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BALEEN

Item: BALEEN
Author: Chelle Koster Walton

Cuisine: American, Fusion, Seafood

Price Range: $$$$

10Best Says

BALEEN gives a global twist to its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. The setting couldn't scream Southwest Florida more succinctly with its Gulf of Mexico and white sand views. You can even dine with your toes planted in the sand should you desire. At breakfast, eggs with crispy tomato rice and crab Oscar benedict show off. Sunday brunch brings a three-course menu of creative seasonal dishes. The lobster Cobb salad dazzles on the lunch menu. For dinner, start with the beef carpaccio "ravioli," then the truffled lobster risotto or blackened grouper. Whatever you do, leave room for the key lime pie, it's buttery and delicious and in a class all its own.

Address:

9891 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108
239-598-5707

Hours:

Mon-Fri: 7am-11am,; 11:30am-2:30pm,; 5:30am-10pm
Sat: 7am-11am,; Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30am-10pm
Sun: 7am-11pm,; Noon-2:30pm,; 5:30am-10pm

Website:

laplayaresort.com

EXPERT TIPS BY: Chelle Koster Walton
Naples Local Expert

North Naples' Best Restaurants, Romantic Dining, Seafood, Breakfast/Brunch: "Call in advance for porch and beach seating."

Best for North Naples' Best Restaurants Because: The setting and Floribbean style cuisine combine for an inimitable North Naples experience.
Best for Romantic Dining Because: How more romantic can you get than dining on the beach with tiki lamps and a bonfire?
Best for Seafood Because: Overlooking the gulf is the best way to enjoy fusion-forward local and imported seafood.
Best for Breakfast/Brunch Because: This is a top choice for breakfasters who are looking for a fine taste of Florida food and ambiance.

Sunday Champagne Brunch
- Specialty Bloody Mary
  
  Specialty Bloody Mary
  
  Bacon Infused Tito's Handmade Vodka ($12.00)
Lunch Menu
- Starters
  
  Cold Water Oysters*
  
  ($4.00)
  
  U12 Gulf Shrimp
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Gulf Catch Ceviche*
  
  ($14.00)
  
  Chef's Seasonal Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  sweet plantain, mango, ginger, cashew gomasio, yucca chips ($16.00)
  
  Beef Carpaccio*
  
  frisee, pickled shallot, umami aioli, shaved parmesan, toast point ($17.00)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  sweet potato, jicama, mango, green chutney, crispy basil ($18.00)
  
  Crispy Calamari
  
  blistered shishito pepper, lemon miso aioli ($14.00)
- Salads
  
  Caesar
  
  romaine heart, shaved parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing, white anchovy ($11.00)
  
  Artisan Greens
  
  pickled shallot, grape, goat cheese, cucumber, baby heirloom tomato, raspberry tarragon vinaigrette ($11.00)
  
  Quinoa
  
  orange, fennel, plantain, almond, endive, arugula orange, cumin vinaigrette ($12.00)
  
  Italian Market Salad
  
  mixed lettuce, salami, fontina, mixed olive, artichokes, tomato, pepperoncini, red onion, chickpea, white balsamic ($17.00)
  
  Lobster Cobb
  
  iceberg, lobster, cucumber, tomato, bacon, avocado, blue cheese, jalapeño ranch ($29.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  local heirloom tomato, pear, basil, saba ($17.00)
- Sandwiches
  
  Rouper Reuben
  
  blackened grouper, caribbean thousand island, swiss, pickled leek ($21.00)
  
  Turkey Club
  
  bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, wheat toast ($16.00)
  
  Baleen Burger*
  
  ground short rib, chuck & brisket, shaved lettuce, tomato, onion, dill pickle, sesame seed challah bun, choice of cheese ($17.00)
  
  Slow-Roasted Brisket
  
  caramelized onion, pepper jam, mushroom, brie, roasted poblano aioli, grilled focaccia ($18.00)
  
  BBQ Pulled Chicken
  
  apple cider BBQ, apple, jicama, scallion slaw ($16.00)
  
  Our Italiano
  
  prosciutto, salami, artichoke, tomato, arugula, olive, fontina, grilled focaccia ($18.00)
  
  Lobster Roll
  
  maine lobster salad, chives, grilled lemon ($24.00)
- Specialties
  
  Grouper Tacos
  
  crispy fried grouper, avocado, baja coleslaw, roasted corn relish, chipotle aioli ($21.00)
  
