50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Sanibel

“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.“

“Food was delicious. Prime rib was delicious but room temperature. Beautiful place. New owners. The woman spoke in French with my mom which was super duper fun.

Notified waiter of dairy allergy but was served green beans cooked in butter. Wow were they delicious. But I got sick. The chef talked to me at 10:30p at night and is committed to doing better in the future. I will eat there again but will be very clear about the allergy. Delicious food and really nice people!

Dietary restrictions: Failed to accommodate stated dairy allergy of butter on the beans. Received conflicting information as to butter on the prime rib.

Wheelchair accessibility: Long ramp or 5 steps up. Gravel parking lot.“

“Oh, I so hope the best for the owner rebuilding this perfect restaurant after vicious Ian. This place rates a 5 in all areas! I breakfast here basically every morning regardless how many weeks I stay on Sanibel. Good luck and I’ll be back as soon as possible!??“

“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!“

“Love island pizza! All the food groups a flavors to make everyone happy!“

“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.“

“Excellent pizza! My first time eating a Captiva pizza! Yummy“

“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.“

“Very very nice. Fine dining. Most certainly will return.“

“Great atmosphere. Convenient location with plenty of parking. Friendly staff. Service was fantastic - our server was super personable and on point. The whole 4 course meal did not disappoint. As always, the cheeses (all of them are delicious), the main course (meats, seafood, and veggies), and the desserts were amazing. Such a great night and really brings the family together.“

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

“Has the most amazing light fluffy biscuits and cinnamon rolls. The breakfast sandwich on a biscuit is to die for. Come check it out.“

“Before moving into my house in fort myers I had the pleasure of staying near masala mantra. I ate this for lunch and dinner for almost 3 weeks and it did not disappoint. I still make the trip over to have dinner the garlic naan, butter chicken, biryani, everything is good. It’s the best Indian food that I’ve found on the gulf side from Sarasota to Naples. The staff is consistently amazing and the food has been consistently amazing everytime I go. I do wish I lived closer because this would absolutely be a weekly meal for me.“

“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!!“

“We love Doc Ford’s, but our last visit was not my favorite… we were upcharged for the fish sandwich and the house wine w/o being asked. We were also seated outside on a chilly day, when we specifically requested indoors. We know it’s a busy time of year with Spring Break, but please be honest and straightforward with your customers, DocFords.“

“Our waiter Kitch was awesome! There were 4 of us and we all had amazing dinners.“

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

“Ahhhh-May-Zing!!! Went with a party of 6 and everyone loved it!“

“This has been my husband and I’s favorite restaurant for 5 years now and we take any chance we can to go here. Their crab Rangoon is the best we have ever had and their sushi is amazing. Our daughter loves their orange chicken and kids meals. They even have great cocktails and are reasonably priced.“

“We love BackStreets fun atmosphere !!! The location is right downtown and they recently did a remodel. The staff and guests are ALWAYS friendly and welcoming. The bar food is really good (I recommend their wings and cheesesteak ). They regularly have live entertainment both inside and outside. And BONUS, they support the community in multiple ways. FIVE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ STARS HIGHLY RECOMMEND“

“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!“

“Absolutely amazing! Crab stuffed mushrooms were unbelievable! Fettuccine Alfredo with shrimp was awesome! Pizza was some of the best pizza I’ve ever had! And the complimentary garlic bread is probably illegal in some states! 😍 The staff were all very nice and professional! Our waitress was great! The restaurant definitely has a small mom and pops feel to it and you can tell everyone there takes pride in it! So glad we got to try it and no doubt we will go back!“

“A must go to…definitely a diner feel. They treated me and my family with such kindness. Including a raving little 2 year old. Service was quick. Breakfast was delicious. We cleared the plates.“

“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 🥰“

“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 .“

“Love the food and atmosphere“

“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 Service, drinks and seafood!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“The food was good, but we won’t be coming back as you are so cheap that you charge to use a credit card. Just thought I would express my opinion. There are plenty of other great breakfast restaurants.“

“OMGosh! A difficult place to find, oh but so worth it. Service oriented with genuine Italian fare and ambiance.“

“I miss getting my slices at lunch time. Definitely the best in Cape Coral.“

“I was there with 3 friends on 9/10/22. One of the best meals ever! Our server, Antonio, was wonderful. He took great care of us, made us laugh, and made us feel so welcome. Beautiful setting with the best view of the beach. Wish I could eat there every night, and have Antonio serve us. Grade A“

“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!“

“Just a couple tables available to sit at , but the pizza was delicious deep dish pepperoni and bacon. We enjoyed our dinner.“

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

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

“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!!!!!!“

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

“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!“

“Been in many times for dinner & Happy Hour(s) 🤣, but finally made it in for lunch and we continue to be impressed with all that is Paradise Pizza! You guys do it right and you definitely put patron satisfaction high on the list! Meatball Sub and Spaghetti & Meatballs were great! Wonderful cocktails too! Best pizza in Cape!! Always a pleasure to hang with the PP crew! C'ya again soon. 🍕🍸🥃❤️“

“La Ola Surfside Bell Tower Shops 3-29-25 Stopped by on around 11:15a on a Saturday. We were the first people in to sit at a table. This place was clean, neatly organized and gave us a beachy vibe with all the Reggae music playing throughout. Janet our waitress came over fast and took our drink orders. Once our drinks were delivered, she took our food orders. I ordered the Fish & Chips which came with Fried Fish, Fries & Coleslaw. My wife ordered the Lobster Roll which came with Lobster on a Toasted Bun with Lettice and for her side she got the Coleslaw. Our orders came out in reasonable time and all our food looked amazing. My Fish was light and not heavy on the breading just how I like it. I loved the fish and Tartar Sauce that came with it. The Fries were very good and even the Coleslaw was good as it had some Pineapple in it. My wife loved her Lobster Roll and Coleslaw. She is from Maine and stated it was one of the best Lobster Rolls she had in this area so far. All our food was hot and plenty of it. Janet kept on top of things checking on us a bunch of times. We will return here or stop by Ft. Myers Beach location as to try them all. Everyone needs to stop by and give this place a try you will not be sorry. I must give this place a 5 out of 5 stars for the good food, great service, and beachy vibes. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow Me On FB For More Reviews Gulf Coast Terry“

“Solid bar food option. Everything we had was solid to very good. Very good and fair prices. Good quick option with lots of tvs to watch games. Needed a little more chicken in my chicken Philly to make it great. Overall a good choice. Service was attentive and friendly. Didn't have to wait long for anything perfectly timed between apps and entrees. Suggestion for owners - combo appetizer.“

“Stopped in quick with my wife just to get a drink and a few apps.
The restaurant is on the second level overlooking the water and boats.
First off, the service was phenomenal. The host was easy going, took us outside but that was a bit cold with the rain. No issue, moved us inside.
Our server was great. He was attentive but not pushy or overbearing.
We ordered the Octopus and Crab Cakes appetizers. Honestly, the octopus itself had no flavor. I've never had octopus before so not sure there, but the scampi sauce was very good.
The crab cakes were also very good and a good size too.

Overall, I would definitely go back.“

“What an amazing dinner and our waiter Ryan was great! Can’t wait to get back in Sept.“

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

“Being an Eagle member from another state, I know this location has a very open setting and is quite welcoming. Everyone was friendly, we got their before the live music, but the bartender was very helpful in letting us know everything that was happening in the time we were in town.“

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