Bri Eats: A Romantic Date Night at Ce Soir
If you’re overdue for one of those really good date nights—cuddled up with your person, low lighting, great wine, and even better food—let me introduce you to Ce Soir.
John Paul and I recently spent an evening here, and it’s the kind of place that puts you in date night mode the second you walk in. Before you’ve even looked at the menu, you’re ready to settle in, order a glass of wine, and spend some time together.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what you need.
A Setting That Makes You Want to Stay
Ce Soir has that dark, moody, romantic atmosphere that almost brings you back to the Gatsby era.
Large, glowing chandeliers cast warm light over the dining room, while dramatic curtains, curved upholstered booths, and little lamps on the tables make the space feel intimate. The illuminated bottle display behind the bar adds to the glow, and there are beautiful details everywhere you look.
It feels elegant without losing that cozy quality you want on a date night. You can appreciate the room around you while still feeling tucked into your own little space.
Our spot for the evening was a round corner booth that became the “snuggle booth.” We’re the couple who likes to sit on the same side, so being able to cuddle up next to each other was an added bonus. A comfortable booth, a good meal, and some wine- what more could you ask for?
Bone Marrow, Escargots, and a Whole Lobster
We started with the Bone Marrow & Escargots, which brings together Josper-kissed bone marrow, escargots, sauce vierge, and veal demi, served with Andalusian bread.
It’s an indulgent way to begin dinner and very much in keeping with the evening we had in mind. This was a night to take our time over a few courses.
For our main dishes, we went all in on seafood.
The Lobster Spaghetti comes with a whole pound-and-a-half North East Atlantic lobster. The pasta is prepared with cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chilis, and lobster bisque—a combination that makes this dish feel worthy of a date-night dinner.
We also ordered the Bouillabaisse, with scallop, shrimp, sea bass, and mussels, served with crispy bread. Between the variety of seafood and the bread for dipping, there was plenty to enjoy as we worked our way through dinner.
If your idea of a good night out involves ordering a few things you’re excited about and taking bites from each other’s plates, this is the kind of meal to plan around.
Wine With Dinner, and One Last Reason to Linger
We enjoyed wine with our meal, and Ce Soir’s extensive, curated wine selection is another part of the experience worth making time for. They even have an on-site sommelier to help guide you through their long list of imported wines.
There’s something about sipping wine in a softly lit dining room that encourages you to slow down. And after a great meal, with that dark, moody ambience, we weren’t quite ready to leave our little corner booth.
So we ordered The Last Course.
Made with brown butter bourbon, Angostura bitters, and brown sugar, the cocktail felt appropriately named for the end of our evening. It gave us an excuse to linger a little longer before calling it a night.
A Date Night Worth Making Time For
What I enjoyed about our evening at Ce Soir was how everything came together: the romantic room, the seafood-filled dinner, the wine, and the chance to sit close and enjoy each other’s company.
It’s a place I’d keep in mind for a night when you want to get dressed up and make dinner the whole plan.
The next time dinner plans are in your hands, and you want to “Wow” your date, make a reservation at Ce Soir.
Ce Soir
492 Bayfront Pl, Naples, FL 34102
-Bri Opteyndt (@Bri.Blogs.Bonita) Foodie & Realtor with The SWFL Home Group
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