50 Best American Restaurants near Sanibel

“Wonderful food celebrating my daughter’s 10th birthday while on vacation. Everything was good, with the grilled shrimp being a favorite amongst our group of 6!“

“Great food Great Drinks and Lots of Fun!!“

“The food is amazing and you can tell everything is made with fresh, quality ingredients. We tried the Mermaid, Slawpy Hog, & Big Tex with the Mediterranean orzo salad and watermelon cucumber salad. Everything was delicious and the service was even better-so friendly!! I highly recommend you check them out.“

“My favorite breakfast spot in Sanibel island! You will not be disappointed

Vegetarian options: There is something for everyone here!

Dietary restrictions: Just advise staff!

Parking: Large number of parking spots!

Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly!

Wheelchair accessibility: Unsure“

“Had lunch there today. Food was delicious, service was excellent. Our server Nick was very professional. I was impressed. My first trip to Doc Ford's.“

“Wow! Had never been until last night, although we frequently visit Sanibel. Can’t say enough about the quality of the food. My new all time favorite. A salad with tomatoes, watermelon, mozzarella, roasted pumpkin seed and a great dressing. Smoked tenderloin was a unique and fantastic dish.“

“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.“

“This review is long overdue. • My friends put together a going away party for me at the Duffy's location on CC Pkwy on the evening of Friday January 28,2022. • I wanted to give a HUGE shout-out to our server, Britney B for single-handedly taking care of our food and beverage needs for three solid hours! She was extremely effecient, friendly, and professional. • As we all know with a group of this size, this can rarely be accomplished in an effortless manner as she demonstrated during that time! • Additionally, thank you to management for allowing us ALL to sit together by placing us is the front private space up front. We all appreciated your hospitality on short notice! • Again, thank you Britney B, management and staff for accommodating us and sending me off to AZ in style. • Much appreciated! • I highly recommend this establishment!“

“I have been going to Sunflower for years with my late husband and now my new. The owner, staff and food is fantastic . It is literally the family atmosphere that makes it most welcoming .“

“First time here and the burgers are excellent!!!! Our waiter was really nice and took good care of us. Deffinately will be back again!!“

“What an amazing time we had! Food was outstanding! Ed, our server took excellent care of us! Highly recommend 🩵“

“This place was festive with a very positive atmosphere. The food was really good, especially the crab. The service was very quick. Our server was inspired and really made the whole experience, that of a friend you haven't talked to in a while and just immediately reconnect.“

“Always good food good service and brownie dessert rocks“

“Nice place. Our waitress was very attentive, kept our ice tea full and remembered to keep plenty of Splena on the table. I ordered the Seafood Cobb Salad. I am a Cobb Salad fan and order one where ever I go. This one was huge and I mean a 12” plate piled on. All of the individual components were plentiful 5 grilled shrimp on top, tons of cherry tomatoes, a half a pig of bacon, bleu cheese, onions, and the rest were stacked high. Only thing that would have made it better would be chopped greens. I had to get a “kitty bag” for later. Desert was their Banana Bread Pudding with toasted bananas. Again huge could have shared it with 3. Wife ordered Crème Brûlée which she wouldn’t share. Only bump was wife’s entre, Dolphin fish came out topped with tomatoes which she is deathly allergic (not mentioned on the menu) but not to worry, they made her another lickety split. Two entrées, appetizer, ice tea, desert and nice tip came to just under $100 about average for a decent Cape Coral restaurant. Big smiles on this one.????“

“Great food, service & music!“

“No trip to Cape Coral is complete without a trip or two, or three to Annie’s. Bubba, the owner, makes you feel right at home. Heather, our waitress, is top shelf all the way!! You won’t find a better breakfast or hot dog in Cape Coral. Trust me!!!!!!“

