16 Best Cocktail Bars near Sanibel

“The best place for a yummy Bev with a great view and awesome staff!“

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

“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.“

“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!!!“

“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.“

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

“Visiting from Maine. Server Brandon made our anniversary night special. There was 4 of us and he was so attentive to all of us. The manager David was also checking in on us and everyone else.
The food was very delicious. We had lamb, pork chops, steak, and the special meatloaf. Absolutely perfect! Took cheese cake home. Highly recommend.“

“We hosted our 20 year high school reunion at Nice Guys and they were incredible! They communicated everything so clearly and were great to work with. On the night of the event they accommodated my group so well. The servers were fantastic! Tieryn (the event coordinator) was top tier. Thank you so much for an amazing time, Nice Guys!“

“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.“

“great atmosphere good food“

“The waterfront atmosphere was beautiful. Our waitress Angie was very accommodating by bringing water for the 2 dogs with us. She was very friendly and helpful with inquiring about certain ingredients in the food. (My friend has allergies). I had the shrimp scampi and it was delicious. The shrimp were cooked perfectly. My friend was totally satisfied with her fish dinner too. I highly recommend this dining experience. Sean the manager, was also very friendly and accommodating.“

“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.“

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

“Open to the public in Margaritaville FMB. Would like to see this bar when it's busy, which I'm sure will come this winter. We just came for Happy Hour beers and drinks. Bartender knows her craft. Although on a much larger scale, it reminded me of the old Outrigger Tiki Bar before Hurricane Ian tore it down.“