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Stix
Sushi * Seafood * Lounge Our first visit to Stix was a very pleasant surprise. Greeted and seated immediately by a very friendly hostess. We were introduced to a pair of servers who would be taking care of us for the evening. Kristin & Brynne We are typically early diners and the restaurant was not...
La Pecheria
Fine Italian Dining Special occasion dinner for fathers Day. Alejandro our server was on top of our every need. I started with the Shrimp and Avocado salad, nice presentation, loaded with artichokes and topped with crushed pistachios. Followed it up with Red Snapper served with a light cherry tomato sauce. Perfectly prepared. My companion ordered...
Petar’s
Our birthday visit to Petar's Restaurant was everything we expected it to be. The hallmark of a good restaurant in our opinion rests on three things. Ambiance, great service and delightful food, in preparation and taste. All of these are in abundance at Petar's. Warm welcoming atmosphere The hostess and co-owner is the wife of...
Mangia Trattoria
One of Naples culinary best kept secrets. In an unassuming strip mall in East Naples' Berkshire neighborhood you will find this fabulous little Italian eatery. It took us several tries to get a reservation here. But perseverance paid off. We were delighted to be seated in the small but well appointed dining room rather than...
Havana Libre
Our third visit to Havana Libre was as good as our first two. For a unique experience in an unlikely location, don't miss the opportunity to dine at this hidden gem. Genuine Cuban Cuisine in a sophisticated atmosphere at reasonable prices. On this occasion we were early arrivals and had our choice of seating, although...
Shula’s Steak House
Our visit to Shula's this time was not as pleasing as our previous visits. Even though we were early for our reservation, we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server TJ was friendly and efficient. Water was provided and we were given ample time to peruse the menu. We both ordered steaks, after all we...
Mr Big Fish
On a night when we were in the mood for just a basic piece of fish, we ended up at Mr Big Fish. Our waitperson, Lynn, was efficient and knowledgeable and provided us with drinks and crusty, dense bread. I asked for a recommendation and she suggested that the Ciopppino was her favorite thing on...
The Bevy
The Bevy is a modern upscale restaurant with an active bar and al fresco dining. When a family member came for a visit we decided to try The Bevy, having read positive reviews, for dinner. Excellent choice as everyone was pleased with their food selections.Grilled Octopus appetizer was a hit with our guest. My Pork...
Campiello Ristorante
Dining out on a weekday evening is a special treat for us. When choosing a restaurant we look for three things, Ambiance, Good service and great food, not necessarily in that order. We were early for our reservation but we were seated immediately as the restaurant was not that busy. In the area that we...
Alberto’s on Fifth
Fine Italian Our party of eight arrived for an early dinner experience at Alberto's on Fifth. None of us had ever eaten here before so it was a new experience for all of us. The first to arrive were greeted and seated, however as the rest of us arrived we had to find our own...