! We had a large sized group so we got to taste a wide variety of the menu. I had the chilaquiles with shrimp that had the fluffiest scrambled eggs on them that I have ever eaten! I would go back for that dish alone. And ask for a side of bacon as you definitely get your money's worth! I bet there were 5 pieces of bacon on that plate! We also decided to share a sweet dish so we all got a bite of the Banana Brulee french toast which was heaven on a plate! Be still my taste buds! Others at the table at the avocado toast, shrimp and grits, eggs Benedict, sausage and gravy and the chicken and waffles. Everyone said at the end of the meal that The Rooster was now our fav place in Naples. Know before you go that this place isn't fancy. If you want to use the restrooms you'll be hiking around the building to the one seat restroom in the back of the place, but that's just part of the charm! I will definitely be back! What a find!

    Chicken and waffle with a side of scrammbled eggs
    Eli N.

    Solid. Great food. Great service. The chicken and waffles with a side of bacon, damn, it was good. Leave the pepper jelly sauce on the chicken. The place is packed. The speaks to the food and service. The place is small, very limited parking. Worth the wait. Make sure you don't need to go to the bathroom or you'll have to walk around the whole building to get to it.

    Carolina BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich on a GF biscuit
    Tom T.

    Gluten free biscuits! Normally that would be enough but the service is outstanding and the food is world class. All in a strip mall in Naples. Go if you are in the area (and go out of your way if your not) and bring your dog.

    Reuben Sandwich
    Matthew O.

    Found this place because of Diner, Drive-Ins, and Dives and was glad that I did! Super friendly staff that were very helpful with navigating the menu. The portion sizes here are massive! I got the Reuben Sandwich and it was huge. Layers upon layers of corned beef all between two slices of rye bread. The inclusion of coleslaw helps to cut through the richness of the sandwich. The only slight issues I had was that the bread got soggy too quickly. So about halfway through, the sandwich was falling apart. But other than that, the flavors were excellent and the restaurant gives up such friendly and good vibes :)

    Shine W.

    Food: 5 stars Service: 5+ stars Ambiance: 5 stars Highly recommend Pending review while I gather my thoughts and eat leftovers but enjoy the photos meanwhile

    Almond Crunchy Grouper*
    Roman B.

    The food made our head spin, the service was top notch, the ambience was an excellent experience of a small diner. If you want food that will make your tastebuds explode, look no further humans!

    Bloody Mary
    Teddy M.

    We came to snuff the rooster and we succeeded! What a brunch experience! The Bloody Mary kicked things off and it both fulfilled our thirst and our appetite! It comes with a big piece of candied bacon, a piece of pickled okra and a jalapeño stuffed olive. The spice level was nice and mild. We wanted to try as much as we could so we played plate roulette. We had to go with the Texas Rueben, the blackened snapper benne and an order of biscuits and jalapeño gravy. The ingenuity and quality of these dishes was next level! Even the hash browns are cooked like a casserole in a cupcake tin! The quality of the meat on the Texas Rueben was just perfect. Smokey with just enough fat and topped with sautéed onions and coleslaw. The fries like the hash browns are next level! Thick cut beef tallow fries make everything all right! The biscuits and gravy were so indulgent and though it is jalapeño gravy it's not too spicy, in fact nothing was overly spicy. The snapper benne was made with fresh fish and went perfectly with the lemony hollandaise sauce. We also had to go full circle and get a huge piece of Mama's hummingbird cake. The server was friendly and attentive even though she was being run ragged. Not a lot of seating inside or out so there is a good chance you're waiting. Absolutely can't wait to come back and slip into another self induced food coma!

    Brita R.

    I went to The Rooster for lunch with my husband and daughter. I ordered their Curried Chicken Salad. My husband got their Fried Chicken Sandwich. My daughter got their Short Rib Benedict special. My husband and daughter liked their meals. I thought my meal was just ok, just too much mayo in my chicken salad. We sat on their patio outside to eat, which was nice. Our server was nice and personable. Overall, pretty decent experience.

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    Amazing food. Some of the best in Naples. We've been here many times and it's always delicious.

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    The food is all homemade and absolutely amazing. Service was friendly and helpful. The decor is homey and relaxing. Could eat here all day.

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    The food was outstanding. The service was great. Probably one of the best breakfast around.

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    The best breakfast in Naples. jalapeño sausage gravy would even be good on a flip-flop

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    The Oasis Naples

    The Oasis Naples

    4.3(103 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Laid back bar/restaurant to get some delish fish! We stopped here on the way back from a day at…read moreclam pass. Kylie waited on us and she was great at recommending options. We decided to go with the shrimp cocktail and mahi tacos on corn tortillas. There are also plenty of gluten free options which is nice. Lots of restaurants only have flour tortillas so it was nice having options. We split both items as we were looking for a little afternoon snack. I also had an Arnold Palmer surfside. My new fav vacay alcoholic beverage. This place is lively and lots of TVs to keep up with your fav sport team. It's also a Seminole bar (go gators). I won't hold it against them. Lol. Also a huge wrap around bar and even outdoor seating if that's your preference.

    We were so shocked how beautiful all the decorations were! Wow they put so much into decorating for…read moreChristmas it was awesome. Additionally they have a special menu with really cute Christmas themed drinks and food, very cute. The wait Service was wonderful , everyone was so Friendly and happy to serve us. A must see. Additionally the bar/restaurant has a great vibe, everyone was really enjoying themselves and we especially loved all the tv's so you can enjoy all the sports everyone was really enjoying the games. Friendly patrons too!! We will definitely be back, just a fun place good food and drinks

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    Great job; kids of all ages will love it!!

