Two-time James Beard Award–winner Chef Gavin Kaysen debuts The Merchant Room, a New American Brasserie, offering a refined setting inspired by the elegance of Old Florida. Join us for breakfast or lunch on the ocean view terrace. As evening unfolds, discover a menu featuring signature in-house, dry-aged steaks and house-made pasta paired with the Gulf coast’s bounty.
Hours
- Breakfast
- 7:00 am – 11:00 am
- Dinner
- 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- Beverage Service Only
- 9:00 pm – Late
Menus
The Merchant Room is grounded in the foundation of thoughtfully sourced ingredients and warm hospitality. It is a deeply personal project for Chef Gavin Kaysen – a name he once considered for his first restaurant, now finding its perfect home in Naples. Inspired by the spirit of service, The Merchant Room embodies a welcoming ethos where craft, care and connection are at the heart of every experience.
Signature Dishes
ProfiterolesVanilla Ice Cream, Warm Chocolate Sauce
Red Snapper TartareRadish Celebration, Jicama, Florida Citrus, Kombu Dashi
Prime Rib Dry-Aged In HouseProudly featuring Creekstone Farms® — renowned for premium Black Angus beef humanely raised and hand-selected to deliver exceptional flavor, tenderness, and quality from ranch to table.
Basque-Style CheesecakeAmarena Cherries, Freshly Baked
Lightly Steamed Black BassBaby Bok Choy, Crispy Basmati Rice, Coconut-Curry Broth
Spaghetti NeroFra Diavolo Sauce, Octopus, Prawns, Mussels
Tamarind Glazed Pork ChopBrussels Sprouts, Peanut Salsa Matcha
Meet the Team
Gavin Kaysen
Chef Partner and RestaurateurOur showpiece Naples ocean-view restaurant, The Merchant Room, is guided by the culinary vision of Chef Gavin Kaysen, a James Beard Award winner as Best Chef and Rising Star Chef of the Year. A native of Minneapolis, Chef Gavin is renowned for his restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, along with a collection of other popular Minnesota dining experiences. He previously worked with Michelin-distinguished Chef Daniel Boulud to open Café Boulud at Four Seasons Hotel Toronto. Here at Naples Beach Club, Chef Gavin brings his infinite creativity and his passion for the flavours of France and the Mediterranean.
Eddy Dhenin
Executive Pastry ChefChef Eddy’s love of cooking started as a child in Saintes, a historic town in southwest France, where Sundays were spent preparing elaborate family dinners with his father. That early passion evolved into a distinguished culinary career, and today he brings more than a decade of Four Seasons experience to Naples Beach Club. His pastry creations have earned him accolades, including recognition in the prestigious Grand Marnier Young Restauranteur competition in Paris. He also won a coveted spot in the Four Seasons Top Chef competition, where he was one of only five pastry chefs invited to compete live. Chef Eddy brings precision, creativity and joy to his work, crafting sweet moments guests will remember long after the last bite.
Fabio Quarta
Executive ChefGrowing up in Lecce, Puglia, along the sun-drenched coast of Southern Italy, Chef Fabio feels at home in Naples, where he draws inspiration from the region’s fresh seafood and local produce. Chef Fabio’s culinary journey began in the family kitchen, watching his mother prepare meals and taking part in the cherished tradition of making tomato sauce for the season. His passion for food and hospitality has taken him around the world with Four Seasons, expanding his culinary perspective far beyond his native cuisine. At our Resort, Chef Fabio brings a deep respect for tradition paired with a modern, worldly sensibility – creating memorable dining experiences rooted in authenticity, freshness and creativity.
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