This was the best dining experience we had on island. We'd made reservations (highly recommended) and we were welcomed and seated right away. We had very good service throughout even though they were busy. We weren't rushed. We dined leisurely but without gaps between courses. We shared a Caesar salad to start. It was a good appetizer. For my main entree, I had the lamb chops. There were two double chops perfectly cooked to my request -- crisped on the outside. They were delicious. And served over mashed potatoes with asparagus and carrots. The portion was large. My husband had the burgundy braised short ribs. The meat was tender and flavorful. He said the sauce they were in was just rich and wonderful. We were too full to try any of their desserts. As we were leaving, we both said that this restaurant is a "keeper". We wished we'd been here sooner. read more

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Our last night on Sanibel Captiva and my wife had made reservations for the end of my Birthday Vacay. So glad she did! After a friendly welcome, we were seated and our server Eric took our drink orders. After looking over the menu and hearing the tempting Specials for the night, we chose our meals. We shared a Caesar salad and I had the Short ribs over red bliss mashed potatoes. YUM! My wife had the Lamb chops, charred and cooked to her desired temperature. She loved them! We looked at the desert menu but were pleasantly full and gave dessert a pass. Great ambiance, great service, Great food and a wonderful evening! read more

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All of the food was very very fresh and delicious. Service and ambiance were excellent. This was the best meal we had during our week in Captiva. read more

First night on island and decided we didn't want to cook so decided to give Old Captiva a try....and we will NOT be going back....WAY overpriced for horrible food. My son had the duck, it was beyond over cooked; totally hammered. My husband had the scallops topped with lobster -no flavor and he was done after 3 bites. I had the Grouper Oscar, again no flavor and the rice was mush. The ONLY redeeming quality was the wine was acceptable given the less than appetizing food being served. read more

On the plus side, very nice setting and the food is good. It appears the staff from the hostess desk to the servers were relatively new. We had a side order of pancakes asked for extra plates twice, we never received them; it wasn't busy. In short, the service didn't match the price, location and excellent ambience. Will be back again in a few months, but the expectations will be higher. Need a MOD. Btw, remove the jellies and other edibles from empty tables; crows were flying into the outside dining area and pecking them open. The issue isn't the loss of jelly, it's crows and other birds crapping on guests and as well as it being unsanitary. read more

Service is good, food was shit and extremely overpriced for being borderline inedible.

Delicious old fashioneds, appetizers (escargot and caprese salad), and entrees. Sea bass special and grouper. All so good. Mackie was our wonderful server and bartender! read more

Food was amazing and expertly prepared. I am a chef and I cannot prepare the salmon as perfectly as Old Captiva chef did. Service was perfect. Atmosphere inviting. We will bar back for sure read more

Lovely dining experience with a friendly knowledgable waiter. Very clean and welcoming environment. I was delighted with my lobster & crab stuffed shrimp with veggie risotto & asparagus. The asparagus was over cooked but the shrimp & risotto were very good. My nephew loved his scallops toped with lobster & crab. Portion were liberal & we had to go boxes. My husband said his chicken was better the next day. Go figure. Would love to go back and try another entrée. read more

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Wow! If you are looking for an elevated dining experience in Sanibel/Captiva, this is the spot! We had great service and Hannah was incredibly knowledgeable in navigating some dietary restrictions. Upon hearing that I am gluten free, she immediately put in an order of gluten free bread for the table. We enjoyed the shrimp and lobster cocktail before our main courses. I got the (gluten free) blackened snapper, but the watermelon cucumber salad side completely stole the show. The grouper (atop lobster risotto) also looked and smelled incredible! We finished our meal with a classic creme brûlée. We also enjoyed the Tween Waters holiday light display! All in all, a 5 meal. read more

Old Captiva House - Blackened Snapper and Grouper - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Brunch for Mother's Day was the WORST buffet we ever had! Food was cold, salads were soggy and some items were gone and not refilled. I asked if they were closing as it seemed they wee not bringing anything out. They said the buffet goes to 2pm. It was 11:30 when we were there! Cost was $95 plus tip for 2. My wife and I were very disappointed. read more

Great food and great service. An old Florida vibe with gorgeous sunset on the beach across the road.

