10 of the best Naples, Florida area restaurants to try
Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there are certain restaurants in Collier County that you need to experience at least once in your lifetime. If you haven’t tried these places yet, you’re missing out!
- These events include concerts, comedy shows, art exhibitions, and farmers’ markets.
- Many events are recurring weekly or monthly, offering ongoing entertainment options.
GENERAL EVENTS
Disney on Ice presents Jump In!: Disney on Ice skates into Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero, at various times from Sept. 4-7. Tickets start at $37 and arena parking is $20. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Evening on Fifth: Enjoy live music, fun dining destinations, extended shopping hours and more from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 11. Fifth Ave. S., Naples. fifthavenuesouth.com.
Movies on the Lawn at Mercato: Watch a movie under the stars at Mercato on the third Tuesday of every month. This month’s movie is Lilo & Stitch (2025) at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 16. 9127 Strada Place, Naples. Lawn chairs, blankets and snacks are welcome and admission is free. experiencemercato.com
ART EXHIBITIONS
Rookery Bay Gallery: Through the Lens of Nature: A Celebration of Flora, Fauna and Culture will be in the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center Aug. 4-Oct. 31. Art by Giampaolo Curreri, Lin Nesdale, Jody Futterman, Peggy Keigley and Lisett Llorens using mixed media. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 4-12 and free for children 3 and younger. 300 Tower Road, Naples. rookerybay.org or (239) 530-5972.
Art After Hours at The Baker Museum: On the third Wednesday of each month, guests can enjoy free admission to all museum exhibitions from 6-9 p.m. There will also be live music by local musicians and concessions at Heidi’s Place. Sept. 24 at 5833 Pelican Bay Blvd., Naples. artisnaples.org or (239) 597-1900.
Naples Art Institute: Naples Invitational: A Biennial Survey of Local Contemporary Art will be on display from Sept. 2 through Nov. 30. This exhibit will consist of contemporary art pieces made by artists with deep connection to Naples. Free for Collier County residents and Naples Art Institute members, or $15 general admission. 585 Park Street, Naples. (239) 262-6517 or naplesart.org
LIVE MUSIC
Mercato Nights Music Series: Enjoy an evening of live music on the first Thursday of each month at Mercato, 9127 Strada Place, Naples. Thursday, Sept. 4, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lawn chairs are welcome and admission is free. experiencemercato.com
Naples Jazzmasters: The Naples Jazz Society will have free concerts at Norris Community Center from 1-3 p.m. Sept. 6, Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 18. 755 Eighth Ave. S., Naples. thenaplesjazzsociety.com.
Plies Day: See the artist in concert with special guest Moneybagg Yo at 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hertz Arena. Tickets start at $54 and arena parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Blippi: The Join the Band Tour is bringing some family fun to Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 6 p.m. Sept. 26. Tickets start at $25 and arena parking is $15. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Dinner and Dancing at the Naples Italian American Foundation: Enjoy a live performance by American Idol contestant Lazaro Arbos over an Italian dinner. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Sept. 26. $45 for members and $55 for nonmembers. Business casual attire and reservations are required. (239) 597-5210 or niafoundation.org
Gente de Zona: See the group live in concert with Jacob Forever at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 8 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets start at $55 and arena parking is $30. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
STANDUP COMEDY
Tammy Pescatelli: The comedian performs Sept. 4-7 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $25 general admission, plus a fee. 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5-6, and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6 p.m. Sunday, September 7. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Adam Sandler: The actor/comedian’s You’re My Best Friend Tour ― combining musical and comical aspects ― is coming to Hertz Arena. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Tickets start at $70 and arena parking is $30. 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Tom Shillue: The comedian performs Sept. 11-13 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $28 general admission, plus a fee. 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12 and 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Desi Banks: The comedian performs Sept. 19 and 20 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30-35 general admission, plus a fee. 7 and 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, and 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
Katt Williams: The comedian’s Heaven on Earth Tour will be making a stop at Hertz Arena, 11000 Everblades Parkway, Estero. 8 p.m. Sept. 20. Tickets start at $63 and arena parking is $30. (239) 948-7825 or hertzarena.com.
Billy Gardell: The comedian performs Sept. 26-28 at Off The Hook Comedy Club, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, No. 1100. $30 general admission, plus a fee. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, and 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28. offthehookcomedy.com or (239) 389-6901.
ONGOING, KARAOKE, TRIVIA AND MORE
Jebry and Friends Jazz Jam: 6 to 9 p.m. every Monday at Dogtooth bar and restaurant, 5310 Shirley St., Naples. (239) 431-7004 or dogtoothnaples.com.
Karaoke: 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays at Sneaky Pete’s, 3465 Bonita Beach Road SW, No. 120, Bonita Springs. (239) 498-8887 or sneakypetesbonita.com.
Trivia: 7-9 p.m. Mondays at Naples Flatbread of Miromar Outlets, 10801 Corkscrew Road, Suite 520, Estero.
Special Experiences at the Wonder Gardens: Wild Wonders Animal Encounters and guided tours are available for an additional fee at 11:30 a.m. various days. Weekly Habitat Chats are free with paid admission every Thursday at 1 p.m. Topics vary. 27180 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs. wondergardens.org.
FARMERS MARKETS
Third Street South Farmers Market: 7:30-11:30 a.m. Saturdays in the Neapolitan parking lot between Third Street South and Gordon Drive. Fresh produce, flowers, pastas, seafood, baked goods, prepared foods, jams, relishes, fresh-roasted coffee, more. Music, dog treats. thirdstreetsouth.com.
Immokalee State Farmers Market: Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily year-round at 424 New Market Road E., Immokalee. For more, call (239) 658-3505 or visit fdacs.gov.
Inyoni Organic Farm: This 6-acre all-organic farm offers online ordering with Saturday pickup on the farm. Learn more at facebook.com/inyoniorganicfarm.
Pine Ridge Road Farmers Market: Open 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sundays at 3370 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples. Find it on Facebook for more.
Monthly Wellness Market: Check out local vendors, cold plunges, live painting artists and more at Food & Thought, 27941 Airport-Pulling Road N. Naples, from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 7. Free sunset yoga will take place at 7 p.m. Yoga participants will receive a 20% discount in the market and restaurant. (239) 791-3663 or foodandthought2.com.
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