Great breakfast at a reasonable price. Interesting and creative menu options. Friendly service and decent outside seating.

Stopped by for lunch today. I was amazed at the $2.65 charge for Ice Tea, no liquor being available (wine based cocktails only). I ordered the Fish & Chips. What I got was a dried out, sort of sickly looking piece of something that was not tasty, way too dry and too expensive at $16. This is easily the worst fish & chips I have had anywhere near here and I certainly wouldn't have expected that at a Sanibel restaurant. Won't be hurrying back here! My wife had a fish dish ... pretty unremarkable! But better than what I had. read more

We ordered the chicken and biscuits, which was great! It wasn't a watery gravy but a mixture of egg, cheese & chorizo. We also ordered the chocolate chip pancakes which were decent. We also ordered the truck tacos which were absolutely delicious! Home fries were really good as well! We obviously ordered too much food so took half of it to go. The staff was very attentive and friendly. Great place to stop! read more

Average food that is over priced (i.e. par for the course for sanibel and captiva). Also, although I am no expert, my "grouper" sammy looked and tasted like tilapia. When I asked my server about it, he replied he was 100% sure it was legit but offered to take it back. I ate it because I was hungry. My suspicions grew while eating - the texture was off. Another strike: my daughter's pancakes were far from fluffy (and we are experts in the breakfast at any time of the day department). I will pass next time. Oh if only the over easy was open.... read more

Driving down the street on Sanibel Island and you see a sign for The Blue Giraffe. Your first thought is what kind is store is that. Not a store but s wonderful restaurant. Service (Josh) was unbelievable and the wonder was fabulous! But the star of the place is the food. Clam chowder was so thick the spoon stood up in it. Four in our group and the meals were wonderful. Two Fish-N-Chips was a very mild and sweet fish with a light flakey crust. Tuna melt was great and the kids meal was perfect. Finally had to have the desert since the Key Lime Pie was homemade. I can honestly say that I'd did not see one meal that left the kitchen that I said I would not want to try! Great job Blue. Cannot wait for our next trip back to the island. Don't pass this gem up. read more

My friends and I ate here yesterday! I read reviews on the crab cake dinner and wow it didn't disappoint. One of my friends got a grouper plate which was good he said as well. And one other got a really good burger. Will be back next time I come for sure read more

This is a very attractive place with beautiful Island decor. The tables inside are all hand painted. the food is very good. I have eaten here many times and would have to say I haven't had anything I didn't like. My all time favorite would have to be the Salmon Homard. It has a very attractive flavor. The staff is very friendly and personable. I would highly recommend stopping in for a meal anytime of the day! read more

Blue Giraffe Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Sanibel, Florida

Clean and nice. Service was excellent. Got the wasabi crab cake appetizer, came on a bed of Thai slaw. Crab cake was mostly crab, not doughy very tasty with a crisp outside and soft inside. We got the roasted duck sandwich and the Thai fish wrap. Both were excellent. The Thai fish wrap was made with a very high quality piece of crispy cod. The Thai slaw was moderately spicy but the sweetness of the grilled pineapple complemented it and cooled the burn. Get the homemade potato chips they're great, no reason to pay extra for fries. My only complaint was that they put celery seed in the tropical coleslaw, which I'm not a fan of. Great place. read more

Blue Giraffe Restaurant - Cute little booths with hand painted tables. - Seafood Near Me - Sanibel, Florida

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. The Sanibel scrambler was fantastic and highly recommend! Highly recommend venturing here for breakfast or lunch!! read more

OMG- just go. It's off the main road between the "better" shops. The service was excellent. The coconut cake - divine & huge. The calamari- super tender. Inside was decorated w/an island like theme but I always sit outside if it's an option. Lots of bad places to eat in Sanibel/Captive BUT this ISN'T one of them! read more

Before we went for my epic showdown against the elite four, the gang and I decided to crash at Sanibel Island for a little vacay that we all needed. After shopping for super cool clothing and sunglasses for pikachu and me at this plaza, we decided to snag a bite here. Prices were pretty decent, and it was right there, so why not? I had spasms when I found out they served duck here, so I ordered the shredded duck club. Sadly enough, the amount of duck was pretty insufficient, and it wasn't really shredded enough if at all, because when i took the first bite, all of the duck came out as one cohesive unit, which was a bit of a hassle. It was was dry, hard, and flavorless. Brock had the seafood pasta dish ( i forget the exact name of the dish), and they were extremely skimpy on the seafood. Misty's buffalo chicken wings were good, but, then again, if you can't do buffalo chicken wings, then don't quit your day job. PIkachu's burger was absolutely dazzling, however. So, all in all, I'd say the Blue Giraffe is average. In pokemon terms, Snorlax would love it, but Alakazam would be rather skeptical. Now I believe Pikachu has some parting words before we go play frisbee on the beach. PIKAAAAAAAAAAPIPIPIKAPIKA!!! pipikachuchu pikapikapikapi. PPIIIIIIIIKAAAAACHUUUUUUUU!!!! pi. pikapika. chuchupikapikachu? pi! pikachu. pikaaaaa!! read more

