One Naples Restaurant Is The Most Romantic In Florida

Naples is synonymous with luxury and glamour, so it doesn't come as a shock that a recent study revealed that one Naples restaurant is among the most romantic restaurants in the country.

As we know, when considering a romantic night out, ambience is of great importance, as is the food and beverage selection and obviously the location.

Home to the world renown 5th Avenue, with miles of beautiful sand beaches and extravagant waterfront hotels, Naples has it all when talking romance.

Recently, the folks over at Good Housekeeping conducted a study on their search for the most romantic restaurant in all of the 50 states across the country.

In order to complete their journey on the search for romantic dining options in the US, they enlisted the help of reviewers on Open Table.  Knowing that, you should feel confident in the selection for Florida's top romantic spot, based on glowing reviews from previous patrons.

So, where is this Naples restaurant named the most romantic?   The Grill at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples Beach Resort

The newly renovated height of luxury hotel is home to The Grill.  Under the direction of Chef Carlos Zermeno, The Grill features a flavorful menu of dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood, and internationally renowned wines presented with impeccable service that sets the standard for a five-star culinary experience.

If you're coming up on an anniversary, birthday or simply looking for a romantic night out, try The Grill.

In Southwest Florida, Naples is synonymous for luxury.  Whether it be real estate, golf courses, jewelry, shopping, cars, dining, it's going to be top notch.

Wine Spectator recently released their honorees for this years prestigious awards, and 15 well known Naples restaurants have earned recognition for 2023.  Are we really surprised?

Each year Wine Spectator awards three different tiers of awards.  This year, restaurants in Naples are represented in all three categories, the Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Awards.

To even be considered for an award, a restaurant must meet specific expectations.  The wine list must present complete and accurate information, and Wine Spectator requires complete producer names and correct spellings.  Overall presentation of the wine list is also a contributing factor.  I wouldn't suggest a wine list simply printed on a sheet of paper.

For 2023, the Award of Excellence was presented to only 2,001 establishments across the country.  If you think about the amount of places serving wine in all 50 states, that's not a lot.  These restaurants offer a minimum of 90 selections, featuring an assortment of producers and a pairing option for their food menu.

Next up, the Best of Award of Excellence went to just 1,411 restaurants this year. Again, that's not many.   The restaurants receiving this honor offer a selection of at least 350 wines.  These destinations are for a more serious wine lover.

Lastly, only 93 locations were exclusively presented with a Grand Award.   ONLY 93!!!   And one of those 93 is right here in Naples.   Restaurants receiving the most prestigious recognition are offering the highest level of wine service. The wine lists features over 1,000 selections from top producers with a menu that compliments the wine to near perfection.

Of the 15 Naples restaurants receiving awards this year, only two are new to the list.  I would say that's not surprising to those from Florida who are familiar with Naples.  We've got some really impressive dining options down South.

So, without further ado, these are the Naples restaurants that have been recognized by Wine Spectator Magazine for 2023.

These restaurants offer a minimum of 90 selections, featuring an assortment of producers and a pairing option for their food menu.

698 Fourth Avenue South

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466 Fifth Avenue South

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1490 Fifth Avenue South

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8930 Tamiami Trail North

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The restaurants receiving this honor offer a selection of at least 350 wines.  These destinations are for a more serious wine lover.

301 Fifth Avenue South

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1186 Third Street South

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1300 Third Street South

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9005 Mercato Drive

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Of only 93 restaurants across the country receiving this honor, one Naples location is part of this exclusive group.

1234 Eighth Street South

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