A visit to Cabbage Key Restaurant is truly a step into classic Old Florida charm. Accessible only by boat, the journey alone sets the tone for something special--and it absolutely delivers. The service staff is so friendly and attentive. Ask to sit in the "Money Room"! The cocktails were stunning, both visually and in flavor, setting the perfect relaxed island mood. The famous "Cheeseburger in Paradise" lived up to every expectation--the patty was incredibly generous and cooked to perfection, making it one of the most satisfying burgers I've had anywhere. And the turtle ice cream? As adorable as it is delicious. Topped with a charming candy turtle, it's the kind of treat that makes you smile before you even take a bite. Be sure to take in the views from the historic water tower--breathtaking scenery that captures the untouched, timeless beauty of the area. Cabbage Key isn't just a meal, it's an experience--peaceful, nostalgic, and unmistakably Old Florida. I can't wait to return. read more

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For my husbands birthday weekend we drove down to Ft Meyers for the weekend. We took a boat over to Cabbage Key Island for lunch. Beautiful, amazing perfect ambiance. Very exclusive since you can only arrive by boat. The food was good and when I told our server it was my husbands birthday the guy single the live music kicked it off an everyone joined in. It was awesome!!! read more

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If you enjoy boating, the ride to and from Cabbage Key is the ticket. Less than an hour each way through beautiful waters, around the Private Useppa Island, and past the state park Caya costa, you arrive to the shelter Harbor of historic cabbage key. The staff is so friendly, the food is good, watch the tortoises play... Enjoy your life... It's a day you'll remember ! read more

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Staffs attitude. They are definitely concerned with the clients needs. Rude is all I can say.

We had the experience we will remember for years to come! First off, Kim and Scott welcomed my husband and son (some of us were shopping in the cute gift shop) and found the perfect spot for our family to enjoy the day. Then we absolutely loved CATHY, our lovely server! She was so friendly and kind to our table! Patient and explained the history of the restaurant and the menu items even though we had been to Cabbage Key a few times before, I felt like this was a new experience altogether. It was so perfect and very special! The food was excellent! Everyone devoured their lunch ~~ shrimp salad sandwich, hamburgers, grilled cheese and very, refreshing bar drinks. The rosé was delightful and without asking, extra ice was brought to the table to keep drinks extra cool. And don't forget the frozen key lime pie! This was a perfect, on the water lunch destination and one we will always remember thanks to Cathy, Kim and Scott and this very special, historic place. See you next time! ‍ read more

We took the boat tour ro this island and had lunch at this restaurant that gets veeeeeeery busy around lunch time. It's a very tiny island and this is the only restaurant. We had a great time enjoying our meal with live music and a beautiful view on a Saturday afternoon. Food is ok. Like bar food. Not many vegetarian or healthy options but their vegetarian burger was pretty tasty They are dog friendly! read more

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Seafood terrible for the price. I guess I should eat a hamburger by the sea. 8 people only two drinking $600. Wow.

This restaurant is only accessible by boat and has such a cool history. The place was absolutely packed with folks having food and drinks. Since everything is brought in a boat, it is on the pricer side but it's expected being out in the middle of the ocean! The one dollar bills all over the walls are iconic and their Cabbage Creppers definitely sneak up on you. While we were there they also had live music. read more

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I had a great time at Cabbage Key. At first it seems like a tourist spot, but it's actually a longtime local favorite. Not many tourists know about it, which makes it feel more authentic. The only way to get there is by boat--even the staff take an employee ferry. Some of them even live on the island, which is pretty cool. The story behind this place feels very "classic Florida." Since almost all their food and water are brought in it is a bit pricey for what it is but its about the experience which is worth it. Their signature drink is the Cabbage Creeper--kind of like a piña colada but even better. (Be careful though, they sneak up on you!) I ordered the burger, which was good, but honestly in my opinion, what makes Cabbage Key memorable isn't the food, it's the history with the locals, the island vibe, and the whole experience. read more

A great location that everyone should go to at least once. You can only go by boat. Famous for their cheese burgers. I tried one and it was only ok. The worst thing about it was the music. It was THE loudest I have ever heard, along with an hour wait to be seated made for a very unpleasant day. read more

Decent food, great service. Absurdly expensive. I get that you need to bring in all supplies, but what you charge for food is outrageous. Much better choices elsewhere. Fun ambiance, but one and done is plenty for eating here read more

Staff are unmatched! Scott and Amy...favs! The staff in the store are also fantastic! Always enjoy our visit. read more

Love a restaurant that I take a boat as my transportation. The grounds are beautiful and it's lovely to go up the water tower for a beautiful view. Of course the prices are high because of the location. we enjoyed our beach burgers. But they do charge an extra for any additions. That one caught us by surprise. read more