“My wife and I had an amazing dinner here last week with our friends! The ambiance/decore, the food, the service, everything was excellent! The ladies both had chicken that they enjoyed and us guys had steaks, one a dry aged daily special, and mine was a top notch NY strip cooked to perfection! We had a shrimp cocktail, crab cake, and pork belly for appetizers and they were awesome! (The pork belly is the BEST!) I seriously can't say enough good about the place and I Highly recommend it. the owner, George, stopped by the table and visited for a bit as he's friends with our friends (he's a good dude). Again, I Very Highly Recommend Prime 239!!!!“

“Went for breakfast with our 10 month old son. They were very friendly and didn’t mind our messy eater. The walls are beautifully painted. Food came out quickly. Loved the ability to use Apple Pay. Would definitely go again!“

“We watched an Oilers game here, we didn’t get the outcome we were hoping for in the game, but the staff was very accommodating and we really enjoyed ourselves. We tried Gator for the first time, and they have a great drink and food menu. Highly recommend this place!“

“We had a fantastic Sunday with our feet in the sand, enjoying a great live band. The vibe was perfect, there was a wide selection of cocktails, ice-cold beer, and the food was reasonably priced. We absolutely loved the place!“

“Wasnt a very friendly crowd, but the beers on tap were slightly expensive than the typical bar in the area. Live music was great fun, but the lack of dancing or space to express oneself to the artists on stage left me wanting. I left before 1 a.m.“

“Ryan was such an awesome server. Would definitely recommend this to anyone in the area!“

“This was a great surprise. We didn’t realize it was a senior community but open to the public. My husband wanted breakfast and I wanted a good burger. We were both pleased as our food was cooked to perfection. We were warmly greeted and the place was spotless. Everyone was so nice and friendly as it was obvious we weren’t old enough to live there. They offer a great variety of options including ice cream.“

“The Blend is a casual breakfast & lunch dining venue in the Shell Point retirement community. A nice menu and friendly prices. Dine in or out on the covered patio to enjoy the lake view. When your order is ready they call out your name...so a bit like Cheers, everyone knows your name.“

“Another one of those little Gems. Found it this week. Needed a nice place for our 4th Anniversary Dinner:
Called and made a reservation[Recommended] and we arrived at 17:30.was greeted and served Bread. The bread alone was exceptional.
I ordered the Rack of Lamb, my wife had the Pork Chop.
I must say, outside my own Kitchen, this was “The Best” Lamb I have ever had! Succulent, Tender, and cooked perfectly. The Pork Chop was also very good, probably the Tenderest I’ve ever tasted.
The servers here are what you would expect at a Four Star Restaurant.

Please give these people your business.“

“The appetizers were very good along with the salad that came with my meal. Everyone I went with definitely enjoyed their meal. I had the pork medallions in a cranberry reduction. I think it could have been a lot better with a little extra salt but it was difficult to get the servers attention. A lovely setting, big bar, festive atmosphere but I believe you have to be a club member to eat here and bring guests.

Wheelchair accessibility: There are handicapped parking spots and the place is wheelchair accessible“

“Great customer service!! Friendly staff, drinks are made quick...it's also a Monday evening and there aren't many people at the pool. Food was fast and delicious! The chicken nachos were great and the cheese never ran out. The fish street tacos could've used some zip and there was no additional sauce to help out. Will definitely stop back throughout the week!“

“We tried it for the first time last week and everything was great! The food was fresh and flavorful, and the service was spot-on!“

“Amazing Place….Amazing Employees….Amazing Food + Beverages!
5 ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️….across the board ….but only because 10⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Star is not an option!! Judy Hedrick 🌻😎🌻“

“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!!“

“Very friendly and fast service! Highly recommend!“

“Everything was great, even though they were in a restoration project because of the damage done during the last hurricane. My only suggestion would be to have trash cans placed in the bathrooms. I am conscientious and would not place personal hygiene items & facial tissues in the toilet, but other guests possibly would not be that considerate, thus, could cause plumbing problems.“

“Piper loves her once a week pup cup!!“

“We had a fantastic dining experience at Tarpon House! The ahi salad was incredibly fresh, and the cut of ahi was beautiful and clean. While I personally prefer a sesame-seared style, the pepper sear was still delicious and well-executed. The shrimp tacos were another highlight—flavorful, fresh, and perfectly balanced.

