Sails Restaurant on Fifth Avenue South Earns Top 100 Accolade from OpenTable

Sails Restaurant, an elegant fine dining seafood restaurant on Naples’ historic main street, has been named a Top 100 Best Brunch Spot by online reservation platform OpenTable. Sails, 301 Fifth Ave. S., is the only restaurant in Naples and one of only six restaurants in the state of Florida to be included in the latest nationwide ranking.

Established in 2018, Sails thrives by providing an array of flown-in seafood from around the world. The kitchen, run by Chef Darren Veilleux, uses a cherry-wood burning grill to perfect such dishes as octopus. The bar is shaped in a sail of marble and is the perfect spot for raw delights like oysters and tuna tartare. In addition to its dinner menu, Sails offers a champagne brunch on the weekends and a sunset menu consisting of three courses nightly.

“We are very excited to be recognized among the nation’s top restaurants by the largest restaurant platform in the world,” said Veljko Pavicevic, owner of Sails Restaurant. “Each of the establishments honored on this list shares an obsession with the guest. That’s why this accolade is so important because it is about the diners who experience what we do.”

With nearly half of diners planning to eat out for Mother’s Day, OpenTable analyzed millions of verified diner reviews on its platform to assemble its list of the Top 100 Best Brunch Spots in America. The most popular cuisines this year are American (30 percent), French (19 percent), Contemporary American (11 percent) and Seafood (10 percent).

“In just four years, Veljko and his team of hospitality Olympians have built Sails into not only one of the top restaurants in Naples, but the entire world,” said Bruce Barone, Jr., executive director for the Fifth Avenue South BID. “We are delighted to recognize their success and look forward to continued prosperity along Naples’ historic main street.”

Featuring more than 220 businesses, including high-end shops, world-class dining, unique boutiques and galleries, and exciting entertainment options, Fifth Avenue South is the vibrant heart of Naples. For further information, visit www.FifthAvenueSouth.com.