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    Sanibel's

    3.6 (82 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM

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    SANIBEL'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Tanya A.

    Sanibel's Seafood: Disappointing Experience After Three Years I hadn't been to Sanibel's Seafood in three years, but my husband and I were in the mood for seafood and decided to give them another shot. Unfortunately, our experience this time was disappointing, and I feel compelled to share the issues we encountered to help others make an informed decision. We placed our order right when they opened at 3:00 PM and were told it would be ready in 15 minutes. My husband arrived to pick up the food at 3:15 PM, but he was informed that the order was not ready yet. He didn't receive our food until 3:30 PM, which made us expect it to be hot and fresh, especially considering they had just opened. However, as soon as we unpacked our meal at home, I noticed it was only lukewarm at best. Initially, I thought it might have been the condiments cooling things down, but after touching various parts of the meal, I realized everything was barely warm. For a $31.92 takeout order, cold food was the last thing we expected, especially right after they opened. When my husband called the restaurant to address this, we encountered customer service that only added to our frustration. The woman on the phone repeatedly referred to us as "honey," which felt dismissive and unprofessional. She informed us that if we returned the uneaten food, they might "possibly" replace it--an offer that felt more like an inconvenience than an apology. In my experience with other takeout establishments, if there's an issue, the manager usually assures you that they'll make it right, even if it means taking your information for a future replacement. But at Sanibel's, they refused to let me speak with a manager, and the response we got was, "I just work here." Not only did they fail to make it right, but the dismissive attitude made it clear that customer satisfaction wasn't a priority. In addition to the lack of customer service, the restaurant's setup adds to the inconvenience. The parking lot is small and difficult to navigate, especially during busy hours. The inside pickup area is also very compact, and although they do try to get customers in and out quickly, it doesn't leave much space or comfort while you wait. Despite the limited number of people there, the experience felt rushed, and we were left with an impression that efficiency mattered more than service. I understand the challenges of inflation and increased costs, but when you're paying nearly $32 for a takeout order, you expect hot, fresh food and courteous customer service. It's not always practical for everyone to immediately return to the restaurant, and many customers might not have a way to reheat their meal at home. That "just microwave it" approach is unacceptable when ordering food meant to be eaten hot and fresh. Sanibel's missed the mark not only in the quality of our meal but in how they handled our concern, and their reluctance to stand behind their product is disappointing. I had hoped that Sanibel's might still be the great restaurant I remembered, but this experience proved otherwise. I won't be returning, and I'd caution anyone considering Sanibel's to weigh these factors before spending hard-earned money here.

    My key fob to show just how small it was

    service from the waiter was fine...issue was the size of the oysters...please advise the customer of how small they are before ordering....not to mention the manager was completely nonchalant and said I don't know what I should ... and I nicely replied don't worry I'll take my money somewhere else and not return here.

    Jimmie P.

    NC fried seafood is a must have. The staff here is always nice southern roots, you have to love it. Let's get straight to it, seafood platter me. All the food here is delicious. I go for the flounder, popcorn shrimp and scallops. It was cooked to perfection and came quickly. If you're local you already know, and for anyone visiting you need to know.

    White Fish, fries and hush puppies.
    Tori M.

    The food is always on point. I never eat in so I can't speak on the dine in portion. The service is good but they are shorter busy on Fridays so you have the plan ahead.

    Overstuffed box of fried seafood!
    Erik S.

    When I think about how to rate a restaurant on Yelp, I ask myself two questions... What is this restaurant trying to be? And How well is it executing on that mission? In the case of Sanibel's, they are trying to be a no-frills, just good food for the family, seafood restaurant that fills your belly with delicious golden fried goodness at an extremely reasonable price. How well are they doing? Well. I have been coming here since I was a very young child, and very little has changed. They still pack the house, they still make great seafood without any worry by their customers about the freshness of the seafood, and they still operate like a well oiled machine. That is five stars if I ever heard it. They aren't trying to be the best seafood restaurant in town, or push the envelope on ocean fresh cuisine. They just want to give you literally multiple meals worth of seafood that won't ding your wallet. In my time coming here (30+ years), I have probably ordered every combination of the seafood available. You can't go wrong, and a small is enough for two meals for any ordinary person. Small = large, and large = meals for the week. I love their cole slaw. I order extra each time because it compliments their popcorn shrimp so well. It would be right at home on a hot dog too. I usually go baked potato instead of fries, because face it, you have plenty of fried stuff in your meal. The hushpuppies are the ring style and are always enjoyable. I hear many people order extra, but again, you wont hurt for portions here. Sanibel's is known to all the locals, and a certified "high point institution" if you will. These folks won't let you down. Give them your business! Be prepared to call several times for takeout, the line gets busy on friday/saturday evenings.