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This was on our list of iconic spots to hit when in Florida. We were out fishing on a windy Saturday and made a run for this place before the crowds poured in. We got here right at 11am and grabbed a table outside. Given the limited shade it was good they had the super strong fans cooling us down. Our waitress was very efficient given how busy it got. We ordered our beers and then our entrees. Most got burgers which they liked but I ordered the shrimp salad sandwich was very good. Not a surprise that the prices here are very high - this is all about location and history. read more

Red Snapper Reuben was amazing. Tried a new cocktail with vodka, coconut milk and white cranberry juice. Delicious. Jennifer was our server who did a great job. Great smile and courteous service. read more

Love coming here! Usually the best service, food is great. Lovely gift shop with super cool shirts. However, we encountered an unfortunate situation here. We were at the gift shop and did NOT see any sign about how the bathrooms by the gift shop are for the people that stay (work here). This one lady (I'm not sure her name) yelled at us and was EXTREMELY rude and told us not to use those bathrooms. I understand her telling us not to use those restrooms, but she could've been nicer trying to tell us. read more

we love everything about this restaurant. We will be there this weekend. We can't wait...

I stopped in with family while out on a boating trip. You can only get here via boat. I would highly recommend getting here early. The restaurant opens at 11am for lunch service but fills up very fast, so rush up to get your name on the list. We got lucky to get seated in the first wave of seating. The menu is not very extensive but does offer salads, shrimp dishes, fish, and of course burgers. This restaurant is known to be the reference for Cheeseburger in Paradise. While others at the table did order a Cheeseburger, I ordered the Shrimp salad. The shrimp salad was served over a tomato with sides of coleslaw and potato salad. All really fresh and flavorful. I highly recommend this dish for something light at lunch time. The Cheeseburgers I heard were good too. Here you do pay for water since it is served by bottle. We even added a dollar bill to the restaurants decor! read more

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It is a short boat ride to Cabbage Key. We saw a lot of dolphins jumping right aside of our boat to put us in a good mood. Sandra then took great care of us and we had a fantastic lunch with the Crab Claw appetizer, "cheeseburger in paradise", the best Key Lime pie, and some Cabbage Creepers. The atmosphere was chill and the other patrons were chatty. It is a fun short 1/2 day trip to believe in the Jimmy Buffet myth. read more

Cabbage Key - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Pineland, Florida

How they managed to feed everyone off of several boats was a mystery. I thought we'd be in line for a long time. Traded seats to sit at the bar. Good choice. Amy and Kathy worked like a well oiled machine to keep the drinks coming. They were very nice and conversed as they banged out drinks. Great job you two!!! The food was excellent ,a cheeseburger in paradise and stone crab c The ride on Lady Chadwick from Captiva cruises was entertaining and relaxing. Rick read more

Dude, first thing the burgers are $21 and WATER cost money 2.00$ if you were on a budget do not come here

Bella was a great waitress during a very busy lunch service!!! Cute ambiance, $$ hanging everywhere! Food was ok. We had cheeseburger, grilled Rueben , grilled mahi !! read more

This was our second year celebrating our anniversary at Cabbagr Key. We have stayed at the Inn, the Tarpon Lodge, and the Dollhouse. There is not one bad thing I have to say about the entire island. My happiest memories have been made here. The food is superb, and the staff is accommodating on every level. At one point, I desperately wanted popcorn and Amy (the very best bartender in the universe) brought me her own popcorn maker from home after her shift!' I mean how amazing!?!? Becky was our server for most meals and is a top notch employee. There is no lack of professionalism and kindness. You will feel so welcomed, as if you are at home. Thank you all for another year of incredible memories, we can't wait to come back!!! read more

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Absolutely love the place, food and atmosphere is beautiful, However locals beware the outside upper level tables are being reserved for the ferry tours. We arrived prior to the ferry, went to sit at one of the tables and told it's reserved. This must be new because on Saturday Feb 14th we sat there. Why does this matter because we had to wait about 30 minutes for a table which cut into our other boating plans. read more

Amazing location. VERY expensive and the burger was horrible. Was hoping for so much more.