  Gulf Red Snapper
  
  sofrito risotto cake, broccolini, salsa verde, crispy shallot ($23.00)
  
  Ahi Tuna*
  
  white bean & charred onion salad, arugula, avocado, crispy soba noodle, aji aioli ($25.00)
  
  French Fries
  
  ($7.00)
  
  Truffle Fries
  
  micro truffle, chives, parmesan ($10.00)
Breakfast Menu
- Continental
  
  Classic
  
  choice of juice & pastries, fresh fruit, served with coffee or tea ($16.00)
  
  Deluxe
  
  choice of juice & pastries, fresh fruit, yogurt parfait, served with espresso or cappuccino ($19.00)
  
  Smoked Salmon Bagel
  
  tomatoes, onions, capers, cream cheese ($19.00)
- From the Griddle
  
  Buttermilk Pancakes
  
  add blueberries or chocolate chips ($14.00)
  
  Waffle
  
  malted vanilla belgian-style waffle, whipped cream, fresh berries ($14.00)
  
  French Toast
  
  pumpkin, cream cheese, sunflower seeds, spiced whipped cream ($15.00)
- Benedicts
  
  Traditional*
  
  english muffin, canadian bacon, poached eggs, hollandaise ($15.00)
  
  Crab Oscar*
  
  crab cake, sweet potato, poached eggs, asparagus, lemon hollandaise ($19.00)
  
  Farmhouse*
  
  lentil cake, spinach, tomato, poached eggs, hollandaise, parmesan ($15.00)
  
  Brisket & Eggs*
  
  potato scallion cake, roasted brisket, poached eggs, roasted tomato hollandaise ($17.00)
- Cereals & Fruit
  
  Granola with Dried Fruits & Nuts
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Steel Cut Irish Oatmeal
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Assorted Cereals
  
  ($5.00)
  
  White Corn Grits
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Seasonal Melon & Pineapple
  
  ($8.00)
  
  Bowl of Fresh Fruit & Berries
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Handcrafted Berry Smoothie
  
  ($9.00)
- Specialty Eggs
  
  Two Eggs any Style*
  
  your choice of bacon, ham, turkey sausage or breakfast sausage ($14.00)
  
  Corned Beef Hash & Eggs*
  
  eggs any style ($17.00)
  
  Egg White Omelet
  
  spinach, avocado, low fat mozzarella, scallions, turkey sausage ($15.00)
  
  3 Egg Omelet
  
  Choose any three ingredients: tomato, onion, pepper, mushroom, spinach, scallion, cheddar, swiss, mozzarella, goat cheese, bacon, diced ham, breakfast sausage, turkey sausage ($16.00)
  
  "Somewhere South of Here" Eggs*
  
  crispy tomato rice, sunny side eggs, bacon & corn relish, chimichurri ($18.00)
- Breakfast Sandwiches
  
  Mediterranean
  
  egg white, spinach, roasted red pepper, goat cheese, focaccia ($10.00)
  
  Bistro
  
  fried egg, grilled ham, swiss cheese, flaky butter croissant ($10.00)
  
  Our BLT
  
  scrambled egg, fried green tomato, bacon, arugula, bagel ($11.00)
  
  Eggs In a Hole
  
  prosciutto, fontina, fennel ragu, brioche ($13.00)
- Additions
  
  Toasted Bagel & Cream Cheese
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Bacon, Ham Steak, Breakfast Sausage or Turkey Sausage
  
  ($6.00)
  
  Breakfast Potatoes
  
  ($5.00)
  
  House-Made Corned Beef Hash
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Flaky Butter Croissant
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Blueberry, Bran, or Banana Nut Muffin
  
  ($4.00)
  
  White, Wheat, Rye Toast or English Muffin
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Gluten Free Bread
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Plain Yogurt
  
  ($4.00)
- Beverages
  Fresh Juice
  Small: $7.00
  
  Large: $9.00
  Mimosa
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Monkey Mimosa
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Bloody Mary
  
  ($10.00)
  
  Bacon Infused Bloody Mary
  
  ($12.00)
Dinner Menu
- Starters
  
  Chef's Seasonal Soup
  
  ($9.00)
  
