Near downtown Naples and the flagship restaurant for Naples Bay Resort & Marina, its intimate but lively, 150-seat space spreads around a convivial, craft-cocktail bar with a view of the kitchen and spills out onto the resort's scenic yacht harbor. Veteran Naples chef and resident since age 10, Todd Johnson and wife Dana have created a menu based on how they like to eat. Most of it consists of small plates, such as the seared Hokkaido scallop atop sweet corn bisque, miso caramel pork belly steamed buns and foie gras pate topped with apple gelee.

For a special-occasion splurge, nearby Nosh on Naples Bay offers haute cuisine small plates. When a longtime friend moved to Southwest Florida this summer, we marked the occasion at chef Todd Johnson’s newest restaurant at the Naples Bay Resort & Marina. A stalwart of the Southwest Florida dining scene for three decades, Todd came up at Chef’s Garden (now Ridgway Bar & Grill) and, most recently, led the kitchen at RumRunners in Cape Coral for 18 years.

The newest on Naples’ high-end fine dining scene, Nosh sways slightly more casual and novel than the nearby downtown scene. A flagship restaurant for Naples Bay Resort & Marina, its intimate but lively 150-seat space spreads around the convivial craft cocktail bar with a view of the kitchen and an alfresco spill out onto the resort’s scenic yacht harbor. In season, the restaurant opens for lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday.

Nosh On Naples Bay is known for its ambiance and service intertwined with global infusion cuisine, shareable plates, and outdoor dining with views of the bay. The menu features a variety of land and sea options and locally inspired dishes that tantalize the taste buds. Nosh on Naples Bay is most well known for its happy hour with its offering of great small plates and cocktails.

with the regular menu being offered all day, as well as brunch specials from noon to 3 p.m. and dinner specials from 3 to 7 p.m. You'll need to provide a credit card to make a reservation, and if you cancel less than 24 hours before your time slot, you'll be charged $50 per person.

Nosh on Naples Bay combines a laid-back setting with stunning waterfront views. This Naples restaurant features a diverse menu with Truffle Fries and Mahi-Mahi Tacos dishes. The atmosphere and variety of flavors make it an inviting choice for a leisurely dining experience.

Award winning chef and owner Todd Johnson, is creative and thoughtful with his dishes and it shows. Another thing that is cool about this location is the Gondola docked outside. It takes you and your beloved on a ride through the bay that is complete with a serenade.

At Nosh on Naples Bay, you can explore an endless variety of inspired global cuisine. From prime steaks and pork belly buns to fresh seafood and vegetarian bites, there's something for everyone to enjoy at this elegant and contemporary culinary destination.

Order your takeout from any restaurant in Naples, including the Syren, Nosh, or Bonefish Grill. Guests should order directly from the restaurants by phone or in person. Food choices can be brought to the boat.