The Real Macaw

4.7

1686 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

Featured in Bon Appétit magazine, on the Food Network, and awarded the best overall restaurant in Collier County by Gulfshore Life, everyone agrees The Real Macaw has been Naples’ best hidden gem for over 30 years. Tucked away under an ancient Banyan tree, the vibrant, Caribbean-inspired cottages that make up the Macaw will transport you to a secret oasis.

Enjoy French-Caribbean fine dining in the elegantly appointed Macaw Room and garden or have a tropical cocktail and casual bites and burgers in our Bamboo Bar. With live music from amazing musicians every night, you're always in for a real treat at The Real Macaw.

Reservations are recommended for the dining room and garden, Walk-ins welcome at the Bamboo Bar. Visit our website, therealmacaw.com, or follow us on IG @realmacawnaples for entertainment and event updates.

Our talented team is also available for on and offsite private groups. Please contact us for more information.

We look forward to seeing you at "The Macaw" soon!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dining Room Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 732-1188
Website
http://www.therealmacaw.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Resort Casual
Private party facilities
We love a party! Host your event in our Key West setting or have our talented chefs and wait staff bring the party to you. We can accommodate business gatherings, family celebrations and anything in between. Private & Semi-Private availability. Brunch, lunch, cocktail parties, and dinner.

Location
3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112
Neighborhood
Naples
Parking details
The restaurant has its own parking in front or back of the main cottage. There is a valet for private events.
Entertainment
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30-9:30
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

New Year's Eve Bash
$148.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Ring in the New Year in style! Our Annual New Year's Bash is known for being a fabulously fun night out. Chef's Multi-Course Tasting Menu (Available for viewing online in December) Party Favors Live Music by The Sonny Kenn Band
Thanksgiving at The Macaw
$22.00 - $59.00 per person
Nov 28, 2024 only
Enjoy a fabulous three course traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Visit therealmacaw.com to view our menu.
THE NOLA JOINT-New Orleans Night at The Macaw
Dec 9, 2024 only
The Nola Joint, a New Orleans dining experience is taking over The Real Macaw with authentic Big Easy-inspired food & cocktails. *Please note, our regular dining menu will not be available during The Nola Joint experience.

Offers

Bamboo Bar Happy Hour at the Macaw
Multiple dates available
Sun - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM,Tue - Sat - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
There's a reason they call it HAPPY hour! Enjoy a fine Floridian breeze and great specials at our indoor/outdoor Bamboo Bar. Happy Hour Sunday-Thursday, Drink Specials 3-5pm, Food Specials 4-5pm Visit therealmacaw.com for menus and pricing.

Popular dishes

Trinidadian Crab Cake$18.00
Our famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Pan-Seared over Roasted Chipotle Remoulade
Calypso Calamari$16.00
Fried Calamari tossed in a Honey Ginger Tamari Sauce. Garnished with Scallion & Cilantro
Tuna Tartar$16.00
Soy marinated Ahi Tuna, Chili Lime Aioli & Guacamole
Portobello Tower$15.00
Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Blue Cheese and a Balsamic Reduction
Tuna Tetaki$14.00
Seared Ahi Tuna, Island Spices, Wakame Salad, Wasabi & Ginger
Shrimp Cocktail$15.00
5 Shrimp with a House Made Cocktail Sauce
Housemade Chicken Pâté$13.00
With Cornichons, Olives, Mustard & Crackers

Entrees

Down Island Chicken$29.00
Seared Chicken Breast Sautéed in a Red Wine Cream Reduction with Kielbasa and Shrimp, Whipped Potato & Vegetable. Suggested Wine Pairing: Bleu de Mer 100% Merlot by Bernard Magrez
Shrimp Scampi$26.00
Sautéed in a Garlic, Caper, White Wine Sauce with Linguine and Parmesan Garlic Bread. Suggested Wine Pairing: Indigenous Pinot Grigio, Piedmonte, Italy
Caribbean Duck$42.00
Crispy Half Duckling Roasted with a Tamarind Rum Sauce. Whipped Potatoes & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Stangeland Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR
Half Roasted Chicken$26.00
Lemon, Fresh Herbs & Olive Oil. Whipped Potatoes & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Burgogne, Haut Messy, FR
Pork Tenderloin$32.00
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with a Green Peppercorn Mushroom Sauce, Whipped Sweet Potato & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Cotes du Rhone Chevalier D'Anthelme, Rhone, FR
Three Nut Encrusted Salmon$32.00
Cedar Wood Roasted Salmon topped with Pecans, Walnuts, Cashews & Fruit Salsa, Rice & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: La Storia Chardonnay, Sonoma, CA
Dayboat Fish
Fresh local filet prepared with Island Flair. Ask your server for today's selection
- Market Price
Curried Chicken$26.00
Boneless Chicken Thigh with Chef Tebah's Curry Sauce, Housemade Peach Chutney, Rice & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Les Comptes de Cahors, Malbec, 2018, FR
Tuna Madagascar$34.00
Seared Ahi prepared RARE, finished with a Beurre Blanc, Pickled Ginger, Wakame, Rice & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Sancerre La Silicieuse, Loire Valley, FR
Steak Caribe$48.00
Jimmy P's Tenderloin Filet with Island Spices topped with a Red Wine Demi-Glace and Onion Hay. Whipped Potatoes & Roasted Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: La Storia Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, CA
Vegetable Stir Fry$18.00
Marinated Mushroom and Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice. Suggested Wine Pairing: Tempranillo Montecastrillo, SP

