18 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Captiva

“This is a solid 4.5*. The food was great! The atmosphere was tropical and fun. The service was, as most places down here, slow. But our server had A LOT of tables....so not necessarily her fault. I would definitely recommend going by boat, as they had a lot of slips.Wheelchair accessibility: They do have an elevator to the upstairs dining.“

“We had a fantastic lunch here. I braced myself for mediocre service based on some recent Yelp reviews but either we got lucky or their service has improved substantially. Our server was friendly and prompt. Our food came out quickly and it was really tasty. I loved the grouper fingers. They also have live music that added to the chill ambiance of the place.“

“Great place, beautiful atmosphere, great service and food. Can not beat sitting next to the beach watching sunset, eating some fish & chips and having a cocktail. Loved the British pub feel to the place. Live entertainment too. Definitely a place to hit while visiting Cape Coral.“

“First time here—server was very helpful walking through the numerous options. Custard with mix-ins was a refreshing treat. Hawaiian shaved ice was on par with Maui quality.Only caution is eating outside at picnic tables, insects were very aggressive on biting the legs.“

“It was a incredible time the captain was very nice the sunset was spectacular very nice experience I would recommend that anyone that even has the slightest thought about doing it should definitely do it you will not regret it in any way what so even. The sunsets are overwhelming. Thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy the experience“

“While exploring this beautiful little island my boyfriend and I stopped in this amazing establishment. The staff was friendly. Our waiter (Kale?) was nothing less than phenomenal. The food was hot, fresh and served as artwork. You can tell the passion this establishment has for food and people! If I ever get to visit again this will definitely be a must eat again place!“

“We had lunch at Blue Dog yesterday April 24 and OMG it was amazing. Having lived here 7 years in Florida we’ve been to Blue Dog many times but never ate outside on their patio. Our server Karen Bacalla was certainly in her wheelhouse. Karen was serving multiple tables and personalizing everyone on the patio made it like a party atmosphere and nobody knew each other when we sat down. We felt like VIP’s Our hats off to the chef, the peel & eat shrimp appetizer was huge and the old bay seasoning never disappointed. My coconut rum butter sauced mahi mahi with pina colada rice was absolutely the best very delicious. My husband had grouper bites to die for, Karen recommended that as well as the She crab soup and it’s a MUST have dish.Thank you Karen and Blue Dog for serving such wonderful dishes and having an amazing atmosphere ? we’ll be back for sure ? ?.“

“We found this place on Thursday morning, and came back both Friday and Saturday. Amazing food. Amazing community. Watching the staff work together seamlessly was poetry in motion. The kitchen staff was smiling, the wait staff was smiling, and it was impossible to tell who was managing because everyone was pitching in. If I could give 6 stars out of 5, I would.“

“My wife and I had a delicious meal last evening in this cozy romantic restaurant on Sanibel with attentive service and a friendly atmosphere. The fois gras was perfectly prepared. I had duck a l’orange and my wife had the Dover Sole. Both dishes were perfectly prepared. We added French silk pie for dessert. The experience was excellent from top to bottom and I can’t wait to go back. Best food on Sanibel and worth the drive to the Island to experience.“

“Best omelettes and sandwiches on the island and beyond . During season it's a hub and when everyone leaves for wet season and it's just us locals - this is a gem to have - comforting delicious food right up the street and very friendly service - to the out of towners- please be patient when frequenting our local businesses- relax - enjoy the experience and awesome food !“

“My wife and I went here in the first week of January 2024. We're from Fort Lauderdale and I'm working on Sanibel Island. We ordered the Shrimp White Pizza, the Chicken Wings, the Meatloaf, and the NE Clam Chowder to go. The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We got chicken wings from two other places and didn't like either. The wings at Sanibel Grill were awesome.“

“Went here on a vacation about a month ago, was in the area and decided to stop and get a bite to eat. My Buffalo style chicken tenders were absolutely amazing. If you are looking for something quick and easy this is the place to go. The service was great, the owner was constantly cleaning tables, making sure cutlery, napkins and condiments were stocked. The tribute to Buffalo New York was a sight to see especially being in Florida. All together if you're looking for good food when you don't have a ton of time you need to stop here.“

“When we got there, there wasn't much parking. Which I understand for a small town local business that got hit by the hurricane ? and is trying to rebuild as well as possible. But, there were many bees, no air conditioning, and an "eh" vibe to it. ?. 3 of us got the pulled pork. It was quite dry and in clumps. But, still great tasting. The potato salad was amazing ?! The beans..... Were interesting....Tasting.....A bit spicy And thick....But good ??.....We got there and the entrance was through back which had many wasps flying around. We had to walk through the whole building through the back just to get to the register, where you order and pay at the same place/time. The whole building had a very interesting vibe......it was quite expensive as well. For 3 pulled pork sandwiches ? (each with a side), a brisket sandwich ?, a meal of brisket with a side, 2 beers, and 2 waters, it was $91.85!!!“

“Great dining experience right on the water - great menu selection - great drinks, great view, amazing service!! Everything was great! Our waitress was super!! She had just gotten back from a vacation in Costa Rica.Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu!“

“Exactly what I was looking for in my Tiki bar. Low key atmosphere like the name implies. Friendly staff, and Blackened fish tacos I will come back for every time I am in Florida. I saw a cook your own catch option for the folks who fish.Dietary restrictions: Nothing labeled Gluten free, but was no expectation for it due to type of restaurant.“

“St. Pattys day we listened to live music, ate spicy seafood next to the busy channel watching boat parties go by or pull up to party. We shared breadsticks, fresh drinks, and respite from the sun under a canopy right at the rivers edge. Always fun to watch the boats go by. Servers are fast, knowledgeable, and great. Food portions are big and we couldn't finish everything but took it home for later. Great time.“

“Normally when restaurants open there are a lot of kinks to work out the first month or so. Not the case here! It’s been open two weeks and I have been here three times. I am surprised the service is so good for as busy as it is, and the food is even better. I have taken the time to complement bartenders, servers, etc on how good everything is. Last night I was there and I was going back and forth on whether to get the chocolate cake desert. The bartender said if I didn’t like it she wouldn’t charge me. That kind of service folks is what keeps me coming back. I can’t recommend this place high enough. Oh and to top it off, on weekends they have dedicated parking spots for motorcycles. Awesome!“

“We were going to go to traders next door but when we walked in no one acknowledged us so we decided to go next door to island pizza and it was a good choice. The people were really nice. The pizza was amazing and it was fast. The place itself is really nice.“