Going to Naples, FL - Best Food to try?

[CrashClint]

I will be in Naples, FL for a few days and would like to know what restaurants to try. Any inexpensive Cuban or other ethnic food that is a must try?

Thanks

 

[Spencerthegreat]

Ropa Vieja. If you can find a place with a good Ropa Vieja try it. It's like cuban pulled beef stew. It's great with a nice cold Lime and Lager and some rice or bread. I've never been to Naples. But as far as Cuban food goes. Ropa Vieja is serious business.

 

[placedesjardins]

Taco Bell

 

[CrashClint]

Taco Bell

You sir should be beat down within an inch of your life for such a suggestion! I wouldn't feed Taco Hell to my worst enemy!

 

[baba]

Try a grouper sandwich.

As for Cuban, be sure to get some fried plantains.

 

[davidb]

Fernanandez the Bull -Cuban Rest. 2 locations in Naples.

 

[Phalex]

Try a grouper sandwich.

As for Cuban, be sure to get some fried plantains.

Grouper for sure! Datil pepper sauce is the bomb too!

 

[Tat2dHeart]

I can't tell you about Naples, but if you get up to Tampa, you should go to Carmine's on 7th in Ybor City. Good Cuban food there. Also The Columbia for good Spanish food. The paella is to die for. In Orlando, hit up 4 Rivers Smokehouse for BBQ like you've never had before and Big Fin Seafood Restaurant for amazing seafood and service. Try the Gator appetizer and either Black Grouper blackened with the garlic mashed potatoes, or the Black Grouper Orleans, and don't skimp and leave without desert - the Ooey Gooey is a daily special twist on cheesecake that you won't find anywhere else.

 

[Low Class]

If you're into bbq, I've been to the best of the best all over the US and this is THE BEST!!

http://www.michelbobs.com/


Voted #1 restaurant is SW Florida!!

 

[CrashClint]

It appears I will be doing a Florida tour this trip. 3 days in Naples for business, 1 day in Port St. Lucie to see my parents, 2 days in Tampa at my brother's then 8 days in Orlando for business and some pleasure.

While in Orlando I will be staying at the JW Marriott, I should post to see if any Orlando TBers are interested in having GTG one night.

 

[BassMom88]

I've never been, but my cousin's restaurant in Naples FL gets rave reviews:
It's called "Aldo's" Invalid Link Removed
My family tells me great food and live entertainment.
Aldo grew up in Naples, Italy...Our great grandparents were siblings (only mine came to the US back in the day) ...so 3rd cousins...have yet to meet him but would love to some day!!!
Mangia!! Ciao