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Best After Hours Place
Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub
457 South 5th Ave., Naples
239.649.5140
Slide up to the bar with a pint of Guinness at this traditional Irish pub. If you prefer something a bit lighter, try one of the many other brews on their menu.
Best Cheap Date
Teddy Bear Museum of Naples
2511 Pine Ridge Road, Naples
239.598.2711
Try this for a date that is creative and inexpensive. It features teddy bears with stories of their own, from the oldest, the rarest, and the one that was born as a tribute to September 11.
Best Club
Yabba Island Grill
711 5th Ave., Naples
239.262.5787
This Caribbean locale features a great selection of drinks and seafood items with a tropical flare. But the fun really starts when the kitchen closes stick around, you'll see!
Best Place for a Laugh
King Richards Family Fun Park
6780 N. Airport Rd., Naples
239.598.2042
King Richards offers fun for the kid in you. You can race your date on the go-cart track or team up in a laser-tag game-a barrel of laughs, no matter which activity you choose.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Calistoga Bakery Cafe
7941 Airport-Pulling Rd., Naples
239.596.8840
Great food and a friendly atmosphere where you and your date can sit next to the stone fireplace and enjoy a gourmet espresso and a fresh pastry. Bring your laptop to check email.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
And*So*To*Bed
11701 3rd St., Naples
239.262.3362
This is a sophisticated boutique specializing in elegant and accessory items for the home, including fine bed linens, towels, and some loungewear.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
Campiello's
1177 3rd Street S., Naples
239.435.1166
In Italian, campiello means "a lively center of neighborhood activity" and this restaurant is true to its name with a hopping singles bar.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Cafe Lurcat/Bar Lurcat
494 5th Avenue S., Naples
239.213.3357
This best new restaurant of 2004, Cafe Lurcat/Bar Lurcat attracts a sophisticated A-list clientele. The young staff enhances the cafe's chic image and the food is excellent too.
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
P.F. Changs China Bistro
10840 Tamiani Trail N., Naples
239.596.2174
Delicious Chinese bistro fare served with an American flare where anything on the menu is a sure bet.
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Cote d'Azure11224 N. Tamiani Trail, Naples
239.597.8867
The name of this exquisite dining establishment means French Riviera. The exciting authentic French Provencal cuisine is served in an elegant setting. Our favorite is the roasted veal chop.
TOP FIVE DATES
A Hole in One
Coral Cay Adventure Golf
2205 Tamiami Tr.E., Naples
(239) 793-4999
Try your chance at a hole in one at Coral Cay Adventure Golf. Coral Cay is a fun 18-hole miniature golf course. How long it takes ultimately depends on you and your opponent. Afterwards, put some quarters in the video games and win your date a teddy bear.
Bring out the Kid in You
King Richards Family Fun Park
6780 N. Airport Rd., Naples
(239) 598-2042
King Richards offers fun for the kid in you. You can race your date on the go-cart or team up in a laser tag game. It will be a barrel of laughs, no matter which activity you choose.
Dining In
Carolina Catering
(239) 285-6102
They say a way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Well, we've got news for you: It works with women too. Kick it up a notch with a gourmet dinner prepared by a fine cuisine chef right in your own kitchen.
Massage This
The Hyatt's Stillwater Spa
5001 Coconut Rd., Bonita Springs
(239) 390-4390
Escaping the busy urban life and spending a day being pampered is pure luxury, and its even more memorable to share it with someone. Enjoy yourselves at the Hyatt's Stillwater Spa. The sweet indulgence is worth the wait.
Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico
The Ritz Carlton
280 Vanderbilt Beach Road., Naples
239.598.3300
Since we're lucky enough to be within driving distance of the Gulf of Mexico, It's a perfect date location. Everyone feels relaxed walking by the Gulf, and it's so romantic. Afterwards, go for a plate of calamari and a few Mai-Tais-you'll feel like you took a mini vacation. The Gumbo Limbo restaurant at the Ritz offers excellent views.
