Brit's Sanibel Island Guide

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Brit's Sanibel Island Guide

Bars and Casual Dining

Fantastic casual drinks and dining on the island.
Great food, bar and atmosphere. Live music in season.
The Jac Sanibel *(Now Tipsy Turtle)*
1223 Periwinkle Way
Great food, bar and atmosphere. Live music in season.
A must-attend attraction with traditional american fare, cold beer and a beach view. An island favorite for a great cocktail, meal and beautiful sunset.
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The Mucky Duck
11546 Andy Rosse Lane
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A must-attend attraction with traditional american fare, cold beer and a beach view. An island favorite for a great cocktail, meal and beautiful sunset.
The Bubble Room is a staple on Captiva with "Bubble Scouts" serving up great, fun food and a HUGE selection of out of this world desserts. this place has been a staple on the island for decades. The Bubble Room was born in 1979 on its present site on Captiva Island. The world-famous restaurant that it is today followed a very modest beginning of just a few tables in the front room of the home of the Farquharson family. Today’s famous multi- theme restaurant slowly took shape. Starting with old toys from the 1930’s and 1940’s as its décor in the one room, the collecting began and has continued to the present day. Many of the original items are still seen here today along with the moving trains now on all three floors added for kids (of all ages). Popular with the many visiting stars of cinema in its early years, photographs soon began to adorn the walls and grew to the profusion of old idols and scenes from the big screen, now seen around you on every available wall space. The front room was decorated for Christmas and the additional theme of “its always Christmas at the Bubble Room” took shape with the introduction of many Father Christmases, the Elf Room and year round Christmas lights. The present owners have followed and developed these original ideas faithfully adding more and more fantastic toys and decor. In the early days old favorites recorded on private tapes were played as background music. Later came the extensive collection, all composed in the 1920’s,1930’s and 1940’s, that you hear today The Bubble Room was one of the first on the Island to introduce the bright and cheerful pastel colors now widely used on the island. The restaurant still presents several of the distinctive original menu items offered by the Farqhuarsons, including such favourites as Socra cheese, Bubble Bread, Carolina Moons, Tarzan, Eddie Fisherman, and many of the delicious and oversized desserts. Enjoy your visit to the now-famous Bubble Room Restaurant.
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Bubble Room
15001 Captiva Dr
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The Bubble Room is a staple on Captiva with "Bubble Scouts" serving up great, fun food and a HUGE selection of out of this world desserts. this place has been a staple on the island for decades. The Bubble Room was born in 1979 on its present site on Captiva Island. The world-famous restaurant that it is today followed a very modest beginning of just a few tables in the front room of the home of the Farquharson family. Today’s famous multi- theme restaurant slowly took shape. Starting with old toys from the 1930’s and 1940’s as its décor in the one room, the collecting began and has continued to the present day. Many of the original items are still seen here today along with the moving trains now on all three floors added for kids (of all ages). Popular with the many visiting stars of cinema in its early years, photographs soon began to adorn the walls and grew to the profusion of old idols and scenes from the big screen, now seen around you on every available wall space. The front room was decorated for Christmas and the additional theme of “its always Christmas at the Bubble Room” took shape with the introduction of many Father Christmases, the Elf Room and year round Christmas lights. The present owners have followed and developed these original ideas faithfully adding more and more fantastic toys and decor. In the early days old favorites recorded on private tapes were played as background music. Later came the extensive collection, all composed in the 1920’s,1930’s and 1940’s, that you hear today The Bubble Room was one of the first on the Island to introduce the bright and cheerful pastel colors now widely used on the island. The restaurant still presents several of the distinctive original menu items offered by the Farqhuarsons, including such favourites as Socra cheese, Bubble Bread, Carolina Moons, Tarzan, Eddie Fisherman, and many of the delicious and oversized desserts. Enjoy your visit to the now-famous Bubble Room Restaurant.
Try their island-inspired cocktail menu with proceeds to local children's charities. My personal favourite at Doc Ford's is shrimp and grits. Their yucatan shrimp is fantastic! Doc's is a relazed option for Caribbean eats, island-inspired cocktails & plenty of TVs for catching the game.
