The 12 best beach bars in Sanibel Island

There's some great food at Doc Ford's, specializing in seafood items. The grouper dinners and sandwiches we tried were excellent. One of my rules of thumb is to try the menu items featured most prominently in the menu. All the grouper selections were highlighted with boxes drawn around them on the menu. They proved to be great choices. Another rule of thumb is to order whatever might be part of the name of the establishment . In this case, that would be rum, but we did not try that. Service was way, way too slow, which was not satisfactory. We visited on a Friday afternoon and every step in the process of having a restaurant meal seemed to take forever, except the initial seating, which was immediate. The place was not filled either. We saw a good number of empty tables while we were there. Our waitress seemed helpful when we saw her, but then she would disappear for long periods of time, nowhere to be seen in the dining area before she would emerge to find our table again. After our food was delivered, the grouper did not come with tartar sauce and we asked her for some. This took 15 minutes, which was ridiculous. We overheard other tables asking her where their check was or pulling her aside to ask if they could have some water. We just didn't understand why everything took forever. The reason we came here was to enjoy a meal with family and friends, which we did. The quality of the food saved the day (and my 5 star rating), but the service aspect of the operation needs improvement. We didn't think it was our waitress's fault, but most people could blame it on her. We enjoyed learning about the Doc Ford character from novels written by the same man that owns this enterprise. And we enjoy spending time enjoying our meal, but that goes too far especially when the kids reach the point where they get antsy, and the adults in our group get uncomfortable sitting so long in their seats, it's time to go, which is what we finally did. As much as we liked the time here, we also enjoyed that it finally ended.

I came here with my husband on our 10 year anniversary for some good food and drinks in a laid back setting, and we certainly got what we were looking for! It was only a Monday, but for a Monday, they can get busy! This place is clearly very popular. The service was kind of slow, but our server (didn't catch her name) was very sweet and kind so it made up for it. We got two of their rum cocktails and they were both delicious. The drinks were fairly priced for how strong they tasted. We got two appetizers, the chicken taquitos and the calamari (forgot to take photos, too excited). My husband loved the taquitos, the shredded chicken was flavorful and the shells were very crispy. The calamari was also great, mostly large sized rings, lightly golden fried, and they were SOO tender inside! I'm used to mostly rubbery calamari from other restaurants, but the calamari from here is definitely different and so soft. Truly melts in your mouth. We devoured them so quick before the server could even come back to see how we liked them. For the entrees, we went with sandwiches. I got the grouper sandwich grilled and my husband got their pulled pork sandwich. The grouper sandwich was amazing. The fish was cooked perfectly and tasted so clean and fresh. The slaw I got for my side was kind of swimming in mayo, would have been nice to be a little lighter with the mayo but that's okay. My husband was a huge fan of the pulled pork sandwich, he said the sauce that the pork was mixed with was perfect. Overall the food here was so great, much better than I expected. Portion sizes were reasonable and we didn't end up needing to go boxes which is a plus in my book (because who wants to reheat a fish sandwich?). Will definitely plan to come back here in the future.

A Seafood Lover’s Dream! If you’re looking for a spot that knows how to do seafood right, this is it! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. The standout for us was the shrimp in sauce—perfectly cooked, tender shrimp in a rich, mouthwatering sauce that had just the right amount of flavor and kick. It’s clearly their specialty, and it shows! We also had the macadamia-crusted grouper, and wow—what a dish! The crust added the perfect nutty crunch without overpowering the flaky, perfectly cooked fish. It was beautifully balanced and so satisfying. Every bite showed care, quality ingredients, and expert cooking. Great service, great atmosphere, and most importantly, amazing food. Highly recommend to anyone who loves seafood or just appreciates a great meal!