What 1,686 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Real Macaw offers an enchanting "Old Florida vibe" with "great food and attentive service." Diners rave about its "delicious seafood chowder" and "exceptional service." The restaurant's vibrant Key West atmosphere and live music create a memorable dining experience. Perfect for special occasions, it's a "hidden gem" in Naples.

1,686 Reviews

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Nina
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Over and above excellent service ambience music Enjoyed the entire vibe
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diane
Naples
34 reviews
vip
2.0
34 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very noisy. Not enough help. Sever over worked. Everyone crowded in one corner.
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Amy
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
First time here. The food came out quickly which was nice to see. Both entrees were delicious. The wine selection was good. Everything was wonderful. We will be back.
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Dan
Naples
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We asked for outdoors. My BAD. We were placed next to a blaring speaker, soon to be replaced by loud live entertainment. We asked to be moved indoors. This request was refused althought there were plenty of empty tables at the time. The usually good crab cakes were extrememly salty last night. Otherwise the food was OK. Chowder was good.
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Karen
New York City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun, intimate, tropical setting for dining. The Real Macaw is away from the congested areas of Naples; kind of a gem in a neighborhood; not far from Naples Botanical Gardens. Service is excellent; attentive but not overbearing. Menu has many out of the ordinary options... all are wonderful. Really a special place to return to over and over.
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Jim
Naples
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful meal, great service, excellent entertainment.
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virginia
Chicago
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An outstanding meal with a fun atmosphere. Can’t beat it.
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kathy
Naples
74 reviews
vip
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
As always, the food was superb. We were a little disappointed in the service. The Real Macaw is one of our top 3 favorites in Naples. We love the ambience, the food and usually the service. Last night was not the norm as far as service goes. We waited a long time to be acknowledged, the food order wasn’t put in, and requests were forgotten. It may have just been a difficult night for the server and he did offer complimentary dessert. It won’t deter us from coming back on a regular basis because it’s truly the only time in dozens of visits that the service suffered. Hopefully, this was just an off day for the server.
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rhonda
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Had to send chowder back, sour taste Sauce on crab cake was extremely salty ( scraped it away) Disappointed because we took people who had never been there. We have been there several times
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Patty
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Love this restaurant Love the family that works so hard The food is outstanding and the drinks are delicious A+
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FAQs

The Real Macaw offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 732-1188.

The Real Macaw is rated 4.7 stars by 1686 OpenTable diners.

The Real Macaw does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 26, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112

Additional information

Neighborhood
Naples
Hours of operation
Bar Tue–Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Dining Room Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Seafood, American, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Resort Casual
Parking details
The restaurant has its own parking in front or back of the main cottage. There is a valet for private events.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30-9:30
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.therealmacaw.com/
Phone number
(239) 732-1188
Private party facilities
We love a party! Host your event in our Key West setting or have our talented chefs and wait staff bring the party to you. We can accommodate business gatherings, family celebrations and anything in between. Private & Semi-Private availability. Brunch, lunch, cocktail parties, and dinner.

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The Real Macaw

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

93 Naples Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

New Year's Eve Bash

Thanksgiving at The Macaw

THE NOLA JOINT-New Orleans Night at The Macaw

Bamboo Bar Happy Hour at the Macaw

Fresh Seafood Chowder

Guava Bread Pudding

Trinidadian Crab Cake

Salads

Macadamia Goat Cheese Salad$13.00

Macaw Caesar$11.00

House Salad$9.00

Soups

Bermuda Triangle Onion$12.00

Fresh Seafood Chowder

Cuban Black Bean

Appetizers

Trinidadian Crab Cake$18.00

Calypso Calamari$16.00

Tuna Tartar$16.00

Portobello Tower$15.00

Tuna Tetaki$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail$15.00

Housemade Chicken Pâté$13.00

Entrees

Down Island Chicken$29.00

Shrimp Scampi$26.00

Caribbean Duck$42.00

Half Roasted Chicken$26.00

Pork Tenderloin$32.00

Three Nut Encrusted Salmon$32.00

Dayboat Fish

Curried Chicken$26.00

Tuna Madagascar$34.00

Steak Caribe$48.00

Vegetable Stir Fry$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Real Macaw offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Real Macaw restaurant rated?

Does The Real Macaw offer gift cards?

Is The Real Macaw currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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