I'll just start by saying this place is a 10/10 across the board. It is and has always been my favorite restaurant in Naples and I can assure you, after being down for awhile from the storm restoration process, they are back like they never left. The food: the quality of the ingredients, the absolute attention to detail in not only the cooking, but the plating and flavors is what really sets them a cut above the others. The service: I don't even think there is an accurate number scale to depict how extremely accommodating and efficient the staff members are in this restaurant. You will truly feel like royalty when you are a guest here. The atmosphere: a good mix of formal dining (in the inside) and a more casual courtyard experience often accompanied by live music. This place really checks all the boxes. read more

My husband and I ate lunch at the bar on Wednesday with our daughter.. Your new bartender, (not sure of her name but she said she was from Serbia) definitely needs reprimanded. It was an irritating experience to say the least for all of us. She spent so much time talking to her friend who also was from Serbia, chatting it up and slow to pay attention to any of the other customers at the bar in addition to us. People wanted service and she was distracted. We, as customers, all looked at each other throughout the bar because we all felt the same way. She couldn't be any more inattentive. All she did was talk, talk, talk, cutting up fruit so it appeared that she was working, but never once looked around to any of us to check how we were all doing as customers because she was so interested in visiting with her friend. If she wants to spend time talking with a friend, she should be doing it outside of work. The friend was there well over an hour, probably more like 2 hours. In fact, she was still sitting there talking when we left. The season is quieter now and I can't imagine if you were really busy how she would've handled things. She's new and needs training but you'd think she'd know better. Pretty unprofessional for such an upscale restaurant. read more

This place is great. Live music. Great service. Superb drinks. Had this incredible duck fries appetizer, a yummy lemon craft cocktail, and a great steak salad. But the best part was the service. Tyson went above and beyond. I'll be back... get the duck fries, and whatever Tyson says is fresh. (They were actually out of the drink I originally wanted. He patiently walked me through alternatives and suggested the one I ended up getting. He even knew which ones weren't gluten free! My gluten sensitive dining companion appreciated that) read more

The Continental - The best waiter with an awesome appetizer - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

Love this spot! Has a very cute outdoor area and the service is amazing. We went for dinner on a Friday night in December. A reservation was easy to get on open table. They are known for their cocktails. My family tried the Church Key and a tequila watermelon concoction. Both were excellent. We also tried the meatloaf, steak, double baked potato, heirloom tomato salad and creamed corn. Everything was excellent! The meatloaf, steak, and twice baked potato were the stand out dishes. read more

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Unbelievable. We had such a wonderful time. Our service was impeccable and the food was outstanding. We started our meal with salads, I had the Caesar and it was great (probably my least favorite or the meal if I had to choose) Next up, our waiter, Atilla, suggested trying the A5 Waygu as an appetizer and that was a wonderful suggestion. This is my first time trying it, I have NO WORDS. It was AMAZING. Melted in your mouth. This needed no seasoning, the flavor was wonderful by itself. We ordered 6oz which was the minimum and plenty to share. It is very rich. I'm glad we didn't get this as a meal, appetizer was perfect. Then we shared the Chateaubriand, which was lovely and so flavorful. It was 18oz I believe, meant to share. To end our meal our waiter suggested the doughnuts (phenomenal) and the favorite way to end a meal - coffee with a liquor creamer, 5 farms. The presentation for the coffee was so fun! I'll add pics of our dishes. The ambiance was so beautiful. We were seated in a covered area but the walls were open to the courtyard, which I loved (love people watching!) The service was TOP NOTCH! From the host, to the server, manager walking the room, other service staff that assisted the servers, etc. We will be back! read more

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Came here for our anniversary dinner while vacationing in Naples. There were very heavy rains so downtown, including the Continental, were fairly empty. We were seated promptly and given a nice card acknowledging our celebration, valid for a free dessert. We did the tasting menu, opting for the steak option, and it was wonderful! We also got the popcorn ice cream dessert with our complimentary card and it was honestly one of the best desserts I've ever had! read more