Amazing. We sampled a rum flight, got two of the signature cocktails, got the baked oysters, the tostadas, i got the nightly special and my significant other got the paella! Chael was the best server/bartender- he was extremely knowledgeble on the menu and knew exactly what to suggest. Will be back soon. 10/10

We were very impressed with this restaurant! The food was delicious, but what truly amazed us was the speed and quality of the service. It was absolutely outstanding. The atmosphere and attention to detail made the experience unforgettable. We’ll definitely be coming back.

This place is great. The outside patio is shaded and has fans. I'm usually too hot outside, but this patio was very comfortable. We all really liked our food. We will be eating there again before we leave the island! Service was fast and accurate. Prices were fair.

Super delicious food and drinks - we had the crab cakes as an appetizer. The Yucatan Shrimp lives up to the hype and the Mahi Mahi is equally delicious.

Oh my! Amazing food! The flavor was exceptional! Our waitress was amazing! Save your pennies. Well worth it. Best place yet!

My husband and I ate here with a friend in November 2021. This was the best fish I've had in the Ft Myers area. Service was excellent. The ambience here is great -- especially off season. I plan to go back in May (off season) when friends are in town.

Just finished possibly one of the best meals I’ve ever had Sanibel. Our server Logan was amazing. She went over the drink menu & specials & made great recommendations that both my wife and I loved. The food, service & ambiance were a perfect 10/10. Perfect way to celebrate our 3 year anniversary of getting married here on Sanibel island. Thank you Logan for the great night! Make sure you get her as your server!

What an amazing anniversary dinner at The Sandbar! Chef Brian is on top of his game. From the boom boom shrimp appetizer to my wife's filet, done perfectly, to my ribs it was all prepared spot on! And dessert of my creme Brule and my wife's chocolate martini topped off a perfect dinner!

My husband and I are in love with this place! The food is always excellent and we've had great service every time we've gone. We try to get in for all of our special occasions because we just love it so much.

Eat here with caution. I know ownership is changing and with it a new executive chef. We ate here twice and both times the food was excellent. Friday night was amazing with a truly delicious bronzed snapper on top of a mushroom risotto, fresh bread and a seafood trio where everything was good except the crab cake lacked much in the way of crab. Saturday night seemed less good. The bread was crunchy to the point that it hurt to eat. Great iceberg salad with the right amounts of everything. The coconut shrimp was good, but not something I’d come back for. The snapper and risotto was again delicious, but this night the risotto seemed heavy on tomato and less rich and practically no mushrooms. Both cocktails we had (an old fashion and margaritas both nights) were well made. Great waiting staff as well with attentive service! Again eat with caution since ownership is changing, and I don’t know if the quality will be maintained. Hopefully when I return it will still be good!

A great place for a good dinner. The menu has some delicious, freshly prepared dishes — we ordered the daily specials, and they were as tasty as they sounded. Staff were friendly and efficient. It’s worth booking ahead, as they get busy at peak times.

The location of this restaurant was quite amazing! For a nice dining experience we were very pleased. Marco took great care of us and recommended some good dishes! We will return for another special occasion dining!

We were on a delayed anniversary trip, and they helped us celebrate! There was a magnificent ocean view table and a card as well as great food and wonderful service! I enjoyed the lobster bisque as a starter. Hubby had the basque chicken, and I had the pistachio encrusted salmon. Everything was delish including the wine suggested by our server! We'll definitely be back!

Most exquisite restaurant on Sansibel Island. Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant is fine dining, literally on the beach. Impressive, artfully conceived offerings like scallops, crab, lobster, filled minon, pastas that are presented in a way that pleases the eye and much as the pallet. I was very happy with the way the staff did what they did. They know they are the top place on the island and love up to it with impeccable service. A little dressed up on the beach. Then go here. Magnificent wine list, fun bar. And the view is nothing short of compelling. Right on the beach. Loved it!!!

