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Bring your love of fine dining to Sanibel Island and Casa Ybel Resort. The award-winning, historic Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant is an enduring favorite, once graced by Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Today, food critics, guests, and savvy locals alike come to savor epicurean delights amid a charming Old Florida ambiance. Whether you crave a piña colada pool side or melt-in-your-mouth fresh seafood, every meal sparkles with island magic. All accented by romantic Gulf of Mexico views.