About

In 1990, when the Village on Venetian Bay was being developed, Tony Ridgway, Sukie Honeycutt and their then-partners were approached about building out a new restaurant concept in the waterfront space. Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar was the result of that opportunity, and remains just as popular today as the day it opened. In that time, 'the Village,' as it's locally referred to, has become an iconic destination for fine dining and boutique shopping. From our southern vantage point, Bayside enjoys panoramic water views from our downstairs Café and second-level Grill and Upper Deck. Guests are encouraged to keep an eye out for dolphin sightings, or simply sit and enjoy the vista, including the glowing evening skies of Naples' famous sunsets. The cuisine at Bayside has a strong seafood focus, but we are food lovers who enjoy a little bit of everything! Abel Gonzalez, Bayside's executive chef, is a Naples native and former Marine who has gained hometown acclaim as one of the most respected local chefs. Abel hand-selects and inspects all seafood prepared at Bayside, and oversees all menu creation and the kitchen team. At the culinary helm at Bayside for over a decade, Abel is a key member of our restaurant family, and collaborates closely with co-owner Tony Ridgway on menu development. Enjoy several different menus throughout Bayside, from our more casual Café to the refined Grill to a creative cocktail and snack at either of our bars.