    "Small" fried combination platter with shrimp, clam strips, and fries.
    Zac G.

    Every North Carolina town of a certain size needs at least one classic fried seafood joint. In High Point, Sanibel's fits the bill. This is the kind of place that looks untouched by time. But you don't go here for ambiance or innovation. You go to a Sanibel's because you want cheap, plentiful fried fish that won't make you sick, and by that measure, Sanibel's delivers. Sanibel's occupies a largish space up North Main with plenty of seating and parking alike. There is a separate entrance for take-out orders, which is what I opted for. I called in ahead, and everything was ready at the time of pick-up. Though the menu offers steaks, salads, and pasta dishes, seafood is the main draw here. You can get it broiled or fried, in single items or in combinations. My wife and I each went with a small fried combination platter, which came equipped with slaw, hushpuppies, and a choice of potato. We came away with flounder-perch-baked potato and shrimp-clams-fries respectively. By and large, the food was tasty and satisfying in a predictable, comfort-food way. Everything fried was well-breaded and crispy without excess grease, and there were zero freshness concerns. The popcorn shrimp were tiny yet addictive and won the approval of our begging cat as well. While neither the fries nor the slaw was anything special, the onion-ring lookalike hushpuppies were a standout. Sanibel's represents an exceptional value for the money spent. For under $12 per, each "small" combination platter yielded two generously portioned meals' worth of food. One shudders to think just how much a "large" would include. I cannot attest to Sanibel's dine-in experience, and I'm in no rush to find out if they do broiled seafood as well as they do fried, but takeout from this place seems like a smart bet for anyone with a fried fish craving or simply a few mouths to feed.

    Salt and Pepper Fried catfish and shrimp.
    Y-pol N.

    Ventured into this hidden gem last night. Driving to the location we never noticed the building. I'm a big fan of fried catfish so that was what I was aiming for. The energy from staff and guest was really good. The decorations made it feel like a legit seafood restaurant. Service was fast felt like as soon as we ordered it took no more than 10 mins and food was in front of us. I have the salt and pepper fried catfish and shrimp combo. My wife had the flounder special that they have on Thursday night. The fish we had was really good flavorful had a nice crunch and flaky. It came out super hot and fresh. The portion size was huge almost as if you could just split the meal. Overall great experience and we will be back in the future.

    The SMALL clam strip platter.

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    I recently visited The Peach Cobbler Factory with a group of ladies while traveling to South…read moreCarolina from Michigan. We were pleasantly surprised by the incredible options available to cure our sweet cravings. The moment we walked in we were greeted cheerfully by a sweet young man helping his dad out for the day (or the summer, as he stated), we were also greeted by the incredible sweet smell in the air. The store was very clean and tidy. With so many options and varieties, we asked for the favorites of the young man, as well as the owner, and based our choices on their recommendations. Everything was DELICIOUS and HUGE! We all had a little something different and tried from each other's orders. I am pleased that we chose to make the stop, visit with the folks in there, and enjoy the treats they had to offer. I highly recommend this location if you're in the area and looking for a yummy dessert and an exceptional customer service experience.

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    The strip mall sign of where Miso's Ice Cream is located.

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    Gnom Gnom Gnom…read more Great selection of "homemade" cakes, cookies, and desserts. This is a regular stop for me and my fiancé. The staff is super friendly and kind.

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    Dot and Pearls Coffee & Pastries
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    The best shop in town! The energy when you step in the door is heavenly. So nice and vocal so you…read morelearn quickly this is a friendly spot and you should stay awhile to feel like family. I did not plan to come here. Actually sat in the parking lot looking for someplace to eat. I saw all these little old ladies coming in and out so I knew it was good. Cakes and cakes and more cakes! They have ever kind you can think of. Seriously, chocolate to pumpkin pies, lemon, strawberry, almond joy, butter pecan...every flavor and it's all homemade. So happy to meet the staff and hear about the start of a great family business. Oh and do not sleep on the goodies in the attached stores. So many cute Christmas items and gifts. I got some beautiful ornaments and several personal Christmas gifts. What a blessing on a day of wonder.

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