Bleu Rendezvous French Bistro

My friend and I decided to try the sizzle menu in September. We reviewed all of the various sizzle…read morerestaurants and chose this one for its traditional French menu as well as prior ratings from customers. It did not disappoint. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had the best potato gratin I have had in a very long time. My husband is a chef so I can have this whenever I want and he makes it in a traditional French way. This restaurant was just as good.

Blanc is much smaller than I expected. Just 7 tables inside. Looks like it could hold about 30…read morepeople. The bar area is also the kitchen. From what I understand, every meal is prepared singularly. I did the 3 course meal but I "Elevated" my experience and got the Mediterranean Snapper. It was good. My wife and our friend love this restaurant. Me, not so much. It was nice....cozy..... but not for me. I understand it's almost always packed.

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Jenga Tower with cheese fondue

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The entire restaurant. Very small and very comfortable. Open Kitchen lets you see your food being made.

Savour Restaurant

I've been to Savour 3 times and it has always exceeded expectations. The menu changes every season,…read morewith a few staples staying. The specials are always unreal. Service 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. Food 11/10. Flavor, unique items, fresh ingredients. Love it here.

Hands down one of the top meals we have had in Southwest Florida. They accommodated a seven-person…read moregroup and we ordered a variety of dishes -- bread with good butter, prickly pear salad, duck pâté, risotto, bacon bites, steak frites, and more. Everything was excellent and many of the dishes have multi-flavored aspects that complement each other well. Our servers were attentive and provided great service. The atmosphere is modern French bistro and is perfect for a celebration, intimate occasion, or just a night out. We will be back to try more of the menu, including the desserts!

Dubai chocolate

Beet salad

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Cocktail blanc

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Staying at a hotel walking distance this was a good find…read more Upon walking in we were greeted with a warm welcome. Loved that ! Our waiter was outstanding, so helpful with our requests and 100 questions. Food was 10/10. I would definitely visit again. Restaurant is in a Publix shopping center so plenty of parking.

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Mud pie

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The food was great its such a nice place to seat to have glass wine and not expensive the love the…read moreambiance

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14.8 mi

The service is fantastic every time we visit! The food is…read morefresh and delicious! I love the options for savory and sweet!

where to start this story... Once upon a time, I was having my car fixed on DelPrado and decided a…read morewalk was better than watching TV without any sound. Anyway, i walked through this huge Walmart plaza looking for a coffee shop (not a starbucks fan) in a corner i spot this little Coffee-Breakfast shop. When i got inside i was struck how cool it was decorated, great vibe, nice folks. So i order my coffee and they do a French Press only sorta deal and I begrudgingly agree that would be OK! Oh-my-gosh that is so good, NO STARBUCKS BITTER STUFF, this is crazy great. Meanwhile, I'm watching people order these crêpes and they look amazing... But it's too early for my normal late breakfast-lunch. But everything looks so good decided to risk it and I was not disappointed. I ordered a crêpe with Canadian bacon, cheese with a sunny side up egg in the middle. Then the owner came out and visited with me a little while such nice people... I will be back what a surprisingly pleasant find.

Dining area

Fruit crepe

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Schnitzel House

4.1(134 reviews)

9.1 mi

I am of Swiss/German descent. I have traveled to these countries and the food at The Schnitzel…read moreHouse is just like being there. Genuine, absolutely delicious cuisine. The owner, Andreas, speaks broken english but his wonderful daughter, who is hostess, was kind enough to translate all our accolades. We enjoyed schnitzel, bratwürst and red cabbage on 2 separate occasions during our week. My mouth is watering just writing this! They cover all the traditional German fare. The restaurant is decorated with an authentic German coo-coo clock, mural and other German knick-knacks. Did I mention dessert? Strudel with vanilla ice cream to die for! I only wish you were in NH!!! Auf Wiedersehen! Until we visit again! Nancy Zürcher-Boutcher

Wow the food here is the best German food I've ever had! The owners are so warm and friendly and it…read moreis definitely a destination for German vacationers based on all the German speaking guests

Fun wall mural.

Black forest cake

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Willkommen!!! Welcome!!

