The food was by far the best on the island. We had the steak of the moment which was an amazing 14oz ribeye which melted in my mouth. The wedge salad was great with a spicy Catalina dressing and the seafood appetizer was spot on. Only complaint was service was a little lacking as our server had only made one trip to our table during an almost 2 hour sit down. Other than that everything was Amazing. read more

This beautiful restaurant is charming and has a wonderful menu. The Filet was the best steak I've ever had and the creme brulee was to die for. Perfect for a romantic date night while on vacation. read more

Best breakfast on Captiva! The sign isn't lying :) Restaurant is clean and updated! Food was delicious, fresh squeezed OJ and staff was very pleasant and attentive. read more

We have stayed here countless times over the years as it's an easy long weekend, knowing anything one could need is on the property. We've experienced the renovations and the evolution of the restaurant with the new chef, (a tremendous improvement). Our most recent visit couldn't have been more perfect due to the warm, friendly welcome from Valerie and the table service of Eric (whom we've known from previous visits). Valerie is a tremendous asset to this gorgeous, historical property. She is an absolute gem--accommodating, enthusiastic and clearly loves her job. she and Eric make a great team in recounting the rich history of the property, outstanding service all with the warmest of hearts. Can't wait to see them both again and have another great meal watching the sunset! thanks to you both. read more

Husband and I are dinner here in 2019 & enjoyed it so much we came back in 2020. Meal was just as great this year as it was last year. Started with the Scallop appetizer with the watermelon and cucumber salad which was light, fresh, and delicious. I had the sea bass & my husband had the filet. Both were cooked perfectly, had amazing flavor, and left me wanting more (even though the portion size was perfect). Eric was an amazing server, attentive but never once hovering. Team at the hostess station was personable & inviting. Cannot wait to go back in 2021! read more

Charming and impressive. This hidden gem had a very unique menu with a large variety of items, such as lobster and crab crusted scallops, fresh triple tail with Asian rice and mango salsa, pomegranate glazed lamb chops, deconstructed spicy tuna roll, grilled caprese salad, and so on. Wow, such interesting options! Our cocktails - Painkillers- were spot on. Our appetizers were the deconstructed spicy tuna roll and escargot. For dinner, we ordered the triple tail and the pomegranate glazed lamb chops. We both loved every dish. The service was fast, friendly and professional. This is definitely a nice place for a wonderful meal, special occasion or not. read more

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Food was amazing. Both the filet and lobster dish and the mahi mahi special were cooked to perfection. Service was wonderful. For those looking for Covid measures, we were asked to submit to a temp reading before being seated. read more

My husband and I were on Captiva for the weekend celebrating our wedding anniversary and looking for someplace special to have dinner. The Yelp reviews for this place were really good and the menu looked promising, so we decided to check it out. We are so glad we did, as it was by far the best meal we had on our trip! Everything was lovely, from the bright, classy restaurant interior, to the view of the gulf through the window, the excellent service, and the fantastic meal. We started with the key lime martini and a draft beer while we nibbled on (okay, devoured) the fresh rolls with olive oil and herbs. We then shared the Parmesan panko crusted scallops (two per order) as our appetizer. They were cooked perfectly and the crust on them was so flavorful. For our entrees, my husband ordered the 6 ounce filet and I had the black grouper special. I'm very picky about fish (I don't like it if it tastes too fishy, which I'm sure would not matter to real seafood lovers), but I decided to be adventurous because the server made it sound so good. Well, I can report that my "risk" paid off. It was a delightful dish and the portion was large enough that even after giving my husband a few bites, I still had to take some home. The only thing I wasn't absolutely impressed with was the key lime pie dessert. It wasn't bad; it just wasn't great. I wish I had listened to our server, Lyle, and gone with the carrot cake. Oh well, there is always next time! read more

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We ate here last night and had an outstanding experience. Service and food were great. Lamb chops, pompano, snapper & bisque all great. Bread fresh and tasty. Anthony our server took care of us. Great outdoor sitting environment. Wonderful meal. read more

