"Welcome to the only bar in Naples that didn't take reservations on Valentine's Day," the bartender greets us, as we turn into this place by almost by accident. We were walking between two locations and stumbled upon a mostly-hidden outdoor bar and decided to stop in. If we weren't paying attention we would've walked right by. By chance we arrived just as they opened. By the time we left the lot was full and most seats were taken. Bartenders are nice and prompt, making good drinks and excellent conversation. They have live music regularly. Nearly all seating is outdoors with a few indoor tables. Definitely nice to find somewhere outside of the beaten path, avoiding tourists to enjoy. We will be back. read more

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Great atmosphere with live music that wasn't too loud. Meals were amazing including a simple pasta dish for my 2 year old grandson that he devoured. We had the Fisherman's catch, Seafood scampi and Caribbean duck and all three hit it out of the park. The Staff was helpful and delivered an amazing evening and we definitely have on our list to return. Great night out. read more

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Wonderful Baby Shower yesterday in the outdoor setting which was the perfect backdrop to celebrate Suzannah. The Cosmo was tasty and the salad was light and dressing was good. read more

The Real Macaw - Outdoor Baby Shower - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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What a great Resturant! We were so lucky to stumble on this gem. The best crab cakes I have ever had, the chicken curry was out of this world and topped it off with a fabulous key lime pie! Wonderful meal, great service and live music - it was a perfect evening! Would highly recommend eating here when you are in Naples! read more

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The Real Macaw in Naples is a true hidden gem! From the moment you arrive, you're transported to a tropical oasis with lush outdoor seating, vibrant Caribbean-inspired décor, and an inviting, laid-back atmosphere that's perfect for dinner with friends or a special night out. The menu is creative and delicious -- blending French-Caribbean and Floridian flavors with fresh seafood, standout salads, and lovingly prepared entrees that never disappoint. The staff is warm, attentive, and passionate about great service, and the live music adds such a fun, authentic Naples vibe. Whether you're sipping tropical cocktails at the bar or enjoying a beautiful meal in the garden, every detail makes The Real Macaw a 5-star experience. Highly recommended! read more

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Food was mediocre... mine was cold. Service not great. We were rushed out after 90 min. Were told another group had waited for 30 minutes for our table. What? A group of 8. Would not return. read more

I came in on a Friday at 5.10pm mid august so I just missed happy hour however I still wanted to come and stay as they promote live music after 6.30pm. The parking lot was full. Even the overflow lot was full. It's insanely hot and humid and I came to realize their place is 95% outdoors. Inside there were only 3 tables and it was not cool as the space was open with the bar. Outside is gorgeous with all the plants but the heat makes it impossible to sit there. Inside it's hot too and it reeks like beer. So I decided to leave. If I will spend on expensive prices then I need it to be in comfort, this place is not in the position to charge what they do in my opinion. Everyone is super friendly and I'm sure during winter this is an amazing place. Just not now at all. read more

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If you're looking for a tropical night out, TRM is it! From the indoor-outdoor seating, to the island themed decor and food, we enjoyed our dinner from start to finish. I had their signature key lime pie martini which surprisingly wasn't too sweet, but very strong. Next up were the appetizers: calamari, crab cakes, and French onion soup. The crab cakes are a must order-- crisp, flavorful, and full of crab. For dinner I had the curried chicken which was a nice mix up to a classic chicken and rice dinner. However, the mahi special was the star. With poached mahi covered in a crawfish etouffee, this special blew us away. The service was quick and kind. Be sure to check out TRM next time you're in Naples! read more

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The atmosphere gives you the SW FL feeling with the decorations and table settings. The menu is limited but still includes all the varieties you want including Vegan. I respect this type of menu which says, I do any of these choices very well. My lady started with one of her favorites, the clam chowder, and the first thing she mentioned were the real clams in the soup with a really delicious flavor. I had the Macadamia Nut Goat Cheese Salad which had these poached pears giving it a sweet taste that totally complimented the Salad. She ordered her "go to," the Salmon, which was very nicely cooked and tasty. I had the Roasted Duck and if you like Duck at all, then you have to try this one! I was blown away. We closed with the Guava Bread Pudding with Ice Cream and what a delight. Another spot in Naples, FL to put on your list. Mark & Doris read more

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I ordered the Duck. It was absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked. Some of the best Duck I ever had. Enjoyed the mixed drinks as well.

