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 New concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants offers Mediterranean coastal cuisine, cocktails

NAPLES, FL (Dec. 21, 2021) – Del Mar Naples, featuring Mediterranean-inspired coastal cuisine, is now open. Located on vibrant Fifth Avenue South in the former Café Lurcat location at 494 Fifth Ave. S. in Naples, Del Mar Naples is a new concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, which also owns and operates the award-winning Ocean Prime Naples. 

“We’re thrilled to introduce Del Mar Naples to Fifth Avenue and Southwest Florida,” said Del Mar Naples’ General Manager Rick Giannasi, who most recently served as general manager at Ocean Prime Naples since its opening in December 2016. “We’ve had a great following at Ocean Prime Naples. We understand what guests appreciate and we will bring that same genuine hospitality that Naples residents and guests have come to enjoy to Del Mar Naples.” 

The 9,200-square-foot restaurant features two floors of dining, including patio and balcony seating and two bars. Additionally, the restaurant offers private dining in the Capri Room for up to 24 guests.

“Our made-from-scratch menu rotates seasonally and showcases a variety of seafood accompanied by bright produce, fresh cheeses, rich olive oil, earthy spice blends and homemade pita,” said David Vilchez, executive chef of Del Mar Naples. “Our culinary team is incorporating flavors from Greece, Southern Spain, Morocco, France, Italy and Turkey. Additionally, Del Mar Naples offers a ‘from the hearth’ selection, created in a wood-fired grill. This includes a show-stopping Lamb Tagine, made for family-style sharing.”

Del Mar Naples also offers a handcrafted cocktail menu showcasing fresh, bright, palate-cleansing libations that complement the food nicely in terms of flavor. Refreshing cocktails are joined by a robust wine list featuring world-class wines from around the globe.

To make a reservation, visit DelMarMediterranean.com/reservations/.

About Del Mar Naples

Del Mar is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant from award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, nestled steps away from the Gulf at 494 Fifth Avenue South in the heart of downtown Naples. Inspired by flavors of the Mediterranean, Del Mar Naples showcases a variety of seafood complemented by bright produce, fresh cheeses and earthy spice blends on a seasonal, made-from-scratch menu. A refreshing selection of handcrafted cocktails and world-class wines, paired with genuine hospitality, creates the perfect oasis to welcome gatherings of any size. Featuring a two-level open-air terrace, vaulted dining space and two bars adorned in European architecture, Del Mar Naples delivers an inviting atmosphere of genuine hospitality to share a meal, raise a toast and celebrate togetherness. For more information, please visit DelMarMediterranean.com or call 239-350-0134.

About Cameron Mitchell Restaurants

Cameron Mitchell Restaurants is an independent, privately held restaurant group known for developing compelling dining concepts, ranging from multi-location upscale destinations to single neighborhood favorites, offering outstanding cuisine complemented by genuine hospitality. Cameron Mitchell founded the company in 1993 on the powerful guest philosophy, “The answer is yes. What is the question?” Today, CMR operates 40 restaurants company-wide under 18 different concepts, with 20 restaurants located in Columbus, Ohio. In addition, Cameron Mitchell Premier Events, the premier catering and event planning in Central Ohio, oversees three venues in Columbus. The national Ocean Prime concept has 16 locations in 12 states plus the district of Columbia with a 17th location opening early 2022 in Kansas City, MO. The Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern, a sister company of CMR, currently operates 22 locations in five states. For more information on CMR, please visit cameronmitchell.com.

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