Sue's Crepes

4.5(2 reviews)

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I had the pleasure of trying Sue's Crepes on a Thursday night while visiting Elevate Kava Social…read moreLounge. Sue was incredibly personable and took the time to explain the different menu options. I decided on the strawberries & Nutella crepe on a stick, and it was absolutely delicious! I originally planned to take it to go but ended up staying to enjoy every bite. I love the concept of this mobile crepe vendor--such a fun and unique idea! It would be amazing to see Sue's Crepes at more events and parties. I'm already looking forward to trying more from the menu!

Such great crepes and friendly service! We ran into Sue's Crepes outside Kava Nirvana on evening in…read moreFt Myers. She provided fast, friendly service and the crepes on a stick were delicious!

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Strawberries & Nutella so good

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Very nice place that opens at 10am great location great staff great food and drinks we came in for…read morebreakfast good atmosphere definitely will return when in Cape Coral again

Margarita Flight

Cheddar, bacon, & chive biscuits and beet & goat cheese salad

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Bitchslap bloody Mary!

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Food was excellent. I wish we discovered this place sooner. The owner was so kind. Originally from…read moreRome. You can tell he's passionate about what he does. Hidden secret in the Cape for sure.

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Meatballs

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Isabel V.

Elite 26

4 months ago

There is a particular pleasure in discovering refined French dining in a location better known for casual beachside fare. Bleu Rendezvous, nestled on Sanibel Island, offers exactly that--a moment of culinary respite that transports you, if only briefly, from Gulf Coast informality to the disciplined elegance of la belle cuisine. The Opening Statement The Escargot à la Bourguignonne set the proper tone. The snails themselves were tender, the reduction glossy and deeply flavored, the accompanying bread ideal for capturing every drop of the deliciously light and creamy herbed butter. It is a dish that asks little and delivers much. The Main Course: Contrasts in Harmony A well-balanced Côtes du Rhône arrived to accompany the mains--a judicious choice that would prove its worth across both plates. The Saint-Jacques à l'Armoricaine. The scallops maintained that essential quality: a tender center with just enough exterior caramelization to suggest proper technique in the pan. The sauce, though rich, did not overwhelm the delicate brininess of the mollusk. The wine's subtle red fruit notes and earthiness complemented the complexity beautifully, allowing the scallop's natural sweetness to emerge. Across the table, the Filet de Boeuf spoke to a different register of refinement--a properly executed cut of beef, seared and rested with evident care. Here, the Côtes du Rhône revealed its versatility: the wine's structure and mild tannins proved an ideal companion to the beef's richness without overshadowing it. The Final Indulgence The Profiteroles au Chocolate arrived as intended: choux pastry shells filled with vanilla ice cream, crowned with warm chocolate sauce pooling at the base. Simple, yes--but simplicity at this level requires flawless execution. The pastry was crisp, the chocolate properly warm, the contrast with cold cream a small perfection. The Crêpes Suzette, that showstopper of French service, offered the theatrical close the evening deserved--delicate crêpes folded in their orange butter sauce, flambéed tableside with Grand Marnier. Along with the exquisite desserts, we had the house coffee--delicious and sadly, I failed to ask what bean and roast had been selected. In Summation Bleu Rendezvous does not reinvent French cuisine. It respects it. In a culinary landscape increasingly chasing novelty, there is genuine merit in a kitchen that understands that some dishes have endured for generations because they are simply very good. The thoughtful wine selection only reinforced this philosophy: restraint, balance, and a deep appreciation for how flavors speak to one another. My longtime life partner is a renowned culinary snob whose European taste buds are remarkably selective. What started as an evening of him channeling his inner Anton Ego ended with genuine satisfaction--a rare and telling endorsement. P.S. While exiting, I had the honor of meeting the youngish native French Chef Patron and thanking him for bringing back memories of my father's cooking--a retired European executive chef of 47 years. P.P.S. This is worthy dining for a special weekend. read more

Marylee M.

