Naples’ best hidden gem! Delivering award-winning cuisine for 30 years, The Real Macaw offers two dining options-Keep it casual and enjoy Kobe burgers and upscale bar bites at our indoor/outdoor Bamboo Bar or experience fine French-Caribbean dining in our elegant Macaw Room or Butterfly Garden. With live music Wednesday-Sunday, dishes to suit every palette, and unique Key West atmosphere, the Real Macaw is a little piece of paradise.
Caribbean-inspired bar/eatery with tropical decor & seafood fare, plus outdoor seating & live music. Based on 391 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
Address:
3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112
Phone: (239) 732-1188
Website: https://therealmacawnaples.com/index.html
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Tania Hamel-Pretty
Spent MANY years going to the keys, this restaurant atmosphere made me very happy. We opted for the early bird menu. Crab cake, seafood bisque and tenderloin fillets. It was all well seasoned and perfectly cooked. I could taste a sweetness in my entrée. Could not figure out what the taste was but I liked it.
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Ralph Massetti
We wanted to love this place. It’s real for sure, but maybe too real. The service was great, but the facility is in need of maintenance, updating and overall general cleaning. Even the plants are shedding on dinner plates from lack of caretaking. The Key West vibe is appreciated, but it has to be better executed when a dinner for 2 is $250. That said, the drinks were great, the music was entertaining and the Key Lime Pie was exceptional. We would gladly be back if things improved.
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Aysima Abdullahoğlu
Our server she was nice. They were very busy but I like to chill and eat so there was no problem for me but If you have rush or you are very hungry this place is not good for you. Me and my friend we shared tuna tartar, I wasn’t sure about tuna and guacamole together but It was okay. I got the Down Island Chicken. I liked mostly patato pure which is comes with your meal patato pure was better than chicken. Live music was cool too ! I loved the wine which was s blanc from New Zeland
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Ron Trute
We had dinner several weeks ago. The meal was over the top. We ordered the home made chicken liver pate it was amazing. The tuna was also very good, Great drinks. We had a unique experience, at the end of our dinner getting ready to pay for our meal, I had not one but three credit cards fall out of my wallet between the wood deck. You got to be kidding! Fast forward, the owner was very helpful. They were able to get my cards back. They had to remove part of the floor. Thank you , thank you, we will be back to this real Florida restaurant!!
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John Needham
Update March 2023: this place has really gone downhill. Had dinner tonight at the bar, a real disappointment. Soggy wet calamari served in a large bowl with the source underneath, rather than crispy calamari for dipping on the side. A solid burger, but an underfilled quesadilla that was mostly tortilla. The bathrooms have been “repaired” but it is clear where the damage from Hurricane Ian ended. Ceiling fans in the bar area are WAY too high, blowing food, napkins and condiments all over. We asked that they be turned down, but nah. Meh. Unless we hear it is greatly improved, we’ll stick with other places from now on.
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Larry Regula
This place is very cozy and nice, tucked away… the food is very good prices are fair. The bar is a little on the high side and the bartenders could use a little more practice. Ordered 2 traditional old fashioned and it was not great… not for 29.00 for the 2 … other than that I enjoy going here for dinner…
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Brit B
Ok… By far one of the best restaurants I’ve had in a while!! The manager is so friendly and our waitress kj was so funny, helpful, and kind. The decor was beautiful and the food was amazing. I love that they serve Jimmy P’s meats because I also love that place. French onion soup was the best I’ve had in a while. Definitely trying out the patio/bar menu next time, yum! I actually left the restaurant feeling that I ate at an actual restaurant rather than all of these open concept, boring and cheap feeling restaurants that are in Naples.
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Lisa Rattner
Lovely gem with beautiful courtyard dining styled in a Key West vibe! Started with tuna tartare generously layered on avocado with chips, Johnny cakes hot out of the oven with a strawberry butter that melted in our mouths. Husband had salmon and I had crispy duck-both prepared with zesty Caribbean flavors and cooked perfectly! We wanted to try the key lime pie for dessert, since all are made in house, but opted for the guava bread pudding and it did not disappoint! Fantastic! Finally, our server Christina was excellent! Professional, warm, attentive and just a delight! We definitely recommend this place and can’t wait for our next visit.
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Amanda Mullersman
The Real Macaw is hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve been to! From the delicious food/drink, unique vibrant atmosphere, and friendly staff, it really is a hidden gem in Naples. I love that it has maintained its charming character over the years, all while maintaining a high standard for an exceptional experience!
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Susanna Parkinson
This restaurant really is the real “Macaw” when it comes to food prep, quality and presentation, atmosphere and customer service. We opted for the early bird special and were surprised to find so many options. Unlike other restaurants that provide reduced prices for early diners, the portions at the Real Macaw were ample…..no skimping here. The crab cake really was the best I had ever eaten. Lots of crab, no fillers and beautifully seasoned. The Cesar Salad was excellent, but the shrimp scampi was the real star. Very fish stock forward and not heavy with cream as some scampis are served. The wine selection was perfect for pairing with our dishes, that also included the filet…we chose the carrot cake for dessert and it was so light and spicy that I wanted an extra piece to take home. Highly recommend this wonderful gem of a restaurant in the burgeoning arts district known as Bayshore.
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