HB’s

Reviews

• NW

  Nicola Wakelin

  3 days ago
  2.0
  We had been eagerly anticipating the grand reopening of HB’s, formerly located at the old Naples Beach Hotel. After the hotel was demolished and replaced by the new Four Seasons, the developers thoughtfully recreated the beloved beach bar and HB’s restaurant, preserving much of what longtime patrons appreciated while introducing a fresh, more sophisticated aesthetic. Knowing how difficult reservations can be to secure, I booked a table in November to celebrate my husband’s February birthday. The new hotel and restaurant are undeniably beautiful. The sunset view from the dining room was spectacular, and the ambiance is exactly what one would expect from a Four Seasons property—polished, elegant, and serene. Unfortunately, the service did not rise to that same standard. While the setting felt five-star, the attentiveness felt far more casual. When I think of the elevated, intuitive service and culinary precision at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, HB’s simply did not compare. Our server was frequently absent, slow to respond, and did not address concerns thoroughly. At a restaurant of this caliber, having to request water refills—twice—is disappointing and, frankly, unacceptable. The meal itself was inconsistent. We began with cocktails, a smoked trout dip, and an octopus appetizer. All were solid and enjoyable. I attempted to order a glass of Sancerre with dinner, only to be told they were out, with no acceptable alternative. For our entrées, we ordered the grouper and grilled lobster. We were told the grouper was black grouper; however, having enjoyed both varieties many times, this appeared and tasted more like red grouper, which is generally considered less premium. Beyond that, the portion was modest, and the accompaniments were minimal. The lobster was particularly disappointing—overcooked in some areas and undercooked in others—paired with a very small bowl of raw greens that did little to elevate the plate. We left hungry and underwhelmed after an almost $300 dinner for two (including tip), plus $15 for valet parking before gratuity. The bar may be worth visiting for a sunset cocktail, as the setting truly is stunning. However, based on our experience, we would not return for dinner.
• SS

  Sam Starck

  Feb 18, 2026
  1.0
  Extremely disappointed in the food quality. The views were fantastic and staff was nice but all components of the meal were not satisfactory (cold and over cooked entrees, extremely small portions for price point). We love the Naples dining scene but unfortunately this was one of the worst dinners we have experienced here
• TC

  Tyler Cox

  Feb 15, 2026
  5.0
  I looked at reviews before i made a reservation. it was important to me to be on the water with my wife as i wanted that essence and I also wanted to walk the beech with her afterward. a lot of reviews say the food not great. I disagree. i went into it as ok well at least well be on the ocean, to wow!! amazing food. we got oysters, salads, lobster rolls, blt, and burger and it was amazing food. so don't always trust the reviews, I almost didn't go because of them. dinner was amazing and the ocean was awesome. the environment is clean and so nice. if you make reservations from OpenTable make sure you correct your gps to north and not south. it takes you to a 4 way intersection. and make sure you make a reservation with at least a week in advance for prime time
• SD

  Stacey Dahlstrom

  Feb 4, 2026
  5.0
  I was looking for a nice place to eat on the water. This restaurant ticked every box.. we had a wonderful lunch! We were seated at a table overlooking the beach with an incredible view of the water. The four of us all had different things to eat… the lobster roll, the lobster salad, the smash burger and the BLT. Each meal was delicious. We also all had a glass of wine which were all very good.. I appreciated that we were never rushed and able to have a leisurely luncheon. The only negative was that it was VERY difficult to get there with the construction taking place. There wasn’t really any signage indicating how to get to the hotel, only detour signs. We had no idea those were what we should follow. Sort of surprised the hotel didn’t note that in any of the communication sent out regarding the reservation. We stopped two construction men and had to call the hotel to get directions as we were lost and not being from the area had no idea where to go. Otherwise we had a wonderful meal and afternoon. Highly recommend
• PV

  Patricia Valdez

  Jan 29, 2026
  2.0
  The food at HB’s restaurant was very disappointing — bland and overly simple. I honestly expected much better. The lobster roll was very basic and lacked flavor, and it is not served on brioche bread as stated on the menu. The strawberry pavlova had no flavor and didn’t even include strawberries. The chocolate dessert was also tasteless; only the small amount of chocolate ice cream was decent, but the rest had no flavor at all. The only highlight was the cocktail, which was good. —- La comida del restaurante HB’s fue muy decepcionante: sin sabor y extremadamente sencilla. Realmente esperaba algo mucho mejor. El lobster roll fue muy básico y sin sabor, y además no es pan brioche como lo indica el menú. La pavlova de fresas no tenía sabor y ni siquiera traía fresas. El postre de chocolate tampoco tenía sabor; solo el poco helado de chocolate estaba aceptable, pero el resto no sabía a nada. Lo único rescatable fue el cóctel, que sí estuvo bueno.

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