Steak and eggs were great, cooked perfectly and fast/ great service! Sourdough bread was really good too it seemed homemade

This was our first time in Captiva and our first time here and it was absolutely fantastic! It was so good that we went twice! The meal starts with an awesome mix of seasoning and olive oil for dipping the warm fresh bread and just continues from there. We had seafood the first night and filets the next night with sushi as an appetizer. All was super - you won't be disappointed! We will be back next year! read more

The Cioppino-the seafood stew was way too salty and gave me an incredible headache and heartburn. Wonder if they use msg because I don't usually get headaches from eating salty foods. The lobster/crab crusted scallops were soggy and wet and the combination of textures reminded me of old people food. The olive oil was seasoned with herb salt which ruined and overpowered the taste. read more

Woao! That's the first thing I can say! Good and service it's phenomenal. Anthony took care of us the best way! The food has great taste, excellent cook, amazing presentation. read more

Best meal we've had on our Sanibel/Captiva trip so far! Everyone loved what they ordered and we finished every bite! Also, loved the waiter. Only thing we didn't love was the carrot cake with the slight rum flavor. read more

Awesome!!! Great food and great atmosphere! The parking is weird and non existent but the food was good!

Had a beautiful dinner there last night! Beautiful outdoor Christmas decorations really make it worth the drive!! Great selections for dinner,smaller plate options too!! Great drinks Service was excellent from our server Eric!! Going back in three nights it was that good!! read more

My daughter and I had a late breakfast here. We had the lobster eggs Benedict and pancakes. Both were so tasty and we ate every bite! We will definitely be back ale wry visit to sanibel in the future. And the staff! They were all so kind and VERY hospitable. Also the renovations were beautiful. read more

We had a wonderful dinner and the food is always delicious. The two tail lobster was excellent and the lobster and crab crusted scallops was delicious. The rice and veggies had a sweet and delicious flavor. Our server was Jen. She was so attentive. She had a wonderful personality and made the evening enjoyable. She was great. I would recommend it highly. read more

Three of us dined and we all enjoyed our entrées. I had the jumbo prawns with lobster risotto and it was delicious. Another diner had the wedge salad and enjoyed it. The third diner had the Gruyere Chicken Fettucine and loved it too. Service and ambiance were great. read more

Great spot on Captiva Went to many restaurants on the island with friends recently. Most were average at best. Captiva Island House stood out above the rest. Ambiance was wonderful indoor or outdoor seating available. Service people well trained and attentive. Food selection was plentiful and very well prepared. Looking for an upscale dining experience do not miss this spot. read more

Excellent breakfast. Apple strudel, cappuccinos and shrimp hash. Nice servers. Love it. Will definitely come back

Average place- food is good but overpriced. Waiters were attentive. Not sure we would return.

Very nice ambiance and great service. My wedge salad was perfect with bacon, cherry tomatoes and Catalina/blue cheese dressing. The lettuce was crispy and fresh. Our waiter Ray suggested the lamb chops. I do too. Perhaps a tad too much sauce but perfectly grilled and delicious. Served with mashed potatoes and buttery veggies. We look forward to going back. read more

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Breakfast was amazing!!!! I think my husband had the chorizo omelette and he loved it! I had the banana bread French toast and it was to die for. My toddler had a huge fresh fruit bowl that lasted us for a couple of days. This would be my top pick for breakfast on Captiva. read more

We had an incredible dinner last night at Captiva House. The salads were terrific and our entrees were over the top. I had the grouper and my wife can't stop talking about her shrimp & lobster over risotto dish. So much lobster. The Executive Chef came around asking us about our meals...very smart. Unfortunately the waiter was really poor. It was my wife's birthday. He just wasn't attentive. He blew the candle / desert thing. Otherwise, I would have gave them 5 stars. read more

The food was excellent. We chose this after having several bad experiences at the bubble room. Glad we did, this will become our new annual tradition. Great service as well read more