Oh so disappointing! We thought this would be a nice way to spend the 4th of July for our friend saying it was her birthday. On arrival for lunch we where seated by the window right next to another table that has a party of four. The restaurant was empty there was no need to have us close to this other table. Then the waitress Jazmyn comes with the menu we give our drink order it took exactly 9min to receive the drinks (weak drinks) very little alcohol in them. We proceeded to order our starters 10min later they came out and I must say very tasty however on one of the starters we ordered chicken Quesadilla and on the plate was three small quarters, where did the four one go? So cheap of them. The male server came to the table and starter to take our plates while we where still eating the starters. I was like excuse me as you can see we are still eating and please do not remove anything unless we are finished. He made a huff and walked away. Very rude and unprofessional of him. We continued to order our main lunch meal and 15 min later out it came. Pictures will show on the grouper sandwich is was dry over cooked and tasteless. The lobster roll tasted like canned lobster and the bread over done. The tuna plate was fine. Now back to the birthday girl! You would think knowing it was her birthday the waitress would of made some fuss over her or offered a bday surprise dessert but no all she got was after we paid the bill of $207.62 while walking away. Oh have a good birthday. We where like what!!! Never ever again will I ever return to this place and I think an explanation and apology from any manager should be a follow up reply to this. One more thing as we walked in the ceiling due to obviously water was falling in and the smell of mold was high.

The service was wonderful. The food was delicious. We had the red Snapper special, chicken fettuccine, the beach salad and the ceasar, and shared a key lime pie. And the views...

What a lovely & elegant dinner we enjoyed at the scenic Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island! From the reservation process through dessert, everything was perfect! We started with cedar grilled octopus served over garlic fingerling potatoes with a blueberry compote. This dish is tender and layered with flavors that enhance the seafood. The Mediterranean Pompano, grilled and served with spinach, olives, cherry tomatoes and plated with a creamy risotto was out of this world! The Seafood Provençal was full of fresh shellfish, in a delicious, light, creamy garlic wine sauce served over angel hair pasta. Oh, the Caprese Salad was so wonderful I forgot to photograph it! The sea salt caramel cheesecake was excellent and the birthday brownie, ice cream, strawberries and cream decadent! The online reservation process was super helpful as I indicated my seating preference with a waterfront view and desire for a birthday surprise. Everything was perfectly & discreetly arranged and ready when we arrived, thanks to the experienced Maitre’d’ and Tanya our excellent server! If you enjoy fine dining, this is the place for you on the Island. Reservations strongly suggested as restaurant filled quickly, in spite of September “off season.” Easy and plentiful parking.

Always an amazing meal with a fantastic poolside atmosphere. We are getting married here in December we are very happy that we chose the resort. We will be back for a complete detailed review from our wedding.

The broiled stuffed grouper, fried fish combo, broiled stuffed shrimp and peanut butter pie. Mojito and lime and coconut. All of it was great. Service was very quick and friendly.

Gotta come back here to try some other dishes. Johnathan our server was helpful. I appreciated the recommendation to get the fish tacos they were good and huge. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Man o Man the cups are humongous seriously i almost wanted to make a straw long enough so i didn't have to pick up that cup. For the Root Beer drinkers they have Barq's Root beer. Check out the picture of what we had. Details in the pictures. ** i can not believe i didn't take a picture of my Fish Tacos. They were seriously a huge piece of fine in each taco.

Coconut shrimp was phenomenal as usual... sweet potato fries or regular, you won't go wrong. House made ginger dipping sauce is to die for. Grouper basket is great. The key lime pie is definitely where it's at!! Same room for it or take a slice to-go!!

Wonderful Spring afternoon spent at the Sanibel Fish House. The adult beverages were flavorful, large and fairly priced. We were craving a good smoked fish dip and this did not disappoint. The Crunchy Grouper Rubin is a Florida Standard and this was perfectly made. The surprise was the Tuna Melt made from Ahi Tuna, wow. I will be returning soon

We had a great dinner here! Penny was our server, she made some great suggestions, took care of us when an ordered drink came late and was just overall one of the best servers we've had on our trip to Sanibel. As good as Penny was the food was even better! And the prices were among the least expensive for what we ordered. We had conch fritters for an appetizer, stuffed shrimp and blackened grouper. Definitely will be back next time we're in Sanibel!

