We all have that friend or relative who religiously reads Yelp reviews before dining at any establishment.
First, they must know if the restaurant is clean.
But do they havegood dim sum?
What about the service?
If the stars don't align— four or five the most— then it's back to square one.
To make restaurant-picking a little easier, we've compiled a list of 10 of the highest rated eateries in Naples and Fort Myers — per Yelp reviews.
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Naples
Rumba Cuban Cafe
One Yelp reviewer called Rumba Cuban Cafe "a jewelof a restaurant." All 503 reviews add up to give this restaurant an overall 4½-star rating, with 398 five-star reviews.
The Cafe serves up homemade Cuban food to the masses. Sit in the cafe for its tropical ambience, or stay home and order some plantains by delivery. The restaurant also offers catering services. The catch is that it Rumba onlyoperates during lunch hours.
Hours:11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday.
Location: 1265 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples.
Menu: Cuban sandwich ($12.95), picadillo o a la criolla ($13.95), sweet plantains "maduros" ( $4.99), tres leches ($5.95)
Five-star reviews:398
Maria D’Anna Cafe
On thisrestaurant's front window, you'll find its slogan, "Maria D'Anna Cafe: Healthy, homemade food filled with love and happiness." One reviewer called Maria D'Anna Cafe "charming, quaint and delicious."
The restaurant has been around since 2013 and was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Tripadvisor in 2013. The menu features a variety of food types, from croissant sandwiches to pierogies and stuffed cabbage rolls and shrimp with basmati rice.
The cafe has a solid five-star rating with 136 total reviews, 121 of which are five-star reviews.
Hours: Noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
Location:300 U.S. 41 N., Naples.
Menu: Veggie quiche ($14), tuna croissant ($13), Polish platter ($21), beef goulash ($21)
Five-star reviews:121
Taqueria San Julian
One reviewer said "finally, some authentic food in Naples." This taqueria has an overall four-star rating with 402 total reviews. 304 of those reviews are five stars.
The menu includes Mexican favorites like tacos and quesadillas, both served with an array of meat options, including pork, steak, chickenand even tongue.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Sunday
Location:3575 Bayshore Drive, Naples.
Menu: Steak, chicken, pork, beef, sausage taco($1.50 per taco), shrimp co*cktail ($9), shrimp tostada ($2.50)
Five-star reviews:304
Goldies Restaurant
Goldies serves traditional American breakfast and and foods like French toast, eggs benedict, steak sandwiches and tuna melts.
The restaurant has an overall 4½-star rating with 269 total reviews since 2010. And 194 of those reviews are five stars.
One reviewer called Goldies "anice little breakfast and brunch joint."
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday
Location:5400 Taylor Road,Suite 105, Naples.
Menu: Country fried steak ($6.49), lox and cream cheese bagel ($11.49), Belgian waffle ($3.99), cobb salad ($7.89), patty melt ($6.99), loaded fries ($5.99)
Five-star reviews:194
Lowbrow Pizza & Beer
On its website, Lowbrow describes itself as "laid back. period." And that attitude shows with pizza names like "cheesus h. crust" and "dad bod salad." One Yelp reviewer said "I don't wanna be dramatic, but I'm pretty sure this is the coolest place in Naples."
LowBrow has an overall 4½-star rating with 139 reviews. 111 of those reviews were five stars.
Hours: 4 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday.
Location:3148 U.S. 41 E., Naples.
Menu: Chicken parm 2018 ($14), bovine love burger ($14), facemelter (pepperoni arrabiatta, hot cappicola, ricotta, fermented chilies, honey ricotta, $15), the porker (bbq pork, pork belly,pineapple, jalapeno, pickled red onion, cotija, $15)
Five-star reviews:111
Fort Myers
OK U.K. Fish-n-Chips
Craving fish and chips? Stop here, according to a Yelp reviewer who gave OK U.K. Fish-n-Chips five stars.
The casual seafood joint with two locations in Fort Myers serves up British comfort-foodfavorites like its namesake fish and chips.
OK U.K.has an overall 4½-star rating with 161 reviews, 133 of which are five stars.
Hours:11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and noon- 8 p.m., Saturday.
Locations: North Fort Myers,13971 N. Cleveland Ave. N.; South Fort Myers, 15200 S. U.S. 41.
Menu: Fish andchips ($10.25-$12.75), beer battered chicken with chips and coleslaw ($8.75-$9.75), fish or shrimp tacos with chips ($9), clam chowder ($$-$6).
Five-star reviews:133
More:OK UK Fish-n-Chips brings British classics to south Fort Myers
Colleoni’s Eatery & Bakery
Expect authentic Italian cuisine, according to a Yelp reviewer who wrote: "Excellent Italian food reminiscent of the food we ate in Italy."
Colleoni's Eatery & Bakeryhas an overall five star rating with 116 reviews, 99of which are five stars.
The restaurant was awarded a Certificate of Excellence by TripAdvisor in 2018. Colleoni's isopen for dinnertime and features a variety of carb-loaded dishes like lasagna and breaded veal cutlet Milan-styleserved with fresh cherry tomatoes and arugula in a balsamic glaze dressing. Make a reservation atwww.colleonis.com.
Hours:4- 9 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday
Location:12731 McGregor Blvd.
Menu: Lasagna ($17.50), fettuccine al Ragu Bolognese ($17.50),Pollo al Marsala ($21.50),Colleoni's Trio, lasagna, eggplant and chicken cacciatora ($23.50).
Five-star reviews:99
Buckingham Farms
At Buckingham Farms, which serves breakfast and lunch, the food on your plate comes from the backyardhydroponic farm. This Fort Myers foodie destination is acountry store, quick-service eatery and event destination all in one.
Buckingham Farms has a solid fivestar rating with 106reviews, 85 of which are five stars.
One Yelp reviewer wrote: "Wow, one of Fort Myers' hidden gems. I live 15 minutes from here, but today was my first visit, and, oh, what a treat!"
Hours:8 a.m.- 4 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Friday.
Location:12931 Orange River Blvd.
Menu: Breakfast; eggs Benedict Florentine ($11.95), Belgian waffles ($5.95), avocado and egg biscuit ($5.95). Lunch; farmer's quesadilla ($9.95), crab cake salad ($12.95) and firecracker burger ($11.95).
Five-star reviews:85
WikiPita
This five-star Yelp rated establishment has a secret weapon— hummus.
WikiPita sandwichesarespread with the dip made fresh in the kitchen from chickpeas, olive oiland tahini andthen layered with items like falafel, shawarma, fresh veggies and sauces.
The casual, healthy eatery has a fivestar rating with 45 reviews. 41 of those are five stars.
Hours:8 a.m.- 8 p.m., Monday through Friday
Location:3940 Metro Parkway
Five-star reviews:41
Kabab Village
Kabab Village isn't your typical Fort Myers eatery. Just like the name suggests, the Mediterranean-style restaurant serves up a variety of kababs— chicken, lamb, kufta (minced meat) and a mix of all three.
Kabab Village, which also offers catering,has a4½-star rating with 380 reviews. 255 of those are five stars.
Hours:10 a.m.- midnight, seven days a week
Location:4805 S. Cleveland Ave.
Menu:Shish Kabab with salad, pickles, pita bread and rice or hummus ($18.99); baba ghannouge sandwich, fresh smoked eggplant with salad and pickles ($6.99 -$9.99); cucumber-yogurt salad ($7.99).
Five-star reviews:255
How did we get these numbers? We looked at Yelp's rating details available for every restaurant. Yelp calculates the overall star rating using only reviews that its automated software recommends.
