We have dined here a few times over the years when we stay in Sanibel and it's always been very…read moregood. This past Saturday night this was the best place in the world To be, if not for the attentive caring and thoughtful staff my beautiful wife would have lost her life. Thank you for paying attention for seeing things that I was incapable of seeing and taking action to get EMS there as quickly as possible, life-saving measures were taken to save her life and if not for YOU She would not bee here, we are grateful we really were bummed we missed out on the crème brûlée so we will definitely be back to finish our anniversary weekend dinner blessed

We saved Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant for our final dinner of a weeklong trip to Sanibel Island,…read moreand it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire vacation. Every seat in the restaurant was filled, which tells you everything you need to know. Make a reservation because this place is incredibly popular. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our server was warm, attentive, and somehow managed to provide exceptional service despite the restaurant being completely packed. The entire staff made our last night on the island feel special. We forgot to take photos of the appetizers, but trust me, don't skip them. The fried green tomatoes were the unanimous favorite at our table and an absolute must-order. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We also ordered the conch fritters, which our family always seeks out whenever we're in Florida, and these were honestly some of the best we've ever had. The crab cakes were delicious as well, but the fried green tomatoes and conch fritters definitely stole the show. For my entrée, I ordered the Quinoa Steak Salad, and I was shocked by the size. The portion is enormous and could easily be shared by two people, or even serve as a family-style salad for three or four. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the combination of quinoa, avocado, fresh vegetables, and cheese made it both hearty and refreshing. Several people at our table ordered the evening special, the blackened snapper over mushroom risotto, and it was phenomenal. The snapper was perfectly cooked, flaky, and full of flavor, while the creamy mushroom risotto complemented it beautifully. It was easily one of the standout dishes of the evening. The honey glazed salmon was another favorite at our table. The braised short ribs were rich, tender, and beautifully presented. One person in our group ordered the stuffed lobster and thoroughly enjoyed it, mentioning both the flavor and the generous portion size. The fish tacos were good, but with so many exceptional dishes on the table, they simply weren't the standout. Between the exceptional food, generous portions, outstanding service, and lively atmosphere, this was the perfect way to end our week on Sanibel Island. It's easy to see why every table was full. If you're visiting Sanibel, make reservations in advance. This restaurant is popular for a reason, and after dining here, we completely understand why. Five stars. We can't wait to come back.

Nice people. I had the sugar free vanilla iced coffee and loved it. We stop in there almost every…read moreday currently.

Great bagel and breakfast stop in East Sanibel! The bagels were fresh, and the spreads were…read moredelicious and tasted homemade. It's also a deli, so they offer other lunch options like sandwiches and pizza. They even have a small grocery section, which is convenient. They do serve coffee, but it's more of a standard self-serve brew rather than craft-style lattes. Overall, I'm really glad we stopped here for bagels. Definitely a solid breakfast spot!

As good as it gets, & our best meal & drinks on the island!…read more We had expert server Nick & were so happy with him! He was extremely personable, fun, & sooo efficient at his job! He treated us like family, & took such good care of us. We started with cocktails: Miami Vice, Pina Colada, & a Pain Killer at Nicks suggestion. They were all delicious. Next up shared appetizers of smoked fish dip & crab cakes. I usually dislike crab cakes, but I wanted to eat all of them. The smoked fish dip was delicious too & whoever thought of frying the saltines is a genius! For our meals we each got a lunch for dinner platter which was plenty of food with the accompanying house made chips & super ripe fruit. Two of us got the coconut shrimp. They were large, fresh & delicious, very heavy on the batter. The pineapple dipping sauce was perfect with them. Two in our party got salmon & said it was excellent. They ate every bite of it. One of us devoured his lobster roll with great enjoyment. The only non- seafood eater had what he described as a really good burger. He's like Mikey from Life cereal, he hates everything...so that's very high praise for the burger. For dessert we shared both the chocolate cake & key lime pie. I usually don't like Key Lime pie because it's almost always too sweet. But theirs is amazing. Dense, creamy & very tangy, with grated lime zest all throughout the pie. The cake was delicious too. There wasn't a bite of anything left. The ambience is great. Very nautical with lovely views. The exterior is very pretty, & inside it is cozy, casual & approachable. The a/c works really well too. The servers were all cheerful & the other diners seemed to be enjoying themselves. It was such a great overall experience. Highly recommend!

Great marina setting for this top notch seafood restaurant on Sanibel Island…read more You won't regret if you choose any of the fresh seafood entrees on the menu including either Mahi-Mahi or Grouper. I like that you can also order from the lunch menu while adding an appetizer to enjoy for dinner. Ample parking adjacent to the restaurant is plentiful and convenient.

We had a fabulous experience at BRGR Kitchen & Bar! I ordered the Mahi Mahi burger with truffle…read morefries, and it was phenomenal! The fish was fresh and didn't have that overly "fishy" taste that can sometimes come with seafood. The portion was large and the price was a pleasant surprise, about half of what many other restaurants charge for Mahi Mahi. Our waitress was friendly and genuinely sweet. The restaurant itself was spotless, vibrant, and had a welcoming atmosphere. It is just a short walk to the beach, making it the perfect spot for lunch or dinner after enjoying the ocean.

