Festive feasts: Plenty of local restaurants offer dining options on holidays

It may be a holiday, but you can still gather your friends and relatives and enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at a local restaurant.

It may be a holiday, but you can still gather your friends and relatives and enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner at a local restaurant. It's the perfect excuse to wear one of your gifts and to celebrate with people you love.

If being in the kitchen isn't an option, here is a listing of local restaurants that will be open Saturday, Christmas Eve; Sunday, Christmas Day; or Jan. 1, New Year's Day:

■ Adelheidis Gelato Caffé, 505 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from noon to 11 p.m. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day serving Champagne gelato. Information: 239-304-9870

■ Agave Southwestern Grill, 2380 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples; 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and will be closed on Sunday. Reservations: 239-598-3473

■ Alexander's Restaurant, 4077 U.S. 41 N., Naples; roasted goose with chestnut dressing and braised cabbage and domestic rack of lamb along with the regular menu on Saturday. The restaurant will be closed on Sunday and New Year's Day but will be open on New Year's Eve. Reservations: 239-262-4999

■ Aurelio's Pizza, 590 U.S. 41 N., Naples; New Year's Eve and Day for takeout pizza and salads only. Information: 239-403-8882

■ AZN Asian Cuisine, the Mercato, 9118 Strada Place, North Naples; New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-593-8818

■ Bamboo Cafe French Home Cooking, 755 12th Ave. S., Naples; dinner on Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with its regular menu and holiday-themed dishes. Live entertainment by Bob Terri will be performed on New Year's Eve. The fireworks can be viewed from the restaurant's front lawn. Reservations: 239-643-6177

■ Bayfront Bistro, 4761 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach; from noon on Sunday with a special menu and a traditional turkey dinner. The restaurant will open at 4:30 p.m. on New Year's Day with its regular menu and live entertainment. Reservations: 239-463-3663

■ Bayside Seafood Grill & Bar, Village on Venetian Bay, 4270 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and for dinner from 5 to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Sunday with a special menu; upstairs service only. New Year's Eve lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on New Year's Day and dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations: 239-649-5552

■ Bernwood Grille, 25221 Bernwood Drive, Bonita Springs; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. New Year's Day serving the regular menu. Reservations: 239-498-7400

■ Bice, 300 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and from 11:30 a.m. to midnight New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Offering an a la carte menu and specials. Reservations: 239-262-2044

■ Bleu Provence, 1234 Eighth St. S., Naples; 5 p.m. to close on Saturday, New Year's Eve and Day with an a la carte menu and specials. Reservations: 239-261-8239

■ Blue Fish Japanese Restaurant, 5425 Airport-Pulling Road, North Naples; Sunday and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-596-6688

■ Bucca di Beppo, 8860 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-596-6662

■ Buffalo Chips, 26620 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs; free buffet at 11 p.m. with free Champagne at midnight on New Year's Eve with Don Davis performing and from 11 a.m. to close on New Year's Day.

■ Cafe Luna, 467 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to midnight or later on New Year's Eve and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-213-2212

■ Caffé dell'Amore, Village on Venetian Bay, 1400 Gulf Shore Blvd., N., Naples; from 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and New Year's Eve and Day with its a la carte menu and specials. Reservations: 239-261-1389

■ Capt. Brien's Seafood & Raw Bar, 599 S. Collier Blvd., Marco Island; from 4 p.m. to midnight on Sunday. Regular menu on New Year's Day from 4 p.m. to midnight. Reservations: 239-389-6900

■ Charlie Chiang's Restaurant, 12200 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and New Year's Day. Reservations: 593-6688

■ Chops City Grill, 837 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; from 5 p.m. on Saturday and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-262-4677

■ Ciao Ristorante, 835 Fourth Ave. S., Naples; Saturday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day; from 4:30 p.m. with a full dinner menu and specials. Reservations: 239-263-3889

■ Cloyde's Steak & Lobster House, 4050 Gulfshore Blvd. N., Naples, will be open from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations: 239-261-0622

■ Cote d'Azur, Riverchase Plaza, 11224 U.S. 41 N., North Naples, will be open Sunday and New Year's Eve and Day. Reservations: 239-597-8867

■ Daniela's Restaurant, 13500 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; on Saturday from 4 to 9 p.m. featuring the regular menu and a special for $24.99. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday but will be offering a specials for $24.99 and $29.99 from 4 to 10 p.m. on Dec. 31. Reservations: 239-514-4414

