my food left a lot to be desired! i ordered a ribeye and I guarantee it wasn't prime quality! The meat had no flavor and the topping they added on top was awful! Had an stomach issue in the early morning and all day thereafter! Terrible experience indeed! read more

First and foremost, it impressed me so much I was enthusiastically greeted by THREE separate employees upon my arrival. This is my 1st time here, and that spoke volumes to me. To be honest, initially upon entering, I was apprehensive and the establishment was empty.... that was until I found out they open at 5pm and I came in at 4:48. This did not deter as some other places do and I was greeted as I was family. I had heard about their octopus appetizer, so that is why I came in AFTER JUST HAVING A FULL MEAL ELSEWHERE. While I'm waiting for my app, I'll tell you the ambiance is more romantic than I anticipated. Currently the song playing on their house music is "Sway" by Perez Prado with Rosemary Clooney. My app just arrived. Not what I expected visually. Let me taste it and get back to you. The TASTE....AMAZING probably due to the olive sauce on the plate. I should have accepted the bread. LOL The PORTION of octopus for $21 was less than I would expect. I would come here on a date night but would not want her to look at the prices, but instead experience what else they offer for a "first time experience" together. read more

Cibao Grille - Octopus Al Olivo ~$21.00 - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

Service was slow and restaurant was not crowded. Food was ok and our friends favorite place. Nice place to visit but not a "must try again". SUPPORT LOCAL AND FAMILY RUN BUSINESS read more

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In a city of outstanding restaurants, Cibao stands out for the exquisite food. High on the list of must-try: the Naples scallops, the veal, and the duckling. The restaurant also offers an excellent wine list, and above all, impeccable service. You enter Cibao and you're family! read more

Food and service is impeccable! We had tacos burritos margaritas and Ana our server was amazing as well!

We sat outside on the patio which elevated our dining experience. We started our meal with the octopus appetizer which was one of the best we have had. My wife ordered the black grouper and it was cooked to perfection and tasted outstanding. I ordered the walleye that was awesome. Finished off with a complimentary cream brûlée and espresso that was the icing on the cake. read more

Last night in Naples and we made the best choice all season with Cibao Grille. Food was wonderful, service was terrific and ambiance was lovely. We all highly recommend this hidden jewel!! read more

Great restaurant We have always enjoyed fine food and their wine are inexpensive but very good choices read more

The food was excellent.. with all honesty the service was a bit slow which is the only reason I am putting three stars but will not stop me from visiting more in the future. read more

Cibao Grille - Short Ribs - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

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This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. A remarkably comfortable place to enjoy an enjoyable meal. The drinks are awesome. A family owned Dominican restaurant with top quality food. Not to be missed. read more

Grouper and risotto was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. Dimly lit ambience. Bar looked solid. Gulf side of 41. All good! We'll be back. read more

In town and wanted to try another place that was packed and couldn't get in. Lucky for me. I parked right in front of this marvelous place. Sat at the bar, made friends with the foursome sitting with me. The bar tender is very well known here and was very good taking care of my needs. Had the capris and it was served with the freshest home grown tomatoes. It reminded me oof when I was in Italy. The new friends recommended the duck. OMG, what a great choice. Love duck and thIs was the best I have ever had! Got to come here read more

Cibao Grille - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Service was bad, the fish smelled like ammonia and no one checked on us my guest finished their meal by the time they came to check on us. I informed them about the fish and that didn't say anything, and took my plate away. They never asked if I wanted something else. They just walked away. I had to get their attention and asked to see a menu, then instead of bringing me a menu they brought me another fish, but only a partial piece. I guess they thought I ate the bad fish. The next fish was okay, not great but I was hungry. My guest watched me eat. Never offered any compensation or acknowledgment. I paid a lot for bad food and bad service. The only up side was the good wine which was expensive. read more

Great find I've driven past this place a thousand times never knew it was there. Was recommended by a friend in a different restaurant. Amazing food good service phenomenal presentation. If you haven't been definitely go you won't be disappointed. Mom and pop run. read more

Bad food, bad service, dirty set ups and extremely arrogant management who denies any flaws on their end.

We have wanted to try Cibao for awhile and finally got there. Res at 6:30 and when we got there we only saw one other table. It filled up fast after that. We had drinks which were reasonably priced and BIG pours! We split salads and they took care of that in the kitchen which is always a plus! All four of our entrees were excellent, grouper St. George, pasta with lobster and shrimp, chicken piccata and scallops. All the plates were clean and we were too full for dessert. Service was very solid throughout the dinner..it is now on our list of great restaurants in Naples! read more

