16 Best Cocktail Bars near Sanibel

“The Grilled NY strip was delicious and cooked perfectly. Fries were also good and service very good. The Sonoma Chicken salad was just ok.“

“Great little bar and atmosphere. Lucy is a great bar tender“

“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 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!!!“

“We have been to Stones Throw multiple times now and it has always been terrific. Four of those times we have had Shawn as our server and he is fantastic. He has a great personality and makes sure we have everything we need to enjoy our meal without being pushy or constantly on top of us. This is great place to enjoy a nice evening meal and I would recommend it highly.“

“Had the best dinner there last night! The shrimp and scallop bruschetta is to die for!“

“Great pizza, servers were awesome, definitely worthy of a return.“

“We had a fantastic dinner at GatorBites Tail & Ale. Amber, our server, was perfectly attentive and timed everything just right. Nick, the owner, added charm by working the floor as a “pretend bus boy” before joining us for a great conversation that made the evening even more memorable.

As a lifelong foodie who usually cooks high-end meals at home, I was genuinely impressed. Some of the negative reviews I’d seen beforehand now seem baffling — this place exceeded expectations across the board.

The food was outstanding. The beer-battered shrimp were the best I’ve ever had — light, crispy, and flavorful. The wings were excellent, and my wife loved her smoked pulled pork sandwich. Their signature fresh gator was also a standout. First-timers: go for the virgin breaded version — it’s far more tender and crispy than the flavored options.

Prices are very fair, especially considering the quality. The cocktails are strong and well-made, and their house IPA, Reef Donkey, was a surprise hit — easily the best IPA I’ve had.

Despite being a sports bar-style venue, it’s spotlessly clean, welcoming, and delicious. It’s a little off the beaten path, but absolutely worth the effort to find. We’ll definitely be back.“

“Great food and service. True little gem near the beach.“

“Tucked away a bit on Matanzas Pass, Parrot Key really is a hidden paradise. To see the spirited recovery of this excellent spot has been an experience all in itself! From management to servers, bartenders, chefs, cooks, and everyone else who spreads that island vibe, thank you! We especially love the beet caprese, the pirate fries, the coconut shrimp, shrimp and grits, and the surprise delights that pop up weekly. Too many other great dishes to mention, and we always love seeing the birds--real and handmade, lol. 🌊🤙💚✨️“

“great atmosphere good food“

“Great sushi and service, happy hour had great food and drink specials“

“Pizza Parma in Cape Coral is the most authentic feeling Italian restaurant in the area. The menu is amazing, the facility is spotlessly clean, and everything from the table lamps to the napkins to the bottled water is first class. The best thing though, is the service. You are warmly welcomed and the knowledgeable staff goes overboard to make sure you get exactly what you want and that you are satisfied. On a 5 star basis I give Pizza Parma a 6“

“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.“

“Front of house was wonderful and super friendly. I loved Jess. I will say, kitchen needs some quality control. Food was sent out with no sauces and celery had been frozen in parts of it. It’s so simple to look at stuff before you send it to the table and goes so far for an experience.“