Naples Rib Co   

Still going strong now for over 20 years as a local eatery heavyweight on cozy Naples Island in Long Beach, this fine purveyor of quality ribs, steaks and fish has been keeping locals and tourists busy with the napkins. After all, ribs, especially good ones, are messy if blissful ordeals, and Naples serves them up daily to a loyal local populace that keeps coming back for more. Long Beach businesspeople have been known to cater their meetings and ceremonies with Naples Rib, and some have even scored days off for the effort. Local legends aside, the restaurant has more or less everything an earnest carnivore could ask for, including, as they like to remind you more than once, the baddest baby back ribs in California. Whether or not that is true is up to the individual gourmand to decide, but if the ribs don't do the trick, try the new marinated tri-tip steaks or the time-tested swordfish to seal the deal. The price is manageable, and the eatery is flexible. They even have a take-home BBQ setup that can turn you into a cooking legend in your own backyard. Plus, the Naples puts its time and money where your mouth is: They've raised thousands for local charities and host everything from celebrity bartender and waiter nights to fundraisers and community discounts. What more could you ask for? Napkins maybe, but that's about it.