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Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island
2500 Island Inn Rd
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Try their island-inspired cocktail menu with proceeds to local children's charities. My personal favourite at Doc Ford's is shrimp and grits. Their yucatan shrimp is fantastic! Doc's is a relazed option for Caribbean eats, island-inspired cocktails & plenty of TVs for catching the game.
Local raw bar with a good selection of cold draft beers and fantastic beer-steamed seafood, raw clams, oysters and shrimp. Interior sports bar and great patio. They have a great oyster selection!
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Lazy Flamingo
1036 Periwinkle Way
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Local raw bar with a good selection of cold draft beers and fantastic beer-steamed seafood, raw clams, oysters and shrimp. Interior sports bar and great patio. They have a great oyster selection!
The island cow is an island favourite, great selection of beers and fresh cocktails including a Starbucks cafe. They have a ridiculously large menu featuring American cuisine including burgers & raw-bar options amid cow-themed decor. Their specials are usually a win, don't hesitate to try something new at the cow!
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The Island Cow
2163 Periwinkle Way
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The island cow is an island favourite, great selection of beers and fresh cocktails including a Starbucks cafe. They have a ridiculously large menu featuring American cuisine including burgers & raw-bar options amid cow-themed decor. Their specials are usually a win, don't hesitate to try something new at the cow!
Fantastic live music, awesome bar (with big TV's behind the bar to watch the game) this is a place to meet new people, dance and laugh. their Ahi Tuna nachos are fantastic! their Ahi tuna anything is fantastic. Check their website for updated live music schedule. Truly outstanding service, atmosphere, and cuisine. Lunch, dinner, late-night menu, and daily changing specials. The focus of menus is fresh, local, and fun. We also have a full bar with an extensive wine list, 20 beers on tap, a lot of local, domestic and craft beer bottles, and some fun and fresh, handcrafted signature drinks on our list including mojitos, martinis, and lots of other tropical craft cocktail favourites. Don’t miss their live music!
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Sanibel Seafood Grille
2499 Periwinkle Way
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Fantastic live music, awesome bar (with big TV's behind the bar to watch the game) this is a place to meet new people, dance and laugh. their Ahi Tuna nachos are fantastic! their Ahi tuna anything is fantastic. Check their website for updated live music schedule. Truly outstanding service, atmosphere, and cuisine. Lunch, dinner, late-night menu, and daily changing specials. The focus of menus is fresh, local, and fun. We also have a full bar with an extensive wine list, 20 beers on tap, a lot of local, domestic and craft beer bottles, and some fun and fresh, handcrafted signature drinks on our list including mojitos, martinis, and lots of other tropical craft cocktail favourites. Don’t miss their live music!
This sports bar is attached to the Timbers . If you want some top of the line seafgood in a more laid-back casual atmosphere this si a great choice on the island. Great beer and fare. Try their seafood poke bowl. Friendly place for a great meal! Chill bar featuring seafood, burgers & pizza, plus lots of televised sports & memorabilia.
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Sanibel Grill
703 Tarpon Bay Rd
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This sports bar is attached to the Timbers . If you want some top of the line seafgood in a more laid-back casual atmosphere this si a great choice on the island. Great beer and fare. Try their seafood poke bowl. Friendly place for a great meal! Chill bar featuring seafood, burgers & pizza, plus lots of televised sports & memorabilia.
Delicious far looking over the bay, elevated seafood menu in a handsome setting overlooking the water.
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The Green Flash
15183 Captiva Dr
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Delicious far looking over the bay, elevated seafood menu in a handsome setting overlooking the water.
Upscale seafood spot with crab cakes, oysters & steaks in a warm, modern space with a happy hour.
The Sandbar
2761 W Gulf Dr
Upscale seafood spot with crab cakes, oysters & steaks in a warm, modern space with a happy hour.
Delicious casual fare with an awesome happy hour menu!
Sanibel Fish House
1523 Periwinkle Way
Delicious casual fare with an awesome happy hour menu!

