Katy C.
Yelp
I found this spot while looking for a place for dinner in the area recently. I was able to make a reservation on Resy which was great. Definitely make a reservation any time you can during the busy season in Naples! Even with what seems like thousands of restaurants in town, it's a busy area with lots of people who know the best spots.
We were seated right away when we arrived. It's not a super fancy spot but I felt a little under dressed in my tank top and shorts. Also, it was freezing inside! I always forget that they tend to blast the a/c in Florida. Bring a sweater or try to sit outside.
The atmosphere is trying to be nice with linens but the strip mall setting is a little weird. It's also SUPER loud in the small space. There's not much room to stand while waiting but these are all small things that don't detract from my overall rating. The menu consists of several seafood options, many with an Asian twist. They also have some "land" options like steaks. I knew I wanted one of the signature sea bass dishes, while Nate and my dad opted for two different salads.
We were given complimentary bread, butter, and a "hummus plate" that had seaweed salad, a type of slaw, hummus, and pickled ginger (like you'd get with sushi). I really liked this and everything was really tasty.
Our entrees came out super quickly! The presentation was really nice, especially of the sea bass. I got the spicy miso sea bass which had a delicious citrus-ginger butter sauce, black rice risotto, sautéed baby bok choy, and tempura jalapeño peppers. Oh my gosh, this was so good and super flavorful! The sauce was rich and delicious. I get now why they offer extra sauce for an extra charge. I soaked it up with a final piece of bread, yum! The black rice had the perfect texture and was a nice complement. I loved the crisp bok choy and the spicy jalapeños. The fish was also cooked perfectly with a nice texture. I had a bit of the salmon from Nate's salad, but the sea bass was definitely the winner.
It was so fun seeing all the dishes come out of the kitchen. I'd be back again for this sea bass dish!