To kick off restaurant week 2019, me and the gals headed down to 3rd where it ain't so sleepy! They have an array of craft cocktails and wines. I ordered a 6 oz glass of rose, and my younger sister Fran had to outdo me with a 9 oz pour. Onto the meal, pumpkin! We sampled bay scallops, baked ricotta,and salad - all divine! I had the strip which was a 3/3 on the Jan scale - perfect cut, flavor, and temp. Blueberry key lime pie? You think this southern bell's sweet tooth would look any further, sugar?! Now you might be asking yourself, "Jan you senile old bag, why not 5 stars??" We came during the Florida summer heat, and they were passing out iced towels! Makeup mayhem!! xoxo, Jan read more

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On August 16th my date and I went to the Continental and we had the most amazing experience. It was my dates first time there and she loved it so much thanks to our excellent server Chris. From the food to the service and the atmosphere it was a 10/10. So much so that I ended up asking her to be my girlfriend.... She said yes!! Thanks Chris!! read more

It had been quite some time since my family and I had eaten at The Continental but we finally got back there for dinner and it was fabulous. Not only was the food as good as we had remembered but we had our daughter with us who is a vegan and was craving the impossible burger from the lunch menu. (Not offered on dinner) but our server, Attila, went out of his way to make sure she could have it that evening. His attentiveness and attention to detail throughout the evening was something I have not seen in quite some time. Food and service was outstanding! read more

Delicious! The service was spectacular and the meatloaf was to die for. The bar tender was very pleasant and he even made my wife and I a berry mojito that wasn't on the menu. Be prepared to spend money. Loved this place! read more

We were fans of this restaurant until today. Lunch was a negative experience: - An employee told us that we couldn't sit in one of the booths because there were bugs in it - We were told that the fish was wild (we asked twice) and found out, after waiting an excessive amount of time for our food, that it was farmed - The supervisor, who said she was the manager, was rude and argumentative - When we spoke to the head manager, he didn't care that we were misled about the farmed salmon and ignored our disappointment After this experience, we will not be going back. read more

The food was great...but it's been a couple of years. Four of us had a steak special during the off season. However, we haven't returned because the prices are so high. They need to get some specials back for year round residents!!!! read more

We had an incredible time at the Continental on 3rd Ave. We had the yellowtail carpaccio (amazing) as an appetizer. I've had a lot of sushi grade fish, but never anything prepared like this. I wish the dish came with more fish!! I can't wait to go back and get this again. I ordered the New York Strip, Mashed Potatoes, Sautéed Spinach and Baked Mushrooms. The steak was incredibly flavorful, the mashed potatoes were the best I've ever had (and I've had a lot), and the baked mushrooms were probably top 3 all time! We had an amazing sommelier who picked out so much nice wine, which I unfortunately didn't take a picture of (cant remember the name or year). All around amazing experience and food for Naples. If you want to go somewhere upscale, or somewhere nice for a special event and you're based in Naples.. then this should be on the short-list of fine dining restaurants. read more

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Great food. Poor service. Under serviced. Asked why not more servers - bartender said - need to make living - we don't need another person back here. Also / Hospitality tax ?? 4%. ?? Bottom line - service your customers !! read more

Nice ambiance at the continental and really cool bar area. The oysters were very fresh. I had the scallops of the day which were prepared perfect and very tasty. For dessert the cinnamon donuts with salted caramel was incredible. Service was pretty good. We sat outside and it felt a little crammed but not a big deal. read more

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Beautiful place inside and out. Exceptional food and superb service. Craft cocktails, all fresh ingredients. Will come back time and time again. They are open for lunch once again. Can't wait to visit them in the near future . read more

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You will not find a better restaurant to eat at food is great. Service is great. Everything is great. We really like it.

This is probably my favorite place to get a steak in Naples. The beef is prime grade tender and juicy, perfectly seasoned and cooked. They also offer real Japanese Wagyu at market price, an experience not to be missed if you don't mind the hefty charge. That being said, their seafood is also fresh and perfectly prepared and there are plenty of other items on the menu to suit every taste. Normally, I try to branch out and try lots of different restaurants when I visit Naples but this place is so good and has such a great summer dining deal going that I ended up there twice in the space of a week. Both times the food was exceptional, perfectly prepared and scrumptious. But I was particularly impressed by the service. I was not only recognized from my single previous visit but the waiter remembered details of my previous meal, including a preference for indoor (air conditioned) seating and no lactose, even my daughters preference in steak sauce! The Continental is a beautiful, opulent restaurant offering seating in two indoor dining rooms as well as outdoor seating on a shaded patio with fans. There is also an outdoor bar and they pour a good stiff drink. The house specials in particular, are excellent but extremely potent. There is also a good selection of wines both by the glass and by the bottle available to complement every meal. There are many beautiful independent restaurants serving wonderful food in Naples, but the service and attention to detail at The Continental sets them apart from the pack and justifies 5 stars in my opinion. read more

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Best craft cocktails in Naples along with the best bartenders! Outdoor space is inviting. Love this place!