Pharmacy

Local island pharmacies for whatever ails you.
Pharmacy with beach gear, wine, beer and other treats for the land and sea.
CVS
2331 Palm Ridge Rd
Pharmacy with beach gear, wine, beer and other treats for the land and sea.

Grocery-Sanibel

Bailey’s was the first grocery store on the island and has lots to offer including a deli, an in-house bakery, coffee shop featuring all sorts of coffee’s, teas and blends. It is the opinion of many islanders that Bailey’s also has the best key lime pie on the island. Bailey’s also is attached to a home/hardware store which stocks a little bit of everything from beach gear, souvenirs, reusable tumblers for the beach, fishing gear, bait, hardware, glassware and more. Also, their plastic and paper bags have the shells that you may find at the beach on them. Very helpful for beach adventurers. For those who may appreciate an adult beverage or two, there is a liquor store next door called “the Grog Shop” with a great selection of wine of all vintages from all over the world. In the attached plaza includes Joey’s Custard (run by locals) and Beach Pies pizza.
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Bailey's General Store
2477 Periwinkle Way
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Bailey’s was the first grocery store on the island and has lots to offer including a deli, an in-house bakery, coffee shop featuring all sorts of coffee’s, teas and blends. It is the opinion of many islanders that Bailey’s also has the best key lime pie on the island. Bailey’s also is attached to a home/hardware store which stocks a little bit of everything from beach gear, souvenirs, reusable tumblers for the beach, fishing gear, bait, hardware, glassware and more. Also, their plastic and paper bags have the shells that you may find at the beach on them. Very helpful for beach adventurers. For those who may appreciate an adult beverage or two, there is a liquor store next door called “the Grog Shop” with a great selection of wine of all vintages from all over the world. In the attached plaza includes Joey’s Custard (run by locals) and Beach Pies pizza.
Jerry’s also has great offerings including a deli, Starbucks café, and a restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner (with a fantastic crab cake eggs benedict). Jerry’s is located in a plaza with other stores including love boat ice cream, a small liquor store, a beach store, clothing store and more. Jerry’s has long been known for its collection of friendly tropical birds in their courtyard, a hit with the young and old alike.
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Jerry's Foods Sanibel
1700 Periwinkle Way
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Jerry’s also has great offerings including a deli, Starbucks café, and a restaurant serving breakfast lunch and dinner (with a fantastic crab cake eggs benedict). Jerry’s is located in a plaza with other stores including love boat ice cream, a small liquor store, a beach store, clothing store and more. Jerry’s has long been known for its collection of friendly tropical birds in their courtyard, a hit with the young and old alike.
Sanibel Island has an incredible farmers market with amazing fresh seafood, flowers and produce as well as a number of local food and craft vendors. Check out their guacamole, it is a favorite of mine! The Farmers Market opens on Sunday morning and is open until 1PM.
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Sanibel Island Farmer's Market
800 Dunlop Rd
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Sanibel Island has an incredible farmers market with amazing fresh seafood, flowers and produce as well as a number of local food and craft vendors. Check out their guacamole, it is a favorite of mine! The Farmers Market opens on Sunday morning and is open until 1PM.

Beaches on Sanibel & Surrounding Area

Beautiful public beach on the island. There is paid parking, showers and taps to clean off feet. This beach is said to have some fantastic shelling in the morning. This beach is a little further from the condo so driving may be the best bet.
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Bowmans Beach
1700 Bowmans Beach Rd
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Beautiful public beach on the island. There is paid parking, showers and taps to clean off feet. This beach is said to have some fantastic shelling in the morning. This beach is a little further from the condo so driving may be the best bet.
There is paid parking at the beach or ride your bike to the beach on the island. Stop at Pinnochio’s homemade gelato on your way to the beach! Good shelling and people watching.
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Lighthouse Beach Park
110 Periwinkle Way
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There is paid parking at the beach or ride your bike to the beach on the island. Stop at Pinnochio’s homemade gelato on your way to the beach! Good shelling and people watching.
Public beach on the island with beautiful views. There is paid parking at the beach.
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Gulfside City Park Beach
2001 Algiers Ln
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Public beach on the island with beautiful views. There is paid parking at the beach.

