Happy hour… is a pleasantry virtually nonexistent a la Gumbo. The roasted tomatillo salsa was surprisingly über tasty! Really every morsel was delightful… such a happy lunch! I’d love to come back the next time I’m around! I really liked the deconstructed format so you control how much fish, slaw, or salsa you wanted in each taco. The first tacos were already looking pretty tasty, but after his recommendation - I was sold… and yum! It was just the right amount of food too - enough that you walked away full, but not so much that you knew you wouldn’t be eating dinner that evening. The server was prompt, attentive and friendly… everything you’d expect of a Ritz employee. Not that much could really go wrong from this point - 85 degrees + beach + sunshine in November when home is Denver? We were off to a good start. After deciding that I MUST get outside for my quick lunch stop during a recent work trip, I pleasantly settled into a chair out on their deck with an unobstructed view of the Gulf. Woot woot for Gumbo Limbo! I feel silly saying that as I didn’t actually have any gumbo, but oh well - they get thumbs up for service, ambiance and food all the same. Your tastebuds and wallet will thank you! Overall, a beautiful spot to make a sunset toast from their pier or beach with a well made island drink, but head somewhere else for food. Our waiter was not very friendly, but did request to split my grandparents salad for them in the kitchen without them even asking. The wings were large and meaty, but clocked in at $ 18 for the appetizer. The best food we tried was the wings, which had a good spice level and were served with a blue cheese dressing dip.
For $ 20, the burger and fries (one of the better «deals» on the menu) falls pretty short. The burgers tasted very charred on the outside and were served with flavorless cheddar, buns, and fries. The chips and guac comes with a tiny bowl of salsa and guac, neither of which packed a good spice though the guac was made with fresh avocado. It took about two hours before we had our table. Be prepared to wait for a table! We arrived an hour and 15 minutes before sunset, and the wait was an hour and 45 minutes. The restaurant offers great views of the ocean and sunset for diners, with tables set among the long, skinny pier that fans out along the beach front. I recommend heading elsewhere for dinner - the food is very pricey and you’re really just paying for the ambiance. Get to Gumbo Limbo 30 minutes before sunset, grab a spot on their long pier to set your drink, and enjoy! Dress is flexible - many people were dressed up, but others were fine in more casual, beach attire. The piña coladas here were the best I had on this trip to paradise, with fresh pineapple blended in and a perfect creamy consistency, without tasting like the fake coconut, syrupy goop served at other tourist establishments. Otherwise there is a $ 25 parking fee! Again, pricey!įive stars for the views and fresh piña coladas at the Ritz’s Gumbo Limbo! Seeing a sunset with a drink in hand at the Naples is a vacation must! The drinks are a little pricey - $ 15 for a blended drink (colada, daiquiri margarita), $ 14 for iced mixed drinks and $ 5 – 8 for a beer. Remember to bring the receipt along with your parking receipt for «no charge parking». Add two diet sodas and the bill was $ 90.(w/o the tax added) Something I may enjoy just doing once. Served with lobster, pepper jack sauce with a side of mango papaya salsa. The $ 24 «Lobster quesadilla» was a bit much for what you got. You won’t be able to finish this, expect to take the rest home. The $ 18 JUMBO Wings were enormous, meaty and served with bleu cheese and celery. The $ 20 ««handcrafted burger“‘ served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and onions and either salad/fruit or French fries, had that nice char grilled taste, but it wasn’t an 8 oz. It was warm and delicious! It came with jumbo lump crab meat and HOT pepper jack sauce and a large basket of warm crisp corn tortillas. Although an appetizer, the $ 20 «crab and black bean queso dip» could be a meal in itself. Our server, Efren was attentive and brought over two extra ($ 4) sodas at no charge. All the tables have ocean views and it’s a limited menu that seems a bit pricey. Always like walking the grounds of the hotel before you arrive at the restaurant. The three of us were there for lunch today for the first time.
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