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    Barnacle's

    3.4 (66 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    BARNACLE'S ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Bob B.

    Great location, food, drinks, and service. Ate here a couple times while on the island and each time everything was just great.

    Seating outside.
    Jose M.

    This is a great place for a quick bite to eat and a good drink. Fun spot for the family as they have games and space to move around. Very dog friendly as well. Food was on point and service was very attentive. Atmosphere was very laid back. Which is exactly how we like it. Island Time is definitely a real thing.

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    Lala R.

    Great spot, food was fresh and quick. U can see manatees in the water. This bar had the best crab cakes and conch fritters. Yummy fruity drinks!

    Helen M.

    Great, fresh seafood and nice atmosphere! Can only access by boat, so stopped by for lunch on a boat day. I had the fish tacos with grouper, my boyfriend had the fish sandwich. They just redid the outdoor area and it super nice, tons of shade on a hot day. Feels very tropical, very fun. Would highly recommend.

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    Scott T.

    Buffalo shrimp and conch fritters were solid. Even better is the rustic, authentic island atmosphere. Worth checking out once you e had your fill of Cabbage Key!

    Steve C.

    Ducked in via boat and it was a fine time, here's why: * We boated there * No cars on Captiva * Cold drinks * Cool property * Excellent Chicken Wings * Excellent and festive company Good stuff, Cabeza OUT!

    a cup of green liquid on a wooden table

    I love my blue Long Island ice Tea, Buffalo chicken quesadilla or the Buffalo wings!!!

    Grilled fish
    Nolan S.

    Love this place. We've been going here for years and have never had a bad experience. They have wonderful black beans and rice that you have to get if you come here. They have great fish, shrimp, and burgers. They also have some fun activities outside such as cornhole and hoola-hoops. I would recommend it to someone who's on the island and wants some great seafood.

    Michael T.

    Love this place! Sure, we don't go here primarily for the food but reather the experience. You can only get to this place by boat, unless you live on the island - I think that's pretty cool! When we vacation in Cape Coral we ususally make it a point to come here at least once. Actually, if there is one thing I remember or think about when I think vacation in Florida it's coming to Barnacle Phil's. The minute you take that turn with your boat around that ole stilt house and see the little harbor you know you have arrived. Docking is a breeze (except if you go at 1pm at high season) and most times there are helpful hands to help you dock. Once you walk away from the dock you find yourself immediately in their outside dining area. First thing we like to order after a long day on the water is a bucket of ice cold Corona. Just the thought of the beach, sand, sun and Corona at Barnacle Phil's makes me think of the commercials... The food is OK. Come on - what do you expect in a place that would be perfect for Jimmy Buffett to retire at? We will we back as long as this place is open!

    A little pick me uo

    Bailey and Sarah were great as we were looking for a spot to watch football. Good drinks, good food and playful interaction with the staff. Made for a great day and new members of the shark bait family

    Copied from Cabbage Key, I think.
    John D.

    GETTING HERE IS HALF THE FUN! Located on the north end of North Captiva Island, getting here by boat is the only option, so we were very happy to join some good friends and give this place a try. As a casual, on the water restaurant and bar, I thought it was certainly above average. We had a beans & rice soup (okay), a hearts of palm salad (good) and crab cakes (also good). All in all, this place contributes to a fun outing, and, as above, getting there was definitely half, or perhaps 3/4, the fun!

    Outside eating tiki
    Helen C.

    Amazing location...only accessible by boat!!! Loved my shrimp tacos...and I'm a taco snob. Prices were a bit high, but worth every penny. We sat outside, service was great, and the view amazing. My friend had the blackened fish sandwich, very fresh, and the beer was ice cold.

    The Mahi Mahi: Fresh, delicious fish blackened to perfection and topped with Chipotle sauce and Pico de Gallo.

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    We love this place! We always enjoy their yummy food & cold, adult beverages after a day of shelling and other fun in the sun.

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    Great classical beach eating place!

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    7 years ago

    Cute place. Very touristy. We didn't eat due to an hour back up in the kitchen for food. We would go back though.

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