Winners were determined by hundreds of ballots from Gulfshore Life readers. The top winner is listed first in each category, followed by the finalists.
Asian
Collier
Winner
AZN Asian Cuisine
Finalists
Sushi-Thai
Zen Asian BBQ
Lee
Winner
Ginger Bistro
Finalists
Kumo Japenese Steak House & Sushi
Sushi-Thai Too
Bakery Non-Chain
Collier
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Mikkelsen’s Pastry Shop
Tony’s Off Third
Lee
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Noela Chocolate and Confections
Sweet Odin’s Danish Bakery
Barbecue
Collier
Winner
Texas Tony’s BBQ Shack
Finalists
Black Eyed Pig
Michelbob’s Championship
Ribs & Steak
Lee
Winner
Mission BBQ
Finalists
Rib City Grill
Sonny’s BBQ
Bartender (establishment)
Collier
Winner
The Pub Naples
Finalists
Bar Tulia
The Continental
Vergina
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery
Beer List
Collier
Winner
Naples Beach Brewery
Finalists
The Continental
South Street City Oven & Grill
Lee
Winner
World of Beer
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Momentum Brewhouse
Bloody Mary
Collier
Winner
The Dock at Crayton Cove
Finalists
7th Avenue Social
The Continental
Pelican Larry’s Raw Bar & Grill
Lee
Winner
Cork Soakers Deck and
Wine Bar
Finalists
Artichoke and Company
Fathoms Restaurant & Bar
Matanzas on the Bay
Breakfast
Collier
Winner
Skillets
Finalists
Another Broken Egg Cafe
First Watch
Lee
Winner
First Watch
Finalists
CRaVE Restaurant
Skillets
Boat Access
Collier
Winner
The Dock at Crayton Cove
Finalists
The Boathouse
Snook Inn
Lee
Winner
Matanzas on the Bay
Finalists
Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grill
Brunch
Collier
Winner
Jane’s on 3rd Garden Café
Finalists
BALEEN Naples
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
Artichoke and Company
Finalists
CRaVE Restaurant
First Watch
Burger Non-Chain
Collier
Winner
Brooks Gourmet Burgers & Dogs
Finalists
The Continental
Jimmy P’s Charred
Lee
Winner
Burgerque
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Ford’s Garage
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Business Lunch
Collier
Winner
Shula’s Steak House
Finalists
Ocean Prime
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
The Veranda
Butcher Shop
Collier
Winner
Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop & Deli
Finalists
Pepper’s Naples German
Deli & Butcher
Wynn’s Market
Lee
Winner
Mario’s Italian Meat Market and Deli
Finalists
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant
Paesano’s Italian Fresh Market
Caterer
Collier
Winner
Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland
Finalists
Lurcat Catering
Sage Events
Lee
Winner
Artichoke and Company
Finalists
Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland
Sage Events
Chocolate Shop
Collier
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Kilwin’s Chocolates
Olde Naples Chocolate
Lee
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Kilwin’s Chocolates
Noela Chocolate & Confections
Cocktail Menu
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
Bar Tulia
Ocean Prime
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Matanzas on the Bay
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Cold Treat
Collier
Winner
Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
Finalists
Barbatella
Norman Love Confections
Lee
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Love Boat Ice Cream
Royal Scoop Homemade Ice Cream
Creative/Innovative Menu
Collier
Winner
Sea Salt
Finalists
Café and Bar Lurcat
Osteria Tulia
Lee
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Artichoke and Company
Crave Culinaire by Chef Brian Roland
Date Night
Collier
Winner
Sea Salt
Finalists
Bleu Provence
The Continental
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
Norman Love Confections
Finalists
Angelina’s Ristorante
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Dessert
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
BALEEN Naples
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
El Gaucho Inca
