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!“

“On vacation and this place came highly recommended. There was a bit of a wait (Sat night) but worth it. I had the crab cakes that came with a butter keylime sauce. A+ Will return on our next vacation .“

“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!!“

“Unbelievable service and value. We are down here from Ohio and have dined here twice this week. Met the owner (fellow buckeye) and wish him and the entire staff all the best!“

“If you ever have the chance to go to Wickies, you must try their crab-cakes! Also we ordered the Strawberry Zif salad, omg, never had such an amazing salad. We also got the twin lobster tails with crab, mashed potatoes and green beans! All amazing! Very nice atmosphere, great service! Highly recommend!“

“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“

“Great Service, drinks and seafood!“

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“Great place. Always a good time.“

“Went there Saturday, afternoon, Kate was our EXCELLENT waitress. Place was busy and the service - food was still excellent! Sat outside and really enjoyed our time there. It was perfect, thanks again Kate. It was our 2nd time being there and with quality as such, we will be back!!!“

“Service was exceptional. Our waitress was Tina and she was thorough, friendly and professional with great recommendations.! we followed her lead and we we’re not disappointed… Thank you, Tina!!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!!!“

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

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

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

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

“My favorite restaurant - fresh food and wonderful staff.“

“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!“

“Waitress was friendly“

“Heerlijk gegeten! 10 out of 10!! 🥰“

“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.“

“Great Service, Great Prices and very convenient.“

“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!“

“Such great food and amazing service!“

“Everything was great!!! Food and service awesome!!“

“We had a reservation last night on arrival they said they had to cancel because the computer was down and could not take credit cards. We said we had cash, they then said it could be a long wait before we would be served as kitchen also relied on the computer. We took our chances went in and waited, eventually had a great meal ! Perseverance is omnipotent , from a mixed race party.“

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

“Our favorite restaurant on island! New drink options beer, wine, & liquor. I suggest trying the lazy momma!“

“The best restaurant in Lee county!!! The food and the service is great? Chef Dale is the best in the state of Florida!?!“

“Best food in all of SouthSeas resort. We had the wedge salad with the chicken, and the chicken was seasoned to perfection and very juicy. The flank steak with fries was also super yummy and the fries were amazing. The Caesar salad with the shrimp skewers was also delicious, and the shrimp were seasoned extremely well as well and very juicy.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“I used to enjoy going to Masala’s… but they have become inedible (don’t waste the money).

I tried Indian Breeze and I am SO THANKFUL to have found good authentic Indian food in town again! I ordered the Tamarind Eggplant, Chicken Chetinadu, Cucumber Yogurt Raita. The eggplant was flavorful and beautifully plated! The chicken had the perfect amount of spice and great large pieces of chicken, good portions.
My waitress Annalise was extremely knowledgeable of the menu, friendly, and very good at her job. I’d come back just for her, but I’m happy the food is excellent too!

The atmosphere is beautiful, decorations are nice! The receipt holders are also really cool!“

“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“

“Love this place!!!!!! Great food and service , feels like your private island🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴🌴“

“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!“

“Excellent food. Excellent service. Unique atmosphere. I got the grouper topped with some “mud bugs” and my wife got stuffed shrimp. Both were fantastic. This restaurant is a must during your visit to Sanibel.“

“We just went after the renovation, and it was an awesome experience. The menu had plenty of great options and the food we chose came out very quickly and tasty. Plenty of sports on the surrounding TVs, atmosphere was great. Would definitely return.“

“We’ve hung out there for years every Tues & Fri nite- totally loving the atmosphere & Jim Anderson & karaoke!! So so sad & disappointed he’s not here anymore- fired by B B s - crappy live music only😢. The whole atmosphere has changed & we’re heartbroken-seriously!!!!“