So when stopped into Venetian Village in Naples and was about ready for lunch. None of the eateries were really doing it for me. Along came James and I asked him where is one of your favorite places to eat and without even thinking about it, he mentioned Cibao. He made a quick call to inform them we were coming and away we went having no clue what we were getting into. Low and behold we were greeted with a great staff who seated us promptly. We ordered a glass of Rose and looked at the menu. We ordered a classic hamburger which is blend of brisket, ground chuck and short rib. I added Swiss cheese. My friend got a shrimp quesadilla. Let me tell you that the burger was so incredible that it needed no condiments and juicy is a mild statement with this full of flavor burger including fresh cut French fries. The quesadilla was full of all kinds of sautéed vegetables and cheese and very fresh shrimp. James stopped by to check on us as he was passing in the neighborhood and all I can say was Wow what an experience. My friend who is from Ft Myers said she would definitely bring her husband back as it was a most memorable place. Even the bathroom experience was grand with fresh mouthwash and privately printed towels to dry you hands!! A definite must go to place!! You won't be disappointed!!!! Thank you Yohonny for a great meal!!! read more

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We ate at Cibao grille for the first time last evening during sizzle week. We had an outstanding experience all around. Service was great and food was fantastic (we had snapper and filet mignon). Highly recommend!! read more

My Halibut was dry but the accompaniments were delicious. Service was very slow. My wife's walleye was excellent.

Surprising location with a quaint, old-school, classic, dining appeal. Lovely china and silver dome entree presentations with beautiful linens. We loved the entrees. Ordered the pork chop, which was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The chicken piccata was very tasty also. The service was very attentive and friendly. A definite must try in Naples. We'll be back! read more

Ate there last night after not going there for 6 months. It was as always excellent. Service was great and food was outstanding. My wife had the filet medium rare and it was cooked perfectly. There steak is as good as any in Naples. I had a special, sea bass. It was a large piece, cooked good and served with broccolini. Wine pours are just as good as before. We will be frequenting more often. read more

I'll give this place one star for the generous pour of our drinks we (myself, spouse and her parents...) but nothing more. We ordered their recommended 'crispy' fried artichoke hearts as an appetizer, which were anything but crispy! They should have called it 'soggy, cold artichoke hearts' which is an accurate description! We then ordered our entrees (the Walleye, Punta Cana pasta and Chicken Picatta which my wife and mother in law split) which came out cold and wrong. They split an order of Walleye for them and were very confused when we informed them it was the wrong entree. They corrected this after an additional 10 minute wait, all while we watched our server and the two maitre d's stand by the entrance and talk. The Walleye was covered with this thick, glue like sauce which completely overwhelms the fish. The Punta Cana was a jumbled mess of mixed seafood and also cold. So... needless to say we did not order dessert and waited (and waited...) for our check. I will never go back and would not recommend this establishment to anyone who's looking for a good, hot and tasty meal in Naples! read more

One of my favorite restaurants in Naples. I love the Shrimp & Lobster Punta Cana - large chunks of lobster and shrimp with pappardelle pasta. They use real Kalamata olives, often many restaurants say Kalamata on menu then use black olives. read more

This is the best restaurant on Tamiami Trail for lunch and dinner. Today I had the New England clam chowder, salmon croquettes with lobster ravioli and broccolini. The absolute best salmon croquettes ever! I'd post a picture, but too late! Service is attentive, food is always excellent and daily specials are varied and delicious. If you haven't been, you definitely should. read more

Cibao Grille - a view of the dining room - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

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We arrived for dinner and were seated without a wait. The meal started off badly because the restaurant was freezing. We overhead other patrons saying the same thing. We asked the hostess if they could turn the blowers down. Surprisingly, she said no "because the chefs get very hot in the kitchen." You're kidding!!! You don't care about your customers!!! We asked our server and he did get the restaurant to lower the blowers for a while. My friend had fish which was bland. I had a huge steak that was not very tasty either. Because it got very cold again we decided to forget about dessert. We would not return to eat at the restaurant because the food was not very good and we don't want to sit in a meat locker freezing. read more

My wife and I took a friend back to Cibao. The experience was stupendous as our waitress Jasmine was awesome. I ordered the special of short ribs and they literally melted off the bone and the taste was outstanding. My wife ordered the grouper with ginger sauce and it was delicious. Our friend got the signature scallops and could not get enough of them. The service was great with Jasmine being our waitress again. If you go here, which I would highly recommend, make sure you get her because she is pleasant, attentive and very knowledgeable of the entire menu. I consider Cibao a hidden gem of Naples and highly recommend it! read more

By far this is the absolute best restaurant in Naples!! Every dish is made with perfection and the drinks are larger than most local establishments! As if that is not enough, the staff always go above and beyond! They are all super friendly and professional! Everyone makes you feel like you are the only customers there!! Overall, Cibao is a restaurant like no other! It is a true gem of the rarest kind! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Naples. The food is fabulous and the wait staff is the best around. Our favorite is Maria. In addition to the great food, they have the most generous pour of wine in the city. read more

Had 7 o'clock reservation outside, waiter came 3 times and said getting your table for 4 ready. 4 people also waiting. Asked hostess 2 times if we were before them said yes we were at 7:50 they got seated we were seated at 8:15. Great duck terrible service too bad read more

