50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Saint James City

“We will absolutely be back! Our ride was perfect, & cool in the shade of the Tiki Bar with a great breeze. Nick played great music & made sure we paused to see some dolphins. He took us to a great restaurant along the water & made sure we had everything for our ride. You should absolutely experience this if you’re in the area!“

“What a great place. The atmosphere was great along with the food and great staff! Highly recommend and will be back!“

“Best Cuban I’ve had in Florida!!!“

“Staff is very friendly and food is amazing. Great atmosphere and views on the outside deck.“

“Great place great food great staff“

“Found Barunch via The Festival of Lights. They did beautiful takeout boxes for us, and the Chopped Cheese and Chicken Caesar Wrap were both excellent! We have since dined in, and another wonderful experience. Only wish that they were open longer! :)“

“We didn’t know what to expect as the web picture was the old building pre hurricane destruction. Mom is running her business out of food truck. Never had better biscuits ever in my life. Food was awesome as was the service and hospitality. Awesome food and will definitely be back. Hope they can rebuild soon.“

“Met friends there this week. Malakai was our server. Had a great time. He was totally informative and a lot of fun. The food was delicious. Will be back. Sat outside. Very nice.“

“Very nice restaurant! Very good food and service! Be hungry, they serve a ton of great Mexican food!“

“Awesome ice cream!!!!! I'll be back!!!!“

“Love the food and atmosphere!“

“Food was great! Service was friendly“

“Fun atmosphere and great vibes“

“This place is the perfect casual relaxed Tikki bar. The guacamole is to DIE for !!!! I ordered it on the suggestion of Kat the barlass, whose service was absolutely incredible !! I followed the fresh made guacamole with the grilled ribeye and it was a perfect blend of flame kissed savorieness and a very slight scald flavor to give it some earthiness. The prices are reasonable the atmosphere is relaxed and casual. This place is worth driving out of your way for. You will NOT be disappointed!!!“

“Our family had lunch there today for the first time in a long time. (12/14/25). We had a Cuban, grouper, & Sanibel cheese steak, and all the sandwiches & sides were excellent !! As great as our food was, the friendly service provided by Bailley was as good as the food. She does a excellent job with her customers“

“ROB was the best bartender! When we asked how long he'd been working at Dixie Fish, he told us her was new to the bar. He was Great!!“

“Absolutely the best seafood in town! The service is always great and so is the food! Highly recommend their twist on calamari! Everything they have even the sides are seasoned perfectly. The owners are very personable and checked on everyone in the restaurant multiple times.“

“The food was amazing! Great atmosphere. We will definitely come back. On top of that it is reasonably priced. Check it out, you won’t be disappointed. We had the mixed grill tandoor. Superb. Jennifer was our server and was excellent. So welcoming“

“Food (BBQ, we sampled all), sides, and adult beverages were amazing! An impromptu trip to the area, allowed this wonderful find! Can't wait to come back!! Clean, friendly staff with the amazing smells of BBQ!“

“Ahhhh-May-Zing!!! Went with a party of 6 and everyone loved it!“

“Love this place always!!! Our stop on the way to the beach and never disappoints🤍🤍“

“The food is incredible! Andrew the chef is amazing and Joanna always greets you with a smile and makes you feel welcome. This is our go to place!“

“Fantastic experience!

The owner is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and not pushy at all!

The flavors are fantastic and many of them are made in house. If you are new to Cava and Kratom, do yourself a favor and come here!“

“Everything, it would be nice to see a BLT and a club sandwich on the menu, even half of sandwich people who can't eat too much like me“

“love this place! we come at least once a week!“

“This Cafe was so good that we visited it twice during our week on Sanibel Island! The breakfasts were delicious, and the lunch menus were, too! (Breakfast is available all day…to 2 pm!) Everyone from the servers to the cooks to the checkout people were super-friendly. The servings are generous and the tables are unique objects of art, having designs of shells under glass. I also picked up a beautiful handmade pottery mug from a resident artist at the checkout!“

“Awesome selection! Highly recommend, we visited from Wisconsin and we were not disappointed. 🍦“

“Best Bartenders in SWFL!!“

“Spent a wonderful weekend with my husband, staying at the lodge, enjoying the pool and dining on some of the best food in SWFl. Everyone was kind and helpful. Will definitely be back for a peaceful stay.“

“An excellent spot, full of creative and delicious treats made with love. Simply magnificent“

“Went out with a friend to enjoy lunch on the water. The food and the staff were just absolutely amazing.“

“Food is homemade and delicious. Cheaper for me to feed the family then the supermarket A lifesaver close by. Thank you Sunflower Cafe see you again tonight for dinner“

“I’ve been meaning to write this review for weeks, and I’m sorry to have put it off!

My husband and I spent a quiet Thanksgiving together on Sanibel and decided to go out to dinner. Everywhere we tried was booked or closed (totally on us). I finally found Blue Rendezvous, and it seemed romantic and lovely. I’m so glad we found it!

From the start, it felt like walking into a little neighborhood bistro. The hostess/owner was SO kind and accommodating. Being New Englanders, we weren’t afraid of the “cold” (it was in the high 60s…) so we opted to sit outside. We were the only ones out there as we had a later reservation, and it was perfect. The hostess turned the music on and made our little spot so perfect.

