Restaurant bars on the water near me

Circles Waterfront offers many environments for our guest's experience, please review the seating policies we use to ensure everyone's enjoyment.

Restaurant Hours

  • Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Monday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

“Circles of Delight!”

“Great atmosphere and exceptional cuisine at Circles! There were nothing but smiles on everyone's faces with the approval of their fantastic new and improved menu!”

“Great View and Even Better Food!”

“We were referred here by a sweet lady at a local attraction. It was a pleasant surprise! Food was great, service great and a very nice view!Couldn't ask for a better afternoon!”

“Awesome Location, Amazing Food”

“What a beautiful,well thought out restaurant. Lovely view, and the food was delicious. Great little bar right on the bay!”

“Great Waterfront Dining and Happy Hour”

“I had a great experience at Circles. Staff was friendly, food was good and the water view with boats at sunset was great. I would do this every time I'm in the area.”

“Great Place to Meet Friends”

“Having been to this restaurant many times, we happened on it one day by accident many years ago. I cannot even count how many return visits since then.Out of the way, but worth it!”

“Lunch Time Delight”

“We met family there for lunch. The outside patio was a delight. Our food was delicious! And price was not out of sight.”

“Great Place”

“Beautiful restaurant on the water, excellent food and service.Outdoor dining and bar are great. Call ahead, they're packed even for late lunch.”

“Third Visit”

“Each time I've visited, I've enjoyed the meal and the environment. The wait staff is efficient and thoughtful. Worth your time; you will enjoy your meal and experience!”

“Always Great”

“A perfect Saturday afternoon for sitting by the water and enjoying some seafood meant a drive down to Circles. I had the grouper sandwich and my wife had shrimp pasta...both great!”

“Top Notch Experience”

“Great food, tasty beverages, fun music and warm salty breeze = perfection! I was taken by a local and I'd go again in a heartbeat.”

“Highly Recommend”

“We were in the Tampa Bay area for a weekend and we ate here twice. Drinks, service & food all great. Would definitely return.”

“ Great Romantic Water Front Restaurant”

“Had a great dinner I had the tuna Tokyo my date had the blackened grouper highly recommend - Circles is a hometown favorite - love music most too!”

“Yummy Food! Great Waterfront View!”

“Food was excellent! We had Mahi Mahi which was delicious! Great place for lunch or dinner!”

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant bars on the water near me
Restaurant bars on the water near me

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Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Restaurant Hours

  • Saturday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Monday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM
  • Friday 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Heading to Naples, Florida soon and looking for the best Naples restaurants on the water?


Naples has tons of great restaurants worthy of a top spot on your Florida bucket list.


But lunch or dinner with a view is an essential part of any tropical vacation in Naples, Florida and there’s nothing better than dining on a delicious meal in paradise gazing out on the water — it’s one of our favorite things to do!


NOTE: Naples and SWFL were affected by Hurricane Ian and many local businesses are rebuilding after the storm. Call ahead to confirm availability and current offerings.

Naples Restaurant Scene

As food writers and Naples locals, we’re often asked about our favorite places to eat in Naples.

Many restaurants in Naples are top ranked in the country, making Naples one of the hottest US destinations for food. Needless to say, we spend a lot of our time dining out in Naples, or searching for the perfect beach bars if all we want is a cold one with our feet in the sand.

Restaurant bars on the water near me

Photo: Nick Shirghio

With over 700 restaurants just in Naples alone, we’re never at a loss to recommend some of the best. Some restaurants have a great view or prime 5th Avenue or 3rd Street location. Or the food is fabulous but the strip-mall location isn’t exactly what you had in mind for your tropical vacation.

If your heart is set on one of Naples’ waterfront restaurants, these are 8 great ones you’ll love.

Is it possible to have it all? Perfect waterfront location, excellent cuisine for lunch or dinner, and great service? We know it is.

If you’re looking for the best waterfront restaurants Naples FL has to offer, here are our recommendations. Some are directly on the beach, while others are situated on the quiet back waters off Naples Bay.

Read Also: Our Favorite Italian Restaurants Naples, Florida

Best Naples Restaurants on the Water

1. The Turtle Club

The Turtle Club is one of those Naples Florida restaurants on the water (right on the beach) that has it all — consistently excellent food, good service, and a true toes in the sand setting — just a three minute walk to Vanderbilt Beach, one of the best beaches in Naples. The seafood is always fresh and the creative presentations are always Instagram-worthy — try the Shrimp and Crab Napoleon.

By all means, don’t wear heels. You’re in Naples after all — that’s what dress flip flops are for! The Turtle Club is right on the sand, unless you opt for an indoor table. Either way, it’s popular, so reservations during the season are a must.

9225 Gulf Shore Drive North, Naples

  • Lunch and Dinner Daily 11am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9pm

2. BALEEN naples

BALEEN, the restaurant at the La Playa Beach & Golf Resort is the ultimate in fine dining at the beach and one of the best Naples FL restaurants on the water.