We were really excited to try this restaurant because our friends had raved about it. First of all, service was great. Two of us started with Cosmo drinks and they were disappointing. Another had an old fashioned which he enjoyed. The Johnnycakes arrived at the table and they were hard, dry, and tasteless even with the yummy butter on the side. We were given a replacement after we told our server but still not anything to write about. For starters we split the Palm Man's platter which had chicken pate, hummus, and cheese. The cheese was the star and we would have preferred more of it. Hummus was basic and pate was meh. Seafood chowder of the day was supposed to have lobster and clams and out of 3 orders we all could not find much of anything. Definitely too much corn starch. For mains my hubby enjoyed the chicken and those that got the ribeye loved it. My Mahi didn't look appealing and the lobster risotto was a bit watery so not much flavor in this dish. All in all very disappointing for me but if I go back I'm getting the ribeye!! read more

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There last night for the first time. Enjoyed it a lot. From the hostess on seating, to the room where we dined indoors, the casual elegant feeling and ambiance to of course the food and the entertainment for the evening. It was great!!! Especially all the staff here at the restaurant. It was always a pleasure. Our server was Kristine and she was the best She was very professional, personable and helpful with the menu's choices. Two complimentary sugarless beignets in place of bread was placed on the table with a semi sweet side of butter. Enjoyed that. The generous House salad my wife chose was ok. I put some of those lettuce leaves in my Burrata appetizer and THAT was great. The Burrata was the freshest and creamiest. Scooped up a lot of that oil base with the beignets. Enjoyed that immensely. Here is the link for the dinner menu. After opening, scroll down till seeing DINNER MENU. https://www.therealmacaw.com/menus Our entrees: I chose the Curried Chicken and enjoyed that. Unlike Indian style curry, this is more of a Caribbean flavor. Enjoyed it a lot. She chose the Three Nut encrusted salmon. Said it was good, not her fave. I tasted it and agreed. There's a lot on the menu I'm ready to taste as I've also saw all the plates being passed. We didn't have dessert just freshly brewed decaf coffee. Enjoy your time here. The music is from 7-10pm a break in between. read more

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This is a fun spot - 90% of seating is open air - great atmosphere - food good - music every night

One of the best restaurants in Naples! Food excellent, staff great! Wonderful old Florida ambiance. Very comfortable! Love this place

none of the food had any flavor and the steak was all fat way to expensive also. Service is fine but all the food sucked

Excellent food service and ambiance great music ... a hidden gem that will be in our rotation going forward

I ate at this restaurant several years ago with my family based on a recommendation. At that time, we were underwhelmed with the food, but recall it had a nice outdoor area. My wife and I along with some friends decided to give it another chance last night as the reviews on Google still seem strong. I believe I am making an understatement when I say this was among the worst meals I have had in Naples. The only redeeming qualities of this restaurant are the unique quirky atmosphere and our waiter was nice enough and attentive. This, however does not come close to making up for the quality of the drinks and alcohol. Naples is absolutely better than this guys.. read more