Had a wonderful dinner at the Sanibel Fish House. My wife and I started out with some tasty bloody Mary's(the spicy ones). My daughter had the snow crab legs which were cooked very well. My wife enjoyed the crab meat stuffed shrimp which were delicious, and I had the coconut shrimp, some of the best I've ever had. We finished it off with a key lime pie stuff cheese cake, yummy!! Nice atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff, all at a reasonable price. Will definitely plan a visit here again the next time we vacation in Sanibel which will hopefully be in a year!

We got a take out from here and it was on of the best oysters ive had. I do like the food but its a little expensive for this much. I expected more, especially the fish. And i like that the staff wore masks.

Would love to give them 5 stars!!!!Staff was wonderful! Pizza was delicious!!!! Salad was very fresh and had my favorite dressing-creamy Italian. Highly recommend island pizza!

My husband and I decided to go here while on our last night of vacation because there was an image of garlic knots in the reviews. So we arrive and get seated, order drinks and garlic bread (the only thing on the menu that might resemble the garlic knots from the images), and the worst experience ensues - soda has no syrup, no biggie. I’ll wait for the server to come back around. She circles the restaurant multiple times, continuing to avoid our eye contact. After about 10 minutes, she comes back with the garlic bread. It looks nothing like the garlic knots in the pictures, so I tell her that the soda needs syrup, and ask to replace for a different drink. She rolls her eyes at me, and asks very rudely what I want. Then we proceed to order a pizza, and I ask her if they have anything on the menu that is like garlic knots, because I saw a picture on Google maps. She says rudely that is an old menu item. I explained to her that I really don’t want garlic bread, so she takes it back quickly and turns around, and I ask my husband if he wants to go somewhere else. She rolls her eyes again and says “I think that would be best” very sarcastically. Just don’t go here 😳

Pizza was good super busy we ordered takeout didn’t wait long parking is tight

Dropped by for Pizza tonight. Service was excellent. Met owner Tom and his wife. Nice big glass of red wine while waiting, Along with interesting conversation. Montreal style pizza. Loaded with toppings. We will be back again next year.

Amazing pizza! The wings are huge and flavorful. The sanibel sauce for the wings is the best sauce I’ve ever had on wings. Very fast service and the owner even gave us some fresh cut aloe from his plant he had growing in there because he noticed our faces were burned.

I have been hearing about this place for years, and many have recommended it to us. Glad we finally got to stop for lunch today on our way back from the beach. There was no wait, which was nice and plenty of close parking. Friendly service. Pizza was very tasty and the crust was nice and thin, crisp, and grease- free. Loved the Islander pizza and unsweetened ice tea.

Not only the best pizza and service on the island but probably the best pizza we’ve ever had. Just know that it’s pretty warm in there due to the large windows and zero insulation in the roof. If you’re in the mood for a quick bite and want to avoid the long waits at the other restaurants, stop in to Island Pizza. You won’t regret it 😬

my husband and i went for lunch after the beach. i was very pleased by our service. everyone was extremely attentive and friendly. shoutout to Bobby! he was very kind and welcoming to us. food was good as well. i got the grilled chicken ceasar salad, and my husband got the fried grouper basket with fries and tartar sauce. we very much enjoyed our lunch here and would go back! they’re doing a great job : )

The restaurant is very welcoming. I am from Miami where kindness is not common, even in places that are service oriented so I delighted to experience the warmth from the staff here. I was a in the mood for fresh grouper and they did not disappoint. It was delicious and worth going back for. I was able to watch the FSU vs Alabama game which was great. I see myself going back next time I am in town. The shrimp was a overcooked but I can work with that.

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! The main restaurant is finally open again and lost none of its charm. The Lazy was always a great Sanibel spot to enjoy cold drinks and a great menu and the new oyster bar should be completed shortly. Can’t wait!

