Category Food and Dining

Food and Dining

Mad Hatter, Sanibel Island’s Top Spot For A Sunset Dinner

The Mad Hatter Restaurant, Sanibel Island, Fla.

Sadly, the Mad Hatter was destroyed in Hurricane Ian in 2022. We will keep you posted if it reopens. I’ve had a lot of meals on Captiva but dinner at The Mad Hatter on Sanibel is by far my favorite…

Lisa Erickson
October 11, 2021

Food and Dining

Keylime Bistro Key Lime Pie

Is there anything better than being in a tropical paradise and indulging in a tangy slice of key lime pie? If this sounds like the perfect accompaniment to your Captiva Island vacation, then don’t miss the Keylime Bistro key lime pie.…

Lisa Erickson
September 27, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

Boops By The Bubble Room – Captiva’s Cake and Ice Cream Shop

Boops by the Bubble Room, Captiva Island, Fla.

dessert shop serving cake, ice cream, pastries, and coffee. We like to think of it as the island’s version of a candy store/sweet shop on steroids.

Lisa Erickson
August 23, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

The Green Flash: Captiva Island’s dockside restaurant

Dockside entrance, The Green Flash, Captiva, Fla.

If you're looking for a restaurant with a water view on Captiva that's unmatched, The Green Flash, Captiva Island's dockside restaurant, is a pot o’ gold.

Lisa Erickson
August 2, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

Starbucks Captiva Island

Located in Chadwick Square, Starbucks Captiva Island location is one of the island’s two coffee shops. While an extension of South Seas Island Resort, Starbucks and all Chadwick Square establishments are open to the public. Starbucks Captiva Island Address: 14830…

Nick Erickson
July 17, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

Old Captiva House: Captiva-Style Fine Dining

Where should I eat on Captiva Island? It’s a question we hear a lot. Our answer is: a lot of places. It just depends on what you're hungry for. If you want to take a bite out of Captiva Island history, the Old Captiva House restaurant is your place.

Lisa Erickson
July 5, 2021

Food and Dining

The Green Flash Drink

Walking across Captiva Island to take photos on a hot and humid day, we needed a break; time to refuel and get a cold drink, stat. The Green Flash drink, named after the restaurant, was calling our name.

Lisa Erickson
June 28, 2021

Food and Dining

Captiva Online Grocery Delivery Options

Bags from Bailey's and Jerry's - Sanibel, FL

At Capturing Captiva, we’re all about maximizing our enjoyment of the SanCap area. Since grocery shopping is the kind of activity you do at home, we prefer to order our groceries ahead when we travel. Thankfully there are several Sanibel and Captiva online grocery delivery options for vacation goers.

Lisa Erickson
May 17, 2021

Food and Dining

The best seafood on Captiva and Sanibel Islands: Molly Malone Seafood

The best seafood market you’ll ever find on Captiva - and Sanibel - islands is Molly Malone Seafood. For us, no trip to the area is complete without picking up several orders from Molly Malone Seafood.

Lisa Erickson
May 3, 2021

Food and Dining

Sanibel Captiva Craft Beer Guide

When traveling, I always try to enjoy the local tastes and flavors. This includes checking out the local and regional beers I can’t get at home. Capturing Captiva’s Sanibel Captiva Beer Guide covers the best local and regional beers.

Nick Erickson
April 26, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

Captiva Island Pizza: A Slice of Heaven in Paradise

Cannonball Pizza from Captiva Island Pizza

Captiva Island has a handful of restaurants on the island. If it's pizza you're craving, you're in luck; Captiva Island Pizza has you covered. It's one of our favorite places to eat on the island.

Nick Erickson
February 22, 2021