We visited the newly remodeled space for a lovely Saturday night dinner. The new dining area is a classy beach style and light, bright, and airy. Food and service were fantastic, we would definitely recommend. And prices were absolutely reasonable for the quality of the food - anyone complaining about the price should, frankly, be cooking at home. We had the lobster crab cake appetizer with avocado slaw, the grilled caprese salad, Chilean sea bass, and crab and lobster crusted scallops. All excellent! read more

This place exceeded our expectations after we were rudely greeted at key lime bistro. We headed down another mile to Old Captiva House where the vibe was completely opposite. Kind, gentle staff, beautiful very clean surroundings. The food was impeccable. Great coffee as well. Highly recommend for breakfast! read more

Rack of lamb was superb. and free glass of wine with dinner. They also have free continental breakfast or order hot food for a nominal charge. The service was outstanding. Prices for food were higher than on the mainland. read more

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Fine dining at it's finest. We celebrated our anniversary with dinner here and the atmosphere, service and food were all outstanding. I would highly recommend it for your most special occasions! A 11 on a scale of 1 to 10 read more

The fish dishes were good. Although one thing was cheesy and I wasn't expecting that to accompany fish. Large portions. Very nice atmosphere. A little expensive. read more

Delightful and accommodating with a chef dominated menu that is both delicious and nicely presented. Seafood is the mainstay, but they offer an array including vegetarian/vegan and meat offerings as well. Our party was pretty much half steak, half seafood with 1 vegan option. Most surprising was the quality of the food and the presentation. I figured that it would be a high price like many of the other restaurants over the causeway. We were stunned at the presentation, as good as any top restaurant. The food melted in our mouths. Now we can hardly wait to get back to this surprisingly wonderful spot. read more

The food was absolutely delicious a calm environment the waitress was so nice the hosts had the best attitude ever! Absolutely recommend this place for a dinner when on the island. Fancy but not too fancy just perfect will go back next time for sure read more

Very nice menu that is executed well. The one oddity is how little local seafood they had. Instead, dishes such as a Cowboy steak and Salmon dominate a majority of the menu. I stuck with the one local seafood dish on the menu and it was fantastic! Good service as well. I would not call the atmosphere kid friendly, but they have a good kid's menu and were nice to my children. I would go back. read more

Great service and amazing food! Filet was top notch!! As was everything with Old Captiva House when we visit.

The restaurant was highly recommended but the experience was poor. The service was extremely slow and the food was mediocre at best. When the entrees finally arrived after we had been seated for over an hour, the Chilean Sea Bass and blacken snapper were tasteless, as were the side dishes. The Mac n' cheese from the kids menu was literally from a Kraft box as the waitress told us after it was served. We had a much better dinner at the local Key Lime Bistro the evening before at a much lower price. read more

Great food, pricey but worth it. Servers are not that professional for the prices charged I expected more and was dissapointed. Like the fact that we didnt have to drive as we stayed in Tween Waters resort and this restaurant is within walking distance. read more

This hidden gem delights all the senses. The cozy, crisp white decor sets the mood for some awesome dishes. Their Eggplant Caprese keeps me coming back from New York and I myself am a Chef. The staff is very friendly and warm. The pianist played a lovely selection of music which topped the night off. There is a cute gift shop on the way out of the restaurant and the resort, the Tween Waters Inn is where you will find this fantastic restaurant. I give Old Captiva House 5 stars and I can't wait to return next year! read more

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Genre for rating: American upscale As a long time staple for fine dining on Captiva, I would have expected more. Creative Florida cuisine, but flavors were unimpressive. The Old Captiva House will stand out due to the lack of fine dining opportunities on Captiva, but it will fail to hit a home run. The vibe is actually quite creepy. Eg: walked in on a random Sept evening and the hostess snarled and asked us if we had a reservation...while I peered around the corner to see two patrons dining. What I had: tuna appetizer, grouper Best bet: when you have to have fine dining on Captiva, drinks and an app if you must. read more

only good restaurant on the island. is nice, not ugly florida decorated. good waitstaff, not trashy.