When a place has a name like this, and duck is on the menu, how can you order anything else? The duck is always fantastic! The service is impeccable and the prices are reasonable. A visit to Sanibel/Captiva isn't complete without a visit to the Mucky Duck. read more

Always great food. Fish and chips are always delicious. The service at lunch, when we come, is always fast and attentive. The kitschy decor of collected buttons, FD/PD badges, and "British Pub" signage, including the snarky signs, are great. Never had a bad meal or time here. read more

The Mucky Duck - Snarky signs - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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So good to see the Duck open & busy. Food was excellent as was the service! Note for out of townies it's been rugged on everyone since Hurricane IAN. Be it sitting inside or outside on the beach you'll enjoy the beautiful view of the water with your friends or family. read more

Wanted to get an appetizer and have a drink. We were not allowed to sit at outside tables or inside!! Crazy! We were told you had to sit in the lawn chairs off to the side in the sun if you didn't order a meal! My husband wanted to finish his secdrink and my son wanted to walk on the beach just right in front of the restaurant while he did. They said no!!! You can't park in their lot and step foot in the sand even if you ate there! They have a hostess and a parking attendant watching people like a hawk making you feel sooo uncomfortable! Just not right! Won't go back!!! read more

The Mucky Duck - Enjoyed a few drinks from the chairs since we were not allowed to sit at tables or inside. - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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Looking for a great place to watch the sunset and grab a good dinner, this is it. With the help of Yelp and searching for sunsets, this was an excellent choice. During our vacation on the island we ate here twice and both times there was excellent service and wonderful food. Their beer on tap is very cold and they have an outside bar while you are waiting for your table. You can grab an appetizer from the bar while you wait. Our first night there was a 1.5 hour wait and our second visit we were seated right away. Make sure you give them a try and enjoy! read more

The Mucky Duck - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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Great spot with excellent views. Parking can be limited at times. Simple vibe. Food was not the usual compared to the rest. Although they do have familiar island items like oysters. However they also have their version of oysters Rockefeller which was excellent! The fish and chips were good. Prices were fair. Service was good because they gave you the option to make orders at the bar. Would definitely recommend for a nice relaxed experience. The beach is literally steps away. read more

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BEWARE. WORST DINNER OF MY LIFE. DO NOT GO HERE. this traumatic event happened to me and my family on easter. 2 completely wasted local bros harassed me and my family to the point where the police showed up and had to remove them- a bystander called the police and multiple families left immediately because of the unsafe environment that these men created .the restaurant staff did NOTHING to help us, they did nothing to speak to us directly or accommodate us. in fact, the waiter, rusty, directly enabled this situation, Rusty sided with the men who were harassing me and my family telling me "they've been here all day" implying that because they had been at the restaurant before us, they could treat the other customers any way they wanted. despite these men harassing and screaming at me, my mom who is a senior, and my boyfriend, Rusty made us move tables and said that because these men spent more money than us and had been there at the beach longer, we were not able to keep our table because they wanted it. it was truly horrifying and sickening. Through this, Rusty had also basically admitted to me, he had over served these customers to the point of being belligerently intoxicated, creating a unsafe environment for everyone. when I asked for a refund because I was literally crying and sick to my stomach and had completely lost my appetite, they said "I wish I could help you, but I can't". this situation started because I was at a table with my family, and these men came and surrounded us and started mocking my boyfriend out of nowhere, calling him my ex boyfriend and just messing with us, next they put their dirty shoes on the seat next to me and their open beer bottles right in front of me like they owned the place and I kindly asked them to leave because we were about to eat dinner. They had a temper tantrum and told me "I couldn't do that" and then accused me of "throwing" their shoes when I just put them down on the ground gently and told them we did not want them near us. then they yelled sexist slurs, there were small children right next to us. then they physically threatened my boyfriend and were berating my mother as well. they literally bullied and harassed us nonstop until being forcibly removed by a police officer, and we just had to sit there and do nothing. and NO ONE helped us. it was a fucking nightmare and really scary. imagine trying to have a nice relaxing day with the people you love the most in the world. and ending up humiliated, degraded, sick to your stomach, and feeling completely betrayed by an establishment i assumed would be apologetic and kind under these circumstances. shame on you mucky duck, everyone who watched the way you all handled this was uncomfortable and horrified. literally shameful. read more

