I chose this restaurant based on the menu which had some very interesting offerings. Unfortunately, the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. It is more of a happy hour watering hole then a place for fine dining. The service was pretty good until a party of 6 were seated and then they received all of the attention and we barely saw our waitress after that. The one saving grace was the food. I had the Calamari and then the Salmon, both of which were excellently prepared. I should have tipped the chef instead of the waitress. Go only if you sit outside or want to drink. read more

Just had a late afternoon lunch. Fish and chips was disgusting . Drinks At $15.00. What a rip off ! Will never recommend them ever. read more

Katie is the rudest bartender I've ever come across. The food was good but the service was very unwelcoming.

I have been coming here with my family for a couple years now; we recently got a condo from Napels and we live in New york. My friend and I are here for the week and went into aqua to get a glass of wine after dinner. We are both 22 years old. The bouncer came up to us while sitting at the bar, checked our ID and then left. After ten min or so he came back to us and told us to leave and that our IDs were fake. We told him that is not true and we have more ID to show it, and he proceeded to tell us we have to leave. He did not even scan our IDs like they did with the other girls next to us. Completely embarrassed us and will never be coming back. read more

sat outside for lunch wasn't super impressed neither was my party .. service was good- but the tacos were tasteless which was amazing to me with all the toppings. salad was alright. when in the area there are so many other places I will choose over here. read more

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Called ahead for a reservation and asked about happy hour. Was told it was first come, first served. Went early to get a table in the bar and lounge where they said on the phone happy hour took place. Once inside we realized there are NO tables for Happy Hour, only places at the bar which of course was full. There wasn't a single person sitting at their outside tables and maybe a couple inside. Unfortunately we decided to stay and sit right outside the door/bar. You're 10 feet from the bar but not eligible for the discounted pricing. SO, we ordered off the ridiculously overpriced menu. It's ridiculous all up and down 5th Avenue but at least at other places the food is good. The food SUCKED. 3 of the four of us were sick for 2 days! I had a small scoop of shrimp salad with some arugula and it was $20! My husband's vodka/tonic was $16 and some clam linguini which made him sick as a dog was $35. Actual price of this meal should have been around $5-$10. TOTAL. There's a reason we sold our winter place here and can't wait to get out!! PS - I will only say that their warm bread was delicious but man cannot live on bread alone!! read more

Naples has a Black Plague of a restaurant on 5th and it's called Aqua!!!! Literally, you are better off going to any other restaurant. Not worth it even if they do half off! Stay away. Rude staff and poor food is just the start. They add miscellaneous items to bill with the hope one doesn't realize. The call liquor is more than likely rebottled well booze!!!! State alcohol board needs to investigate this place ASAP. read more

The owner is rude! I witnessed her telling a loyal patron to not return. She terrorizes her bartenders to enforce her rules. I used to visit Aqua every time I visited Naples but NEVER AGAIN! There are so many wonderful restaurants on 5th avenue. Avoid this restaurant! They do not appreciate their customers and therefore don't deserve your business. read more

We love Aqua but ordered 2 drinks- was charged $32 for one and $16 for the other and a 20% gratuity was automatically added without telling us. Very disappointed and won't be back even though it's one of our favorites. Felt like we got ripped off. Not good business Aqua read more

Aqua - Not worth over $60 for these 2 drinks - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

I have eaten at Aqua at least a dozen times and always had great experiences. But we decided to try the bar for their amazing Happy Hour. We sat at the bar and unfortunately we didn't have a great experience, in fact we had one app, one drink and left. I was a bartender for 15 years. I get it, it's demanding and people can be tough but the rude bartender at Aqua, the dark haired male with the tattoos, was beyond rude (to everyone) . I had to ask for a lime for my margarita, not a big deal, but the attitude radiating out of this guy was so unpleasant we just decided to leave. How someone like this still has a job is beyond me. If you don't like people, please don't bartend! He's just not a nice guy. Made us feel immediately like we were putting him out. I would go back and sit outside or In their lovely dining room, but if we see this guy at the bar, I'll never sit there again. read more

This is hands down the best place in all of Naples! The food is amazing and the ambiance is incredible! I love the owners too they are so personable and friendly! You will not be disappointed!! Thank you for a great meal and great time!! read more

Went to Aqua for drinks and dancing. Waitress clearing a table spilled dish with oil on my jacket. She walked away without cleaning up the spill. We requested the manager several times to come over. After about 30 minutes the manager comes over. We explain the situation and she just goes to find the server. She returns with the server and tells me the server is responsible for cleaning the jacket. The server offers to Venmo me for cleaning. I asked the manager again...are you going to make her pay? She replied yes, I didn't do it she did. There was no apology, no offer for a drink...just this server looking pathetic and sad in front of this horrible manager. We left and of course didn't take the money from the server. Terrible customer service. read more

