When it comes to Sanibel dining, Cielo is setting a new bar in farm to table cuisine. We strive for the best in everything we do, from carefully crafted cocktails to creative dishes made from scratch. In a world where the word “fresh” is ubiquitous, we take things further, locally sourcing only the best ingredients and hand-crafting every dish with the utmost care.
VisitDining That’s Truly Over The Top. Welcome to Crow’s Nest Steakhouse where, deliciously and beautifully, you can expand your horizons. Crow’s Nest Steakhouse stands tall above the acclaimed Shipyard Restaurant at ‘Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa of Captiva. Crow’s Nest Steakhouse is the only second-level dining destination on Captiva or Sanibel with a glorious beachfront view of the Gulf of Mexico and its amazing sunsets.
VisitExperience the charm of Italian cuisine in a laid-back setting, featuring a diverse menu that includes a variety of pizzas, pastas, and subs. Complement your meal with traditional burgers, draft beers, or choose from a curated selection of wines. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual dinner or a leisurely lunch, this dining spot promises a delightful array of options to satisfy your cravings.
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Jerry’s Café is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy fresh-made breakfast pastries, signature sandwiches (check out our grouper!), delicious dinner entrees, and fabulous desserts – like our fan-favorite Key Lime Pie – all while enjoying our tropical bird habitat. In addition to our full menu we offer a build-your-own gourmet salad and sandwich bar, exciting daily specials, a fantastic full menu, and a wide assortment of beer and wine.
VisitWelcome to the Lighthouse Cafe of Sanibel, where we serve breakfast from 7am to 2pm from our scratch kitchen. Enjoy both sweet and savory favorites, like out house recipe whole wheat granola hotcakes and seafood benedicts with key lime hollandaise sauce, to island inspired omelettes like the Hungry Fisherman and the Lighthouse Special. Our famous homemade strawberry preserves and crispy breakfast potatoes keep generations of guests coming back. Be sure to check out our daily blackboard features, and use Call Ahead Seating to make your wait easier. We are now featuring dinner year round, featuring upscale but approachable surf and/or turf offerings, and a curated wine list.
VisitThe Lighthouse Waterfront Restaurant overlooks the entrance to the exclusive Connie Mack Island. Inside, you’ll enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, the choice of fine or casual dining with a full liquor bar, comfortable lounge and the area’s best live entertainment.
Our outside seating features a dockside view where exotic wildlife live in peaceful harmony with million dollar yachts. The expansive 160’ outdoor porch is especially popular for spectacular sunsets. For your comfort, outdoor dining is under cover, screened and heated on that rare chilly evening.
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Bourbon Street at the Beach! New Orleans classics, with a Sanibel twist. Serving traditional island fare with a Cajun twist, MudBugs Cajun Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner. With two full bars located upstairs and downstairs, live music, a fun, laid back atmosphere...oh and did we mention Crawfish and Grilled Oysters? MudBugs Cajun Kitchen is sure to become your favorite island spots.
VisitDelight in the delectable at the Old Captiva House restaurant, located at the legendary ‘Tween Waters Island Resort. & Spa — the only fine dining and sushi restaurant on Captiva Island with a Gulf-front view of America’s Most Romantic Sunset. This charming and historic restaurant boasts a menu of mouth-watering island favorites and local seafood, plus other delights including fresh breads, desserts, and an extensive wine collection. Dine casual or formal at this 100+-year-old former school house, newly renovated to reflect quality and service with an ode to the tradition of this historic marker.
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The Sanibel Deli is known to be a favorite local hangout and spot for the best coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner on Sanibel Island. Winner of the Best Pizza at Taste of the Islands, Sanibel Deli offers wi-fi, indoor and outdoor seating, and an extensive line of gluten free options, The Sanibel Deli is the only place to go for delicious food at unbeatable prices!
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The Great White Grill has been voted the best Lunch, best beer selection and best place to watch the game on Sanibel and Captiva. We take pride in offering delicious eats and great times at the Great White Grill. Delivery available to anywhere on the island. We have a variety of items to fit every taste bud, including the best pizza, wings, sandwiches, and gyros in town. We also have a wide selection of 19 beers on tap, including local craft selections.
VisitWelcome to Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen — where you enter as a guest, become our friend, and feel like family. In Italy, the dinner table is where magic happens. Friends and family gather to fill their bodies with good food and wine; and their souls with laughter, happiness, and love.
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