Website said they have eat in or take out. We called to place an order for 8 after a long day of exploring Captiva. I was put on hold by 2 different staff members who couldn't answer the simple question "can I place a to go order". When a rude lad finally took me off hold he said "what's your order!?" I asked if I can call back when I have everyone's order?" He literally responded (and I quote) "i can take your order now but if you call back in 30 minutes the answer will be no!" He also hung up on me at this point. I've NEVER experienced such rude and disrespectful service in my 50+ years. Needless to say I did not place an order and WILL NOT EVER give this place my business. I'm sure they will survive without my business but I hope karma serves them as well as they served my family. read more

Amazing food and fun ambiance. I had the shrimp and scallop risotto and wow! Delicious!!!! A must try!!!

Had lunch there Mothers Day , service was slow The food was disappointing , had fish & chips was expecting fish prepared there , looked like fish squares you might get from a wholesale store. The best part of the part of the meal was the beach view! read more

The Mucky Duck - Beach view in front of Mucky Duck - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

If you ask why dine here it has to be the ambiance. Beach front, outdoor dining has you looking over the gulf. What a view. Enjoyed our Shrimp Sampler entrees. Great service. Nice sitting outside especially on days with slight breeze off gulf. read more

The Mucky Duck - Shrimp Sampler Platters....excellent especially the Crunchy Shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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Just got back from a vacation visiting Captiva island and other surrounding cities. We decided to have dinner at the mucky duck as it is one of the only restaurants open on Captiva unless you go to Sanibel. Our food was good not great. I believe they may be under new management since the hurricane because it's not what I remember from visiting pre hurricane. But still enjoyed the atmosphere and sunset. read more

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Mucky Duck is okay, but very unremarkable. So so food, expensive, and resting on their laurels of a great location on the Gulf with sunset views. But the whole place seems tired. read more

When I come to a restaurant I think they would at least meet necessities. This place has average food and prices are alright. But, I was surprised coming in and seeing no barbecue sauce and when I asked they said they don't have that. I can't believe a restaurant would not have even a simple condiment. 1 Star !!!!! read more

The Mucky Duck - Only ketchup - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Ambiance is all they have the food is all terrible We tried all the "best sellers" and they were one worse than the next. They have such an amazing location. They could put a little effort into the food. There's not really table service, but the bartenders were friendly. read more

This is our traditional beach walk lunch - must have. They have an outdoor dining option as well as an outdoor and indoor bar. Service is usually good and fairly quick. Food is good and serving size are decent. Beautiful view of the golf. You can't go wrong at the Mucky Duck! read more

The Mucky Duck - House salad with shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Fantastic food, incredible prices and the best atmosphere on the island. I would highly recommend this place for anybody visiting it is a must. read more

Here post Ian and everything g is great!! Full menu pretty much!! Having my fish and chips!!! Everyone needs to come support the island businessess!! read more

The Mucky Duck - Waling in bar up front - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

I would give zero stars for their customer service policy. I came in and asked for a table for 2, (my husband was in the parking lot) they would not seat me because he was not there. So the customers behind me got the last tables. Terrible and ridiculous policy. read more

Best views on Captiva! Their rocking chairs are a great spot to sit and watch the ocean and shell collectors roll by. Food is what you'd expect for a beach side restaurant, it won't win Michelin stars but it's good and at a reasonable price. read more