I had a wonderful dining experience at Lazy Flamingo! My family and I visit Sanibel often, and we were excited to learn Lazy Flamingo had reopened. We went on a fishing trip, and our captain had let us know that Lazy Flamingo would prepare our fresh catch for us. They did a wonderful job! We had half our fish fried, and half blackened, and it came with a very generous position of Caesar salad and French fries. The fish came out amazing! The sides were delicious as well and were more than enough to fill us up. The price for the preparation of the fish and sides was incredibly reasonable. I want to book another fishing trip just so I can come back to Lazy Flamingo and have this experience again! The service was also awesome. I wish I had gotten our server’s name. She was so sweet and attentive and was training a young man who was also great. Overall, it was such a fun evening, and I’ll definitely return again soon.

We chose the "Lazy Flamingo" on Sanibel Island for our early dinner today. When we arrived at 3:45 p.m., we were told that the kitchen closes at 4 p.m. Unfortunately, that's not what the website says. Nevertheless, we were still allowed to place our order. The value for money is absolutely fine! Dining for six people for under 100 euros isn't something you'd expect here.

Grouper basket was great. Kids plates were great, which we all know fall short on quality at most places. Love the atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Love, love, love Lazy Flamingo on Sanibel. Been coming here since the early 90’s when on vacation. We now own a condo in Fort Myers. Coldest beer on the island!

I DJ'd a wedding here on May 31st. It's a beautiful venue, at a beautiful resort! The staff was very friendly and helpful. The grounds are well kept, and there is plenty to see and do!

We've had some great meals during our visit and this place is the best. Wedge salad is so common here, but they really kick it up with Catalina dressing. Deconstructed tuna roll with those seaweed chips - so cool. Lobster 🦞 stuffed with crab and more Lobster? Yes please! Outstanding Creme Brule. Worth the rather long drive.

Old Captiva House is charming and beautifully decorated. It's the essence of a beachy restaurant: Calming white wood & aqua blues, white table clothes, cozy low ceilings. Christmas decorations made a wonderful atmosphere. Pasta with Chicken Strips was fabulous. My Grouper was okay but Risotto was outstanding. Rib eye steak was good. Service was excellent. Very busy restaurant. Recommend reservations.

What a treat. We came in town for a short spontaneous vacation and found this phenomenal restaurant. Getting there at sunset by itself was already worth it. The restaurant is beautiful with very relaxing atmosphere. We had a reservation and got welcomed quickly. The waitress was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. We tried Escargot for the first time ever and absolutely loved it, delicious. The Lobster Crab Cake was also delicious. The Pomegranate glazed lamb chops topped everything, such a perfect dish, everything on this plate was absolutely delicious. The roasted duck with orange mango rum sauce was good but slightly too sweet for us, yet we still loved it and ate everything. We will definitely be back in the future.

Pulled in here because it looked nice and the sign out front stating "best breakfast in town" caught our eye. We were seated quickly and the place was empty aside from one other family. Service was prompt and our food took no longer than ten or fifteen minutes to arrive. Gotta love how quick breakfast is cooked. My meal was as expected and I had no complaints. Can't really screw up biscuits and gravy. My wife however was displeased. She ordered a shrimp omelet and when she took her first bite she was surprised to find it full of what looked like a pesto paste. When we asked the server about she simply said it's a shrimp paste that they cook. What a turn off. The host approached our table not long after inquiring if we enjoyed the meal and after we told him our concern he said that the shrimp are placed in a blender with the other ingredients and then cooked. The menu description had none of this information and it was not appetizing. Overall we were displeased at how it was handled.