■ Doc's Beach House, 27908 Hickory Blvd., Bonita Springs; from 7 a.m. to midnight on Saturday and Sunday serving its regular menu. Information: 239-922-6444

■ Figs Grille, 25987 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs; Saturday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with its regular menu. Reservations: 239-390-1700

■ 1st Street Deli at Seminole Casino Immokalee, 506 South First St., Immokalee, is open 24 hours a day seven days a week serving late night breakfast, lunch and dinner. Information:(800) 218-0007

■ Flippers on the Bay, 8771 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, will be serving breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon and lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. top 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. The restaurant will be serving breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon and lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve with a New Year's Eve menu starting at 5 p.m. New Year's Day the restaurant will be serving breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to noon and lunch and dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reservations: 239-765-1040

■ Fred's Food, Fun & Spirits, 2700 Immokalee Road, North Naples, will be open from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday and will be serving dinner for $29.95 for adults and $10.95 for children. Reservations: 239-431-7928

■ HB's on the Gulf, at The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club , 851 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; open on Christmas Day, and on New Year's Day, from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for lunch, and from 5 — 9:30 p.m. for dinner. 239-435-4347

■ Jolly Cricket , 720 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday and New Year's Day. Seatings at 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Reservations: 239-248-8825

■ Kelly's Fish House, 1302 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; New Year's Day from 4:30 to 10 p.m. serving its regular menu. Reservations: 239-774-0494

■ Komoon Thai Sushi & Ceviche, Mission Square, 1575 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples; 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday and 4 to 10 p.m. on New Year's Day serving its regular menu. Reservations: 239-596-5991

■ La Fontanella Ristorante, 24600 U.S. 41 S., Bonita Springs; specials on Saturday and Sunday with 10 percent off with the ad from the Naples Daily News up to $40. Also open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-498-6808

■ La Playa Beach & Golf Resort, 9891 Gulf Shore Drive, Naples; breakfast from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and a Christmas buffet from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. On New Year's Eve breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m.; lunches 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. or with entertainment beginning at 9 p.m. Reservations: 239-598-5707

■ Latitude Restaurant & Piano Bar, Naples Walk Plaza, 2500 Vanderbilt Beach Road, North Naples; Saturday starting at 4 p.m. with its regular menu. Closed on Sunday and Monday. Reservations: 239-596-5600

■ Le Lafayette, 375 13th Ave. S., Naples; from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to close on Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-403-7861

■ L'Etoile, 10711 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; open New Year's Day with its regular menu. Reservations: 239-594-7827n Little Italy, 2096 U.S. 41 E., Naples, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-774-6060

■ M Waterfront Grille, Village on Venetian Bay, 4300 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 12:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday for dinner menu with holiday features. Brunch from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner from 5 to 10 p.m. on New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-263-4421

■ Mangrove Cafe, 878 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; from 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 5 to 6:30 p.m. New Year's Eve serving a four-course dinner for $35 per person and from 7 p.m. to close a five-course dinner for $65. Reservations: 239-262-7076

■ McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant, the Mercato, 9114 Strada Place, North Naples, will be open Saturday, Sunday and New Year's Eve. Reservations: 239-591-2299

■ Mel's Diner, 12035 Collier Blvd., Golden Gate, will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on New Year's Day. Information: 239-455-4242

■ MiraMare Ristorante, 4236 Gulfshore Blvd. N., Naples, will be open from noon to 10 p.m. Sunday and is having seatings from 5-7 p.m.; 7:30-9:30 p.m.; and 9:30 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve for $90 per person with a complimentary Champagne toast. Reservations: 239-430-6273

■ Molino's Ristorante, the Promenade, 26841 South Bay Drive, Bonita Springs, will be open from noon to 9 p.m. Sunday and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-992-7025

■ Mongello's & Nick's Place, 4221 U.S. 41 E., East Naples; four-course dinner on Saturday and Sunday with a free glass of wine for $25.95. Barry Newman entertaining from 6 to 9 Saturday. Reservations: 239-793-2644

■ Naples Tomato, 14700 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; four-course surf and turf dinner through Jan. 1 for $39.99 and a three-course dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Jan. 1 for $20.12. Regular menu on New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-598-9800

■ Noodles Italian Cafe & Sushi Bar, 1585 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples; 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Sunday and New Year's Day and 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on New Year's Eve. Reservations: 239-592-0050

■ Old Naples Pub, 255 13th Ave. S., Naples; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, closed on Sunday and open at 11 a.m. New Year's Eve and noon New Year's Day. Information: 239-649-8200

