The Real Macaw

4.5

1771 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood gem

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!

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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
Executive Chef
Tebah Brewley
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 accommodate business gatherings, family celebrations and everything in between. Private & Semi-Private availability. Brunch, lunch, cocktail parties, and dinner.

Location
3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112
Area
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
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30-9:30
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

A Night of Art & Music with Frank Corso
24 Feb 2025 only
A special concert presentation the evening of February 24th from 6:30 to 9:30 PM at the Real Macaw Restaurant on Bayshore Dr, Naples, Florida. Frank will present an intimate glimpse into his lifelong journey of melding visual and performing arts. There will be a curated selection of his original paintings on display as he discusses the nuances of his life immersed in the arts. He will be performing some old country blues, ragtime and original music on Guitar, National steel guitar and Banjo, while sharing stories about the origins of the music, the musicians and its very interesting history and how it has influenced todays popular music. His award winning paintings grace some of the most prestigious homes, institutions and corporations worldwide, and has had over 25 one man shows in prestigious Galleries and is the recipient of many awards including the Grumbacher Gold medal, along with feature articles in many national art magazines and publications. In music, he has shared the stage with many national acts including Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, Brownie McGhee and Sonny Terry, J Geils Band, Dave Von Ronk, John Mooney, Richard Smith, John Hammond, Doc Watson, John Hartford and many others. He has recorded 6 CD's, the last two of which were recorded in Nashville with Richard Smith at Tunesmith Studios, and has been a guest artist on many others. He has performed nationwide and as far afield as Tuscany, Italy.
THE NOLA JOINT-New Orleans Night at The Macaw
3 Mar 2025 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 - Sat - 15:00 - 16:30
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 CakeUS$18.00
Our famous Jumbo Lump Crab Cake Pan-Seared over Roasted Chipotle Remoulade
Calypso CalamariUS$16.00
Fried Calamari tossed in a Honey Ginger Tamari Sauce. Garnished with Scallion & Cilantro
Tuna TartarUS$16.00
Soy marinated Ahi Tuna, Chili Lime Aioli & Guacamole
Portobello TowerUS$15.00
Sautéed Spinach, Tomato, Mashed Potatoes, Blue Cheese and a Balsamic Reduction
Tuna TetakiUS$14.00
Seared Ahi Tuna, Island Spices, Wakame Salad, Wasabi & Ginger
Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00
5 Shrimp with a House Made Cocktail Sauce
Housemade Chicken PâtéUS$13.00
With Cornichons, Olives, Mustard & Crackers

Entrees

Down Island ChickenUS$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 ScampiUS$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 DuckUS$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 ChickenUS$26.00
Lemon, Fresh Herbs & Olive Oil. Whipped Potatoes & Vegetables. Suggested Wine Pairing: Chardonnay Burgogne, Haut Messy, FR
Pork TenderloinUS$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 SalmonUS$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 ChickenUS$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 MadagascarUS$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 CaribeUS$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 FryUS$18.00
Marinated Mushroom and Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice. Suggested Wine Pairing: Tempranillo Montecastrillo, SP

What 1,771 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Naples
Hot spot
Naples
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Real Macaw offers a vibrant Caribbean vibe, "excellent food and service," and live music that creates a fun and eclectic atmosphere. Diners praise the "wonderful ambiance" and "friendly staff." Despite occasional service hiccups, the restaurant is celebrated as a "hidden gem" in Naples, perfect for memorable dining experiences.

1,771 Reviews

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Jeannine
VIP
Minneapolis
46 reviews
4.0
46 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great surroundings and decor. Loved the outside seating g area way over inside.
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risa
VIP
Naples
67 reviews
5.0
67 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was great! Loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Best crab cake ever.
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DEREK
Tampa
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Worst set menu experience I’ve ever had in my life
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Tim
Naples
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Usually at the Real McCaw once a month in season... been going there for over ten years. Valentines day was a dissapointment...over 2 hours for a dinner for two? Had to ask for water three times. Table next to us arrived 30 minutes after we did... they got their drinks, appetizer and entre' before we got ours. They left 30 minutes before us. Took 30 minues between each course for us... My wife's surf 'n turf was great... my baked black grouper was dry and tasteless. We'll be back, but never for a special occasion.
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John
VIP
Nashville
39 reviews
1.0
39 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Valentines dinner was a disaster. The restaurant was overwhelmed and could not get food out to the diners. We waited 45 minutes for our starters, then another hour before we decided to leave without ever receiving our entrees. We decided to leave when we noticed people who had come in after us getting their meals. We told our server that we wanted to leave and pay for whatever we owed (drinks and our appetizers, but to the restaurant's credit, they took care of the entire bill. Not exactly sure what happened last night, we heard that they were short staffed and that somehow our dinner ticket was lost in the kitchen, but it wasn't just us, it was everyone. Lots of complaints and frustration from diners. The Real Macaw has always been one of our favorites. It will be hard to return after last night.
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David
VIP
Naples
27 reviews
3.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The place is not its best during a crush of patrons. It's better to go when it's not sold out. Not worth the prices they charged at Valentine's Day. $96 per person for a prix fix menu was pricey as it was just their regular offers, but at a steep premium. Staff was heroic, but couldn't keep up with the demand. Disappointed.
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John
San Francisco
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Because of the number of customers, the kitchen took about 45 minutes to bring the main course.
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Bob
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The owner and servers are wonderful, attentive and always have a smile!
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Jon
Greater Boston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, atmosphere is always great for a Key West style restaurant. Service was excellent as always.
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Terry
VIP
Baltimore
51 reviews
5.0
51 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always look forward to our evening at The Real Macaw and they continue to not disappoint! For a table for 6 the reservation was on time and soon 6 Macaw juices were being enjoyed. Terrific service from Linda and the specials of shrimp scampi and swordfish were outstanding! Don’t miss going to this special place!!
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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 4.5 stars by 1771 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 booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

23:00

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

3275 Bayshore Dr, Naples, FL 34112

Additional information

Area
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
Executive Chef
Tebah Brewley
Entertainment
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 6:30-9:30
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 accommodate business gatherings, family celebrations and everything in between. Private & Semi-Private availability. Brunch, lunch, cocktail parties, and dinner.

Featured in

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The Real Macaw

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

93 Naples Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Gift card

A Night of Art & Music with Frank Corso

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 SaladUS$13.00

Macaw CaesarUS$11.00

House SaladUS$9.00

Soups

Bermuda Triangle OnionUS$12.00

Fresh Seafood Chowder

Cuban Black Bean

Appetizers

Trinidadian Crab CakeUS$18.00

Calypso CalamariUS$16.00

Tuna TartarUS$16.00

Portobello TowerUS$15.00

Tuna TetakiUS$14.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$15.00

Housemade Chicken PâtéUS$13.00

Entrees

Down Island ChickenUS$29.00

Shrimp ScampiUS$26.00

Caribbean DuckUS$42.00

Half Roasted ChickenUS$26.00

Pork TenderloinUS$32.00

Three Nut Encrusted SalmonUS$32.00

Dayboat Fish

Curried ChickenUS$26.00

Tuna MadagascarUS$34.00

Steak CaribeUS$48.00

Vegetable Stir FryUS$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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