    Backyard Fire Grill - Jumbo wings

    Backyard Fire Grill

    4.8(72 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    Locally owned & operated
    Casual dining

    A+ pork chop A+ baby back ribs…read moreA+ wings even the blue cheese dip for the wings was A+ service by Tina was great cannot go wrong at this place

    Another great visit to Backyard Fire Grill--this place just doesn't miss…read more Stopped in with my wife for a low-key evening, grabbed some wings and a couple of cold beers. Simple? Sure. But sometimes simple done right is all you need. The wings were on point, the beers were cold, and the vibes were immaculate. Great music, laid-back atmosphere, the kind of spot where you walk in stressed and walk out smiling. And then there's Tina. She waited on us again, and honestly, she's a big part of why we keep coming back. Always awesome, always on top of it, makes you feel like a regular even if you're not. Good service elevates a good meal into a great experience, and Tina delivers every time. Here's my only complaint: I wish there was one closer to Fort Myers. We'd be here all the time if it wasn't a trek. And honestly? This concept would crush it as a larger restaurant with a full bar. Palm Beach Boulevard is seriously lacking in quality restaurant options, Backyard Fire Grill would absolutely dominate that area. Just putting that out into the universe. Someone make it happen. The Verdict: Wings, beers, great vibes, and Tina taking care of us, another five-star visit to Backyard Fire Grill. This place has the formula dialed in. Now expand it so we don't have to drive so far. Please and thank you.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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    Seventh South Waterfront

    Seventh South Waterfront

    4.6(295 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    We ate here Wednesday night and it is by far the best meal we have had…read more We sat outside on the patio with a great view of the water and we could hear the music at Celebration Park. Our server Mike, did an excellent job taking care of us. We started off with a couple cocktails. I had an Old Fashioned and my wife had the Not Bogged Down. For dinner I had the Chorizo Encrusted Red Snapper and my wife had one of the specials which was the Tripletail. She said it was the best seafood dish she has ever had. For dessert, we split the special Crème Brûlée topped with diced fruit. We enjoyed the dessert so much, we purchased one for a sweet family of four sitting next to us. Our server Mike and the owner, Barry, helped make that happen and we appreciate it.

    Service was excellent. Ambiance was perfect…read more And the cocktails were expert level. I wish I lived in Naples so I could visit here once a week until I have tried all their cocktails. Craft cocktails with homemade syrups, tinctures, house infused spirits, house blend vermouth, house blend bitters. Whoever runs their drinks program is paying attention & serving up delicious & unique drinks. It's becoming more rare to visit a restaurant that feels like someone's singular vision for a neighborhood or community (instead of a corporate venture). This place is unique & elegant but approachable & welcoming. Highly recommend.

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    Hogfish Harry's Restaurant + Bar - Coconut shrimp and crispy wings

    Hogfish Harry's Restaurant + Bar

    4.4(677 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    I was so pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. It was definitely the best place we ate in the…read moreNaples area the 10 days I was in town. The location is unassuming and kind of hidden but I felt like it was a good sign to see that it was busy when we arrived. We were seated outside under a fan and it was actually quite nice. There's a pool and an outdoor water feature which has a very retro vibe. I ordered the New England Clam Chowder which was really good. No joke, I'm thinking it's one of the best I've tried and I've tried a lot. I had the lobster roll, which was a cold roll, stuffed full of lobster. My husband had the shrimp and lobster Mac and cheese, and my son got the hogfish. All of our dinners were great. The hog fish was light and buttery, the green beans were amazing and didn't taste like an oversight, and the Mac and cheese was full of shrimp and lobster and not heavy. I wish we had saved room for dessert but we were full. Our waiter really seemed to enjoy his job and was so personable and professional. Highly recommend!

    Love Hogfish Harry's! First time here for lunch. Been coming here for years. Food is always great…read more Maybe a few other menu options. Like outside seating area but could freshen up and add a little natural / vegetation decor to add more privacy near the pool area seating. Service was attentive but not annoying. Will be back.

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    BrickTop's - Millionaire bacon and deviled eggs. Delicious

    BrickTop's

    4.0(372 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    I almost deployed my calibrated decibel-detection device tonight, complete with weighted A-scale…read morereadings and ambient baseline controls but then I remembered some fragile soul once reviewed BrickTop's as "too loud," with HIS OWN decibel device so I decided to spare the room the science experiment. Tragic. Food and drinks? Excellent across the board. French dip was on point, burger either an over easy egg snd multiple apps disappeared quickly, baked potato done right, and the espresso martinis were dangerously good. Major shout-out to Ashley behind the bar -- absolute pro -- though honestly the entire bar staff deserves applause. Watching the bartenders run the room is like watching a choreographed ballet. They somehow keep a mental spreadsheet of the waitlist, open seats, timing, and guest flow, seamlessly slotting people in without chaos or drama. It's impressive, calm, and clearly run by people who know exactly what they're doing. Now, to the inevitable dog commentary: yes, restaurants have rules. Yes, health codes exist. And no, a dog in a baby stroller is not a service animal. That stroller should be reserved for, stay with me here, babies. Leave your dog at home for two hours. It will survive. So will you. I will happily return to any restaurant that enforces Collier County health code, serves great food and drinks, and employs a staff that runs the room with confidence and competence. BrickTop's checks every box.

    Bricktops is one of our favorites whenever we're in the Naples area. This time we visited for…read morelunch, but it's great for dinner too (make sure you have a reservation!). The menu does not change often but that's because everything they make is delicious. Their deviled eggs app are great, and I'd recommend their famous kale and quinoa salad. Sushi and chicken dishes are awesome too.

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