6 years ago

My friend and I went to Bleu Rendezvous on Nov. 28. I had seen the place several times and love French food, so finding a French bistro in Sanibel was a surprise and I was looking forward to a wonderful culinary experience. Unfortunately the surprise was how incredibly bad the food was. I have eaten at many French restaurants in my life, some famous and others small and unknown. I have to say Bleu Rendezvous was the worst. I started with Lobster Bisque and it barely tasted of lobster. My friend had the Country Pâté which was okay but there were no toast points or crusty bread to put it on and the bare minimum of pieces of cornichons. But the real disappointment was the entrees. I ordered the Seafood Vol au Vent. It is seafood in a puff pastry. The entire plate was drenched in butter so the puff pastry was soggy. The sides of cauliflower and mashed potatoes (not an appealing presentation as they are both white) were also drowning in butter. It was the same with my friend's Dover Sole, usually flamed table side the fish came out on a plate with the same sides as my entree. So his was just a plate of white things all drenched in butter. Very unappealing. The sole did not have crusty edges, it's temperature was tepid not hot and it was hard to discern the delicate flavor of sole because all you could taste was butter. We passed on dessert and I'm sorry we won't be returning there. It's a shame because the atmosphere and decor is very nice and it would be great to have a French meal option when we are down there, but I guess we will have to wait till another French chef makes a go there. Maybe we can talk our friend and chef from Le Titi in Chicago, Pierre Poulin, to open a bistro in Sanibel or Captiva! I can dream! read more

Michelle N.

7 years ago

My husband and I enjoyed one of the best meals EVER - tonight. the place is a step into a West-Bank-Seine-cafe evening atmosphere, complete with little eiffel towers and accordian music playing on the radio. we sat at the Chef's Bar and so enjoyed not only our own meals, but vicariously all the others that were produced in a ballet of yum! we started with heirloom tomatoes and burrata, washed in a fantastic sauce. then onion soup (has a flavor like no other i've had). then duck breast for him, and a vol au vont tower of seafood for me: ambrosia! the fish arrived on an airy and flaky pastry crust, which promptly soaked up the heavenly sauce and added to the fun. although we were stuffed, watching the desserts float by made us indulge: apple galette for him and chocolate silk pie for me. we shared them. the galette pastry was perfect, and the apple, ice cream and drizzle combined for a mouth party of the highest order. the silk pie WAS like chocolate silk. If we lived any closer we would be here for every occasion, but we live in New York. ONLY complaint is that alcohol is only beer or a bottle of wine- would have liked to be able to buy just a glass for dinner. This place is special! read more

Betty L.

10 years ago

Amazing French food! Great atmosphere and staff is well trained, timing each course in a true french experience. Everything on the menu sounded so good, we ordered so much I took most of my filet home. It didn't go to waste! For starters, Definitely try the escargot or even better they offer it prepared with lobster. Amazing. We had both. Also the bone marrow. Prepared to perfection. My significant other prepares this at home and I won't go near it. Chef Christian has nailed it. The salt brings out the delicious flavor. Wow, very impressed. The chef Christian even came out to see how everything was and chatted with our children about their meal. They loved that! I wouldn't recommend bringing a rowdy toddler here, I don't think they have a children's menu. But This was by far my kids favorite meal that we had on Sanibel. They not only enjoyed the food, but also the experience. read more

Mari V.

125

11 years ago

This sister bistro of Blue Windows French Bistro in Fort Myers opens May 5, 2015 on Sanibel Island, Finally French on the Island (by Popular Demand). The Parisian Chef, Christian Vivet and partner Mari Vivet running the front of the house both aim to please. Paris without the Jet Lag, Make An Island Rendezvous! read more

Pascal F.

2 years ago

For those seeking an authentic French dining experience in a tropical paradise, the Bleu Rendez vous French Bistro is a must visit. It is a perfect blend of Sanibel's laid back charm and France's culinary excellence. A true gem that keeps you coming back for more. read more

Brian C.

11 years ago

Escargot is amazing. My wife loves the duck. I like the trout or the seafood Vol Au Vent (yea I had to look at the menu to spell that out). But seriously never a bad meal and it is such a beautiful place. You will enjoy every minute. read more

Eleanor K.

2 years ago

Service and food perfect. Our party of four each ordered something different and they were all very French. It is a small but charming bistro. read more

Lynn B.

7 years ago

This is the best food on the Island. Everyone is very friendly and welcoming. The Chef is the owner.

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