Restaurant
The Melting Pot
Doughnuts
Collier
Winner
Peace, Love & Little Donuts
Finalists
Café Lurcat
Dunkin’ Donuts
Lee
Winner
Bennett’s Fresh Roast
Finalists
Dunkin’ Donuts
Trackside Donuts & Café
Farm to Table
Collier
Winner
Oakes Farms Market
Finalists
Food & Thought
The Local
Lee
Winner
Jack’s Farm to Fork
Finalist
Buckingham Farms
Sage Events
French
Collier
Winner
Bleu Provence
Finalist
Chez Boët
Côte d’Azur
Lee
Winner
Azure
Finalist
Bleu Rendezvous
Mad Fresh Urban Bistro
Slate’s Restaurant
Happy Hour
Collier
Winner
Pelican Larry’s Raw Bar & Grill
Finalists
Ocean Prime
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Bahama Breeze
Big Blue Brewing
Healthy/Organic
Collier
Winner
Food & Thought
Finalists
The Bowl
The Local
Lee
Winner
Ada’s Natural Market
Finalists
Chef Brooke’s
Natural Café
Sage Events
Italian
Collier
Winner
Campiello
Finalists
Barbatella
Osteria Tulia
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
CIBO
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant
Japanese (Hibachi)
Collier
Winner
DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge
Finalists
Fujiyama Steak and Seafood House
Maguro Japanese Steak House
Lee
Winners
Kumo Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi
Finalist
DaRuMa Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge
Osaka’s Japanese Steakhouse
Key Lime Pie
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
BALEEN Naples
Publix
Lee
Winner
Publix
Finalists
Keylime Bistro
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Rodes Fresh & Fancy
Kid-Friendly
Collier
Winner
BALEEN Naples
Finalists
D’Amico & Sons
The Local
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar
Lee
Winner
Jack’s Farm to Fork
Finalists
The Island Cow
LaMotta’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Late-Night Dining
Collier
Winner
Bar Tulia
Finalists
7th Avenue Social
Café Lurcat
The Continental
Lee
Winner
Big Blue Brewing
Finalist
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery
Latin-American
Collier
Winner
Fernández the Bull Cuban Cafe
Finalists
El Gaucho Inca Bistro
Inca’s Kitchen
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalists
Azucar Restaurant & Bakery
Lapa’s Costa Rican Bistro
Live Music
Collier
Winner
South Street City Oven & Grill
Finalists
7th Avenue Social
The Continental
Lee
Winner
Roadhouse Cafe
Finalists
Angelina’s Ristorante
Big Blue Brewing
Matanzas on the Bay
Martini
Collier
Winner
Blue Martini
Finalists
The Continental
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Blu Sushi
Matanzas on the Bay
Mediterranean Cuisine
Collier
Winner
Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro
Finalists
Mediterrano
Pelagos Café
Lee
Winner
Zorba’s Mediterranean Grille & Bar
Finalists
Figs Grille
La Trattoria Cafe Napoli
Plaka II Restaurant
New Restaurant
Collier
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Bistro
Finalists
1500 South
MidTown Kitchen + Bar
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
Big Blue Brewing
Finalists
Blanc
Petar’s Restaurant
Pizza Non-Chain
Collier
Winner
Pizza Fusion
Finalists
Barbatella
Cosmos Café & Pizzeria
The Crust
Lee
Winner
Overtime Pizzeria and Sports Pub
Finalists
Matanzas on the Bay
Nice Guy’s Pizza
Place to Hang with the Locals
Collier
Winner
Pelican Larry’s Raw Bar & Grill
Finalists
Campiello
South Street City Oven & Grill
Lee
Winner
Matanzas on the Bay
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
The Dek Bar
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery
Rusty’s Raw Bar & Grill
Place to People-Watch
Collier
Winner
Campiello
Finalists
Fifth Avenue South
Mercato
Lee
Winner
Fort Myers Beach
Finalists
Downtown Fort Myers
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Place to Watch a Game
Collier
Winner
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
Finalists
Pelican Larry’s Raw Bar & Grill
Tavern on the Bay
Lee
Winner
Overtime Pizzeria and Sports Pub
Finalists
Duffy’s Sports Grill
PierSide Grill and Famous Blowfish Bar
Pooch-Friendly
