Best of Food

Once a year the staff of NaplesBest.net and a select group of judges convene to discuss the awards. This group is charged with selecting our winners. The awards are based upon a number of criteria including quality of product, level of service, and the businesses value to the local lifestyle.

Appetizer - Bimini's Beach Club - There is an assortment of 24 plus on the menu of fabulous appetizers. Price range $6.00-19.00

Bakery - Tony's Off Third - For the best of Eureopean Style bake goods: Breads, cakes, pies, pasties. 1300 Thrid St South

Bagel -Empire Bagel Factory - The seating is a number of 10 but, this is where you could find some great tasting New York Bagels. Grab your bagels here and head out for the sunrise on the beach. 277 N. Collier Blvd.
239-642-4141

Hot Dog - American Coney Island - Tamiami Trail N & 99th 239-593-5196 (Across from Pelican Marsh entrance) Not a hot dog stand, but a great hot dog restaurant run by two brothers who offer hot dogs 8 different ways plus 12 other sandwiches (chicken, Philly cheese steak, corned beef and more) salads and home made soups! You can also have a Bud with your hot dog. Open 11 am - 3:30 PM, closed Sunday.

Coffee - The Coffee Beanery Marketplace At Pelican Bay, 8803 Tamiami Trail N. 239- 594-0088 Open from 7 AM - 9 PM The Coffee Beanery features as espresso bar, freshly brewed coffee, coffee beanery originals plus a tea menu. There are wonderful and fresh baked goods, gracious service. Eat inside or on the sidewalk cafe. Coffee Beanery also offers twelve specialty sandwiches and wraps. It is NaplesBest coffee!

Italian Restaurant - Il Bellagio -Is an award winning family owned restaurant with a glamorous interior yet comforable setting. Live italian music is played on certain nights. Bayfront Place, Goodlette-Frank Road South & U.S. 41; 239-430-7020

Best Rated Restaurant - Lemonia reminiscent of a luxurious clubhouse with British Colonial decor This is at the The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
2600 Tiburon Drive 239-593-2000

Best Pizza Yo! Bella Napoli Pizza - We tried four and dee's guys had the best. We found that wine or beer is served here and that is rare at a pizzeria. We didn't try the other locations so wid doos you're on your own.

Brunch, Sundays - Lemonia - The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, $45 per person will provide an unlimited bloody marys and champagne. An all you can eat brunch buffet with examples of seared salmon bouchee with lentil ragout in a cumin-scented lemon vinaigrette and peach creme brulee with roasted duck, as well as assorted sushi and chilled Jonah crab claws. The assortments are forever endlessly decadent. Sunday brunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (The restaurant is also open for breakfast, lunch, light fare and dinner daily.) Food:Tuscan and international cuisine. 2600 Tiburon Drive 239-593-2000

Cheesecake - The Snook Inn - Go here to have great cheesecake and at the same time sit overlooking the beautiful Marco River. 1215 Bald Eagle Dr. San Marco Island 239-394-3313

Chocolate Fix - Olde Marco Fudge Factory - Fudge in many flavors! 20 Marco Lake Dr 239-642-5200

Cooking Classes - Culinary Center of Naples - 3030 Hordeshoe Dr. South 239-435-7899

Restaurant, Seafood - Bay House Restaurant - This is one of the most well respected places in Northern Naples that serves fresh seafood dishes. It overlooks the beautiful Osprey Bay and the Cocohatchee Wildlife Preserve. Try to stayin the tables that have views of the surrounding waterways.

Restaurant, Steaks - Red Fire Grill - An all together rustic, romantic and casual setting. Try some signature dishes such as Steak au Poivee with Dijon Cognac sauce and fresh planked Grouper with Duchess potato. 257 N. Collier Blvd. Marco Island.

Salad - Chickee Bar's - This waterside restaurant will enlighten a tourist with the cool breezes, island music, tall tropical drinks and sunsets while enjoying one on the best salads. 11000 Gulf Shore Drive North Vanderbilt Beach, FL 34108 239-597-3151

Seafood on the Bay - The Boathouse 990 Broad Ave. South at the bottom of 9th Street Open 4:00 PM daily, Sunday at Noon 239-643-2235 Dining on the water with views of passing pelicans and boats, a $13.50 complete dinner from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, (Noon to 6 on Sunday) with snappy service in a nautical setting, make The Boathouse a popular Naples restaurant. They have the best "seafood gumbo" in town. You can cut it with a knife. Both inside and open air covered dining are offered complete with valet parking.

Supermarket - Handsdown - Publix Supemarkets - They are everywhere! Presently there are "16" in the Naples - "Collier County Area". If you're out of milk...don't worry a Publix is right around the corner. Check the phone book for one near you.

Sushi - Fujiyama Steak House Of Japan - One of the best sushi bars! If you have a guest attending your party that detest the idea of eating raw fish, try their fabulous hibachi table which is hosted by a chef that will actually cook everything right there in front of you right on the table. 2555 North Tamiami Tr 239-261-4332

Vegetarian Food - Bankok Sushi - Yes, not only do they have sushi but, vegetarian specialties too! (If you're a strict vegetarian and you feel like being daring, try the sushi while your there.