Bistro 821

About the Business

Specialties

Best sea bass in town! Great place for seafood, steaks, pastas, salads and more! Our talented bartenders make the best espresso martini! Great wine list. Indoor and Outdoor Seating Available. Ask us about our Private Dining Room (seats up to 32 people). Daily happy hour from 4-6pm. Celebrating 30 years in February 2024!

History

Established in 1994.

Bistro 821 is the longest running restaurant on 5th Avenue South with a 30 year history. We are known for our seafood with the house favorite Miso Sake Seabass and Jumbo Prawns. We have a variety of dishes that will satisfy anyone's palate. We have amazing craft cocktails and a great wine list.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Chef Jesse H.

Business Owner

I started working in the restaurant business in the mid-80's. I began as a dishwasher at a Mexican Food restaurant on Cape Cod called Sam Diego's. After a few months I was promoted to Prep Cook and then quickly promoted to Line Cook. As soon I got on the line and got through my first night I was completely hooked. After working in several more restaurants I decided to go to Boston University and attend their new Chef Program. While attending, I worked with such chef's as Jacques Pepin, Julia Child, Todd English and Marcella Hazan. After successfully completing BU's Chef Program I worked as Sous Chef at Spinazzola's Restaurant, The Chanterelle and La Alouette.I moved to Naples and got a job at Michaels Café as Sous Chef. In 1994 I became the opening Chef at Bistro 821. I also helped open Bistro 41 in Ft. Myers as well as being the opening chef at Zoë's here in Naples.