  Lobster Bisque
  
  maine lobster, brandy, light cream ($13.00)
  
  Tuna Tartare*
  
  sweet plantain, mango, ginger, cashew gomasio, yucca chips ($16.00)
  
  Beef Carpaccio "Ravioli"*
  
  egg yolk crema filling, pickled beech mushrooms, black garlic, arugula pesto, bone marrow crostini ($19.00)
  
  Seared Octopus
  
  inked barley risotto, aji aioli, carrot, chickpea, chorizo oil ($20.00)
  
  Pei Mussels
  
  bacon, fennel, potato, pernod cream, herbed toast ($14.00)
  
  Crab Cake
  
  sweet potato, jicama, mango, green chutney, crispy basil ($21.00)
- Iced Seafood
  Cold Water Oysters*
  
  ($4.00)
  
  U12 Gulf Shrimp
  
  ($5.00)
  
  Gulf Catch Ceviche*
  
  ($14.00)
  
  King Crab Legs
  Half Pound: $35.00
  
  One Pound: $70.00
  Seafood Platter*
  
  four shrimp, four oysters, half pound king crab, ceviche, tuna tartare, scallop crudo ($110.00)
  
  Seafood Platter Royale*
  
  eight shrimp, eight oysters, half pound king crab, ceviche, tuna tartare, scallop crudo ($140.00)
- Salads
  
  Caesar
  
  romaine, cured yolk, anchovy gremolata, brioche, parmesan ($13.00)
  
  Roasted Squash
  
  acorn & butternut, pomegranate, vanilla, sunflower seeds, humbolt fog, sherry ($14.00)
  
  Heirloom Apple
  
  manchego, jicama, arugula, fresh herbs, pine nuts, herb vinaigrette ($14.00)
  
  Burrata
  
  local heirloom tomato, pear, basil, saba ($17.00)
  
  Crab & Fennel
  
  artisan greens, goat cheese, grapes, heirloom tomato, pickled shallot, raspberry tarragon vinaigrette ($18.00)
- Sea
  
  Risotto
  
  maine lobster tail, fennel, forest mushrooms, black truffle ($43.00)
  
  Scallops
  
  seasonal roots, foie gras mousse, spiced brioche, pork skin, orange ($39.00)
  
  Tuna*
  
  furikake rub, crispy sushi rice, vegetable escabeche, mango, guava, lemon grass ($38.00)
  
  Salmon*
  
  cauliflower romesco cake, green mojo, corn, crispy vermicelli ($37.00)
  
  Cavatelli
  
  maine lobster, clams, 'Nduja, swiss chard, fennel, saffron ($34.00)
  
  Daily Gulf Catch
  
  fall succotash, basmati cream, charred pear gastrique, puffed wild rice ($39.00)
- Land
  
  Lamb*
  
  double chop, braised shank, ricotta dumplings, mole, pumpkin, pistachio, currant ($44.00)
  
  Squash
  
  butternut hummus, sweet potato noodles, cauliflower, coconut curry, mushroom ($27.00)
  
  Pork
  
  osso bucco, chestnut, lentil, pear, crispy brussels leaves ($32.00)
  
  Chicken
  
  parsnip, wild mushroom, heirloom carrot, black garlic, crispy potato ($30.00)
  
  14oz. New York Strip*
  
  truffle mashed, charred onion, broccolini, herb butter
  
  8 Oz. Filet Mignon*
  
  purple potato anna, saffron corn fritter, mushroom, bourbon demi
- Chef's Signature Special
  
  Blackened Gulf Grouper
  
  black grouper, neonata relish, king crab & charred corn truffle risotto cake, champagne citrus beurre blanc ($46.00)
- Sides To Share
  
  Brussels Sprouts
  
  miso butter, sorghum, shallot ($12.00)
  
  Artichoke & Hearts of Palm
  
  smoked mussel butter, green mojo ($11.00)
  
  Cauliflower Romesco Cake
  
  charred onion, salsa verde ($11.00)
  
  Root Vegetables
  
  bourbon glaze ($11.00)
  
  Lobster Mac & Cheese
  
  smoked bacon lardons ($18.00)
  
  Grilled Asparagus
  
  poached egg dressing, lemon ($11.00)
  
  Mashed Potatoes
  
  ($11.00)
  
  Roasted Broccolini
  
  almonds, parmesan ($11.00)

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