The inside is beautiful with pre set tables and fine dining service. Two people had burgers which they loved, and I had the Celery Root Ravioli and Cauliflower Risotto. I thought the ravioli was going to be ravioli, but it was a few turnip shavings and mushrooms cut up small. It was good, but very light and expensive for what it was. It was $36 for a few turnip shavings. The server was amazingly helpful and nice. He knows what he's doing. I would come here if you love steak and have the money to spend on wine. read more

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if I could leave zero stars I would! I came here for my birthday and it was terrible! lazy service, food cold and over priced, and then manager didn't care at all. I will never ever go back here and suggest you don't either. try somewhere else. read more

I was looking forward to having a nice dinner at the continental. The atmosphere was nice. I enjoyed the steak tartare and the yellowtail carpaccio for an appetizer. For dinner I ordered the ribeye and mushrooms. Sadly the ribeye came out burnt. I ordered it medium which it was but the taste of it was of charcoal and burnt tasting. Very disappointing. I ate a few mushrooms but they were also very very salty and oily. It was an ok restaurant wasn't really wowed by it. read more

The Continental - Steak tartare, Yellowtail carpaccio and oysters. - Steakhouses Near Me - Naples, Florida

Restaurant was half empty. No seats at the bar. Our party of six asked to sit at a regular table to order drinks at 9:00 PM. Maria, the hostess, said it was not possible. We left. So did our money. So did our tips. So did our desire to return. We are locals and we eat out often. Hmmmm. read more

What an unsanitary and disgusting joke. Food and service also sucks. Looks like they chew their trout before they regurgitate it with apples in a bowl. Tartare was laughable. read more

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Food was excellent , service was excellent , where they sat us was poor, no one was in dining room and they put party 3 right next to us they were drunk loud profanity, space people out at a minimum DUH . Lots of other great choices BYE. read more

So sorry to learn Guiness was missing from your inventory this year at both your 3rd Street establishments. However I had the pleasure of meeting your Hostess Ciara (pronounce Sierra) who , extremely diplomatically, took the time to chat and build a relationship with a wee bit disgruntled old customer and planting the seed of this former customer considering a return in the future. I'm nominating Ciara for your Queen of Hospitality for the 2021 season... I see great potential in her and hope you do also! read more

Outstanding! Our server Tony was excellent, explaining the menu items and making recommendations. The ambiance here is unique and welcoming, from the lights to the live music. We loved the vibe. Our steaks were cooked perfectly and the sides were delicious, especially the carrots. Can't wait to return! read more

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The hostess was extremely passive aggressive.. made us so uncomfortable we ended up leaving. But the restaurant itself is really nice! Wish we could have tried the food. read more

1st the good. When I made my reservation for 3 I mentioned it was my wife's birthday and very nicely there was a card on the table good for a complimentary dessert for her birthday. Now for the bad. We never got to use it nor enjoy the warm cinnamon donuts that came with our 3 course meal because we were not allowed to put a 5th chair at our 4 top table for 10 minutes when our son joined us to celebrate mom's birthday. This even though the table next to us was an only a couple with 2 empty chairs and they had just begun their entree. I specifically informed our server it would be for no more than 15 minutes and we would not hold up his ability to turn over the table. After standing for no exaggeration, 5-8 minutes waiting for a chair Brian ( a manager ) came over to inform me that we could not move a chair to the table. I informed of the occasion and that he would be pissing ( exact language) 5 people off and totally ruining a special occasion for 10 minutes of a 5th chair. He informed me he was sorry for this but that was the case and basically too bad. Hospitality 101 is to accommodate guests at any cost within reason of course. I mentioned this on my way out to a 2nd manager ( Greg or Craig ) who basically stood there with a condescending smirk on his face saying it was a lFire Marshall rule. When I pointed out that at the bar there many people standing behind seated people at the bar clearly obstructing the walking pathway he seriously said that area was not the same. So pathetic that a restaurant of this caliber allows these 2 wanna be managers to make any decisions. I guess that's what you get on a Sunday night when actual decision makers are home. So to Brian and Greg (?) ask yourself how you would have felt if this happened to your family? $240 for 3 mediocre meals, no dessert and no chance of a happy birthday moment. You both would do much better at a fast food restaurant that does not require actual customer satisfaction and does not require common sense. Take some classes or read some books on hospitality basics. read more