We came here during a quick visit on vacation, and after driving around looking for places to park and enjoy the beach that didn't require paying $25/2 hours, we found this restaurant spot right on the beach. We decided to buy beers and sit in the chairs near the palm trees and entrance to the beach. It wasn't too expensive for two craft beers, and we were able to carry them outside to sit and enjoy the view. It seemed like a popular spot for lunch, since there were a lot of people there, and it was easy access for beach goers. They do close early, so make sure to go there in the morning or early afternoon. I'm glad that we found this spot and were able to stop and enjoy the view! read more

The Mucky Duck - View from the beach chairs - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Came last year for lunch when visiting Sanibel Island over the weekday. It was packed during Winter vacation probably due to the idyllic location at the end of the island and beach access. Another classic nautically themed restaurant by the water. Ordered: oysters Rockefeller: a cheesy bite great for first-time oyster eaters, had to try them but probably wouldn't order them again due to the high price point (but this is the case everywhere) crab cake sandwich: great portion of crab in the cake, big enough cake to fill me up, tasted fresh, and had good flavor grouper sandwich: super solid sandwich, well fried, was worried that MP would be on the high end whereas other restaurants around the area have a set price for their grouper fries and coleslaw were standard Hoping they bounce back (when I went their menu had even explained how they had newly renovated after the last hurricane struck the area). Would visit again for the views alone! read more

La cerveza y comida y service es excelente a cualquier momento lo pasas súper especial

This is the place to go! Fun outdoor atmosphere with both uncovered tables and umbrella covers tables open first come, first served. Indoor dining is by reservation/name on list. The hostess could be better in communicating the difference between indoor and outdoor seating to not tell me to wait in line for over 30 mins when I could face placed my name on a list to sit inside - very frustrating. However, our server made up for it by being so great with recommendations and her service. Our table ordered had beer bartered shrimp, Duck Duck shrimp, and the Grouper entree. All were delicious. However, if I ever get to come here again, ordering the Duck Duck Shrimp is a MUST and would have that again and again! Fun place, great food, and be sure to stay for the sunset on the beach! read more

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Headed to Captiva for the day and had lunch at Mucky Duck! A classic relaxed oceanfront restaurant. Spinach salad, salmon and grouper sandwich all perfectly prepared. Service was fantastic. I really enjoyed everything about the experience. I felt sorry for our server having to deal with the retirees next to me complaining about their hot dogs....... read more

Gorgeous venue on a beautiful beach with attractive outdoor seating available. After sitting down at one of the tables we were told we needed to move to a different section, also outside and one foot away, if we wanted to stay for dinner. We moved, were given menus, enjoyed delicious margaritas and listened to a very talented musician playing Steele drums, flute and clarinet. After waiting thirty minutes and still not being waited on we left. The bartender at the outdoor bar was excellent, but we wanted to have dinner. Maybe it was just an off day and they were understaffed. read more

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Why not put a sign as you pull in that says... Eat Here Then Leave! Ppl like honesty. If you eat here and park in their parking lot the parking lot sheriff that speaks no English will tell you no you go . Now not knowing Spanish I'm like ah dude we just spent 430 dollars on food and drinks what do you mean leave? Then our waitress ran outside and said you eat here but if you wanna go to the beach you can't park here!!! AND I TOTALLY GET IT!!!! They are in business to make money but be honest have a sign out front that says... Eat Here Then Leave . Honesty goes a long way especially when your food is bag frozen not fresh all fried the only thing you have going for you is you have a spot on the beach so I'm guessing if you were honest who would come to your place if you couldn't park there then go to the beach. Over priced shitty food a dude will and is in the parking lot telling you do not go to the beach after you eat go home . PUNKS read more

The blackened grouper caesar salad was a amazing! Best thing I've had on vacation so far! read more

The Mucky Duck - blackened grouper caesar salad - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Such a beautiful setting, Nice music and decent drinks. However the restaurant management and staff inside are so incredibly mindless, rude and irritating that I would feel unsafe having them prepare my food. I have been revisiting this place for 40 years but the current management are driving it into the ground and have to go. Get some professional staff and remove the saccharine smile fools that are working there today (April 2022) and are ruining an old institution. read more