Good food. Server was outstanding. Thank you Cathy. Our family vacations in Captiva every year & we always stop at Cabbage Key read more

This is my family's favorite restaurant! Cutest place on a little island, you can get to by boat (or ferry). We come here every thanksgiving also and our food was incredible. The turkey was so tender and the coconut bourbon sweet potatoes are to die for. Service is amazing as always! Be sure to stop at their gift shop on the way out! Thanks cabbage key, be back soon for Christmas! read more

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Had an excellent lunch in such a fun casual unique environment with an excellent staff especially Chelsea If you are able to get over to Cabbage Key definitely have a drink lunch or both and don't forget to get ice cream!! read more

Had a fantastic time here! The drinks we so good and the staff was super friendly! Great Little island with a great story. My food was also really good besides the rice and beans... not sure if it is home made but it didn't taste super fresh. However the fish was amazing and I can't wait to come back again read more

This is our third time to CK and we have never had a bad experience. Cathy was our server today for lunch and she was so kind and funny-we really are glad to have met her! Part of me wanted to write a bad review so no one would come here and it would remain a hidden gem, but we really love it here. The food was as amazing as the atmosphere. read more

Excellent day out. Took the ferry out, walked the small island, had a few cocktails and then had a meal. This place is crowded. Come early and put your name in with the host/hostess. Definitely would come back. read more

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Cabbage Key is a destinations. We were staying on the island of Captiva and we rented a boat for the day one of our main objectives was to go to Cabbage Key. As you arrive by boat the dock pastor greet you and helps you tie up your boat and points you towards the restaurant. It's a rustic wooden building fairly well cared for with gopher tortoises digging in the front yard as we approach the restaurant. There is a large water tower on property with a huge nest on top of it, an osprey nest. We had to wait about 10 minutes for seats and we sat in the bar drinking rum drinks that were wonderful. I had a mai tai and it was clearly well-made and full of rum. We ordered a pound of shrimp, peel and eat shrimp for the table and all of our guests ordered an appetizer. I had the Clam chowder and my wife had black beans and rice. One our guest ordered a salad and we all had another round of drinks. The food came out quickly and the shrimp was delicious and my clam chowder was perfect. I think to wear about 20 shrimp on the platter and the shrimp were very good sized. It didn't take long for us to eat the shrimp and we all enjoyed the rest of the food. Our waiter's name was Mel, he was attentive and took care of all of our needs. It takes about to get there but it's a great place to find, I'd recommend it to anyone. read more

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Amazing ! Zelda was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food! I have a gluten allergy and was able to have the most amazing juicy burger ! The whole bar is filled with $1 and you can add yours to the collection! Super cool place , loved it ! read more

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We stopped at Cabbage Key for lunch on our way to Cayo Costa. Cabbage Key is just a short 15 minute boat ride from Cape Coral. This open air restaurant is very popular with boaters and the restaurant quickly got packed after opening so arrive early if you don't want a long wait for a table. The menu isn't anything special and prices are on the high side because everything has to be delivered by boat. The smoked mahi fish dip was my favorite thing on the menu and I would definitely order this again. My cheeseburger and coleslaw were average. I probably should have ordered the shrimp deluxe platter instead. Not a deal breaker, but worth mentioning that there is no fryer at the restaurant so there are no french fries. I didn't mind that there were no chicken nuggets or fries on the menu, but I was annoyed that there was no children's menu. I wasn't about to pay almost $20 for a burger that my kids would barely touch. It would have been nice to have a pb&j or kid's pizza on the menu. I eventually convinced the waitress to bring the yogurt on the breakfast menu for my boys because they wouldn't touch the grilled cheese sandwich or rice and black beans that I ordered for them. I am glad we tried this restaurant once since it is in such a unique location, but I don't see myself returning. The menu is limited and expensive and offers no children's menu so it would be easier to pack a picnic lunch on the boat. read more

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Sandra was amazing. Very informative about the island didn't skip a beat on getting a strength and food would recommend her next time. Thank you Sandra read more

Popped in for a quick lunch after a recommendation by James Marko of Goliath Fishing. Sat at the bar and had a delicious cheeseburger with a side of slaw and potato salad. Yummy! Our bartender was very friendly. She chatted and was very attentive. The ambiance was casual but nice. If it wasn't so hot we probably would have eaten out on the patio. Next time! read more

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I expected more of a tourist trap but the food was great (I'm a foodie) had a lovely grilled grouper over a fresh green salad , yes maybe a little pricey but worth the views and service was very attentive and friendly. Friends got sandwiches, everyone was happy read more

We just stopped here for a drink to check it out because we've heard it's a great stop. Really cool place. The help at the docks are great. Explains the place really well. We must've hit it a bit early because we had no problem docking but leaving just a short while later it had filled up. We will be back! read more

Stopped by to eat lunch on way back from keys on a beautiful Saturday Afternoon. Was pretty crowded but was able to get a boat slip. We all had to get the Cabbage Creeper, what a great drink. Our food came pretty quickly. The go to is the hamburger with potato salad. If get a chance try it you won't leave disappointed When I say it was crowded it was crowded. The staff did a great drop handling the crowd also. While there you need to leave a dollar on the ceiling it's tradition. read more

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Always a great time (weather permitting) The burgers are the best! The bar is pretty cool too Enjoy read more