Aqua - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

My friend and I had lunch here on a beautiful day in Naples Florida... They had one person working the bar and as waitstaff. We did get drinks and a light lunch. Good aperal spritzers. Food was OK. My crabcake could've been cooked a little bit more so it wasn't so soggy, fries were OK, my friend's chicken sandwich with fruit was ok. However, our bill did not reflect the prices on the menu, it was 2 to 3 dollars higher per item. And the Aperol splitzers were a whopping $18 each. I've lived in Naples 30+ years and I'm used to high price drinks, but these were ridiculous. I've been here for happy hour, and was quite pleased... Not so much for lunch though. Definitely not recommended. read more

Amazing night last night! This place was so much fun! Awesome food, great owners and a great staff! If you are concerned about your health please stay home and take care of yourself the way you feel best for you. I am not sick so I do not wear a mask and with this place you will be allowed to be as you feel is best for you. Healthy people living the American dream of freedom. Breathing fresh air free from muzzles and foolish mandates. Table of 4 and we enjoyed ribeye, grouper, sea bass, and snapper. Patio dinning w live music! I am a Naples resident and will be back to support this local business! Chain restaurants down the street plastered w plexiglass and masks are not for me! Thx for being great Aqua! read more

I was dying for some oysters and crab while I was visiting home. I live in Denver right now so crab, quite frankly, isn't the best here. I originally stopped by The Boathouse because I was staying overnight at Cove Inn, but they had no hostess and left me waiting up front for ten minutes with no staff. I don't know what was going on there, they were great 20 years ago but things change. Now, I've never been to Aqua, but drive by here all the time because I have family that lives in Port Royal. I was just walking around 5th to see if I could find some good seafood, but I was flying solo because I had a day alone during my two weeks in southwest florida. I saw Aqua had a nice size bar so I stopped in for a drink and the sweetest bartender asked if I'd like to see a menu. Sure, not thinking I'd eat there. Boy am I glad I did! Their oysters and crab were DELICIOUS, folks! Not only was the food good, but the two bartenders that waiting on me were so lovely! We chatted about Denver since one of them lived there for awhile and gushed about how we all love Naples so much. It was a delightful experience all around and I'm so happy I stopped in. I'll definitely be back during my next trip home. read more

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Nothing special, though based on the higher rating from other Yelpers, there are certainly those who disagree with me. I stopped by on a Saturday night and sat at the bar for a cocktail. The drink was pricey, but fine, and the service was indifferent. I ordered the sesame crusted ahi tuna, which was served with vegetable risotto, seaweed salad, and a cucumber vegetable slaw ($29). The presentation of the dish was beautiful, but honestly the dish was just meh. It didn't have much flavor or interest, and I really cannot identify why. Every time I have ordered ahi in other nice restaurants, it is an exquisite and memorable treat. This time, I felt like I should have just ordered a burger. The other "meh" reaction I had relates to the atmosphere of the place. The bar is made of teak and hints at a nautical theme. But the walls are aqua and the white aluminum-framed glass doors at the front of the space opening onto the sidewalk somehow must make it feel like a cheap bar on Daytona Beach. Yes, the restaurant is named Aqua, but must every wall be painted aqua? It really is overwhelming and hideous. The piano guy had a large video screen on the wall behind him that was flashing and advertising his business, and it just tacky. When he started playing, I felt like I was in a cruise ship lounge. The place had an older crowd, and there were certainly plenty of people at the bar and in the restaurant, so I guess there are those who like the place, and of course there are people who like cruise ship lounges. It didn't do much for me, and since there are so many excellent restaurants with sophisticated settings and awesome food along Fifth Avenue, I will choose another option next time. read more

Aqua - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

We visited for the first time and found this restaurant to be loud and busy. Conversation was difficult. The service was poor because, according to our server, they were short staffed. I ordered a hurricane and when the server brought it, he said "the bartender didn't know how to make it, so he did his best". The drink was full of simple syrup and not even close to a hurricane. Instead, I ordered a pomegranate martini which was actually a cosmo. The hostess came by and she brought me a pomegranate martini. Meanwhile, my brother had to flag down our server to get another drink. The food was excellent, but the noise level and poor service ruined the experience. read more

were there today. tried to go there, but the man at the entrance first looked at us and offered to inspect the menu before getting inside. there were three of us, decently dressed, but this man thought we were insolvent. it was weird. maybe because we looked young. I persisted and we went inside. the food was good. the waiter was courteous. we paid the bill along with the tip - haha. will we come back here again? definitely not. and yet - this restaurant is higher than the average check than indicated in Google $$ read more

