Sweet flavors, seasonal dining deals, luxury on wheels, and new seafood and steak is on the menu this summer throughout the Naples dining scene.
Here’s what you might’ve missed in restaurant news recently.
Nothing Bundt Cakes unveils summer flavors
Nothing Bundt Cakes has unveiled its summer flavors for 2026, including s’mores and peach cobbler. Both flavors are available now, with more flavors coming later this summer: cinnamon roll, lemon raspberry, and turtle cheesecake swirl.
(Multiple locations; nothingbundtcakes.com)
Summer Dining Passport begins at Ritz-Carlton Naples
One of Southwest Florida’s best summer dining deals is back, giving locals an opportunity to enjoy a meal at four different upscale restaurants for $45 per person. The Ritz-Carlton Naples’ summer special, Dining Passport, is available now until Sept. 30 at four participating restaurants: Dusk, Sofra, Lobby Bar, and Nolita.
Each restaurant’s menu was thoughtfully curated to include its most popular dishes while celebrating global flavors in an affordable way. Portions remain the same as they would on each restaurant’s normal menus. No shortcuts. Think a meal isn’t complete without a glass of wine? Add on curated wine pairings for an extra cost ranging from $27 to $36.
(280 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples; 239-598-3300; ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rswrz-the-ritz-carlton-naples/overview)
Eddie V’s makes Naples debut
Naples’ first Eddie V’s Prime Seafood opens June 7, bringing premium hand-carved steaks, creative cocktails, and fresh seafood to the area. Signature items include Chilean sea bass, crab fried rice, and parmesan sole. Guests can enjoy live music in an energetic atmosphere with local musicians performing nightly.
(765 Seagate Drive, Naples; 239-325-6457; eddiev.com/home)
Luxury food cart debuts in Naples
Upscale mobile culinary concept Gourmet Chariot is serving up caviar flights, charcuterie, and Champagne at private parties, weddings and high-end events around Southwest Florida.
Gourmet Chariot certainly isn’t your typical food cart. The upscale vibe and flavors give guests an elevated experience that’s sure to wow even the toughest critic.
To get more information on booking, visit gourmetchariot.com.
Napoli on the Bay closes
Pizza restaurant Napoli on the Bay has closed in Pebblebrooke Center. Korean fried chicken eatery bb.q Chicken will open in its place, marking the first location in Southwest Florida.
(15215 Collier Blvd., Naples; bbqchicken.com)
Kendall Little is the food & dining reporter for Naples Daily News. Questions, comments, or tips? Email Kendall.Little@NaplesNews.com.
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