Old Captiva House is a delight with friendly staff and good food. For our starters we had a caprese salad and a deconstructed sushi roll. The sushi roll is my favorite it was amazing and the mozzarella in the salad was delicious. For our main we had the smoked salmon pasta and the steak with mashed potatoes. I felt the combination of the smoked salmon and the prosciutto fat made the dish a little too salty. I liked the flavor of the prosciutto more than the smoked salmon if I had to choose. The mashed potatoes were also a bit salty. They give you plenty of water to drink which is a plus. My only complaint is the amount of salt used. The bread was great, couldn't stop eating it.

Absolutely fantastic. We we’re staying at the connected Tween Waters resort so it was a no brainer to try the Old Captiva House. Food was wonderful. Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. The bisque was served table side which was fun as you don’t see that very often. The staff was attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They also had a very nice wine and cocktail menu. This place does have a higher price point but the superb quality of the food definitely reflects that. Definitely would recommend to anyone staying at the resort or if you’re in the area.

Great restaurant for an upscale meal in a relaxing setting. A bit pricey, but very tasty. Definitely worth a visit. Looking forward to another visit very soon.

Best dining experience on the island, fabulous food with wonderful flavors and aromas. Every dish I witnessed coming from the kitchen looked incredible. Melissa our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional and the atmosphere is relaxing. A really very good experience throughout .

Our waitresses were so nice, I remember our primary waitresses name was Cece. We were a bigger party so we saw a couple different servers. We ordered drinks, appetizers, wine and dessert. For appetizers I tried the prosciutto and burrata and that was very good. For my meal, I had the blackened salmon, which was a bigger serving and I was able to share. My boyfriend got the steak and potatoes, which was delicious, but a smaller serving. The plating was gorgeous and we all left so happy. Although, as one can see from the pictures, the lighting on the porch could probably be a bit brighter, but that didn’t really bother us.

Great experience! We have been so excited to return to the island and support all the local restaurants and shops. Sunshine Seafood did not disappoint! Love the outdoor seating option and the live music from RC Otters. Service was exceptional and food was delicious. Truly enjoyed the entire meal and the opportunity to support local restaurants as this beautiful island rebuilds. The lobster bisque was delicious, Brussels sprouts and focaccia exceptional, and all pasta meals were fantastic! Will definitely recommend and revisit.

Nothing short of AMAZING!! So happy to have Missy & CC take great care of us. Thankful we stumbled upon this cute little gem of a place. Everything was delicious. A staple is the key lime and the volcano scallops are a must have upon your visit.

I came to take photographs of this restaurant, and wow i was blown away. The plating was exquisite and each dish had an unbelievable attention to detail highly recommend

If you have not frequented this hidden gym. Please do outstanding food great atmosphere wonderful service. It gets lost next to RC otters but look for it. You will not be disappointed.

one of my favorite places on the island, not only the food but great service as well and relaxed and neighborhood kind of feel but furnished with interesting island and sports motif. great fish but burgers are also a favorite. dont get it often but their key lime pie is very good too. ShockTop Belgian white type like Blue Moon is a very tasty draft always on tap. these folks know what they are doing and do it well!

Cool bar. Casual and busy. We didn’t eat but the menu looked great. Maybe next time.

Lively place for dinner! Food was a 3.5. My grouper was good and my husband Thai shrimp was good but sides were average.

Drove down to Sanibel for no reason. Stopped in at Sanibel Grill before we headed back to Tampa. The oysters were delish. Haven’t had oysters in a while. Had the salad with the cranberries and almonds. Very, very good. Lots of TV’s for the game. Did have to listen to the table in front of us discussing who was the fattest. Honestly, the last thing I wanted to hear. Three or four lovely ladies without an ounce of fat on them, all beautiful and they don’t realize their worth or how others see them. Confidence is extremely sexy, putting yourself down is not. Just putting that out there. Anyway, food was great, beer was great, service good, atmosphere very good. Would dine here again.

We love this place! Food is good. They offer Gluten Free options right on the menu! Oysters are fresh and lots of variety. My favorite items are the Big Bang Shrimp (gluten free) , steamed oysters with lemon butter parmesan and the Crunchy Grouper Rueben. Blue Crab Bisque is awesome!!!! Seating is limited. Dogs allowed outside. Very accommodating. Will bring your dog their own water dish.