Aqua - Fish - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

Good drink deals for happy hour. I'd skip the happy hour food. None of it was good. The bartenders were friendly. They really need to get some decent cherries for their Old Fashioneds read more

Absolutely the best! One of my favorite restaurants in Naples! I love fish and so does my family. Very creative dishes and the presentation is eye catching. Love the night entertainment as well. We finally had lunch one day as well , fish tacos were awesome and burgers are huge and tasty. Service was great! Davon was very pleasant. The owners happens to be there and we got to talk to them. Very nice and down to earth! Will definitely go back again! read more

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Great happy hour menu and drink specials. Food is always good especially the crab cake and friendly bar staff always reliable. 4-7 happy hour the least rushed on 5th Avenue! read more

Great restaurant! The service was outstanding. Jimmy was out server and he was highly professional and anticipated our needs. The food was excellent. I had the spinach salad with salmon and the size of the piece of salmon was huge! Others at our table had the grouper sandwich and said it was excellent. The whole dining experience exceeded our expectations. Aqua is a hidden gem! read more

Amazing food and attention was awesome Jimmy was a very kind and professional Nice place read more

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This is a fantastic spot in Naples!!! First of all, I must say the setting is absolutely beautiful!! You really can't beat a beautiful night on 5th Avenue in Naples!!! There is a wide variety of food on the menu for everyone in your party-- even the vegetarians!!! There are steaks, chicken and different types of fish. There's also pasta and salads. I had tuna on seaweed with a vinaigrette dressing served with risotto!!! Delish!!! My daughter tried the Macedonian salad which is like a Mediterranean salad with tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers which also had a vinaigrette dressing!! Very good!! She also had the pasta primavera with many fresh vegetables!!! My husband had the pasta Alfredo with six very large shrimp!!! This was also very good!!! We topped off our meal with a large piece of Key Lime pie which was out of this world!!! Wait staff had masks on. The bar area was quite busy with many people after around 8:30. Quite the jumping place!!! If you are in Naples, you should give Aqua a try!!! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

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Spent $52.00 on fried snapper, was supposed to be served with chow slaw and vegetable risotto, did not receive either. Would not go back. read more

Aqua - Ordered the fried snapper - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

The most amazing restaurant ever!!!! During season, they accommodated 10 people for a birthday the day of the birthday!!! We were sat in the wine room which was wonderful!!! The food and service is out of this world!!! The live music also is amazing!!!! The night was amazing and the birthday Boy was very happy with everything!!! We love Aqua!! Thank you everyone for the fun on 1/2/23!!! read more

Nancy was the best! Someone was disrespectful in the bathroom and she maintained her cool and treaded all parties with kindness. We love her and will come back because of her! read more

They have extremely overpriced drinks and included 20% gratuity on the bill. Avoid this place at all costs!

This place is disgusting! I don't think they should have been able to open so quickly after the hurricane but they were like the first to open! The entertainment is decent but the food is gross considering how the kitchen and bathroom smell.... Like dirty mold. They have a few really nasty bartenders too that seem too entitled for what they do. I'll never go here again and suggest others to basically anywhere else in naples. I've been everywhere and have never felt the need to write a negative review anywhere but here!!! Just go next door if you are even a little tempted to give them business. Nothing good to say about this place read more

I was at Aqua in NYE and did not get a get receipt for my bill. I called when charge hit my credit card and asked for a detailed receipt. I called same day and was told to call after 5 when a Manager was available. I called and left a message and no return call. Called again 2 days later and women was able to read off my receipt. I told her that I did not purchase 5 drinks. She spoke to the Bartender who said she served us the drinks. I told the women I knew 100% that I did not drink those 5 drinks but was responsible for the rest of the tab. Her response was that I had a $254 bar tab and her Bartender was sober. Horrible customer service! I would never go back. read more

Terrible service and ambiance. Servers and bartenders are rude. Menus NOT updated with 20% increase in prices!!! Extremely rude, disrespectful, dirty read more