Stayed here at tween waters and had dinner here. The service was amazing. As a staff they were on top of it. My salad as a starter was delicious. I had the steak special and it so hit the spot. Garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus. Others got halibut and that was a hit. Best was scallops and crab cake meal. Winner! read more

Old Captiva House - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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We have had good experiences in the past with this restaurant. However, when we went on Easter we were quite disappointed. I have food allergies and was very surprised that with their price fixed menu I had little to no options to enjoy alternative food options. I only got a portion of the appetizer because the rest of it had dairy that I couldn't eat. There was no substitute for the mashed potatoes in the entree so I just didn't get any. And there was nothing to substitute in the dessert so I got nothing. YET - I still had to pay the $65 fixed price for half a meal. Super disappointing. read more

Wonderful dinner experience. Location is super cool, you can park and easily walk across the street to see sunset or beach views. The waitress was even accommodating enough to let us move tables to see the sunset better. Our group tried a variety of things. Drinks were a dirty martini, chocolate martini, and hibiscus high. All were good, the hibiscus high kind of lacked flavor. Starters were the lobster and corn chowder, wedge salads, and the Korean pork belly- all phenomenal. Main courses we tried the Gruyère chicken, grouper, and the short rib. All were perfectly cooked and delivered in a timely manner. Perfect upscale restaurant for any special occasion! read more

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Hello, just a terrible experience. 7:30ish sat at table and server asked to start off with couple drinks. Almost 1/2 hour before served. Note, only 2 people at the bar and restaurant inside and outside was not busy at all. Actually empty. only about 25%. Server past several times. Finally wine arrived and order went in. Bread at the table was warm, but horrible. seems like some frozen bread from sysco. Caesar Salad had no flavor and welted. The Scallops dish looked nice but lacked flavor also. Crab and lobster dry and tasteless. Rice tasted like minute rice. Veggies over done and soggy. The Short Ribs were ok with the same soggy veggies. Service was very poor. I do not leave reviews but with the price paid and the write up that this place is an elegant dining experience, I had to leave my opinion. I have been a chef in the past and know operations very well. This was just run poorly all around for the service and prices. Several other restaurants around for same pricing but much better service and MUCH better food. Very disappointing. read more

We had a terrible experience here. Despite having a confirmed reservation through OpenTable (which we even proved), the staff claimed they couldn't find it and made no real effort to make things right. The manager was dismissive and rude, clearly more concerned with how busy they were than with helping us. For a place with such a good reputation, we expected far better customer service. When a restaurant treats guests like an inconvenience, it doesn't matter how good the food might be -- we won't be back. read more

Horrible service! Great food, worst service!! I'd avoid this place at all cost!!! Horrible rude service!!!

As one of the only places we could dine as of this point post-hurricane, I want to support, but the overwhelming mold/musty smell encountered when entering the establishment was quite off-putting. I would not have stayed if it were up to me. Our welcome from the hostess desk was quite ho hum and service was good but not amazing. The food was also good but not great - flavor wasn't well balanced, veg not cooked appropriately (both overcooked as well as undercooked). A fine meal, but slow to progress and come out from the kitchen, and price point just didn't match what we experienced in my opinion. I think this place probably had a heyday in the past ,and while the decor is updated, the execution of the menu and service is in the "just ok" category. read more

We came in for dinner and most of us were not very hungry so we got a few appetizers. One friend ordered the Grouper dinner. The Blue Crab Bisque was delicious and was wonderfully presented. The ceasar salad was also good although the dressing was a bit runny. I was very disappointed in the lobster risotto. It was all crispy panko crumbs with good-sized lobster chunks but the risotto was dry. It had no flavor. Everyone enjoyed their salad and the shrimp and scallop appetizer. Our service was very good. We came back in the next morning for breakfast. I got the Grand Marnier French Toast which I loved but it just tasted like normal French toast. I also ordered a side of bacon for $5 which was perfectly cooked and a good deal for $5. The orange juice was fresh squeezed and cold. If you are staying at the resort it's a great Cundiff place to have breakfast. read more

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We had a nice butt pricey dinner at old Captiva house. I had a good Caesar salad with lots of Areman cheese, and the house garden salad was very good. We had grilled grouper that was nice, and I had blackened snapper that was warm crispy on the outside, but the blackened flavoring was subdued. The Keylime pie was delicious and sour with a nice butter graham cracker crust. The service was very good. The prices were extra high. All in all a good but expensive dinner. read more

Had a work event at the Marriott Sanibel resort and I wanted to see the island, it had been since 2019. Found this restaurant based on a Yelp GF search. Made a reservation for myself and a coworker, she lives in Montana so she was looking for seafood. We were greeted with warm smiles and hellos, seated at a clean table near a window. The service was prompt and knowledgeable. The menu is not marked gluten free but most of the food is naturally gluten free. It's heavy on the seafood side ( thank goodness!) Jamie and I ended up splitting three appetizers and a the grouper meal. They brought bread and olive oil dip for the gluten eater, I asked if they had gluten free bread which they found and brought out two slices, no charge. We split the escargot, scallops, jumbo lump crab apps. The jumbo lump crab was succulent, clean and fresh. Filled with clean ingredients, the scallops were cooked perfect, but only two on the plate, I would have enjoyed more. They came with a watermelon, arugula salad and balsamic sauce. So good! The escargot was cooked to perfection in a nice tomato sauce. The grouper was settled on some potato's and other veggies and a yummy sauce, unsure what the sauce was but delish! Our server cleaned the table cloth between meals. Overall, I would go back multiple times if able! Fantastic read more

Best fine dinning on Captiva. Food and service is always excellent. Great old Florida ambiance. Go to spot for special occasions.

