Location: Sanibel Island
Top Restaurants in Sanibel Island
Top Things to do in Sanibel Island
- 1. Sanibel Public Library
- 2. Sanibel and Captiva Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center
- 3. Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
- 4. The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum
- 5. Sanibel Historical Museum and Village
- 6. J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge
- 7. Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
- 8. Sanibel Causeway
- 9. Sanibel Community Playground
- 10. Bowman's Beach
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Best Bar food near Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Bar food in Sanibel Island, Florida, United States. Most vacation spots are either relaxing (Tahiti) or family-friendly (Orlando). Sanibel Island, however, is that rare place which is both. Spend a quiet afternoon shell-collecting, or find a hotel with a kids' program so you can enjoy a trip to the spa or a round of golf.
Things to do in Sanibel Island
10. Lazy Flamingo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1824 reviews
Reviewed By blackriverwoman
Go to this place just to see the inside of it. This is a very small place where I'm sure at times you will have to wait for a table. The inside is like the inside of a several hundred year old ship with old weathered wood walls, large port holes for windows, and ancient ship anchors, lanterns, ropes, etc. The lights are old sea glass globes hanging by chains with nets around them. The food is excellent, there is plenty of free parking, excellent service and the place is clean.
9. Liki Tiki
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Traditional southern barbecue outdoor tiki bar live entertainment happy hour open for lunch dinner and late-night
Reviewed By Jspa
Had the worst Brisket ever...all fat, very little meat..told server, no response at all..never be back, we only live a few blocks from there...not very good customer relations..
8. Sanibel Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 657 reviews
Reviewed By SheilaS388
Been dining here regularly for almost 30 years and always enjoyed it for casual but tasty cuisine; so much so, we have always taken visiting friends and family at least once on their trips.Today was very disappointing. Felt like the servers were disinterested in us. Food normally comes out quickly but tonight other tables who arrived after us, were being served before us (we had only ordered standard entrees). Mine arrived cold. I did manage to send it back but it had no flavour (garlic shrimp) and the Crunchberry salad appeared to have no cheese and minimal dressing... I could not get anyoneâs attention to complain. I left about half of it and when the server cleared the plates I told him that I was very disappointed in a meal that i usually really enjoy.It seemed like all the young staff were new (didnât recognise anyone) and frankly, were not very interested...wonât be back any time soon
7. The Island Cow
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6813 reviews
Reviewed By HotelCalifornians
Breakfast was so good we came back for dinner. Itâs a fun, casual atmosphere that fits the Sanibel vibe just right, which is why itâs always crowded. The menu offers a good range of prices, but it could probably do with a couple more vegetarian options.
6. Blue Giraffe Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1639 reviews
Every day at Blue Giraffe Restaurant we strive to provide a unique culinary experience for all of our guests. Our entire team is committed to high standards of hospitality and execution. It is our daily goal to provide everyone who dines with us with a de
Reviewed By jimmycoup
This place is a little difficult to find, but is worth looking for. Best coconut shrimp on the island. Wait staff is great, and very friendly. They serve a crab-cake appetizer with a mango topping that could be one of the best things I've ever tasted. Nice menu selections with lots of choices.
Most Popular American food in Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
5. George & Wendy's Sanibel Seafood Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2566 reviews
Sanibel Seafood Grille offers truly outstanding service, atmosphere, and cuisine. We offer lunch, dinner, late night menu, and daily changing specials. The focus of all our menus is fresh, local, and fun. We also have a full bar with an extensive wine lis
Reviewed By RJBAQ
Great selection of food and tasteful dishes. Service is excellent and prompt. The Buffalo Shrimp were enormous and the chicken wings very good. Just went for a quick bite and drinks but the menu is loaded with multiple choices and cuisine. Atmosphere is great
4. Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille Sanibel Island
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5970 reviews
Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille is the place to find the best Caribbean flavors on Sanibel Island and surrounding areas! It is named after the character from author Randy Wayne White's best-selling book series and is a favorite dining spot for travelers from
Reviewed By Herb B