This is the best restaurant in Naples, hands down. There are so many great places here, but when you consider every factor: atmosphere, food quality and freshness, staff alertness, timeliness & training, fair servings & prices, menu diversity & coordination, entertainment, seating space for tables & their 2 bars, and location- Aqua takes the cake. At night it's my favorite place to be. The owners invest in great entertainment every weekend and throughout the week. Weather I'm stopping by for lunch, happy hour, dinner, or a night out, I leave with positive memories and usually new friends too! I have never had a bad, or even average experience here. This place is top notch, and the consistency, especially with their food and service is amazing. read more

Aqua - Lasagnette Crustacean- incredible and even though the portion is huge, the sauce is nice and light - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Awesome Place on 5th Avenue in Naples for a Fantastic dinner, drinks and entertainment. The Happy Hour at Aqua has got to be one of the Best in Naples. Aqua Hosted Our Club (The Wine Tasters of Naples) this past Friday evening and we Loved our entire dining and Happy Hour experience. Aqua is known for the multi-talented Entertainer Joey Martell who plays both the piano and guitar, and sings for dancing after 8:00 PM each evening. Give Aqua a visit one evening for drinks, dining and dancing. I think that you will Love It...like We Did! read more

Terribly priced drinks, gratuity included on all purchases. Much better places to go instead!

So the night started great with our server taking our drink order!It was time to order and my mother and I wanted to share a filet. Ordered it medium rare. The food runner brought out our steak already cut on butter plates with the steak knifes on the plates. She puts our plates down, one steak knife falls off and the other went in the mash potatoes, no big deal....I cut in the steak and it's medium well! I alert the owner and she argues about the temperature and then offers a new steak on the fly! 30 minutes had gone by and my dad is completely finished with his meal and my mother and I are still sitting and at this point just want to leave. The owner brings out the steak drops it at the table and walks away! It's burnt on the outside and raw and cold in the center. I then walk over to the owner again and ask her politely if she would take the steak off the check that I wasn't going to eat it! She said "no, and if you don't pay for it I'm calling the police"!!!! We pay and leave and she's literally following us out yelling!!!! Being in this business myself this is not how you treat your guest! She was rude, unprofessional and I'm quit embarrassed for her as she was a reflection of her business! I give them zero stars on the food and customer service as well as the overall experience! I would not recommend dinning their! read more

Aqua - First steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

I gave it a 3 mainly because it is incredibly overpriced; food and beverages. The food was just ok. However, the 1 man band was really good. We stayed until he finished for the evening. read more

First, I have to say that we ate there twice in two days. Lunch outdoors on Sunday, and lunch indoors on Monday. The food was good. Very good. Here's the problem: I come to restaurants to get away from the world and its' problems. I come to relax and to enjoy my friends, family and good food. While seated there on Monday I was staring at multiple TV screens, all turned to a certain news station-- with a huge political banner hanging from the bar. Really? Do you really need to bring politics into your dining room? Too bad. I won't go back. I seek refuge in the dining room, not a reminder of our divided world. Whatever. read more

Looking for a place to have lunch on a Sunday afternoon in Naples. Location n 5th Ave seemed perfect. From outside, the open feel of this restaurant felt nice too. We could sit inside and stay cool but still get the feel for the outdoors. So we went in. We were one of only three occupied tables in this fairly big restaurant. Huh! Sunday afternoon, downtown Naples, and only three tables. Must be the Off-season. Or maybe not. Our waiter comes by, seats us and then immediately makes a disclaimer. He is the only person working today, so please bare with him. In short, you will be getting shitty service, don't blame me. It was a lazy Sunday afternoon, so I really didn't care. As long as he wasn't cooking the food as well. For a seafood restaurant, the menu was very limited in its seafood offerings. I ordered the Snapper Francese and my wife ordered a salad. The food was very underwhelming. Very light flavors and blah presentation. After we left, we walked about 5 doors down and came across an Italian cafe that was packed and full of energy. We knew at that time that we went to the wrong place. read more

Aqua - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

Happy hour never disappoints. Best raw oysters and shrimp cocktail in town! Bartenders are awesome are very personable ,especially Katie and Zack! Others items i particularly love are the clam chowder, the chicken piccata, the spaghetti bolognese and their smoked fish dip ( but be sure to order extra toast with that). read more

Terrible service horrible management. The server was rude and targeted us as being in her way. The sever was very rude asking in a rude tone to get out of the way. We are used to a very upscale environment and we didn't receive it as we paid a very high price for drinks. This place doesn't care about their customers. I hope the owners know that the customers are being treated poorly. Please think twice about going to this place. All we did was try to have a good time. We were not even asked our side of the story. The manager didn't even have the decency to ask what happened. All she did was yell at us to leave. read more