For $100/per person at the end of the day, this was an absolutely abismal experience. Let's start off with the basics - when we got there (a rainy night) we had to wait about 10 min for someone to come up to the host stand outside and about 5 different waiters came by and told us that "someone would be with us in a minute". Then we sat down, and started looking at the menu and noticed that some of us had a different menu - which the waiter laughed and told us that one was their old menu and to not pay attention to it but then still didn't take it away? So we tried ordering a dish that no longer existed... Ok, then we got drinks which were fine. The appetizers were beyond average - it's hard to mess up shrimp cocktail and so that was fine and the burrata was ok but came with one slice of tomato and no bread. Not sure who eats a giant ball of burrata with no bread??? The pate platter was also weird bc it came with hummus and goat cheese as well and they gave us a total of maybe 6 small pieces of bread for a bunch of spreads and it wasn't enough. We ended up asking for more bread and the waiter apologized and brought us a basket of corn bread puffs which he should've given us when we sat down and forgot... plus I did mention the corn allergy. Ok now onto entrees - the steak caribe was fine, but EXTREMELY charred, parts were not edible. The catch of the day was pretty decent. The tuna dish was fine. The duck was cooked perfectly but the sauce was so acidic it made it almost inedible. Lastly the goat cheese salad was very basic and lackluster. All the vegetables that came with the entrees were just steamed or boiled and not even seasoned. All that being said, we came here for my brothers birthday, and as we sat down the table next to us also had a birthday in which the waiter told them "birthday boy gets free desert" - so we decided ok let's get dessert since Alex would want that: plot twist they put the birthday candle in a dessert that wasn't his and still charged us for it. We ordered the guava bread pudding which was the best thing there, the key lime pie which was decent and the chocolate torte. Overall, the service was not great or very attentive (and even though it was a Saturday night it wasn't crowded at all - many empty tables and no one was outside) the food was subpar, and the ambiance wasn't all that great either. They marketed live music yet the poor guy was playing music outside to no one bc it was chilly and rainy and the eye could have easily at least opened a window or moved him somewhere closer so we could hear him but nope. Ugh, needless to say we will literally never be going back here and it's a shame because it has the makings to actually be a good place. read more

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Went here for the first time and couldn't have been better. The service was amazing and truly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. read more

The Real Macaw - Caribbean Duck - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

Went on Friday night slow night , ordered martinis/ margaritas . Appetizers calamari rubber gross too much sauce over cooked/ shrimp cocktail was ok. Not impressed with food unfortunately! read more

Incredible ambiance with amazing food. Went after seeing the Sat. matinee of Dial M for Murder at the Gulfshore Playhouse, which was great too. Had mahi mahi in a mango crème sauce served with warm johnncakes as the bread. The chef is from the west indies and all dishes have a delicious tropical flare. The band "Lords of Bayshore" started early and played 70's era music. This is our first dinner and second happy hour. It's a gem. read more

Fish was very tasty. Well cooked. It was a spectacular experience for Pride in Naples. The entertainment was immensely delightful, very talented ladies! read more

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My family and I and a friend went to this restaurant last night. We were seated outside the patio with a heat lamp. The outside patio is beautiful. There was live music which is great. My parents and I ordered the French onion soup. It was the best French onion soup that I have ever had! It wasn't too salty which is a plus. My mom and I ordered the portobello tower and it was so good! My family friend ordered the salmon and said that was delicious. My mom, my family friend ordered red wine and it was so good. The waiter was so nice and friendly. I would give this place a 9 out of 10. read more

In town for a golf outing and found this place off google. Reviews were great and described as "a hidden gem. This place didn't look like much but the parking lot was full so we gave it a try. We were so pleased with our meals. The duck was fantastic as was the salmon. Cocktails and wine were great. Service was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is a little converted house with a fine yet casual vibe. Linen on the tables but funky chairs. Very eclectic in the decor with a Key West vibe. The chef selections were fresh and well prepared. We will be back next time we're in Naples. Look forward to recommending this place to friends and clients. Reservations are recommended because the main restaurant has about 12 tables. There is outside dining as well and live music during peek season. I agree...a hidden gem! read more

Had a spectacular meal at The Real Macaw last night. Desmond was our waiter and we were so impressed at how attentive and courteous he was. The Chef outdid our expectations with the suburb catch of the day which was pan seared snapper. The three nut salmon was excellent! Truly cooked to perfection! :) The Real Macaw is definitely a restaurant that I'll return to when I visit Naples! read more

The Real Macaw - Catch of the day pan seared snapper..so divine! - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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First time visiting. It was not my cup of tea. I order a Paloma which was not a good drink. They bring out Benitez with strawberry butter which were tasty. I moved onto a salad with goat cheese and macadamia nuts with a truffle vinaigrette. Our main meal was chicken, sauage, whipped potatoes with a light sauce on it. I enjoyed this. We also tried the scallop, shrimp pasta. Light and airy. read more