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
Campiello
Ridgway Bar & Grill
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
Coconut Point
Finalists
Bell Tower Shops
Big Blue Brewing
Premade Meal
Collier
Winner
Sage Events
Finalists
Fresh Fit Foods
Wynn’s Market
Lee
Winner
Sage Events
Finalists
Ada’s Natural Market
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market
The Fresh Market
Private Room
Collier
Winner
Shula’s Steak House
Finalists
BALEEN Naples
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Artichoke and Company
The Veranda
Restaurant General Excellence
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
Bleu Provence
Ocean Prime
Sea Salt
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalists
Angelina’s Ristorante
Matanzas on the Bay
Sandwich/Sub Shop
Collier
Winners
Larry’s Lunchbox Delicatessen
Finalists
Jimmy P’s Butcher Shop & Deli
Pastrami Dan’s
Lee
Winner
Stan’s Super Subs
Finalists
Heavenly Hoagies
Mario’s Italian Meat Market and Deli
Seafood
Collier
Winner
Truluck’s
Finalists
Ocean Prime
Swan River Seafood
USS Nemo
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalists
Fish Tale Grill
Lobster Lady Seafood Market
Matanzas on the Bay
Small Plates
Collier
Winner
Lamoraga
Finalists
Bar Tulia
Bites
Lee
Winner
Artichoke and Company
Finalists
Blanc
Matanzas on the Bay
Special Occasion
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
Bleu Provence
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca
Restaurant
Finalists
Angelina’s Ristorante
The Veranda
Specialty Market
Collier
Winner
Wynn’s Market
Finalists
The Fresh Market
Oakes Farms Market
Lee
Winner
DeRomo’s Gourmet Market & Restaurant
Finalists
The Fresh Market
Mario’s Meat Market and Deli
Steakhouse
Collier
Winner
The Capital Grille
Finalists
The Continental
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Ocean Prime
Shula’s Steak House
Lee
Winner
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Finalists
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
Sushi
Collier
Winner
Sushi-Thai
Finalists
Ocean Prime
Sushi One
Lee
Winner
Blu Sushi
Finalists
DaRuMa Steakhouse and Sushi Lounge
Origami Korean-Japanese Restaurant
Sushi-Thai Too
Tacos Non-chain
Collier
Winner
Tacos & Tequila Cantina
Finalists
Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria
Taqueria San Julian
Lee
Winner
Taqueria San Julian
Finalist
La Casita Authentic Mexican Food
Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
Take-Out
Collier
Winner
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Finalists
D’Amico & Sons
I Burnt Mine BBQ
Lee
Winner
LaMotta’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Brahama Sushi
Vegetarian
Collier
Winner
Loving Hut Vegan Cuisine
Finalists
The Local
Sage Events
Lee
Winner
Sage Events
Finalists
Ada’s Natural Market
Brooke’s Natural Café
Vibe/Lounge
Collier
Winner
The Continental
Finalists
7th Avenue Social
Blue Martini
Lee
Winner
Angelina’s Ristorante
Finalists
Big Blue Brewing
Blue Sushi
Nevermind Awesome Bar & Eatery
Waterfront
Collier
Winner
The Turtle Club
Finalists
BALEEN Naples
The Dock at Crayton Cove
Lee
Winner
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
Finalists
Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina
Matanzas on the Bay
Wine Bar
Collier
Winner
Paradise Wine
Finalists
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
The Wine Loft of Naples
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalists
Angelina’s Ristorante
Twisted Vine Bistro
Wine List
Collier
Winner
Bleu Provence
Finalists
The Continental
Ocean Prime
Lee
Winner
El Gaucho Inca Restaurant
Finalist
Angelina’s Ristorante
Wine Store
Collier
Winner
Bleu Cellar at Bleu Provence
Finalists
Paradise Wine
Total Wine & More
Lee
Winner
Total Wine & More
Finalist
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Wings
Collier
Winner
Pelican Larry’s Raw Bar & Grill
Finalists
Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill
Buffalo Wild Wings
Hooters
Lee
Winner
Buffalo Chips
Finalists
Buffalo Wild Wings
Matanzas on the Bay
