Tag Family-friendly dining

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

The Shipyard: ‘Tween Waters Delicious Dining

We told you not to miss breakfast at The Shipyard. But the ‘Tween Waters Island Resort restaurant serves up dinner that’s just as mouthwatering. The Shipyard is one of the newest restaurants on the island. And while it’s part of…

Lisa Erickson
July 7, 2024

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

Can’t-Miss Breakfast At The Shipyard Captiva Island

Before you spend the day at the beach, you’ve got to fill up on a great breakfast. Our favorite new place to have breakfast on Captiva Island? The Shipyard, Captiva Island.

Lisa Erickson
October 26, 2023

Food and Dining, Sanibel

The Shack of Sanibel

Need a cool place to be on a hot island day? The Shack of Sanibel serves up chilly treats, featuring their fresh frozen custard.

Nick Erickson
August 13, 2023

Food and Dining, Sanibel

Lighthouse Cafe Breakfast: A Sanibel Favorite

Blueberry Hot Cakes, Lighthouse Cafe, Sanibel, FL

If you are going to eat breakfast or brunch on Sanibel Island, you have to try the Lighthouse Cafe breakfast. We didn’t the first few times we stopped in. But we learned from our mistake and corrected it. We have to admit, it’s everything we hoped it would be.

Lisa Erickson
April 11, 2022

Food and Dining

The Bubble Room – Where It’s Always Christmas

Even if you've never been to Captiva Island, you’ve probably heard of the Bubble Room. It’s one of the island's most famous restaurants.

Lisa Erickson
March 6, 2022

Sanibel

Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream

Ding Dong The Troll Is Dead: Pistachio and Peanut Butter Ice Cream

What do you get when you place a mother-daughter team with a lifetime of hospitality experience and a passion for ice cream, on Sanibel Island? The answer is Sanibel’s Best Homemade Ice Cream.

Lisa Erickson
January 5, 2022

Food and Dining

Attitudes Beach Bar and Latitudes Food Shack – Closed

Attitudes Beach Bar and Latitudes Food Shack, Captiva Island, FL

These bright beach shacks are home to a taco stand and a beach-front bar that features all of South Seas signature cocktails. These establishments offer family-friendly beach-front dining.

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining, What's Open on Captiva Island

RC Otters Island Eats

RC Otter's Island Eats is a popular Captiva Island restaurant in the village area, offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open all day, with live entertainment during peak dining hours, this is a go-to spot for families.

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar

Sunshine Seafood Cafe and Wine Bar in the Captiva Island village area features upscale dining in a casual wine bar atmosphere. One meal here and you'll see why Gulfshore Life named this southwest Florida's "best kept secret."

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining

Captiva Provision Company

Captiva Provision Company in Chadwick Square is a full-service market and deli serving vacation-goers on Captiva Island, Florida. This store features a limited selection of groceries and household items, sun screen, beach toys, liquor, beer and wine.

Lisa Erickson
December 5, 2021

Food and Dining

Doc Ford’s: Captiva Island Rum Haven

One of the most popular Ft. Myers-area restaurants has a location on Captiva Island: Doc Ford’s Rum Bar and Grille is located at the entrance to South Seas Island Resort. The fun fish decor and upbeat atmosphere of Doc Ford's Captiva paves the way to appetizers, a raw bar, sandwiches and entrees to satisfy a wide variety of cravings.

Lisa Erickson
November 29, 2021