Eliza was our server 5-11-24 33 30 pm - was attentive and knowledgeable as to menu - food and drinks were great - very much enjoyed experience. read more

My husband and I had an amazing dinner here last night. Harry was an amazing server along with the manager of this restaurant, Michael Stephen's. The food, service and ambiance were fantastic. Thank you Harry and Michael for making our evening wonderful. read more

My boyfriend took me here for our anniversary and we had an amazing time. Our waiter's name was Greg and I want to give him a huge shout out for his awesome service, as he made the entire experience more fun! It is such a romantic place with tons of outdoor seating. The night was beautiful given that there was no humidity. We sat outside right along the fence with a sidewalk view. There is live music playing at the restaurant. They gave us a cute little card for our anniversary and free dessert. Food was 10/10. We ordered the grilled octopus for a starter it was delicious. For dinner we ordered the rib eye two person steak ($98 meal but well worth it). We also ordered Brussels gratin and the mushrooms as a side. The sides are family size so that was the perfect amount (warning - I burned my index finger VERY badly on the meal dish holding the sides as I was not told it was hot, I had no idea...be warned super super hot plate) Dessert we had this chocolate and vanilla mousse cake with a cookie bottom. So YUM. Overall so fun and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Cole is an amazing waiter- our steak came out overcooked and he took action right away to make things right. Great vibes

The outdoor seating was nice, but we were sat right by the band which made hearing anyone in my party very difficult. I ordered the scallops which were so salty, I couldn't eat them ($45). Someone at our table ordered a filet that came out looking like 2oz instead of 5oz. The cocktails and other alcoholic beverages were filled with ice all the way to the rim :( We asked to be moved inside since we couldn't hear one another. BIG MISTAKE!! They had us packed in there like sardines! At one point I was smacked in the face with the waitresses ponytail. Extremely disappointing. We won't be returning. read more

Outstanding! I'm from the Philadelphia area and Butcher & Singer is the gold standard for steak. The Continental is right there. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was beautiful. read more

REQUESTING OWNERS Larry And Richard to READ! Along with ANY owner of ANY restaurant. Our $1,760.00 bill this is the care you give your customers ? Our family has been in the business for over 60 years, over 100 locations in New England. There will be absolutely NO excuses accepted for not accommodating a party of 13 outside . With "weeks" of advance notice and requests for my daughters 18th Birthday. This is the second year " she" wanted to dine at The Continental ! Despite my hesitations, given prior years of absolute zero regard for customer care, again the pattern repeats itself. The Continental again ! refused to set up a party of 13 outside. They again placed my daughter in the back of the restaurant , in the darkest location! Despite my pre-arranged 30% gratuity both years and the loyalty to the restaurant , The Continental refused to set a table outside. This special event was preluded with multiple calls and advance notice directly with Management and various hostesses on multiple occasions. Despite the fact that the night was "NOT" sold out in space! There is no policy that will be accepted ! No Excuses! What so ever! If I could rate a ZERO I would! The quality of food is a large part of ratings but honestly , if the customer regard and appreciation for the loyal customers is totally disregarded the food becomes irrelevant. Gone are the days of "BASIC CUSTOMER CARE & REGARD". This would be totally acceptable if we walked in off the street and requested a outdoor seat. BUT! Weeks in advance a personal request on multiple occasions and explaining the event and my daughters love for the restaurant . Don't forget, its the customers whom make your business successful and the management and ownership who will bring them back! Reputation means everything and for a family who participated in the restaurant business for over 60 years of ownership and growth of over 100 locations, NEVER was the customer care and regard forgotten, not with the 1st restaurant and not with the 100th! My daughter is too kind and gracious to post anything negative, my absolute depth of disappointment and disbelief in the level of "forgotten customer connection and regard " is what makes this post so important. My daughter still dined there , and we still generously gave 30% gratuity, as it isn't the servers fault for this lack of regard. My daughter is a beautiful, kind, gracious, loyal , smart young women. You have lost a family in your oversight and unacceptable rigidity. Never will we pursue your business again for a special event. NOT EVER again! Clearly This sadly doesn't matter to the management or owners. The "basic lack of customer care or regard" . has clearly been lost in growth, lost in time, lost in awareness, Lost in lack of respect, lost in what should be the foundation of customer service, Connection and Gratitude. You have given this memory to my daughter for her 18th Bday! 3rd generation Naples Community Member! read more

