50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Saint James City

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

“Great place great food great staff“

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

“Food was great! Service was friendly“

“Huge shoutout to the KIND and HONEST TEAM at Doc Fords in Sanibel! 🙌 We’ve been going there for many years and their food is always delicious-one of our favorite spots for a reason. We had dinner there Sunday and a couple of days later I realized my wallet was missing. I called in hoping for the best, and to my surprise (and relief!) they had it safe and sound- with EVERYTHING still inside! So very grateful for people who do the right thing. Thank you for turning a stressful situation into such a positive experience! 💙 Annette Nilio“

“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.“

“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“

“Food was excellent! I had the salmon with Jasmine rice and broccoli.“

“Our favorite did NOT disappoint! For the first time we skipped the oysters for the bacon wrapped shrimp- we ate it so fast I didn’t get a pic…. Delicious, great bacon and even better shrimp! Next up was Cajun shrimp scallop pasta! Oh man- best we have ever had. Smooth cajun cream sauce over ample grilled shrimp and scallops and linguine. Yum!! Had the drink of the day- blackberry mule- perfection. Thanks SOBs for another fabulous evening!!“

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

“Love this place! Ben at the bar is awesome😎“

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

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

“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!!!“

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“Amazing atmosphere and food. Huge portions. Service was exceptional. We can't wait to come back!“

“I brought 15 people from Germany, plus myself and another captain, for lunch via two boats yesterday. Dock help was excellent, so was the food and the service staff were outstanding.“

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

“Our family was excited to eat at one of our favorite Sanibel restaurants. Maryann was our server and she was awesome. It was great to be back and enjoy some delicious food.“

“we buy 20 lbs bags couple times a year. it's the best!!“

“They offer a very varied selection of typical Cuban dishes, cakes, sweets and food. I have visited this place since it opened its doors and it was only half the size it is now... and it is understood that with time and inflation the prices have had to increase but it is already somewhat exaggerated... some things have increased 200% in price. price. Currently I rarely go for this reason and I know many people who agree with me and are no longer regular customers.“

“I just have to say that I had a 5 star experience!! Food was outstanding and an amazing service to Spensor!! You went out of your way and over the top!! We definitely will be back and we will only ask for you!! Thank you again for an a wonderful experience!! See you soon!“

“I absolutely love this place! From the owners to the staff and amazing service! Not only are the people amazing but the food is amazing. It’s a beautiful atmosphere whether you’re inside or outside and I cannot say enough amazing things about this restaurant!“

“Great food but most importantly, great people make this restaurznt the best of it's kind anywhere in SW Florida. Shrimp portions are generous and if you like real southern cooking. Their authentic gumbo and creole jambalaya will warm your heart. If you happen to want an even warmer heart, you can up the heat with the ghost pepper version. You will encounter some great cooks and some attentive servers who will make your visits habit-forming!“

“Heerlijk gegeten! 10 out of 10!! 🥰“

“The BEST seafood dinner I've had in Cape Coral! 👍❤️⚓️“

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

“Although the Island View restaurant just recently reopened to customers, it has not fully opened its rooftop bar area but will be open very soon. That being said, the restaurant portion that is open is beyond comparison with its spectacular views and top notch service.
We ordered the chicken wings (jerk style) as an appetizer and the Fish and Chips and a Pepperoni Pizza.
Everything was very flavorful and made correctly.
The menu ranges from pizza to steamed oysters to various other options.
Our waitress, Karmen went out of her way to make our dining experience even more enjoyable with friendly chat and was very knowledgeable about any questions we had about the menu or any local information that we had questions about.
Overall it was a great experience and we enjoyed our visit.
I would encourage anyone to visit the 6th floor of the Lani Kai and try the Island View restaurant. I can’t wait to return and see how they are doing when the other portion of the rooftop restaurant opens.
Edit: I believe the entire rooftop of the Island View restaurant is open as of 11/21/2025.“

“Mushroom Risotto with truffle oil. Iron Cast Beef Filet Medallions. Cioppino Excellent! Servers were excellent!! Shout out to Manager Sarah. very accommodating. Thank You!!!!!“

“Atmosphere and food were Fantastic. Our waitress Lish T. was Amazing. We will be back for sure.“

“Very good food and great service. The lounge singer was extremely loud and not that good. Disappointing.“

“This was great for our souls in the midst of hurricane rebuild. Great atmosphere. Great food and great staff. Thank you Kylie!! You rock.“

