16 Best Bar & Grill near Sanibel

“We stopped in on Friday after a long day at the Sanibel beach, and after thinking it was to good to be true, we returned on Saturday just to be sure! Cajun & Creole is my absolute favorite food so I couldn’t wait to try this place! I was amazed from the start! The atmosphere is awesome with authentic New Orleans feel and decor! There is outdoor seating, balcony seating, and 2 floors of indoor seating. But the food is where we were really amazed! We tried just about everything on the menu from appetizers to deserts. The Bayou Shrimp were huge and the freshest quality I’ve had. The Shrimp Cargot were also amazing. Not sure if the Remoulade is made in house but it is phenomenal! We tried the Chicken and Andouille Gumbo and it was loaded with both! We also had the Crab & Corn bisque and there had to be a pound of crabmeat in each bowl! It was soooooo good!!! All of the pastas were great! My son had the crawfish Mac & cheese twice! The swamp pasta was one of the most diverse dishes I’ve ever had and possibly the best dish I’ve ever had! I did add a crab cake to it for a few extra dollars. The shrimp Po boy had 12 giant fried shrimp and thin cut pickles (I hate pickles but these were toooo good not to eat!). Again it came with the amazing Remoulade! The catfish Po boy had 4 LARGE fillets of perfectly fried Cajun catfish, lettuce, pickles and of course Remoulade. My wife got the shrimp platter and had them shaken in Buffalo Sauce with a side of the ranch. We wrapped up with the Cajun Beignets drizzled with chocolate and they were the best I’ve ever had! Can’t believe I’m saying this but I’m pretty sure Mudbugs is now officially my favorite restaurant on earth! I wish we had tried it sooner and ate there a few more times! I can’t wait to go back and try the Ribeye dragged through the Bayou! (Dragged through the Bayou is cooked with Cajun Garlic butter and covered in crawfish tails or shrimp ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️) The drinks were great! The atmosphere is awesome! The staff was very friendly, quick and very precise! Location is on the main road and the parking is very convenient. I wish I had pictures to share, but honestly we were too hungry to stop for pictures and everything was soooooo good that we didn’t wait for the camera to come out! I cannot wait to get back!“

“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.“

“Great location, great drinks, Mike is an awesome bartender. Very detail and very great at suggestions. I'm a vegan and made sure what I ordered was very vegan, I appreciate it so much. Most places don't care, Mike cares

Vegetarian options: Tacos, macho nachos, pizza

Kid-friendliness: All kids welcome “

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

“Our waitress Kelly was FANTASTIC. Great friendly fast service. The BEST carrot cake I have ever had! 💯 recommend“

“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!“

“Christy is an amazing server! Quick, friendly service with delicious food and drinks.“

“2nd time visiting Bongo's. Fantastic experience.

Our experience at Bongo's Beach Bar & Grill was a great one. Definitely plan on going back in the future. Awesome location for live music. The wings were probably some of the best wings that we have found here in SWFL. The Beverage Manager, Toby, was a delight to talk to. He checked in on us a couple of times, and we talked music with him. Toby made it a personal experience rather than all business. That's exactly what we appreciate when it comes to taking care of customers.“

“Stay last year. Had such a great time. Live bands day and night. The rooms were very nice and clean. So kick back and relaxing time.“

“I stayed for 7 days and from the moment I arrived until I left it was a pleasant and spectacular experience, the people at the reception were very kind, attentive and cordial, the breakfast was spectacular and very complete, the cleanliness of the rooms was excellent, the room was well equipped and had everything. Very good pool, has good laundry and there are many restaurants nearby. The hotel restaurant is super.
I recommend it, thank you for your services, this hotel is truly great.“

“My husband and I met at Bucketts. He was the cook and I was server/bartender. May 1988 when Bucketts first opened and owned by Jim and Marcia Anderson. We married on March 3rd, 1990. We live in Tampa but come down to Fort Myers often and try to stop in when we can. We loved working there.“

“The meal was fabulous and the staff was outstanding!!! We started off with Street Corn and then had a few Enchiladas and Camarones Ala Diabla. We said Hi to the Champ who stopped in for a few. This could easily become our new place to chill.“

“Great food there especially there is Travia game on and you can't beat that!! Right!?!“

“Went for the early bird menu with 2 friends.Everything we ordered was top notch.The Baked Haddock with lemon butter sauce was sublime. And actually, if I could only have the crab bisque I would leave perfectly satisfied! Thick, creamy, and totally satisfying with that delicious sherry lingering on my tongue. The bread and dipping oil is a great start to the meal. Our waiter was very attentive and anticipated our needs. A relaxing and satisfying meal. Couldn’t save room for dessert, but maybe next time.“

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

“Bloody Mary was awesome. Prime Rib Sandwich was on point! Great place!“