Bistro 821 - Naples

Came to Florida on vacation and decided to venture up to Naples from Fort Myers to see a friend of ours playing in a band. Dinner reservations were made at Bistro 821. The hour plus ride to get there was more aggravating as an airplane had crashed on the highway. When we finally arrived at the restaurant, I could tell we were in an upscale establishment. I asked our server Rob what he recommended. He said that the Chilean Sea Bass was most popular. I was in a quandary because the also served Wagyu beef. He pointed out the pick 2 and pick 3 options. I chose the pick 3 where I could have smaller portions and pick 3 entrees. I chose the sea bass, wagyu sirloin and lobster tail. When asked how I wanted my steak i replied mooing. When the plate arrived i was shocked to see a virtually raw steak. Just the way I wanted. Perfect for my tastes. The star of the plate was the sea bass. Quite frankly the best piece of fish I've ever had. Marinated in saki in a wine verblanc sauce to die for. An absolute killer taste. The Executive Chef Jonathan DeRue even came out. (I think he wanted to see who ordered the raw steak). I told him i had a new favorite restaurant. The entire meal was amazing. I spoke to Rob about dessert which I probably wasn't going to order until he said Bananas Foster. As an alcoholic, I explained the need to completely cook off the alcohol. He went back to the kitchen and told me that Jonathan would take care of it personally. Bananas Foster over a home made sugar waffle. I thought I died and went to heaven! I now know that i have to return to Naples and if we ever decide to relocate to Florida, it will be to the west coast somewhere near Naples!

Excellent food and service! We made a reservation on Open Table and were running about 15 mins late. We texted to let them know it was no problem. They had a table ready when we arrived. We decided to sit outside and enjoyed the ambiance of 5th Avenue. Ordered a bottle of wine, and Hubs had a ceaser salad and seafood risotto. He enjoyed both. I ordered the Chilean Sea Bass, which was served with carrot mashed potatoes and asparagus. The fish was perfectly prepared and cooked. It was so delicious! The veggies were very good as well. Based on this experience, we would definitely go back!

What a night! My first time at historical Bistro 821 and it was unforgettable! We had a table just on the 5th Avenue S due to Christmas parade, enjoying the view and the ambiance. Service is fast and attentive , but sometimes busy. However, we stayed till late, so sincerely appreciate for patience! We ordered Sea Bass and Snapper with a house salad accompanying by white wine Cakebread Cellars from Napa Valle . OMG! So delicious! Fish, especially Sea Bass was something phenomenal! With coconut sauce it reminds Asia and tastes fantastic! Also the wine was very good! I sincerely enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. That dinner made my day! Yes, I definitely recommend to dine at this restaurant and hope to come again for that delicious food at the patio no doubt!

Great service, sat outside which I always enjoy. It is obviously on the most popular street so it can get a little noisy but we didn't mind. Started with the Brie appetizer which was very good. Loved the sauce underneath with the combination of the Brie and buttery crust. The wedge was delicious the bacon jam and the crispy onions really tie it together. But what I love the most is that you could make combinations with the entrees. So I got both the snapper and the sea bass over risotto. Both had their own flavor and own sauces and the risotto created a nice barrier between them so they didn't mix. I loved the sea bass flavor but enjoyed the crispiness of the snapper. I will be back! Bathroom was clean but the stalls were quite tight. Staff was accommodating.

I had an amazing experience at Bistro 821. I would highly recommend making a reservation vs walking in. I decided to dine at the bar instead of waiting for my table that was the best decision! The bartenders provided excellent service great drinks! For my meal, I ordered the pick 2 and went with the recommended sea bass, jumbo prawns and ginger garlic green beans. I would visit Naples again just for this meal! For dessert I went with the crème brûlée and that was good as well. Street parking can be hard to find but there is a small lot in walking distance (corner of 9th st 5th Ave. The vibe of this restaurant is more laid back compared to other spots on the strip. If you're in the area, I would definitely recommend trying Bistro 821!