BALEEN Naples: A Seafood Haven on Gulf Shore Drive

We had an incredible experience at Baleen! The ocean view was spectacular. Our server, Christopher was attentive and a great “salesman” for their menu. I had the Pan Roasted Diver Scallops and it was to die for! The carrot cake and key lime pie desserts were out of this world. Highly recommend this restaurant for a family dinner!

Beautiful evening to be enjoying a fabulous fish dinner! Party of 3 celebrating a birthday , Christopher took excellent care of us with his super smile and attentive service and took great care of the birthday girl with a delicious key lime pie birthday treat!! Highly recommend the sea bass, Tina and the chef special. Plan your time accordingly to make sure you see the spectacular sunset on the beach!

Wow! Just enjoyed dinner with friends last evening for the first time Amazing!!! Awesome drinks food and atmosphere with out door seating beach and an unbelievable sunsets!!! Our server Christopher was over the top with his wonderful personality knowledge of the menu and his amazing smoked Old Fashioned Christoper was very attentive to our needs and happiness and took amazing pictures of us at the beach for sunset. As a former server I can honestly attest to the entire experience. Also shout out Michelle and Mara that made sure to delight our table with happy personality and exceptional service! We will be back soon and often Christopher Jamaica me crazy

First, we had phenomenal views of the beach, the Gulf and a spectacular sunsets! Second, the food and drinks were fantastic. Most importantly, Adriano is the best waiter- incredibly knowledgeable about food, drinks, and wine along with a very fun and engaging personality. If you’re lucky, he will sing in Italian! The general manager, John, was very present and made us feel special. Bottom line, in addition to fantastic food, they made the evening special!

We had an absolutely amazing experience at Baleen. The food was outstanding — every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. The atmosphere is unbeatable, especially with the stunning views that make the whole evening feel special. Kat was our waitress, and she was truly the best. Her recommendations were spot on and ended up being some of our favorite parts of the meal. She was warm, attentive, and genuinely kind throughout the night. What meant the most was that she offered to take photos of us so we could document our 7-year wedding anniversary — such a thoughtful touch that made the night even more memorable. Highly recommend Baleen for incredible food, top-notch service, and an atmosphere that’s perfect for celebrating special moments. We’ll definitely be back!

Our experience was fantastic. We were fortunate enough to have gotten a table outside by the beach so our sunset appetizer was perfection. Ogi was really good, personable and accommodating. The Chilean Sea Bass was outstanding- beautifully presented with layers of flavors. We loved the “casual” feel but the “elevated” experience at Baleen. I had been here years ago and hadn’t remembered it being this polished, a delightful and unexpectedly wonderful night on the Gulf!

This restaurant deserves the high accolades it receives. The atmosphere and the views are impressive. However, it is the food and the service that make it elite. Our server, Ogi, was very attentive and endearingly personable. And every jewel of cuisine; the seafood tower, the hogfish, the risotto and more, was prepared to perfection and melt in your mouth delicious. Several times we remarked to each other this was the best we have ever enjoyed. Bravo!

We had the best dinner celebrating my 40th birthday with our two children. Vasi was an incredible server. He was so knowledgeable about every dish and very attentive throughout the night! The manager picked our kids to ring the sunset bell and gave them ice cream, which was such a special addition to the celebration! He was so nice! The food was DELICIOUS! I order the lobster bucatini and my husband had the seabass, both fantastic. Dinner was topped off with a complimentary carrot cake for my birthday! A truly special night I won’t forget! The view was amazing too! It reminded of us of being in Hawaii :).