Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Southwest Florida

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Southwest Florida? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Seventh South Craft Food + Drink

4.9

4.9 (1107)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Naples

About the restaurant

A Chef + Bartender Collaboration in Downtown Naples, FL!
At Seventh South Craft Food + Drink, we strive to focus on the importance of a successful collaboration between the kitchen and the bar. We feel this is a concept that is often misunderstood and one that is unique to downtown Naples. We strive to provide a personal experience through the highest quality ingredients, delivered with grace and passion. We work to deliver heartfelt and genuine service and hospitality to our friends and guests. Join us on our cozy heated patio or in our beautiful dining room and experience our passion. Stay Crafty!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience of everything we ordered was very good.

Fuse Global Cuisine

4.8

4.8 (753)

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Naples

About the restaurant

Chef and bartender owned and operated award-winning venue that offers eclectic global fusion, traditional American BBQ, craft cocktails and extensive whiskey list.

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Robert

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Eclectic food choices, a nice change of pace for the Naples area

C Level Restaurant & Cocktail Bar

4.8

4.8 (3088)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Welcome to C Level Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. We have the wonderful selection of Martini's, Cocktails and an incredible wine menu.

The most incredible Summer Prix Fixe Menu in the area.

3 Course Special Menu starting at $29.99.
* Monday to Thursday all Evening.
* Friday and Saturday from 4:30 to 6:00.

The menu has a fantastic selection and can be viewed by clicking on See Full Menu and choosing Prix Fixe menu

We also have Happy Hour Every day 4:30PM to 6:00PM
* Special Happy Hour Menu and $3 off on every Cocktail or Wine by the glass.

Experience some of the best in International dinner dishes with a French influence, American contemporary appetizers, fresh salads using locally produced products, home made soups.

Here at C Level, we are often told that we rival trendy venues found in Miami and other Metropolitan areas. We strive to bring something different, casual— yet filled with sophisticat

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Tom

Dined 2 days ago

The Sizzling Menu is well worth the quality of the food we received. The regular menu prices are, well, pricey. The atmosphere is excellent. You can almost imagine you are below water level in a ship.

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Popular dish

Chilean Miso Sea Bass

Next Door

4.8

4.8 (139)

$31 to $50

Italian

Cape Coral

About the restaurant

Welcome to Next Door.

Fresh pasta restaurant in Cape Coral, that combines authentic traditional recipes with a modern twist.

Using only the best ingredients and importing the most popular products, our chefs prepare fresh dishes direct to your table daily.

Papardelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and other typical pasta dishes are all made in our open kitchen.

Wines from the old world regions are available as well as delicious craft cocktails.

Besides dining in, Next Door has a market where foodies can pick up their favorite ingredients, and handmade pastas to cook in the comfort of their homes.

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Brad

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing experience - loved everything. Has to be the best restaurant in the Cape!!

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Dusk at the Ritz-Carlton, Naples

4.7

4.7 (365)

$30 and under

Sushi

Naples

About the restaurant

DUSK, one of the most sophisticated sushi restaurants located in The Ritz-Carlton, Naples, is a modern twist on the classic Florida boardwalk hideaway. The bar is designed to bring the atmosphere of the beach at twilight indoors with its innovative cocktail menu and sleek décor.

Enjoy the sushi prepared by a world recognized sushi chef and take small plates outside onto the terrace where lounge sofas and fire pits await overlooking the Gulf.

Located on the lobby level of the beach resort, the newly designed bar brings the atmosphere of the beach at twilight indoors. The sophisticated design features soft colors, oversized lanterns, flexible seating perfect for gathering with friends and a spectacular outdoor patio that provides scenic Gulf of Mexico and preserve views.

Nightly music and a selection of creative cocktails exclusively designed for DUSK are the ideal complement to this stylish adult’s only setting.

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Jeremyvip

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Unique atmosphere that feels modern, intimate yet full of energy. Dj was playing great house music, cozy corner tables and amazing drinks/food. Service was impeccable and we felt spoiled being there. Glad we went later and experienced an ‘adult-only’ restaurant/club vibe.