■ O'mei, 4700 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day with its regular menu. Information: 239-254-8973

■ Panevino Italian Ristorante, 8853 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 5 to 10 p.m. on Sunday and New Year's Day serving its regular menu. Reservations: 239-514-8655

■ Pate's House of Prime Rib, Coastland Center mall, 2048 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 1:30 to 9 p.m. Sunday serving prime rib, roast turkey dinner and holiday specials. Reservations: 239-263-1850

■ Pate's Pub, 1100 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 1:30 to 9 p.m. on Sunday serving a traditional turkey dinner for $23.95. There will also be a special holiday menu. Reservations: 239-263-4581

■ Patric's Restaurant, 1485 Pine Ridge Road, North Naples; New Year's Day for breakfast. Information: 304-9754

■ Pazzo! Cucina Italiana, 853 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-434-8494

■ Pelican Larry's, 2700 Immokalee Road, North Naples; from 6 p.m. Sunday and from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Jan. 1. Full menu both days. Information: 239-597-5013

■ Perkins Restaurants at 3585 Pine Ridge Road, Naples, 239-596-0700 and 4335 U.S. 41 E., East Naples 239-775-8200; Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. The restaurant at 4255 U.S. 41 Naples, 239-261-8009, will be open from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday the restaurant at 20320 Grande Oak Shoppes Blvd., Estero, 239-498-8773 will be open 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.

■ Ridgway Bar & Grill, 1300 Third St. S., Naples; 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday with a special menu. From 4:30 to 10 p.m. New Year's Eve and serving lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and dinner from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-262-5500

■ Sam Bucco Bistro, 14700 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; regular hours Saturday, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and from 2 to 10 p.m. on Sunday. Reservations: 239-592-6050

■ Shula's at Hilton Naples & Towers, 5111 U.S. 41 N., Naples; 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday with a four-course menu for $55 per person or the regular menu. Reservations: 239-430-4999

■ Strip House at Naples Grande Resort, 475 Seagate Drive, Naples; 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with a la carte specials, and 6 p.m. to midnight New Year's Eve with party favors and a Champagne toast and 5 to 10 p.m. New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-598-9600

■ Stoney's Steakhouse, 403 Bayfront Place, Naples; 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday. Reservations: 239-435-9353

■ The Bay House, 799 Walkerbilt Road, North Naples; dinner Saturday and Sunday. Reservations: 239-591-3837

■ The Cafe, 821 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and New Year's Day serving breakfast and lunch; regular menu and daily specials. Information: 239-430-6555

■ The Courtyard Bar at Ridgway, 1300 Third St. S., Naples; 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; 4:30 p.m. to midnight on New Year's Eve, with the bar open later, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New Year's Day. Information: 239-262-5500

■ The Dock at Crayton Cove, 845 12th Ave. S., Naples; until 4 p.m. on Saturday. 239-263-9940

■ The English Pub, 5047 U.S. 41 E., Naples; Sunday and New Year's Day with special buffets and the regular menu. Reservations: 239-775-3727

■ The Original Joe's Diner, 9331 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday and New Year's Day. Information: 239-254-7929

■ The Real Macaw, 3275 Bayshore Road, East Naples; dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations: 239-732-1188

■ The Riverwalk at Tin City, 1200 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; until 4 p.m. on Saturday. Reservations: 239-263-2734

■ The Stage 62 Deli , the Mercato, 9105 Strada Place, Naples; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, with breakfast all day and featuring a new dinner menu. 239-597-2800

■ The Tropical Palm Cafe, 754 Neapolitan Way, Naples; 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday; serving breakfast until 2 p.m. and dinner all day. Specials start at $15.95. Reservations: 239-649-6333

■ The Village Pub, 4360 Gulf Shore Blvd. N., Naples; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sunday and open from 11 a.m. New Year's Eve and noon New Year's Day. Information: 239-262-2700

■ Tony's Off Third, 1300 Third St. S., Naples; 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Information: 239-262-7999

■ Vergina Restaurant, 700 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; starting at noon on Saturday, Sunday and New Year's Day. On New Year's Eve the restaurant will serve lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., an early dinner starting at 5 p.m. for $65 per person and dinner and a party from 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. with live music for $120 per person. Reservations: 239-659-7008

■ Watermark Grille, 11280 U.S. 41 N., North Naples; 1 to 10 p.m. on Sunday and 4 to 11 p.m. on New Year's Day with the regular menu and some specials. Information: 239-596-1400

■ Yabba Island Grill, 711 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; from 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Reservations: 239-262-5787

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