Hidden Gem. The Blue Giraffe is a little hidden on the backside of a shopping center; however, it was worth it to find. My husband had the Room Service and sausage gravy and biscuits and I had the Fisherman's Benedict. Both our meals were delicious. I would share that the sausage gravy was not our favorite but the other food was top notch. Good Bloody Mary too! read more

One of our favorites on Sanibel. The Mahi mahi is fantastic. It's a hidden gem on the island. We have gone for dinner twice and have never been disappointed. read more

We took the family for breakfast. Everything was very good. I had an omelets and kids really enjoyed pancakes and French toast. Good quality food and the prices were reasonable. read more

My family and I came here for dinner while we were visiting Sanibel this past summer after having it recommended to us by a family staying in our condo complex. We were immediately seated outside on the patio which we didn't mind, it seemed a lot quieter than the indoor dining room. They had quite a large menu, comprised mostly of seafood. One plus is that they do offer a couple vegetarian options. The food was just fine, really nothing special and not what the family who had recommended it to us had hyped it up to be. Our biggest complaint about the food was that it was very bland, not much flavor to any of our dishes. The service was also nothing special, we hardly saw our server even though the restaurant was no where near full. read more

We went to The Island Cow last night at 7:30 pm and were told to expect a 40-minute wait and handed a beeper. After shivering in the cold for a few minutes, we turned the beeper back in and decided to look for another alternative. And thus we found The Blue Giraffe. This place was very bright and clean inside and full of giraffes of all sorts. The staff were very friendly and casual. The reason i'm only giving it three stars is that the food was fine but not anything special. (My husband had a hamburger, and I had a shrimp basket.). Still, it was warm and welcoming on a cold, windy night, and we were very grateful for that. read more

Stopped here for lunch. Many many choices. My husband had the Cuban sandwich with their homemade potato chips. He said it was good. I had the Greek salad. It was huge and fresh. The wait staff was attentive. Great place for lunch after biking the island. read more

The Blue Giraffe serves a very nice good lunch in an atmosphere that is laid back and comfortable. It is kid friendly and the service is very good. The clam chowder was a highlight as were the Thai Fish Wrap and the Veggie Burger. The chowder was rich and creamy, though it could have gone lighter on the celery, which is rarely good in soup, but certainly not in the abundance we found in the chowder at Blue Giraffe. Despite that, the chowder had a slightly smokey flavor that was very good. The Thai Fish Wrap had fried cod, which was light and flakey, not at all greasy. Highly recommended. The Veggie Burger my wife had was served with sautéed onions and guacamole. She really enjoyed it. One of the highlights of the Blue Giraffe is the number of strong vegetarian options they have. Well worth a visit for lunch when on Sanibel Island. read more

This lunch spot can be found in Periwinkle Place and has quick and reliable service with inside and outside dining options. The choices are simple and good for both adults and children. Sweet potato fried or regular fries with a kick are both great side options. While the food won't leave a lasting impression, it's a solid choice to give your tired feet a break from shopping. read more

Visited during Spring Break 2021. It was ok. Pretty basic. Nothing that was horrible, but also nothing we would go back for.

I dined at the Blue Giraffe tonight. The coconut mahi mahi was amazing! Good service too!

Fabulous meal! The crab stuffed salmon and vegetables were amazing! Key lime pie delicious and the services remarkable. The food was beautiful to behold and scrumptious! Will for sure eat here again, can't wait to try breakfast!! read more

Better than expected. After eating heavily all week on vacation, we were looking for something lighter and not seafood. We settled for Blue Giraffe despite average reviews. We were pleasantly surprised. It turned out a very good choice for a lighter meal -- most of us got salads. I had duck confit salad. Nice, light for duck and fruit gave it a pleasant experience. Others had old standby Caesar and taco salad and said they were good. The special soup, a roasted red pepper bisque, was enjoyed. We had nice shaded outdoor seating at 5pm overlooking a park. read more

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Loved the service and drinks at the bar. JoEllen rocks!! Great mixology in this bartender!!

Ate here when we arrived on Sanibel late on Saturday from our drive down. Went due to ad in Dining Guide touting Taste of the Islands victories. We were the only patrons which served our need for food fast but made me nervous. Staff was helpful but food was not particularly quick which was astounding. Baby back ribs were average with heavy tomato-based sauce. My son got the Duck Club Sandwich which was very dry though in fairness he omitted the cranberry mayo it was intended to have. Kids liked the milk shakes though which thy reported as better than average. It's not that we had a bad meal but there is better to be had on the island IF you know where to go. There can be a lot of average over priced food if you don't find the right places though. read more

Great spot for breakfast. We rode our bikes here and had breakfast on the deck each day we were there. So much to choose from.

