BALEEN

"The Blackened Grouper was nothing short of spectacular. Expertly seasoned and cooked to perfection, it melted in the mouth, leaving a symphony of flavors that danced on the palate. It's clear the chef has mastered the art of balancing bold flavors with the delicate nature of the fish, creating a dish that was both invigorating and comforting. As for the Passionfruit Cheesecake, it was a masterpiece of dessert craftsmanship. The tangy passionfruit perfectly cut through the richness of the cheesecake, offering a refreshing and vibrant end to our meal. Its creamy texture and the crumbly base were a testament to the skill and attention to detail of the pastry chef."

"We hosted my father in laws 70th birthday at Baleen’s with a private dinner for 4 on the beach. It was a beautiful experience with great food! Alisa was amazing to work with."

"On our last coastal evening, we selected Baleen as our sunset view dining experience. Tired from 16 days on the road, as we rode from Chicago to SC and Florida, we arrived for a brief stay in Naples. On our month-long road trips, we go from rags to riches. This evening was a raggy kind of day and we decided to make it an eclectic last coastal evening by having an upscale dining occasion. Oh, how wonderful!!! Service, food presentation, flavors, and sunset, as ambiance, are outstanding. Adriano attended to all of our requests and needs in an impeccable professional manner. He is knowledgeable, made excellent recommendations, and answered all of our questions - all with a sense of grace and good humor. For starters, we share Forest Mushrooms Risotto and Baleen Signature Lobster Bisque. Both delicious. Creamy risotto and plenty of a variety of mushrooms could easily be a main dish. The bisque had delicate confetti-size lobster meat, excellent. For our second course, I had the Blackened Gulf Grouper, my husband the Pan Roasted Diver Scallops and we shared the Crispy Brussel Sprouts. My husband selfishly did not share his scallops, he likesd them too much. The grouper was cooked to perfection - firm, flaky, mild flavor. For our third course, we indulged in sweetness from a creamy delicious Crème Brûlée and a Chocolate something with a base of Heath bar that was phenomenal. I had a Barrel Aged Old Fashion (I am an old-fashionista, meaning I try old fashions all over the country) and a Negroni. Both perfect mixology, balanced and flavorful. As we were approaching the end of our epicurean affair, we had a lovely conversation with Georgina (manager??) who pleasantly inquired about our experience. We will be back when visiting Naples."

"Visited here for lunch as a group of 7. Very pricey for the quantity of food but you are paying for the view. The grouper tacos were amazing and honestly I wish I had like 2 more because they were delicious. The blackberry mulled gin cocktail was yummy. But the highlight of this establishment is the view, beach side and breathtaking."

"This place is the ultimate spot if you want an unforgettable waterfront dining experience in the Naples area! The environment, food and service were all 15/10!! Was absolutely incredible. We got red wine, the Brussels, red snapper and the key lime pie. My friend that I went with is a great cook and she said it was one of the top 10 best meals of her life."