Visited in Jan 2022. Just now had time to review. It's a busy place, but the bartender and waitress were still efficient, pleasant, and quick. Food was delicious. I had the bang bang shrimp and piña colada...yum! My husband had the french onion soup which he loved. Will return to this place!

Food had some good and some not so good items.. one item not good was the hamburger which was lacking, it probably would had been good except for the fact it was so undercooked it was mooing.. the drinks were great and going a few times over the last few months you can enjoy the camadrie of the place, as well it isn't so crowded if you go off-season.. after the last very crowded visit, we'll probably not be back til after the crazy in-season rush... But if you do go..go off hours to really enjoy your meal or cocktails.. the young lady that waited on us at the bar was awesome but the hostess needs to take lessons from her for she was not.. otherwise a nice place to go eat, drink and hangout.

Turtle’s Tiki Bar Cute little spot with a fun tropical vibe. Drinks? Excellent. Cocktails are strong and well made. Food? Meh — nothing special. Not bad, just not memorable. Service? A solid 3 out of 5 — not rude, but not really attentive either. Go for the drinks and beachy atmosphere, not the cuisine.

I had a day pass and had a great day by the pool! Barbara delivered my drinks to me poolside, as well as my food! The food comes in a cute little bamboo case so it stays safe and warm if you want to go back to the pool before you finish eating!

We didn't realize this place was in the back of a hotel when we decided to eat here and had to go through the hotel and down around the pool. The staff were nice enough. The food was very good with nice flavoring.

All the food was good. We tried Cuban sandwich, shrimp tacos, Cobb salad and the burger. The best thing was the truffle fries! We are going back just for that! The pool area was loud. Music first, then bingo!

Great food and atmosphere with an even better view!

Burgers, sweet potato fries, tacos and pizza - all done with a little flare and served on a busy covered patio. Pleasant service.

Did not eat. Just had drinks. Great atmosphere.

Happy to see Island Time back! We had great service and yummy drinks. Mikey G and Cass-erole behind the bar were very knowledgeable, friendly and down to earth. You should visit just to meet them! The grounds around the property are also back & beautiful. We talked with the GM of the restaurants on property, Andrew for a while. Can’t forget the bartender at Dante’s, Shoobbert ⭐️. So nice to have people who care about their establishment, strive for good food/beverage and are relatable to their customers. Also just steps off the beach, so a place we visit every time in town. Recommend enjoying a beverage and anything off the menu. *And kid friendly

love the coconut shrimp and fish tacos! The home made chips are so good we order some to go! Great Tiki hut feel. Super friendly service. Best happy hour on Sanibel!

Best beach bar on Sanibel! Drinks are perfect balance—not too sweet, and great price compared to other beach bars nearby. Food is good too for a beach lunch!

It was a perfect mix of beach vibes, great food, and laid-back atmosphere. The setting alone is worth it—near the water with breezy open seating, and that relaxed island energy. The fish and chips were perfectly golden, crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. The coconut shrimp had a light, crispy coating with just the right amount of sweetness, paired with a tangy dipping sauce that balances it out beautifully. Service is friendly and unhurried, which matches the island setting perfectly. Grab a cold drink, pick something to snack on, and enjoy the ocean breeze. Only thing to watch out for is the unavoidable Ceratopogonidae aka no-see-ums. Make sure to use insect repellent or wear long sleeves.

beautiful location with beach access. Friendly staff. Fun drinks & tasty food.

Awesome shrimp tacos and hangover nachos! And $5 house margaritas!

Felt like a pool snack bar but it is actually more than that. Full service bar and prepared food. Bartender was pleasant. It is outside so don't expect AC.

Not enough help for this busiest bar I've ever seen. One day burgers would be great the next day blah. Food almost always cold.