PLEASE READ!!I invited my best friend from back in the mid 60's to meet for lunch here today (Wed. 10-23-19) We were partners in crime as you might say. I had not seen him in 50 years. So, he and his wife and my wife and I met. The thing I noticed when I pulled in early at 11:30 there were not a handful of cars. I mean maybe 8. Not a good sign at near noon. Especially since the employees probably don't walk to work! Or maybe with the few Tips they do!Went inside, bar had 6 people having a beer. The Greeting staff here was Great! but that's where it ends! We ordered lunch my friend and I had the $18.00 fried grouper sandwich and a couple sides. The wives had a baked fish, shared the salad and fruit. NOW, GET THIS! I ordered 6 oysters on the 1/2 shell. When the waitress brought them, I looked at the oysters and the piece of an oyster in the shells, the shells which by the way, were so much larger than the oyster laying in it, it was ridiculously obvious, they were not from the shell they were in.Further, none of them had any portion of the oyster except the body, none of the fleshy gills or mantle I could see. I think theywere straight out of a jar/can, iced down and placed in an old shell. If it were just my wife and I, no guests, there would be several pictures posted! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! My friendâs wife even made a comment looking at them. We are talking in most cases a 3" shell with a wad of grey matter MAYBE an inch or so in diameter. I had never seen a "round" oyster before! Maybe they were cold? TRUE.Ahh...the grouper lunches the grouper is bland, I mean tasteless even according to the wife. The portions are small! I just took the fish off the bun. When my wife and I left and were pulling out I said that-was-embarrassing... She said no kidding. People, I don't expect perfection but don't go!! Seriously, ANY fast food chain can give you better. And, it won't cost you, with a tip well over a hundred dollars! Please take my word for it. During the 3 hours talking/eating I believe only, two, three tables were seated total. I mean No traffic in or out the entrance, we were dead next to it, no talking over other patrons, zip.Update: I told my wife about the review I just posted, and she asked if I mention her fruit salad. So, Here goes. Her fruit bowl had the typical cantaloupe, a couple grapes, some melon and something else I believe It looked nice...but it was anything but ripe. My friendâs wife commented to mine "it's a bit too hard". I later tried it because the basically full bowl was just sitting there. I actually then didn't realize they tried it and passed. It was way more than firm...geez. Unbelievable, but true and comments are of factual experience. 10-24-19: Sorry. Another one of the ridiculous moments⦠Remember the oyster episode above... I asked our waitress how these shells ended up with such small oysters in them? She said, âI donât know youâd have to ask God that oneâ. Absolute truth! My guess is God had nothing to do with it. It just shows how ignorant the management and I guess, now that I think about it, the waitress too thinks we are! Insulting. Not to mention any waitress of caliber who would even bring that to a table, or at least I would like to think, maybe she's under management duress or could care less. Unbelievable! Sorry I never in my Considerable travels see anything that blatant. Next my "Greens Salad" w/Bleu Cheese. I never figured out if it was really "Ranch" It was the consistency of cream, maybe, but NO lumps of Blue Cheese. I've had excellent mashed potatoes that weren't as smooth! 3 bites, done! The establishment, which of the Setting is a paver parking lot surrounded by bushes fits the description of another customer who said "it might as well be in the Mid-west". I believe the very poor quality is because they maybe losing their pants! No customers at noon til 3. A viewless surrounding, oysters the size of a quarter and Bleu Cheese that won't stick to lettuce! Bus.Mgr. email me "Give Us Another Chance" typ, std.reply.Like they really care! We're just1X TOURIST! :o(Sorry, Herb! We do take into consideration the comments and reviews of our customers to understand from their point-of-view on our food and service. We appreciate you taking the time to write to us about your experience. We strive in creating a standard of excellence in the quality of our food as well as our service, we're sorry that wasn't the case for you this time. We again do apologize for not meeting your expectations.
3. Coconuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By TravelerzPA
Theyâve got the market cornered as it is the only beach/pool side bar around. But, itâs a great little place. We walked down from another condo twice to have drinks. Kevin and Chris (all/any of them) are great bartenders and make a good drink. Lots of personality, and they were great with the kids as well. Yes, itâs on the pricey side, but we only stopped here for a change from what we were mixing for ourselves. Stop by and have a drink.
Where to eat Seafood food in Sanibel Island: The Best Restaurants and Bars
2. Gramma Dot's Seaside Saloon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1929 reviews
Reviewed By Batmom7
This is one of our favorite places on Sanibel. The decor gives it an island feel. The food is delicious. We had mahi, shrimp, and chicken, and everyone was pleased. Their homemade potato chips and fruit complete the meal. The flower is a nice touch. The service is exceptional for as busy as they are.
Top 6 Italian food in Sanibel Island, Florida, United States
1. The Sandbar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1423 reviews
Since opening in 2013, The Sandbar has become known for its incredibly fresh seafood and choice cuts of beef and pork. We take great pride in having the best service staff on the islands. Check out the reviews or come in and find out for yourself!
Reviewed By Ed H
My wife and I found this restaurant for the first time and we will definitely return. The atmosphere is relaxed yet offers an air of simple elegance. We were warmly welcomed and seated quickly. The restaurant noise level is great for conversations. Our server was knowledgeable and appropriately attentative. The crab bisque is the best yet on the island. Boom boom shrimp and scallops were our entrees and both were exceptional! We will make The Sandbar one of our favorite spots on Sanibel!