Our server Ari was fantastic—attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. The hostess went above and beyond by moving our table to the end of the balcony, giving us the best sunset view in the house. That thoughtful gesture really elevated the entire evening.

Excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, and top-notch service—Tarpon House is a must-visit if you’re in the area!“

“Great service, good food. We decided to sit outside and watch the dolphins while dining, what a great experience! The waitress did a great job keeping the drinks coming on a hot day! The burger was juicy even when well-done! The conch soup was loaded with vegetables and well-seasoned. The Pesto chicken wrap came out hot, plated well and did not fall apart. The chocolate lava cake went well with the vanilla ice cream!“

“We recently moved right down the road from Marti’s and this has become our favorite breakfast place. I grew up going to Pete’s Time Out on Fort Myers Beach, went almost every weekend until we no longer could and they had the best breakfast. I am so happy we found Marti’s because it’s just as good, if not better!!! Everyone there is so friendly. Support your local business, it’s worth every penny 🥰“

“Beautiful setting overlooking the marina. I dined here with 3 friends this evening and we all had a great experience. All 4 dishes were well prepared and delicious. Our waitress was prompt, knowledgeable, and friendly. It was Friday night so we were able to hear the talented oldies band playing in the square area. Definitely recommend!“

“CLEAN ROOMS, Fun Bar, warm pool. Enjoyed my 5 day stay.Would stay here again~“

“I was not a fan & I went back to tell them. I met Ashley (a manager who'd been sent here to fix the problems) she convinced me to come back & let them try again. So I went back for breakfast & I met Rodrigo who has turned out to be the best waiter I've met in this town. I had the best breakfast I've had since I moved here 6 years ago! More importantly, it turns out they have the best coffee in town! I went back again & brought a friend - guess what? Another great breakfast! Could these have been flukes? I went back for a third time with my family. Yet another flawless breakfast! Same restaurant, same Rodrigo, three excellent meals in a row with no complaints! Ashley whipped mornings into shape & now she's working on the rest. There stands a very good chance that this will become the restaurant we all hoped it would be. If you've eaten there & been disappointed I urge you to go back & try it again, I certainly will!“

“The food was great and you couldn’t ask for a better atmosphere!“

“We recently celebrated our wedding at CAPE CABARET we definitely give them a five star. The food was delicious and brought out in a timely manner. The waitresses were spot on with service. The price was very fair. Both managers were very attentive and genuinely wanted it to be very special for us. We highly recommend them.“

“The restaurant has a great water view. We were there for Mother’s Day and they had a buffet brunch. The food and service were both good. We’ll definitely be back for their regular dinner menu.“

“I can't say enough about Metro Dinner. Everything we've tried in the last week has been amazing. Food is delicious, food comes out hot, and service with a smile every time we've been there. Thanks to all off you for all you do. Great place.“

“Honestly this place is amazing I loved working here and having fun with my family members and I can’t wait to come back to work“

“Lemme tell ya, it was a slice of life in there on a Friday afternoon. Some professional elbow benders, to be sure. We wound up with a couple of draft beers and split the grouper tacos. 8/10, would go back. Beer was ice cold and the black beans were on point. Excellent people watching.“

“The food was delicious and the service was great.🥰“

“Excellent food and excellent service“

“Everything tasted fresh and delicious, service was also excellent!“

“Heerlijk gegeten! 10 out of 10!! 🥰“

“Loved Ralph's Place! Cool bar with better than average pub fare presented really nicely and at bargain prices. I was surprised with how soft and fresh the Kaiser roll on which I had my grouper sanwich was, and the steak fries served in a lil mini french fry fryer basket. Cool! It's a sports bar that's nicer than a dive bar without being upscale and pretentious or stuffy. More like a neighborhood bar feel. You'll love the vibe and crowd! Our caf waitress Sky added to the vibe. Live entertainment is what brought me in. Enjoyed the sounds of Soapy Tuna (lol) name is funny but they effin rocked! Sounded like a fuller sound than the trio they were. Highly recommend!“