Upscale Dining

Upscale dining on the island is some of the best. Smart casual attire recommended for these restaurants.
Seafood market and restaurant the timbers is one of the foremost seafood restaurants on the island. Their homemade oatmeal bread is amazing as is their blue crab bisque. A little slice of heaven! Each meals are prepared with care and are top of the line. Timbers is known for its famous crunchy grouper and serves hearty portions of simply prepared seafood.
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Timbers Restaurant & Fish Market
703 Tarpon Bay Rd
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Seafood market and restaurant the timbers is one of the foremost seafood restaurants on the island. Their homemade oatmeal bread is amazing as is their blue crab bisque. A little slice of heaven! Each meals are prepared with care and are top of the line. Timbers is known for its famous crunchy grouper and serves hearty portions of simply prepared seafood.
Italian-Med food with a seafood-centric menu plus water views, live music & dancing. Andres who owns traditions has been a longtime restauranteur on the island and provides only the best food, drinks and music for his patrons. Prepare to have an amazing night, great food and drinks with traditions on the beach! Try their lobster bisque or lobster ravioli some of my personal favorites), you will not regret any meal had here.
Traditions On the Beach
3111 W Gulf Dr
Italian-Med food with a seafood-centric menu plus water views, live music & dancing. Andres who owns traditions has been a longtime restauranteur on the island and provides only the best food, drinks and music for his patrons. Prepare to have an amazing night, great food and drinks with traditions on the beach! Try their lobster bisque or lobster ravioli some of my personal favorites), you will not regret any meal had here.
Treetop restaurant featuring american fare, live music & a full bar. An island favorite!
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Sanibel Seashell Industries
1551 Periwinkle Way
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Treetop restaurant featuring american fare, live music & a full bar. An island favorite!
New American fare & cocktails. Cips is an airy bistro with a boat-shaped bar & outdoor seating. Their desserts are fantastic as is the fare.
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Cips Place Restaurant
2055 Periwinkle Way
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New American fare & cocktails. Cips is an airy bistro with a boat-shaped bar & outdoor seating. Their desserts are fantastic as is the fare.
Polished restaurant & bar featuring carefully sourced American cuisine & regular live piano music.
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IL Cielo
1244 Periwinkle Way
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Polished restaurant & bar featuring carefully sourced American cuisine & regular live piano music.
This is an island favourite right on the beach. Definitely make a reservation for this waterfront New American spot executing upscale plates in a white-tablecloth, beach cottage setting.
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The Mad Hatter Restaurant
6467 Sanibel Captiva Rd
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This is an island favourite right on the beach. Definitely make a reservation for this waterfront New American spot executing upscale plates in a white-tablecloth, beach cottage setting.
Seafood & grilled fare stars at this beautiful historic home with outdoor seating looking out over the beach. The food here is fantastic but service can be slow. Make a reservation ahead of time to ensure timely service.
Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant
2255 W Gulf Dr
Seafood & grilled fare stars at this beautiful historic home with outdoor seating looking out over the beach. The food here is fantastic but service can be slow. Make a reservation ahead of time to ensure timely service.
French dishes, wine and outdoor seating. This is the best France has to offer transported to Sanibel island.
Bleu Rendezvous Bistro
751 Periwinkle Way
French dishes, wine and outdoor seating. This is the best France has to offer transported to Sanibel island.

Breakfast and Brunch Restaurants

An island favourite located in the marina, great for breakfast or lunch with a familiar menu of sandwiches & salads in an open-air setting on the docks.
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Gramma Dot's Restaurant
634 N Yachtsman Dr
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An island favourite located in the marina, great for breakfast or lunch with a familiar menu of sandwiches & salads in an open-air setting on the docks.
Known as the island's best breakfast. Known for specialty pancakes also offers inventive sandwiches & other deli-style eats.
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Lighthouse Cafe
1020 Periwinkle Way
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Known as the island's best breakfast. Known for specialty pancakes also offers inventive sandwiches & other deli-style eats.
Great coffee, friendly servers and good food. Try their crabcakes eggs benedict on the patio and enjoy the sea breeze. This restaurant is a refined cottage near the beach serving upscale seafood-focused American fare three meals daily.
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Sunset Grill
6536 Pine Ave
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Great coffee, friendly servers and good food. Try their crabcakes eggs benedict on the patio and enjoy the sea breeze. This restaurant is a refined cottage near the beach serving upscale seafood-focused American fare three meals daily.
Delicious food in the cafe located in Jerry's supermarket. Their benedicts are delicious and enjoy it in the well-forested area around the supermarket.
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Jerry's Foods Sanibel
1700 Periwinkle Way
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Delicious food in the cafe located in Jerry's supermarket. Their benedicts are delicious and enjoy it in the well-forested area around the supermarket.