“Red Fish Grill on Captiva was a solid lunch spot for us, especially hanging out at the pool bar. The serving portions were large and generous, making it great value for a relaxed midday meal. Service was attentive and friendly without being overbearing, which fit the laid-back island vibe perfectly. The pool bar setting made lunch feel extra casual and enjoyable—easy, breezy, and exactly what you want while on Captiva. Not quite perfect, but definitely a place we’d happily return to.“

“Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Also had live music. Food was Ok.“

“Well for starters the escargot, raw oysters, and oysters Rockefeller were out of this world. Both the red and white clam chowder were like perfection in a bowl. My entrée was the baked stuffed shrimp and hands down AMAZING. Our waitress was YO and she knew everything about the history of the restaurant to the menu. I was very interested in the collection of oyster shells on the walls and she explained that as well. TEN STARS !!! I recommend to anyone who loves fresh seafood and visits Sanibel Island.“

“highlights of Traders is the best "Chef"- Mike Patnode. He is Superb in his menu selections and has excellent recommendations and the reputation to back it up. Good to see u doing so well, one day I will be there for a stay and I will come to Trader's to see you. Joni“

“I was sightseeing in Sanibel and found this place before driving back to the east coast. The service was great and their grouper sandwich was one of the best I've had. Wishing you much success! Definitely recommending to friends traveling to Sanibel Island. 🙂“

“Rusty's is, without a doubt, a great place to be, with great food, lots of fun to be had, and great servers.“

“Waitress was friendly“

“A nice location that I visited while visiting the gulf coast. Food was decent, drinks were cold, and overall a pleasurable experience. Visited by boat and had plenty of dock space. Walked up to bar area where we ordered drinks and started tab and walked up to a table to sit for lunch. While we got out food, ended up walking up to bar for another drink. While this part falls on me, did not pay close attention to the bill and realized they tagged on a service fee, which was essentially the tip. I generously tipped on the total balance, not realizing tip was included. Once back at home, attempted to contact the location and never heard back. While it clearly falls on me, think it is crappy when locations tag on service fees for small groups. Mix in a few cocktails, and pretty sure I'm not the only person who fell for this. Don't mind paying island pricing, however the added service charge is annoying especially when you are pretty much expected to walk up to bar and order your drinks. guess the servers had a good tip day. would probably go back, but would be more attentive to the tip surcharge.“

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

“Maria was wonderful! It was her first day and you couldn’t even tell. Very personable and had a smile on her face! Food was amazing! Will definitely be going back!“

“Everything from food to drinks to ambiance to service was first class. Lovely restaurant, we sat out on the patio and it was a perfect evening. The food was delicious and our server Hannah was very attentive, but not hovering. We certainly will make a point of going there again and a new spot to take visitors that I am certain they will enjoy.“

“Hailey was an amazing waitress. The appetizers were delicious. Best calamari I have ever had! Coconut shrimp was fresh and so yummy. The southwestern seafood chowder was amazing too! Atmosphere was inviting and relaxing by the water.“

“Love the food and atmosphere!“

“First time but not our last. Food was excellent. Server was attentive and made great suggestions. It was a Monday night, in season, we made reservations and arrived promptly at 5:30 and was surprised it was empty with only a few other patrons. This was only the 2nd Indian restaurant I've been to and I can't wait to go back and try something new! We enjoyed the Tamarind Eggplant appetizer, Chicken Korma, I had the option to increase the heat and went with medium, which was perfect. Others ordered Mango Shrimp with added heat to spicy which was very good. The dry fruit & nut Peshwari Naan was tasty, more like a dessert or appetizer then for dipping into the entree sauces. It was my Birthday and they surprised us with a serving of carrot halwa and 2 gulab jamoon (fried cheese dumplings in sweet syrup) for desert..both of which were very tasty, as I was not sure at first what to expect, but I'll be going back and ordering them again!“

“Very very nice. Fine dining. Most certainly will return.“

“It is one of the few places open, from what we saw driving around. The island is sadly still dealing with the aftermath of the hurricanes. \nWe loved RC Otter's! \nMy husband and I came for a late breakfast - we were sat immediately, they had live music which was great and the ambiance is a laid back-island vibe. Service was friendly...albeit a bit slow but we weren't in a rush by any means. The French toast was some of the best I've ever had. Super fresh and so yummy - husband loved it also. He had the eggs and ham which he loved as well. Easy parking in their parking lot onsite also. Note...you won't find much parking in the area. We would absolutely love to come back on our next trip.“

“Best Cuban sandwich I’ve ever eaten! Had a couple while visiting Florida and collados was the best by a long shot! 10/10 will be back again!“