Grouper & Chips

After a long day of work I was in need of a refreshment and some food. I bypassed my normal haunts on 5th Street and continued to Grouper and Chips. I arrived at peak dinner time and the indoor seating was full. Fortunately I was able to sit outside while enjoying some ice tea as a table cleared. I was locked in on the grouper basket and was torn between fried and blackened. Fortunately they were able to make me 2 fried and 1 blackened—both were truly outstanding. Fresh, perfectly cooked. I would have been satisfied with 2 piece basket but was happy to have 3 pieces. Although not the star of the meal the basket comes with cole slaw and fries. A truly excellent meal with excellent service—my tea never ran empty. I came for the Key Lime pie and it was an excellent finish to a perfect meal out.

What a letdown! Don't let the photos fool you. We were really looking forward to a great meal at a place with a 4.6-star rating, but our experience was far from it. First off, the restaurant was uncomfortably warm; the AC needs some serious attention. Then came the food, and unfortunately, it was a disappointment from start to finish. The seafood chowder had a strong, fishy smell that was so off-putting I only had a single bite. My husband, bless his heart, finished it just so the $11 wouldn't go to waste. The hush puppies were small and dry. We both ordered the 1/2 shrimp and 1/2 grouper fried meals, and the food was incredibly lackluster. The fries and coleslaw were decent, and the shrimp were just okay—they could have used a lot more seasoning. The real problem was the grouper. It was tasteless and tough, almost certainly overcooked. It’s baffling how a battered and fried fish could have zero crunch and zero flavor, but they managed to perfect it. We weren't the only ones who thought so, either; the table behind us even sent their fried grouper back. The small seating area felt cramped, and the service wasn’t great. Our waitresses seemed more interested in chatting with their "regular" customers than checking on everyone else. As frequent travelers who rely on honest reviews, and leave honest reviews we absolutely cannot recommend this place. We ended up wasting $100 on a lunch that was profoundly underwhelming.

If you’re in Naples and craving fresh seafood, Grouper & Chips is a must. This place might not look like much from the outside, but don’t let that fool you — the food is outstanding. I had the blackened grouper and crab cakes it was cooked to perfection: flaky, seasoned just right, and served hot. The fries were crispy, and the homemade tartar sauce was a great touch. Small, no-frills interior with limited seating, but that just adds to the charm. Staff is friendly and efficient. They get busy during peak hours, but the food is worth waiting for. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic, well-prepared local seafood without the tourist trap feel. Will definitely be back.

We stumbled upon this place in Naples for a quick dinner. The service was friendly and fast, and the place is small with a few tables inside. My boyfriend had the blackened grouper taco and enjoyed it. I had the sautéed grouper with buerre blanc sauce; my dish was light and delicious yet very satisfying. I tried the clam chowder, and this too was really good. This was a great find.

Grouper & Chips has been open almost 30 years and they feature fresh caught grouper served daily! We went with a fried grouper sandwich basket, blackened grouper tacos, conch fritters, and a cup of grouper chowder. You could taste the freshness in every bite! Worth the wait to get a table (it’s a small spot in a strip mall), but you can tell the locals love eating there.