Just had dinner there, Hannah was our server. She was helpful and very sweet! We start with crab/lobster cake and bisque. Both excellent! We tried the grouper and short ribs, both very good, short rib sauce a little too sweet, hard to finish it! Drinks and wine list very good too Will b back!! read more

Love love love. The Cioppino is my go to here, and we go on multiple nights when we stay at Tween. Service is attentive and welcoming. We've also eaten breakfast here, and it's always tasty. read more

I've been here several times over the Years. This restaurant is located inside of Tween Waters. I always enjoyed their brunch. They do an awesome spread for Mother's Day, Easter and other holidays. I took my mom here one time for Easter brunch and they even served crab legs on the buffet. It was amazing. It's a beautiful restaurant and great food. read more

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We were on vacation to Captiva island and friends told us to go to the old Captiva house for dinner and we did. It was our anniversary and we were celebrating. It's located at the tween waters Resort and is a very beautiful resort and restaurant. We thought we had a reservation, but we were not on the list so our hostess was very gracious and found us a table. We had a very pleasant server that told us about specials and opened one of the two bottles of wine that we had brought with us to the restaurant. Everyone ordered from the menu. We are fresh bread, hot out of the oven and drank good red wine. No one ordered an appetizer but I think I would have liked the escargot that we saw delivered to another table close by. I ordered the prime, dry aged 30 days, ribeye steak, medium, served with smashed potatoes and mushrooms The steak was perfect, cooked perfectly and incredibly flavorful, no steak sauce needed. And the portion was healthy. My wife ordered the Chilean Sea Bass served with polenta, vegetables and citrus butter. She said the fish was very good and the citrus butter really complemented the dish. She had never had polenta but found it to be a very good choice for the dish. The dinner was flawless and the food over the top. The only catch was, it was our anniversary and they didn't offer anything. read more

Old Captiva House - Aged ribeye steak - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

The inside of the restaurant was beautiful and the service was excellent. We were greeted the moment we walked in and was checked on by multiple people throughout the evening. We got the deconstructed spicy tuna roll for a starter and it was delicious. The tuna was in big chunks. The crackers have quite a bit of wasabi on them so be careful to those who don't like wasabi! The blackened snapper was perfectly cooked. We didn't love the special of the day however. The fried fish was cooked well, but the sauce that it came with had orange peel in it and it was extremely overpowering. Overall, the dining experience was great and we will definitely come again next time we are on Captiva. read more

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After driving 24hrs to get to beautiful Sanibel Island, this was the first place we decided to eat at for a nice, relaxing sit down breakfast. The reviews look exceptional, and there were tables available. We arrived a few minutes after our reservation because we were new to the area and had a little trouble finding the Captiva House. There is parking if you are not a guest staying in the hotel. We were greeted by the hostess. She asked if we wanted to sit outside or inside. I asked how the outdoor seating was. The hostess replied with a a little attitude saying it is like what it is where we just came in from. We decided to sit indoors. There was a table for two by the window with a view of the water. She instead led us to a table in on the opposite side of the porch area near high traffic. I asked for a different table. She led us to a table with four seats, but not the table for two by the window. Two women walked in after us and the hostess sat them at the table by the window. We both ordered the same breakfast. Two eggs over easy, bacon and breakfast potatoes. The food was just alright. Not worth it in my opinion. If you get a table by the window or sit out in the patio which is shaded under a nice canopy, you might enjoy the experience. We did enjoy walking by the water by the docks in the back of the Captiva House where there a gentle manatees swimming around. We also caught a glimpse of ospreys up in their nest. The story of Ding Darling on the placemats was interesting to read. His fun cartoons are displayed in the lobby. Overall, I recommend checking out the place. It looks like a nice place to stay, but get breakfast elsewhere and book ahead. I'm understanding why this was the only place with tables available at the last minute. read more

Old Captiva House - Osprey nest - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

The food was first class and the service was impeccable. The ambience was a bonus with the only exception being a loud group seated in our vicinity for which the restaurant staff was not to blame.On our next trip, we will definitely return. read more