BALEEN is elegant, tropical dining with one of the prettiest beachfront settings in Naples. Grand doors open onto the terrace with tables overlooking the sand and sea. For barefoot cocktails on the sand before dinner or any time of day, grab a table or seat around the fire pit and watch the sunset glow by torchlight. Try the chef’s signature dish — Blackened Gulf grouper with king crab and a charred corn truffle risotto cake.

To book a romantic "toes in the sand" beachfront table, call BALEEN Naples for advance reservations.

9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples

  • Dinner Daily5pm – 10pm

  • Brunch: Sat - Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm

3. Three 60 Market

Visitors will find this unique waterfront gem to be one of the best waterfront restaurants in Naples andalocal’s restaurant secret. Located on Haldeman Creek off Bayshore Drive in East Naples across from the popular Celebration Food Truck park, Market Three60 is the owned and operated by the same owner as the popular food trucks.

The combo market and eatery offers a fantastic selection of wines as well as cheese and charcuterie platters, deli salads, and made-to-order sandwiches, flatbreads, soups, and creative salads. It’s a boaters must-stop to stock up on gourmet food for a day on the water. Or you can grab a table or a seat at the bar and enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner inside, or out on the patio overlooking the water.

So named after the eatery’s original concept — featured wines are priced at cost plus $3.60 — the Market is one of those places you’ll feel right at home whether you go for wine and a snack, dinner, or an occasional weekly wine tasting.

2891 Bayview Drive, Naples

  • Check website for seasonal hours

4. The Bay House

If it’s seafood you crave and raw bar fare fresh from the local waters, The Bay House is the place for you. With one of the prettiest waterfront locations in North Naples along the Imperial River and tranquil Cocohatchee Bay, the extensive menu is heavy on fresh seafood and casual, Southern-inspired choices for everyone. The Seared Scallops are always perfect and the housemade ceviche is unique.

But the real standouts for raw favorites are the Chilled Seafood Towers. Live entertainment later in the week and on weekends makes the atmosphere lively enough to keep you dining and chatting for hours, indoors or out on the comfy patio with spectacular views of the Bay. Can you say sunset photo ops?
799 Walkerbilt Drive, Naples

  • Dinner Mon – Sun 4 – 9 pm

  • Brunch: Sun 10:30am – 2pm

5. The Dock at Crayton Cove

The Dock at Crayton Cove has been a favorite Naples restaurant and consistently top-rated since it first opened in 1976. After many years, the long-time owner recently sold it to a long-time patron in the best of circumstances, who is now at the helm continuing the long-standing tradition of serving casual, fresh cuisine in one of Naples’ best waterfront locations.

We’re frequent guests at The Dock especially when visitors come to town. Their seafood tower is a must and the Bloody Marys don’t get much better. The Dock is a walk-in restaurant does not take reservations.

845 12th Ave S, Naples

  • Lunch and Dinner Daily Mon – Sat 11am – 9pm, Sun 10:30am – 9pm

6. Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar

Definitely one of the prettiest spots in Naples year round (but especially over the holidays too with beautiful Christmas lights everywhere!) the Village on Venetian Bay has some of the best waterfront dining Naples Floridahas to offer, and there are several good restaurants to choose from.

The Village on Venetian Bay is divided by Park Shore Drive coming in off Rt. 41. If you’ve never been here before, there are parking areas, shops, and restaurants on both sides. Part of the shops and restaurants are on one side of the road, and some are on the other. But all of the restaurants here have an enviable waterfront location and killer views.

Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar is one of the best Naples seafood restaurants on waterit’s been in business since 1990 and is a Naples institution.

4270 Gulf Shore Blvd N, Naples

  • The Cafe: Daily 4pm – 10pm

  • The Grill: Lunch 11:30am – 2pm, Dinner 5 – 9:30pm

  • The Upper Deck: Lunch 11:30am – 2pm, Dinner 5 – 9:30pm

  • The Upper Deck Bar & Outdoor Lounge: Opens at 11:30am

7. Celebration Food Park

If it’s great food, fun, and killer waterfront vibes you’re seeking, the relatively new Celebration Food Truck Park is the place to be. Here, everyone will have their choice of nearly a dozen food trucks with a wide variety of food.

You’ll find everything from Greek, Indian, New England lobster rolls, fresh seafood, decadent fried beignets, pizza, and authentic Mexican food. There are games for kids of all ages and a relaxed atmosphere. Celebration is the new fun hangout in Naples.

2880 Becca Ave, Naples

  • Open Daily 11am – 10pm

8. Gumbo Limbo

Located at the Ritz Carlton Naples, Gumbo Limbo is a favorite spot for watching sunset with a pretty umbrella cocktail. Surrounded by lush greenery, both Gumbo Limbo and The Sand Bar (a bit more casual) are casual eateries with good food, cocktail specials, and one of the best views in Naples.

You don’t have to be a guest at The Ritz Carlton Naples to enjoy two of the best beach bars Naples Florida has to offer. They serve up well-crafted cocktails and a good selection of micro brews. The coconut shrimp at Gumbo Limbo are some of the best we’ve ever had!

280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples

  • Lunch and Dinner Daily 11am – 5pm and 5 pm – 8:30pm

Have we missed your favorite waterfront restaurant in Naples? Let us know in the comments below!

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