🍽️ A Year of Change: Naples Restaurants That Opened, Closed, and Rebranded in 2025

Naples’ restaurant scene doesn’t just change — it reinvents itself. In 2025, longtime favorites said goodbye, newer concepts quietly exited, and a growing number of dining rooms reopened with fresh identities. From Fifth Avenue South to North Naples, the year told a clear story: survival required evolution, creativity, and a willingness to pivot. Here’s a Naples-only look at the restaurants that closed, rebranded, and reshaped the local dining landscape in 2025

Here’s a Naples-only breakdown of how the local restaurant scene changed in 2025.

🚪 Naples Restaurants That Closed in 2025

In total, 25 Naples-area restaurants closed their doors this year. Some exits were expected, others came as a surprise.

Notable Naples closures included:

• 21 Spices (East Naples) – The award-winning Indian restaurant closed in March after nearly a decade, as the chef chose to pursue opportunities outside Naples.

• Bahama Breeze (Coastland Center) – The Caribbean-themed chain shuttered after less than a year in Naples.

• Bambusa Bar & Grill – After 20 years as a beloved and inclusive community gathering spot, Bambusa closed, marking the end of an era.

• The Bevy (Downtown Naples) – Closed to make way for a new concept.

• Black Eyed Pig BBQ (Pine Ridge Road) – After nearly 17 years, this longtime barbecue favorite closed in July.

• Bravo Italian Kitchen (Mercato) – Closed after 15 years, later replaced by a new Greek concept.

• The Cave Bistro & Wine Bar (Galleria at Vanderbilt) – Closed after seven and a half years due to personal health challenges.

• Dorona – The Italian steakhouse closed after seven years, despite the continued success of its sister restaurants.

• Duck Donuts (Ninth Street North) – The only Naples location closed after five years.

• HobNob (Fifth Avenue South) – Closed after more than a decade in business.

• Island Vybz – The Jamaican comfort food spot quietly closed.

• Jeremiah’s Italian Ice (Radio Road) – Closed its Naples location while keeping other area shops open.

• La Sorpresa – The Cuban restaurant and market closed after 30 years, one of the most significant losses of the year.

• Naples Tiki Bar – Closed after three and a half years.

• Outback Steakhouse (Original Naples location) – Closed after more than 30 years, marking the end of a Naples dining landmark.

• PDQ (Pine Ridge Road) – Naples’ only PDQ location closed in November.

• Pelican Larry’s (Naples locations) – All Naples locations closed as the brand exited Collier County.

• Seventh South Craft Food & Drink – Closed its Naples location in preparation for a waterfront move.

• Simit – Closed to make way for a different restaurant concept.

• Two Fillets (North Naples) – Closed unexpectedly in August.

• Warehouse Cuisine & Cocktails – Closed after eight years along Immokalee Road.

🔄 The Rise of Rebrands in Naples

One of the biggest trends in 2025 wasn’t just closures — it was reinvention.

Several Naples restaurants closed temporarily, only to reopen as something entirely new, often under the same ownership.

Major Naples rebrands included:

• The French Brasserie → Tulia Italian Steak (Fifth Avenue South)

• The Bevy → La Salière (Downtown Naples)

• Two Fillets → Caiman Cantina (North Naples)

• Seventh South Craft Food & Drink → Seventh South Waterfront

These transitions reflect a broader shift toward value-driven menus, refined concepts, and experiential dining, as operators adapt to rising costs and changing consumer expectations.

📊 New Naples Restaurant Openings in 2025

🔮 Looking Ahead to 2026

As 2025 wraps up, Naples’ restaurant scene remains dynamic, competitive, and full of opportunity.

With several anticipated openings already on the horizon — including HeyDay Cookshop — local diners can expect continued evolution, fresh concepts, and more culinary experimentation in the year ahead.

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