Beautiful place! Upscale beach vibe. Shorts and t shirts are allowed. Women wore dresses but some casual as well. Try to sit inside, outside experience was like eating in the time out corner. Barely any music or views. Food was exceptional in design but flavors were ok. Best thing we ordered were the scallops. Don't order the fettuccine. It was watered down and tasted like it needed to be returned. Deconstructed tuna was a tuna tower... not bad. Drinks were good. Balanced and fast. IMO prices were not up to par with expectations. They could use more flavor and better speakers outside. Must see sunset views! read more

Old Captiva House - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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The food was very good as was the service. Just be sure to ask how much the special is. We got our bill and our jaws dropped! $$$$

This Ended up being located right at the resort so it was perfectly convenient. I got the wedge salad (the dressing was a little acidic for me) and the scallop special appetizer which came highly recommended. Peanut butter martini for dessert! Service was great from the start. The hostess was wonderful, as was our waiter. Nice, classy place that I definitely recommend. Editing to add breakfast experience.... this was by far my least favorite breakfast on the island. Both of our meals came out in what looked like slop. They were so heavy and unappetizing looking. I got the biscuits and gravy and my mom got the shrimp sausage skillet. Left us both feeling blah. I don't recommend coming here for breakfast. read more

Old Captiva House - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Best breakfast in the area. Tried bagel, steak and eggs together with pancakes. Awesome place with great service read more

Old Captiva House - Bagel steak and eggs were awesome! - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Super safe pick up protocol in place. The blackened snapper was our favorite of the two dishes. Well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Didn't even really need the citrus butter sauce. The watermelon, red onion, cucumber salad was light and refreshing. The roasted corn polenta was a nice side. Yum! read more

Old Captiva House - Blackened snapper - New American Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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Beautiful setting, great service, and enjoyed our food. They had a kids menu and were kid friendly, despite a more formal looking atmosphere. The bread was delicious, as were the drinks! I'm a vegetarian and they customized a dish for me. They take reservations, and moved ours for us the day of when we realized we were tired and wanted to eat earlier. We also enjoyed the key lime pie and creme brulee for dessert. We will be back next time we are in Captiva. read more

Very clean and charming restaurant! They took all the necessary precautions from taking temperature, social distancing, staff wearing masks, etc. We were able to see the beautiful sunset from our table. Our waitress was very nice and the food we ordered was great! Only deducting one stars because the vegetables looked liked they were microwaved from one of these frozen packs in the supermarket. read more

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June 2019- This was our first time to Old Captiva House for breakfast and we ordered the Chorizo Omelot, Lobster Benedict and Grand Marnier French Toast. The omelot and Benedict was served with potatoes that were very flavorful. Both entrees were very tasty and flavorful. The grand Marnier French Toast was thick, with a subtle sweetness. Very well prepared. The restaurant is well lit and comfortable, not too crowded and windows all around. The staff is very nice, friendly and welcoming. We will definitely come back to this restaurant and recommend even if you aren't staying at TweenWaters Resort. June 20, 2020- today we dined at Old Captiva House for breakfast and then again for dinner. For breakfast we ordered Traditional Eggs Benedict served with breakfast potatoes $11.95, Grand Marnier French Toast $10.25, and Two Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes and toast $9.95. Everything was wonderful. The bacon was quality and prepared just right. The breakfast potatoes were crisp and seasoned nicely although a bit salty. The Grand Marnier French Toast was crisp and very flavorful. The Eggs Benedict was also very tasty and we substituted the Canadian bacon for sliced tomatoes. Our server was Rosenadine and she was friendly and attentive. We went back for dinner to celebrate our 1st Anniversary. Anthony was our server and he was professional and attentive. We ordered appetizers Crab Bisque which was served deconstructed and constructed right in front of us. The presentation was lovely and the flavor was very nice. The other appetizer was a Lobster cake served with an avocado slaw. The cake was lightly crisped and probably the best I've had and the avocado slaw was very good and unique to me. For the main course we ordered the pan seared 9 Oz filet with roasted garlic Parmesan potatoes and vegetables $42. This was cooked perfectly, lean and very tasty. The second entree was Jumbo Prawns served with asparagus and a creamy Maine Lobster risotto with a key lime butter sauce $36. There were three large grilled prawns and this was a very tasty dish. We definitely recommend Old Captiva House for Breakfast and dinner and we will be back on our next visit. read more

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Wow is all I can say about the Grouper on Lobster Risotto. Classy place that is not stuffy. Staff and establishment is first class.

Old Captiva House is one of the few white table restaurants on either Sanibel or Captiva. It has been around forever and is now at Tween Waters Inn. While the atmosphere and service is good, the food is lacking in taste. Not bad, just very bland. Nice for a big group or a quiet celebration, just nothing special. It used to be much better. read more

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