So much to say. This is my favorite of all the places we went in Sanibel/Captiva. The atmosphere is phenomenal, right on the beach! We sat outside, toes in the sand. The kids played cornhole and on the beach while waiting for food. The food was good, not overpriced like a lot of the island. Employees were super busy but friendly. Overall it was amazing. Parking is a bit of an issue, but just be patient and you will get a spot. read more

The view was great and the food came out fast! Typical pub fair in an environment with lots of flair (think office space). Everything we ordered came out correctly, it just wasn't particularly memorable. No complaints though! read more

Always delicious! Was craving blackened Mahi Mahi and when I went they had it on their special board so of course I got that and it was exactly what I needed to satisfy that craving. Service was great. And perfect relaxing beach day vibes. read more

The Mucky Duck - Blackened Mahi Mahi and Crispy Grouper Sandwich! Yummm - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

I spent some days with my husband at the beach. We loved Captiva Islands, they are the prettiest ones! One day we were looking for a sunset spot and we found The Muck Duck. What an amazing bar in front of the beach. Parking was free and super easy. We got a couple of cocktails, guys were very nice as well. People vibe was chic and family style. We took some pictures and enjoyed that amazing sunset moment. Very nice memory!! read more

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Great atmosphere, terrific sunsets and good food. Had several killer rum punches before realizing they were made with rum flavored wine. Whatever. They were awesome. Outside bar serves better drinks than inside one read more

Have you really been to Captiva Island if you haven't been to Mucky Duck? I think not. This place is an institution for a reason. The atmosphere with the patio on the beach is perfect. Service is good and so is the food. We went on a holiday weeken with temps in the 80°s so we expected a wait but it really wasn't too bad (less than 40 minutes). Just don't show up starving and think you'll get in right away. Always start with oysters and the clam chowder (big bowl but filled with seafood- a meal in itself). Our group ordered fried shrimp (good), grouper (ok but small), and fish and chips (excellent!!). Parking is a nightmare but to be expected. Just keep driving around and it'll work out. Check out Mucky Duck. You'll love it. read more

Just looking around. Stopped to have a look at the awesome beach and had an excellent rum punch at the outside bar! Very nice! Nice place to have a conversation on a very relaxed day. I can only guess is low season. read more

The food is English pub style, fish sandwich and chips, burgers, New England clam chowder, and if you prefer a meal sized salad in which you can add grilled chicken, fish or shrimp. The service is professional and has been serving with knowledge about its history. The best is the ambiance, the inside is old school style pub with window booths & tables that look out onto the Gulf of Mexico. I enjoy having a meal with friends and family outside while being served a menu of choices and brew at a circular picnic style table with an umbrella to watch the sun melt into the Gulf of Mexico. There are a few beach chairs to relax with casual care to enjoy natures performance. Children are often scene enjoying the beach, with a family dog under the table or hiding behind in the shade of a chair! ~ Margaret Kane, Haverford, PA read more

This is a great place to sit outdoors and watch the sunset. Unfortunately for us, wait list to sit on beach was way too long but we were able to be seated right away if willing to eat indoors. We were able to get a table by the window so good compromise. Disappointed in the size of the oysters, glad we only ordered a half dozen. Other menu options were well priced and portion sizes were good. read more

Right on the water! The food is very good. Every plate we saw pass us looked good. The prices were average for a restaurant but way below what you would expect for an island restaurant on the water. read more

The Mucky Duck - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

The great location, cool vibe, excellent service & refreshing drinks make this Irish Bar the place to hang out by the beach on Captiva! The menu is mainly "bar" apps, salads & sandwiches....all good and reasonably priced for the Island! It's nothing fancy....just comfortable & impossible not to love! read more

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