Dining and Restaurants in Sanibel Island

When the sun goes down, the fun heats up on Sanibel with the island's rich assortment of restaurants, nightlife, and more. Dining on Sanibel Island provides everything from fresh, succulent seafood to sandwiches, steaks, and more served up in an assortment of upscale and casual restaurants alike. Some of the best restaurants on Sanibel Island include Sanibel Steakhouse, Hungry Heron, Schnapper's Hots, Island Pizza, Jacaranda, and many more. Check out our list of must-try Sanibel Island restaurants.

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Woody's Waterside

Bar & Restaurant $

3051 Stringfellow Rd, Saint James City FL, 33956

An Old Florida Original...Laid Back, Nothin' Fancy...Just Cold Beer, Island Rum, Fresh Gulf Seafood & The Best Burgers Around!

The Jac Island Restaurant

Bar & Restaurant $$

1223 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island Fl, 33957

With live music nightly, the Patio Lounge attracts an affluent over-40 crowd to this friendly and casual restaurant named for the purple-flowered jacaranda...

Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille - Sanibel Island

Bar & Restaurant

2500 TARPON BAY ROAD, Sanibel FL, 33957

Doc Ford's Sanibel Island

Rosie's Cafe & Grill

Restaurant

2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Sanibel FL, 33957

Rosie's Cafe and Grill welcomes you to Sanibel Island! We pair traditional Rosie's recipes with Hungry Heron's recipes, offering you the best of both...

The Island Cow

Restaurant $$

2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, 33957

Sanibel Island Restaurant featuring American Style food and fun. Sanibel Island Cow.

Bleu Rendez Vous French Bistro

Restaurant $

2430 Periwinkle Way, Ste A, Sanibel FL, 33957

Join hosts Mari and Chef Christian Vivet for a memorable dinner in an elegant French bistro atmosphere!

George & Wendy's Sanibel Seafood Grille

Restaurant $

2499 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, 33957

Among Sanibel Island restaurants, George and Wendy's Sanibel Seafood Grille offers truly outstanding service, atmosphere, and cuisine. We offer lunch,...

Traders

Bar & Restaurant

Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, 33957

Shima Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

Restaurant $$

1451 Middle Gulf Dr Suite #1, Sanibel Island Fl, 33957

Easygoing, modern Japanese-style steakhouse with hibachi grill tables plus sushi & other fare.

Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant

Restaurant $

2255 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel FL, 33957-6104

Our award-winning menu at the Thistle Lodge includes a blend of Floridian, European, and Asian flavors to please the most discriminating palates. The seafood...

Mad Hatter Restaurant

Temprary Closed

6467 Sanibel-Captiva Rd, Sanibel FL, 33957

Intimate casual fine dining restaurant with glorious sunset views.

Cips Place

Bar & Restaurant $$

2055 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, 33957

New American fare & cocktails doled out in an airy bistro with a boat-shaped bar & outdoor seating.

Traditions on the Beach

Restaurant $

3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel FL, 33957

Located inside of the historic Island Inn on Sanibel, Traditions on the Beach offers a great menu and a full bar. Come out and enjoy a wonderful dinner...

Lazy Flamingo

Restaurant $$

1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel FL, 33957

The Lazy Flamingo restaurants operate in the casual dining, seafood class of restaurant. The Company philosophy is to serve only fresh seafood and, provide...