History of Kelly's Fish House Dining Room

In operation since 1952, Kelly’s is a true landmark. Beginning as a net and gear shop frequented by shrimpers and other local fishermen it grew into what is now the oldest and most respected seafood restaurant in Naples.

Hawiian-born "Mama Kelly" and her late husband, Hewitt McGill, bought the picturesque property in 1971 from the Combs family, one of the pioneering families of Naples.

Throughout the years, the family has maintained its original comfortable, homey atmosphere, and it looks much the same as it did fifty-some years ago.

These priceless original photos and many others of the working waterfront as it once was, can be seen as you enter the restaurant.

1302 Fifth Avenue S. | (US 41 E) on the Gordon River | Naples, Florida USA 34102 | 239.774.0494

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12-14,000 lbs kingfish catch at Chirma docks - Naples 1950s

Ballyhoo Commercial Fishing boat at Chirma Docks with net drying wheel in background. Naples 1950s

A man shoveling ice Chirma dock worker shoveling ice to pack fish boxes. Naples 1950s