The restaurant had a casual laid back inviting vibe. The food was excellent! The flavors were very…read morecreative! I order grilled shrimp tacos which had jalapeños for heat, special jelly for sweetness, and a special sauce. Shrimp was grilled to perfection and the taste of it all was wonderful. Husband ordered a burger over a salad. The salad had so many ingredients I can't even remember but the flavor of everything came together beautifully, culinary magic. I would describe this restaurant as stale casual. Was excellent and we will definitely return again.

I was upset and sobbing while eatinh their chicken sandwich and we formed a spiritual bond together…read morebest sandwich ive ever eaten 100/10 would reccommend

servers are so sweet!! definitely recommend hayley she was the sweetest. food was so good. and the…read morevibes and atmosphere were so hype!

Such a amazing experience at the blue giraffe restaurant. I ordered the taco salad and it was…read moredelicious. You could tell it was made with care. All of the staff here is always so so so friendly and that is the reason why me and my family keep coming back. Thanks for the amazing time!

What a difference a year makes! Excellent service, great…read moredrinks with quick food delivery. The menu was extensive and all of our meals were delicious Glad they figured it out

This ended up being me and my wife's favorite place on the island! We went 2 times in a week and…read moregot something different both times and everything we got was so good along with good portion sizes. Our waiter was the best one we had on the whole island also so we asked for her again the second time! Amber is the best! The atmosphere was very cool and chill with the guy playing the guitar above. Very awesome and enjoyable place! Highly recommend!

What a cool place. We spent the morning on captiva beach and spotted this place coming…read more We had an amazing lunch for $60. The bartender was great. Service was fast

The food is consistently delicious! Service is always excellent. Our last visit, the waitress…read moretold us the chef does not use seed oil. Everything is imported from Italy. Definitely a wonderful Italian restaurant to try on Sanibel. You won't be disappointed!

I came here in 2017 when Tutti Pazzi was under a different name and ownership, and boy has it made…read morea big difference in the quality. The restaurant was formerly a bit more upscale, and the quality of food far superior. It's Italian style food, but I would've guessed most of it was store bought-type quality. I got a seafood pasta and the pasta itself tasted cheap, the tomato sauce tasted like it was one from a can. Just lacking any flavor which was disappointing. The best part of the dish were the mussels. The restaurant itself has a nice setup, with a main floor and upstairs and a small bar. They had live music the night we went which was a nice touch. Service can be a bit slow and lacking and honestly it wouldn't be on my list to come back to when in Sanibel.

Recently my wife and family when to Doc Ford's Rum Bar and…read moreGrille, on Sanibel Island. This restaurant is simply an institution on the island. It is without question a must do, when you're here. My family and I have been coming here for many years, and it only has gotten better each time. This location has two floors of seating, more importantly two bars you can sit at. After checking in with the hostess, our wait was only about twenty minutes. Once seated at our table all of us were ready to order. For drinks we ordered two rounds I got the Dark and Stormy for both rounds(Gosling's Black Seal Rum mixed with Gosling's Ginger Beer & a squeeze of lime) my ordered a mango and coconut mojito; my sister in law ordered a rum runner. We all loved our drinks. Drinks here are always made perfect. For an appetizer we shared the calamari. The breading was light and the calamari was tender. For entrees my sister in law and I ordered the Deep Water Mahi Mahi(Hand-cut mahi-mahi seared in sweet soy sauce, placed on a jasmine rice stir fry with a tropical vinaigrette) This dish is my favorite meal here. The mahi was tender, the sweet soy sauce and the tropical vinaigrette ties everything together. My wife ordered the Yucatan Shrimp with a side of jalapeño cheese grits. She gave me two thumbs up. My father in law Grouper Sandwich (Fresh grouper grilled, blackened, or fried. Served with Doc's tartar sauce on a freshly baked roll) He ordered his fried. He loves the grouper sandwich here and usually gets it. Again, this is another place we will always comeback to.

Before I get into the entrees that were great, let me first acknowledge MARK our server. The four…read moreof us were here 4/21/26 on Table 105/1 for Lunch. MARK was very professional, personable, brought everything over in a timely manner, helpful with the menu choices and a great sense of humor. He's a great asset to the restaurant. Once again, thanks Mark! Great talking with you as well...... Doc Ford's is always great over the many years and comfortable sitting outside on the patio. We all enjoyed everything we had. Will be more descriptive later but wanted to get this review on time as I promised it to be.

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.

This establishment is definitely one of the better places on the island for a great breakfast…read more Dailey specials like crab cake & spinach Benedict, stuffed French toast along with typical American breakfast offerings are available. The owner, Dan greets each and everyone that walks in the door. The coffee is robust and they are quick to refill your cup. Definitely a place where you feel welcome and the service is great.