When a family with very young children sat down and complained about the service being slow (they had no reservations on a major holiday on a small island, and I was honestly embarrassed at how they were treating the staff), the staff rushed to accommodate their last minute request. The family was not pleased, and left in a hurry; fine by us! The staff clearly felt badly, but they did everything they could, and frankly more, to help these folks who were really not being very gracious. As a business owner and someone who worked in restaurants for a long time, they handled it with grace.

Our waitress was amazing, and had the best suggestions! We both went for the prix fixe menu. Every single thing was delicious, from the French onion soup to the beef bourguignon that tasted exactly how my grandmother made it. The cocktails and wine were the perfect complement, and the crème brûlée was some of the best we’ve ever had!

If you’re on Sanibel, do not miss out on this newer restaurant! The service, food, and experience were 10/10, and we will definitely be back. Thank you!“

“One of our absolute favorite places to eat and drink!“

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“My friends and I have been coming to Sanibel for 24 years. This year was hard for me personally. Recently diagnosed with Alpha Gal a severe allergy to many things including meat dairy eggs and others. Already was allergic to gluten. I was afraid I wouldn't have food options on the island until I found The Sanibel Sprout. Their coconut bacon BLT saved my life and I went there 5 out of 7 days. The ladies there are amazing and they even have Bible verses painted on shells you can buy. I would highly recommend and just wanted to say thank you for taking such good care of me!“

“Favorite place to eat breakfast. Amazing food & amazing people.🩵“

“The food is excellent! We really like the shrimp tacos and lobster chowder. The three waitresses all worked together and gave top notch service.“

“I ordered something from Beach Pottery- There was an error on my end with Payment and Alanna worked with me to resolve an issue not even hers to resolve. I got my package in just a couple of days, it was so well packed and protected. They truly cared about the quality I received my purchase in, it really showed!! The icing on the cake was a sweet hand written personalized Thank you note!!! 100/10 recommend!!“

“We enjoyed our evening at Chocolattes so much! A great menu selection (food was delish), even good options for kids. The coffee was amazing, and I can’t wait to try some of the other special drinks. The vibe is festive, yet laid back and the owners and staff were super friendly and helpful. Time well spent!! Can’t wait to go back.“

“Picture it.. Minneapolis 2026.. it's -20 for the 10th day in a row and you're over it, so you fly to Ft Myers to thaw out. There's 2 hours before you can check into your air b&b so you pull up your pub pass and see that you're 1/2 a block away from a place, so what the heck... let's go!

That was one of the best vacation choices we've ever made. From the moment we walked in Shane had us on her radar. We found a spot at the bar and she immediately greeted us. She was amazing at helping us pick out the best things to drink. We tried one or two and landed on our favorites pretty quick. Shane was super knowledgeable about all of the beers when others would come in and ask questions about them as well.

Then Shan arrived and it got real. She was also super knowledgeable about all of the beers on tap and the two got to tag teaming the bar like absolute pros! Conversations began and between the two of them we got a pretty amazing layout of the food scene in Ft. Myers and just like that, all of my carefully laid plans for meals for the next 3 days were turned on their head.

In the end we all agreed that even though it was only 63 degrees in Ft. Myers it was still better than freezing to death in all of our home states. We finished our drinks and said farewell with sad faces but happy that we had gone off of our rails and tried this place on a whim. Thank you ladies, for helping us kick off our vacation in only the best way possible! This is definitely an experience we will be talking about for years to come!“

“Fresh sandwiches, salads and soups. Excellent! Plus great service and an amazing story of resiliency.“

“Oh, I so hope the best for the owner rebuilding this perfect restaurant after vicious Ian. This place rates a 5 in all areas! I breakfast here basically every morning regardless how many weeks I stay on Sanibel. Good luck and I’ll be back as soon as possible!??“

“Perk and Brew is our go to for breakfast and coffee for our little family when we’re in Cape Coral! Amazing food and coffee, even more amazing staff!! Local or not you will feel right at home! ☕️🍳“

“Great place to go and relax and release the tension of the day with a kava Bulla.“

“Not only did he come to my home and was extremely professional, but made it a wonderful event!! I have had steaks from here to California up to Canada and back down here to Florida… nobody makes a stake like this man!! he does a reverse sear and everything has done to perfection along with the sides. I highly recommend him for any private event that you would have and he’ll come right to your home!! He is worth every penny spent! Thank you, Mr. John… Outstanding job, sir Five stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Service was excellent! Robin was very sweet and attentive to our needs! Food was delicious. Great wine selection. Highly recommend!!!“

“Stopped in last night to check out the out door bar. Its is fantastic the staff are great. Cold beer 🍺“

“The Thanksgiving buffet was absolutely the best! Delicious turkey, prime rib, ham, and all the amazing sides. Every employee who worked that day gave their all, creating a warm, festive atmosphere and making sure everyone felt cared for! Their dedication turned a holiday meal into an unforgettable celebration. We will definitely go back!!!“

“Adults and Kiddos LOVED this place! Bring your appetite! They have great big portions! We will definitely be back if we visit the area again!“