We decided to visit during the SWFL Sizzle Restaurant Week and take advantage of the $36.00 three course dinner. We were quite annoyed that our reserved table was outside. It was much too hot, and we had not been asked about inside or out when making the reservation. We had to wait 45 min for an inside table. If it had been a little cooler, we would have loved to sit outside! The best seating is outside. We got lucky with a table in a glass corner where we could watch almost everything going on outside yet stay quite cool. The service was exceptional! The server had several assistances to make sure your every want and need was met before you could realize you had it. I ordered: Baked Ricotta, Tomato, Pine Nut Granola, Saba 6oz Petite Filet Mignon Continental Cheesecake The starter looked small but was so full of flavor I wished it had been a little smaller by the time I was done. I can't even begin to describe what this was other than a cheese dish, but it was spectacular. I did the $3 upcharge for the peppercorn sauce for my filet and I am glad I did. Both were outstanding. The filet was cooked to order, Very Well and it was still so juicy and melted in my mouth like butter. Amazing! The choices of desert were disappointing and boring. I opted for cheesecake and it was good but boring. Not even a little chocolate drizzle or a strawberry on top. How odd considering how good and well thought out everything else was. My boyfriend ordered: Continental House Salad 12oz Strip Steak (added 4oz Lobster tail for $15) Warm Cinnamon-Sugar Donuts with Salted Carmel Sauce The Salad was inventive and extremely flavorful, much better than the name implies His steak and tail were also excellent, done to perfection (medium rare) and full of flavor. The doughnuts were also very good in flavor but were quite raw inside for his liking. Because of the reservation debacle, he had already decided we would not be going back but after the check came, he looks forward to going back again, this time with an inside table reserved. Note this place is extremely popular year around, please make a reservation. We did not get to experience the bar, but it is worth noting the bar makes many of its own ingredients. Don't forget to ask about it on your visit! read more

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The food was great!but the best part of everything was the hostess Brianna Wygocki! She is beyond incredible and our waiter Will was absolutely awesome! When we arrived at the restaurant we had some issues with our reservation Brianna took took care of the problem right away. She went so far out of her way to make sure that we were comfortable and we enjoyed everything. The food was awesome the service is impeccable and Brianna was incredible! We had an amazing meal and an amazing night! I would highly recommend the restaurant anyone who is looking for a great steak dinner as a great night out! read more

Today was my first time coming out this restaurant. Since today was July 4th, me and my girlfriend came here to kill some time and have a bite to eat. Can I just say this place was probably the best decision we made today. First off, as I am a sucker for live music. Today they had a live band playing some jazz to Motown throwbacks. People were dancing, they drinks were flowing and it was just a fun time. It turns out on Wednesday's, their special is a two course meal for $29 before tax. I had a continental salad and a steak with lobster tail. The main course alone made up for the Wednesday special. The cocktails here are well made and pretty strong. Just based on today's experience, I hope to come back here in and see what else is good on the menu read more

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I've never eaten in a place that has a better atmosphere for my tastes! The outdoor seating is upscale with the perfect lighting puts the biggest type A personality in a relaxed and happy mood. I didn't even need a drink to chill out. My experience with my needy family was the best I've ever had! My kids didn't touch their phones the whole time, which is a first as well. The server suggested come cocktail that was guaranteed amazing, and it was. We had NY Strip and Filet Mignon that was cooked perfectly. I've talked to other trusted nightlife friends and they say the seen at night is unbelievable so I can't wait to experience that! I've eaten at a lot of places in Naples, but this one hits it on all important parts! read more