Ria - The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón

4.7

4.7 (198)

$31 to $50

Latin American

Naples

About the restaurant

At Ría, experience a menu focused on fresh, homemade, and flavorful dishes and drinks inspired by a variety of Latin American traditions and techniques in a casual yet refined outdoor setting.

Chef Aldo Novoa Rodriguez’s concept captures the celebratory spirit of a traditional artisan market found in countries from Mexico to Argentina, inviting guests to enjoy the bright ambiance and cuisine which is a staple of Latin American life and culture.

We invite you to relax in our outdoor oasis, blending a tranquil and elegant style with irresistible Latin American flavors. Try a twist on a classic dish or discover something new, from cochinita pibil from Mexico to Peruvian lomo saltado, with clever cocktails, tacos, and sweet surprises too.

Ría is open nightly 5:00pm -9:00pm for dinner. The bar remains open until 10:00pm.
Enjoy live music on the weekends.

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Ninibinivip

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Delicious food, beautiful location, great service.

Sofra - Ritz Carlton Naples

4.7

4.7 (231)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Pelican Bay

About the restaurant

Featuring a vegetable-forward menu reflecting the food culture of the Mediterranean Sea, Sofra presents signature dishes created with authentic spices and regional wines, along with a signature hand-pressed olive oil enhancing familiar ingredients.

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EMT416

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Food was excellent & beautifully presented. Wonderful flavors. Will definitely be back. Restaurant needs better signage on how to get there in hotel. The Consierge told us to go one way which would make us walk through the pouring rain. We had to ask 3 different people on how to get to the lower level of the hotel & find the correct door to go through in order for us to get to the restaurant.

Shabo's Bistro

4.6

4.6 (48)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Naples

About the restaurant

Welcome to Shabo's Bistro, a chef-owned fine dining restaurant in Naples, Florida featuring contemporary American cuisine with a delightful Mediterranean twist.
Chef Shabo dedicated half of his career to the Marriott Corp and successfully opened two restaurants in Miami over the last decade.
In November 2019, his previous restaurant earned acclaim from a local critic Mike Mayo featured in the Sun Sentinel South Florida. Building on this success, he was recognized in May 2023 on "Check, Please! South Florida," airing on WPBT, WXEL and Youtube.
At Shabo's Bistro, we believe that the kitchen is a place of love and passion. Chef Shabo's expertise in spices is renowned, and his lamb dishes are a testament to his culinary mastery as well as slow-cooked perfection of our Beef Short Ribs.
We're offering a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences: vegetarian/vegan, or gluten-free, etc.
Shabo's Bistro is a family restaurant, offering brunch, lunch, happy hours and dinner.

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RonKvip

Dined on Jul 12, 2024

Clean restaurant, friendly staff, personal visit from chef, fair pricing. We recommend you try it. We believe you will like it.

Lamoraga

4.5

4.5 (3592)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Naples

About the restaurant

Come visit Lamoraga and experience cuisine from Spain and around the Mediterranean. Tapas, Fresh Seafood, Steaks, Salads, prepared in a unique fashion with complex flavors. At Lamoraga we believe in the freshest ingredients and execution of techniques. We have a full liquor bar, specialty cocktails and a wine list with selections from around the world. We look forward to seeing you! We love to share!

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Josephvip

Dined 7 days ago

Very nice environment, good food and service. Enjoyable experience.

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Tanglewood - Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa

3.9

3.9 (361)

$30 and under

Country Kitchen

Bonita Springs

About the restaurant

Savor your favorite dishes, artfully updated with exotic flavors and interesting ingredients, all day long at Tanglewood restaurant. In our newly renovated dining room and expanded kitchen, international cuisine takes center stage, as our Executive Chef consistently delivers "comfortable food with an exciting twist." Join us for our Breakfast Buffet, Lunch or Dinner served daily.

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Glenn

Dined on Aug 17, 2024

We enjoyed our dinner. But a little surprised it was a relatively small menu of entrees. My cocktail was also smaller than most restaurant. We will go back.

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