Local diner. Great for breakfast. Food and service A+. Tried the crunchy French Toast. Yum.read more

We enjoyed our experience at the Sanibel Cafe. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We tried the…read morebreakfast quesadilla and steak omelet. The jams are fresh and they sell them at the counter too. The restaurant was clean with cute local decor. Overall I would recommend!

When we found out our beloved Island Cow had burned down before Hurricane Ian in '22, we were…read moreheartbroken. On our last trip to Sanibel, hubs and I were so sad. Of course, we can always eat somewhere else, but our thoughts immediately went to the families whose livelihoods were affected by the fire. Since then, I've kept myself in the loop on everything happening on the island: what's reopened, what's gone for good and what's new. Enter Wickies, a breakfast, lunch and dinner spot with a full bar that fills a similar style to Island Cow. Even better, it's a collab between the former owners of Island Cow and another Sanibel favorite, the Mad Hatter. That definitely caught my attention. Wickies is on the smaller side and tucked in a little shopping plaza along Periwinkle Way. We first stopped in for breakfast and turned out to be a great choice. The breakfast crowd was lively and family-friendly with kids. I ordered the seafood omelet, which was packed with chunky, sweet crab meat and shrimp. The eggs could've been a bit fluffier and more moist, but the protein made up for it. Hubs kept things simple with a waffle topped with fresh berries, and we couldn't resist the two-for-one mimosas. Service was warm and attentive that morning. Our last night on the island called for a relaxing dinner and we decided to come back- especially after hubs spotted a chilled seafood platter on the menu that he wanted to try. The dinner vibe is calmer and more grown-up, making it the perfect place to unwind. I chose the baked grouper over seafood risotto and topped with a lobster cream sauce. It was delicious. Hubs ordered the bone-in pork chop and enjoyed it. Our server Candice was awesome every which way. One nice perk: after paying your dinner bill, you receive a 10% discount for ice cream next door at Magic Bus, which shares the same owner as Wickies. We gave it a try, but it just wasn't at all our favorite. Wickies totally impressed us on both visits. Tasty food, friendly service and a comfortable atmosphere was what we wanted.

A lunch stop here this afternoon after we did a beach wal through the lighthouse area…read more Busy inside and outside so we found a couple of seats at the bar. Great friendly service! My EBLT, (EGG, BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO AND AVOCADO SALAD), WAS WONDERFUL! I also had a Rotisserie and blueberry mojito which was refreshing!

Always amazing food and service, we go there on a regular basis since over 25 years, loving it!read more

We love it here! Servers are always incredibly friendly and remember us from last time. We sit…read moreoutside if it's cool enough--patio is beautiful. I love that I can get the patty melt with a veggie patty!

Food great. Location and view amazing. But our server Joel ? Top tier!!! My friend came in from out…read moreof town and his service made our whole night. 10/10 recommend and ask for Joel !!!!

Had a great lunch, blackened grouper, Kaitlyn was our excellent server! And Derek Trenholm is the…read morebest singer / music maker on FMB!

Had a great meal with great service. Fish was fresh and portions were huge. Highly recommend.read more

They're in a new location now.....farther down the barrier island, on the canal side now. like the…read morenew location on the marina, food is still great and we had Travis the 2 times we ate there. calamari is really good with peppers & onions, their burgers are THE BEST, having that delicious char-grilled flavor. the chicken parm sandwich was huge, but the sauce was MEH, not too flavorful. would have been a better sandwich WITHOUT the tomato sauce and serve it with bacon, cheese & ranch. chicken was juicy, but sauce bland. portions are large and excessive....SOOOO many fries! Travis was friendly, quick and efficient. great place to gather with friends & family.

Our server was great We were well taken care of…read moreThe food was terrific big portions Tasted amazing Also had a mango margarita was good also Love the tropical feel of the atmosphere Swings as bar stools what a great touch

So beautiful sitting outside in the trees, felt like we were in a bungalow! Loved the menu…read moreselections, need to come back and try more items! Service was quick and friendly! Rum runner was a bit odd, but it did the job!

Great location and view of the street. The food is great. Seafood is fresh. The wings are the bomb…read more The staff is fast and attentive.

Located on Ft Myers Beach.... Plenty of pay to park (lot to…read morestreet) Good menu - lots of options Chicken basket was more like French fry basket BUT it was good! Service was great!!! Open fresh air venue Will be back!

Amazing breakfast Brittany was a great server…read moreHomemade strawberry jelly was amazing and their own blend of coffee was delicious

If you're looking for breakfast on Sanibel, Lighthouse Cafe absolutely deserves a visit. We love…read morebreakfast, and after trying so many places over the years, it can start to feel like every menu offers the same dishes prepared the same way. Lighthouse Cafe managed to make a classic breakfast memorable. We ordered the French toast, and the portion was huge and easy to split. More importantly, it was absolutely delicious. The eggs we ordered were cooked exactly as needed, the bacon was perfectly crisp, and the cheese grits were rich, creamy, and full of flavor. We literally cleaned our plates and ate every bite despite our intentions to simple stop by for a taste. One of the biggest surprises was adding fish to breakfast. It's not something I would have ever thought to eat for breakfast, but it ended up being one of the highlights of the meal. The fish was incredibly tender and paired surprisingly well with the rest of the meal. It was such a unique addition that it changed the way I think about breakfast. We intentionally ordered some standard breakfast items because we believe that's the best way to judge a breakfast restaurant. If a place can make the classics exceptionally well, that's usually a great sign. Lighthouse Cafe exceeded our expectations across the board with their delicious plates and service. Not to mention it is nice to visit a locally owned restaurant whose owner is present and working alongside their staff. From the quality of the food to the generous portions, everything was excellent. If you're on Sanibel and want a breakfast that goes beyond the ordinary while still nailing all the classics, Lighthouse Cafe is a great place to visit.