Island Favorites & Casual Dining
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
2500 Island Inn Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-8311
A Sanibel staple for seafood, Yucatán shrimp, fish tacos, mojitos and Caribbean-inspired dishes.
MudBugs Cajun Kitchen
1473 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-2221
A fun New Orleans-style restaurant serving gumbo, jambalaya, po’boys, seafood, oysters and cocktails.
Lazy Flamingo II
1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-6939
A super-casual island favorite for seafood, grouper, wings and cold beer.
Seafood Favorites
Timbers Restaurant
703 Tarpon Bay Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 395-2722
A longtime Sanibel seafood destination known for fresh fish, oysters and its popular crunchy grouper.
Gramma Dot’s
634 N Yachtsman Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-8138
A charming marina restaurant perfect for a casual seafood lunch surrounded by boats and island scenery.
Date Night & Upscale
Cielo
1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-5555
A beautiful option for a special evening with seafood, steaks, pasta, cocktails and wine.
Traders
1551 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-7242
A polished island favorite with seafood, American cuisine, cocktails and a stylish coastal atmosphere.
Bleu Rendez-Vous French Bistro
751 Tarpon Bay Rd, Unit 2, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 565-1608
An intimate French bistro perfect for couples looking for a quieter date-night experience.
Italian
Tutti Pazzi Italian Kitchen
1200 Periwinkle Way, Unit 4, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 966-7654
Handmade pasta and Italian classics make this a great alternative when you’re ready for something other than seafood.
Breakfast & Brunch
Over Easy Cafe
2340 Periwinkle Way, Unit B, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 966-5114
A popular island breakfast destination for pancakes, omelets, Benedicts and generous portions.
Lighthouse Cafe
1020 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 420-0303
A longtime island breakfast favorite for pancakes, French toast and traditional breakfast plates.
Sanibel Cafe
2007 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 966-4017
A casual Sanibel institution serving breakfast and lunch.
Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant
362 Periwinkle Way #2, Sanibel, FL 33957
(239) 472-0011
A versatile island option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Sanibel Quick Picks
Best Seafood: Timbers
Best Casual Island Experience: Doc Ford’s
Best Date Night: Cielo
Best Fun Atmosphere: MudBugs
Best Marina Lunch: Gramma Dot’s
Best Breakfast: Over Easy Cafe
Best Italian: Tutti Pazzi
Best Laid-Back Local Spot: Lazy Flamingo II
