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Sunset Dining Naples, FL

by Sarah Jane

If you’re looking to spend the night relaxing with views of a painted sky, Southwest Florida can offer some of the prettiest ones.

There are several places where you can spend your time staring at the beauty of the sunset over a glass of wine or your favorite dish. Here are a variety of options that you can choose from to make sure your dining and sunset experience is Facebook or Instagram-worthy.

FORT MYERS BEACH

The Salty Crab Bar & Grill

The Salty Crab Bar and Grill is located on the beach at Fort Myers Beach.  Visitors can sit back with their toes in the sand while enjoying food and drinks. This location is prime to get a view of the sun setting over the Gulf. The menu has a variety of food including burgers, steaks and seafood. The restaurant occasionally has live music to give you the full beach experience.

Fresh Catch Bistro

Fresh Catch Bistro offers many local seafood options including shrimp, mahi-mahi, oysters and hogfish. This restaurant gives visitors the opportunity to overlook the Gulf while indulging on their favorite meal or sipping on their favorite martini. With indoor and outdoor patio seating, this dining experience will be sure to capture the beautiful views overlooking the Gulf at sunset.

BONITA SPRINGS

Doc’s Beach House

Doc’s Beach House is located steps from Bonita Beach and the Gulf. This restaurant is historic to Bonita Springs and well-known to locals for being a “no shirt, no shoes, no problem” type of place. If you’re looking for a casual place to eat, Doc’s Beach House is perfect for a quick bite while watching the sunset. Seating is also available right on the beach.

NAPLES

The Turtle Club

The Turtle Club is located at Vanderbilt Beach Resort. The casual restaurant offers fine dining with a view of the Gulf of Mexico. There is available seating inside and outside but make sure to make a reservation if you’d like guaranteed seating to view the sunset. The resort also offers standalone seating to enjoy a drink while watching the sunset.

HB’s on the Gulf at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club

HB’s on the Gulf is located at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club. The restaurant serves fresh seafood and other options daily for lunch and dinner. If you’d like to stake out a spot for sunset make sure to arrive early in order to grab a table. HB’s offers an upscale dining experience with indoor and outdoor patio seating. The restaurant offers an exclusive sunset dinner package on the beach with a five-course meal and your choice of wine or champagne.

Naples Princess

The Naples Princess offers a sunset dinner cruise on a 105-foot luxury yacht. The dinner menu features a double-entree meal with potatoes, salad, dessert and coffee. The narrated cruise takes passengers through Port Royal, Naples Bay and Royal Harbor before heading out into Gordon Pass and then into the Gulf for the evening sunset. The cruise runs for two hours and departure times vary depending on the time of year. Check the website for pricing and more information.

Naples Pier

The Naples Pier is well-known to locals and tourists alike for being an excellent place to watch the sunset. Its open concept gives visitors the ability to view the sun from almost any angle. With benches along the sides and end of the Pier, visitors can get comfy while capturing beautiful photos of the setting sun. The snack shack offers a limited food and drink menu for those who may get hungry or thirsty. You can even bring chairs with you to sit in the sand on the beach while the sun sets on the horizon.

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