Coconut grouper!! Get it! Even if you don't like sweet fish( like me) I promise you will love it! To call this restaurant Caribbean is pretty misleading. Cibao has a lot of variety nested into a relatively small menu of 10-12 entrees. I highly recommend this restaurant as a date night place or a double date but I do not recommend this restaurant for groups. Last time I went with a party of 6, my food came out over cooked and I think it's because of the glass covers they put on the plate, essentially steaming the dish to the point that the fish was tough and the pasta was falling apart - not good! Cibao isn't known for classic drinks. They have a full bar and my boyfriends family swears they make the best gin martinis in town! read more

Cibao Grille - Coconut grouper.. so so good - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

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Cibao to me is a "Home run hit" when you it comes to a restaurant experience. From start to finish, it was perfection. For me things I look for in a restaurant are ambiance, good food and drink and stellar service. Cibao checks all of those boxes and then some. Immediately when walking in we were greeted warmly and seated right away. We were instantly greeted by our server and received bread service. The drink pours/sizes are fabulous and delicious. We had the caprese salad and Ceasar salad. Again, great size portions, wonderful flavor. For the main course we had some "surf and turf" action with a filet and scallops. It came with a side of potatoes and asparagus. Honestly, cooked to perfection. So flavorful and hands down one of the most memorable meals I've ever had. We ended with a "Cibao coffee" (like an Irish coffee aka delish) and chocolate, peanut butter toffee cake. Just like every plate from the evening, it was cleared and we were happy and full. Again, I would like to shoutout the service because it is truly top-notch. The whole experience at Cibao feels like family. It's such a welcoming vibe, I truly couldn't wipe the smile off of my face the whole evening. I would definitely recommend making a reservation as Cibao is a popular Naples restaurant. Trust me, it's worth any wait you may have. To me a crowded place can only mean one thing: amazingness. We will be back, Cibao! read more

Cibao Grille - Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Toffee Cake - Caribbean Near Me - Naples, Florida

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We eat regularly here and had dinner tonight, 2/3. Seated promptly. Ordered a glass of Pinot Noir which was obviously old -almost vinegar. Was replaced with a newly opened bottle. Why was the bad one served? One dinner was served that was supposed to have Bernaise sauce on the side. It was never served and the waitress never came back to the table to check if everything was alright. My husband asked for a roll -it was never brought. Our meals were mediocre at best. Way too expensive for this poor experience. We won't be going back. Too bad. read more

This place is a terrible experience - they have crammed to many tables into a small space so you are uncomfortable and cannot hear each other. To make things worse, they ignore your reservation and seat people based on who you know. Bottom line. We showed up at 6:20 for a 6:30 reservation and were still waiting at 7:00 when we finally left to have a plea sent experience in another restaurant THESE PEOPLE ARE ARROGANT AND DO NOT DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS read more

So been on hold for actually 10 minutes trying to make a reservation. Amaya put us on hold and forgot about us although we could hear every bit of chit chat going on in the background as they were seating new walk up clients. Very frustrating. We are opting to spend our $$ elsewhere. read more

Visited twice this month and will not return. Same lousy waitress on both days. Slow service, overdone lamb chops, caesar salad sent back, mistakes made on orders and generally inconsistent and unimpressive. read more

Wow get the Duck, the best fish fresh and delicious. Rib eye wonderful coconut grouper, to die for. Best drinks in town Great wine selection. Will be back tomorrow and the day after. read more

Cibao has been our favorite restaurant for years. NOT anymore. We have been there about 5 times in the last 2 months and never again. They have added tables so you barely can walk around. It is loud and you can wait 15 minutes just to get the menu. The servers are nice but totally overwhelmed. They take too many reservations. Wish they would expand and do something about the noise! read more

The food is good but not good enough to make up for having to wait up to 90 minutes after your reservation time to be seated. We have been here three times and have waited 45-90 minutes past our reservation time to be seated every single time. As a restaurant, you are in the service industry and making people wait up to 90 minutes past their reservation time is terrible service. What is the point of even having a reservation system if you can't seat people on time? The hostess is extremely rude and could not care less that you have to wait. The restaurant owners pretentiously assume that their food is so good that you should just be lucky to wait 90 minutes past your reservation to be seated. We will not be going back and have actively started telling our friends NOT to go. Good food is not a sufficient substitute for terrible service. read more

Not a rating on the food but the service. We had a reservation for 7:45 tonight. We checked in and the hostess would not give us a time for when our table would be ready. At 7:57 I asked when our table would be ready. The answer I got was "there are 5 tables in front of you so I cannot give you an answer." I asked "what is the point of having a reservation if after nearly 15 minutes you tell us there are 5 tables in front of us???" I am so pissed at the crappy service that I will never go back. Amateur hour. This is Naples. Much better restaurants to go to with much better service who know when tables will be seated. read more

Just went for the first time tonight. The food was delicious! I had the Caesar salad for an app and the filet mignon for my main entree. My husband had the lobster ravioli for an app and the chicken piccata for his entree! Next time we go I will be trying the coconut grouper! We've seen on the reviews that the service was amazing and it became apparent to us that almost all the people dining were regulars. It took them a bit of time to get our food order, but we definitely will be going back. read more