Have been here several times over the Past 4-5 years ... always want to give it try ...... to help a local small business ... still .... just so..so. read more

Our dinner for 4 had mixed reviews. The atmosphere is charming. Our bar service and food service with Andrew were exceptional. Our appetizers (shrimp cocktail, calamari, seafood chowder and onion soup) were definitely below average. Calamari was sent back. Entrees were wonderful Especially the duck read more

I hade to give a 3 because the drinks are ok but not for price food is good but i don't think potatoes are real two of us returned the sword fish. stick with the duck. i feel food is good but not for the money i dished out.. Atmosphere was very nice. waitress was great. Calamari was good. wine was good. Bar stinks like low tide up north stinks!! No happy hour food. worth trying but for all the money i dished out, I think i will stick with Yard house read more

First time here, eclectic setting but cozy. Loved the tropical decor, nice without being over done. I enjoyed the special 3 course Sizzle menu, food was very good, spiced just right, the crab cake could have been hotter but was still delicious. The staff were all nice, things went smoothly if a little slow but we enjoyed the atmosphere. read more

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Ambience was great and enjoyed a delicious meal. Leslie was especially helpful with the wine options. Also, the dish she recommended was exceptional. Will go back again. read more

Incredibly over priced for very mid food at best. I came over due to the positive reviews I saw on Open Table. Not sure what those people ate because everything that we got was terrible. Nearly $40 a dish shouldn't taste bland and sides barely be cooked. Aggravated I even gave this place a chance and allowed it to ruin my night out and spend my hard earned money. Go somewhere else. read more

Food was awful Sysco generic food. They brought salmon out that was raw in the middle. They made a espresso chocolate martini that was warm. The Woodford reserve that I got was probably a shot of Woodford for $20 i. Worse than horrible. read more

First time to Macaw. We read many good reviews and gave it a chance. Our mistake. First, the whole restaurant was FREEZING with many high power fans blowing from all directions. We sat at the bar. The server was much more interested in talking to her friends than paying attention to us, the customers. My wife asked about a relatively expensive $18 Pinot how long it had been opened. No answer. The server poured the dregs out of the bottom of the bottle. She seemed to realize it was not a full pour. Looked around and did not open a new bottle to add to the carafe. Food was adequate, nothing special. All in all, not a good experie read more

Stopped by for drinks and music last night. Great attitude and service by Shawna . Need to stop in for food. One man band was excellent read more

This place is geared towards large crowds and individuals who like to sit around the bar. The nicer outdoor seating areas are for reservations only. It's a refreshingly lowkey restaurant with no airs and no cares. I feel weird writing a review about it...it feels like I'm writing a review of my in-laws' cousin's barbecue. HALF CHICKEN: Not dry at all! I hate dry chicken. It's not as big as I thought it would be, it's more like a thigh and leg of a chicken but the portion size fills you up fine. Seasoning is not impressive, but it was a solid bird. I would eat this if I was sick and hated chicken broth soup. STEAK FRITES: they get their meat from Jimmy P's. whatever you normally order you steak at, order it one level more rare for the best experience. I thought it was well seasoned. They serve it on top of gravied fries that complimented the steak really well. It felt like the first time I tried dipping fires in a frosty. Unconventional, but definitely a thing I would do now. BOOZE: fast drink service! The Pain Killer is better than the one at Tommy Bahamas but it's still a strong drink that prioritizes alcohol over taste. Based on how not-bad this naturally bad tasting drink was, I'd say the bartender is good and puts love into the drinks. I'm excited to try the rest of the drink menu based on how this drink was executed CHOCOLATE SILK PIE: They make this and the bread pudding in house. Too much coco for my liking (and I like dark chocolate), the texture was wonderful, but I would never get it again on account of the bitterness. Saving the BEST for the last; BREAD PUDDING. Fantastic!!! It comes with a liberal amount of guava in it and a scope of ice cream. I'm coming back for this! Texture, temperature and presentation were perfect. The bread was not soggy or anything you might be afraid a bread pudding might be. This is a gourmet item. Service: small amount staff but highly functional. and the ones that interacted with us were super pleasant. they have a family dynamic and a lot of regulars. We got our orders served within a good wait time. Setting: it feels a little grimy in the bar area, but we had a amazing view of palm trees and sky. Well shaded. This place calls for very casual attire. I don't think a 5 star or 1 star review would affect the business of this restaurant. It's a confidently local and uniquely atmospheric to east naples read more