Visiting Sanibel for the day I went to Yelp and decided to give it try. My wife & I started with New England Clam Chowder: flavorful & hearty. Yes they did put celery in it but found the overall taste outstanding. My wife had a Spinach Salad with grilled shrimp & I a Greek Salad with grilled shrimp. Both salads had 5 large shrimp cooked perfectly. My salad was outstanding. Service was attentive and friendly. This a a casual restaurant with a large menu. My wife and I shared a key lime cheesecake which was large and tasted delicious. Definitely will return . We dropped by @ 3pm on a Monday. read more

This is our second visit to The Blue Giraffe and we love it every time. The food is great. The atmosphere is fun. Our service was excellent. The Chocolate Fantasy Fudge Cake was AMAZING. I love that there are veggie burgers on the menu and they happen to be delicious. My son absolutely LOVES the salmon. The Hawaiian burger my husband said was awesome. Not only that but our meal didn't break the bank!!!! We will continue to return to The Blue Giraffe. read more

Blue Giraffe Restaurant - My daughter loves the Blue Giraffe. - Seafood Near Me - Sanibel, Florida

We stopped in for a late morning quick bite. The place has a cute outside eating area that was just great. I ordered the cajun hash and it was absolutely great. Extremely tasty and filling. I'd order it again in a second. My wife and I were very happy with our food. She had an omelette. Our service was less than stellar. Our waiter seemed preoccupied. We waited and waited for refills. We had other needs that waited for attention. At one point our waiter left the premises and came back talking on his cellphone while we waited. It's obvious he had some personal issues to attend to. Unfortunately, it caused his service to suffer. All in all our experience was a positive one and we would return if we're in the area. read more

We had lunch there last week snd it was delicious! Sat outside, great server. Fun experience!

This place is a gem. Beautifully decorated with giraffe art. Our waiter Chase was super friendly. The coconut crusted mahi-mahi was delicious. My son had lobster ravioli and was excellent read more

We decided to try this little place and were pleasantly surprised. The server Michelle was very nice and attentive . The soup according to my friend was great. I ordered the paella and it was pretty good. The bill was very reasonable , I think $55 with tip. It's a cute little place and worth a visit read more

Stayed for a couple of nights on Sanibel Island and were looking for a good place to have dinner. Found that place during the day and gave it a try later the day. There is a warm welcoming and you can chose to sit inside or outside. There is a good variety of food. Burger, salad, fish - the choice is yours. We had the Fish Taco (delicious!!!) and the Tex Mex Burger (huge portion!). We had a good dinner here and would definitely recommend that place. read more

Great food, great prices, cheerful and attentive staff! Suggest the crab quesadillas. On a beautiful day, eat outside!! One of the best restaurants around here! read more

The food is so so. We went for dinner and I had salmon, which didn't taste fresh at all and is overpriced for sure. My husband had a burger which was ok but not amazing. The service is really bad, although it's friendly. We were a group of 6 and our waiter really forgot everything we asked for like split the check, some extra ketchup etc. You can sit inside and outside which we liked a lot. read more

We dined at Blue Giraffe for the first time with our extended family. Everyone really liked their meal. Grouper & mussels, fish & chips, and the stuffed grouper were great. The service was fair and the atmosphere was typical island casual. The cost was typical for Sanibel-- a bit pricey for what you get. We would go back for a casual seafood dinner. read more

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Really enjoyed the rum runner cocktail. Clean space with a good menu. Dessert and coffee was great. Service was prompt and checked on us at good intervals. Really enjoyed it! read more

Blue Giraffe Restaurant - Rum Runner cocktail - Seafood Near Me - Sanibel, Florida

The atmosphere is nice and the menu has a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, and entrees. We had the portobello Kaiser( added the chipotle pesto...awesome, French dip (huge with lots of meat), the duck club (good but needed more cranberry mayo), and the southwest burger (got the chipotle pesto on the side and put on portobello and dipped out fries in it. Yum! * NOTE...Caesar side salad was big enough to split. Good value and friendly service. Everything we could have asked for in dinner. read more

Ordered the fish and chips - was surprisingly a very large serving. Food was good and the beer was cold. Decent kids menu as well. Would recommend. A very quiet atmosphere - no tv's no bar seating. read more

Tried Blue Giraffe for the first time this morning and the Eggs Benedict did not disappoint. They were delicious!!! My son had the Pina Colada Pancakes and they were outstanding! Tasted like a vacation in your mouth!! :-) Will definitely come back. read more

Blue Giraffe Restaurant - Pina Colada Pancakes - Seafood Near Me - Sanibel, Florida