The Real Macaw - Steak frites from Jimmy p's. The fries work surprisingly well with the steak. No ketchup needed - Seafood Near Me - Naples, Florida

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What a great place! Talk about vibe, this place has it! And the food is fantastic! We will be back for sure!

Just a great place, food, atmosphere and service - try to ask for Linda. Siobhan is on top of everything and we could not recommend this place strongly enough Scott Krantz read more

Yesterday we had early dinner The Real Macaw on our first visit to the restaurant. I honestly never heard of it before and we went with friends who had been there. We really enjoyed our dinner. The atmosphere and decor are both Old Florida and Caribbean. Together, they give one a sense of casual elegance which we like. The food and service were both very good. There is an open bar area and outdoor seating. Most of the diners last evening were in the a/c dining room in the back due to the hot steamy weather. Tables are a bit close together as the room is not that large. There is an early dining menu with a price fixe of $28.00 p/p with two courses. Good value and a good number of selections. The prices on the regular menu are reasonable. The four of us ordered from the early dining menu. I had shrimp scampi which was delicious and flavorful with the 6-8 shrimp served over anger hair pasta in a white wine sauce. My appetizer was a wonderful crab cake ($6) upcharge. It was savory but on the small size. Two in my party had calamari appetizers and roasted salmon which they liked. Key lime pie and coffee rounded out the dinner. All in all, a fine dinner out. read more

The Real Macaw is a charming Key West style restaurant right in the heart of Naples. While this hidden gem is located in the up and coming Bayshore Arts District, it has been family owned and operated for the last 28 years. With an indoor formal dining room, an outdoor bar, and a stage built to accommodate live music, the entire space somehow feels both expansive and cozy. With the tropical color palette of pinks and yellows accompanied by the swaying of beautiful palm trees and twinkling string lights overhead, you'll quickly be transported to some far away island oasis. The Real Macaw's Island flair doesn't stop at the decor. You can taste the Caribbean throughout every cocktail and dish. We started our meal with a selection of their most popular libations. The true standouts were the Macaw Juice, Brandy's mojito, and the coconut martini. With 6 different rums, and 3 tropical juices, the Macaw Juice is exactly what you would hope to get out of a tiki style cocktail. Packs a punch and also super refreshing. We started our meal with a surprise of their delicious Johnny Cakes. Served with house made strawberry butter, this sweet fritter was quite a treat and prepares your palate for the sweet and savory cuisine that is to come. For appetizers we tried the calamari, crab cakes, Cesar salad, and the macadamia goat cheese salad. All four starters were out of this world. The calamari were tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce that we wanted to put on everything! The macadamia salad with its truffle vinaigrette was another crowd pleaser and we all agreed one of the best salads we've ever had. For the entree round of this culinary extravaganza, we ordered the seared sea bass, Caribbean duck, steak caribe, and the bacon cheeseburger. You could feel the thoughtfulness of each decision the chef made throughout every bite. While we had a hard time picking a winner, we agreed that the duck was the most unique. The richness of the duck was balanced nicely with the tamarind rum sauce. The portions all around were also quiet substantial. Though we certainly didn't need it, we opted to put a bow on our meal with a sampling of their desserts. All made from scratch and delicious in their own right, we feel like the stand out was the guava bread pudding. I could picture taking a piece of this to go and enjoying it with some coffee the morning after. I will be back just for that! We have officially put this hidden gem on our must do for Naples visitors and locals alike. While the ambiance alone would be worth the giving it a try, the food and service are a reason to become a regular. This is fine dining in a flip flop atmosphere. We had passed by this unassuming culinary paradise quite literally hundreds of times. Don't make the same mistake and make your reservations today! read more

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