Best Casual Restaurants in Sanibel

9 restaurants available nearby

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1. Rae's Real Italian

4.6

Exceptional(276)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fort Myers

Booked 18 times today

Rae's Real Italian: A Taste of Italy by the BeachIndulge in the exquisite flavors of Rae's Real Italian, where traditional and modern Italian cuisine come together for the whole family to enjoy. Located within the Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Rae’s offers panoramic views of Fort Myers Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy dinner in our climate-controlled setting, and savor a variety of Italian favorites. Complement your meal with a selection of wine, local craft beer, and beachy cocktails to truly feel the beach vibes.Valet Parking PerkEnjoy free valet parking for guests dining at Rae's after 5 PM when presenting a validated receipt, even if you are not staying at the hotel.

2. The Shipyard

4.7

Exceptional(21)

Price: Expensive

• American • Captiva Island

Booked 11 times today

The newly launched Shipyard Restaurant serving fun, casual fair in our remodeled dining room located at the legendary 'Tween Waters Resort & Spa. We offer both breakfast and dinner daily with an amazing view of the Gulf! Live music on the weekends and fantastic food, drinks and service. We are open to the public and can't wait to serve you. Now accepting Dinner Reservations daily!

3. Old Captiva House

4.7

Exceptional(2091)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Captiva Island

Booked 18 times today

Welcome to the charming and historic Old Captiva House at the legendary 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa. Known for Captiva's Gulf-front view of America's most romantic sunset. Our exciting "New Florida" menu is a colorful, wonderful exploration of award-winning island foods and flavors. Sometimes passionate. Sometimes mild. Sometimes fun. Yet all, truly great to admire and greater to enjoy — from appetizers, through entrees, to desserts.

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4. Fathoms Restaurant & Bar

4.3

Awesome(88)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Cape Coral

Booked 10 times today

Fathom's Restaurant offers American cuisine in a casual restaurant setting with Indoor and Outdoor seating, and also our great tiki bar outside. Come on in with group friends and enjoy a hand-crafted pizza, variety of small plates, and delicious entrees. Move out to the tiki bar that overlooks the Cape Harbour Marine to enjoy a drink and live entertainment after the meal, or enjoy your meal out there! Specials and events at Fathom's occur throughout the week so be sure to check the website regularly or ask about specials upon arrival. There is a cocktail happy hour everyday along with a special bar menu at our bars.

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5. Gather - Cape Coral

4.7

Exceptional(128)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Cape Coral

Booked 19 times today

Located in Tarpon Point Marina, Gather Waterfront dining combines a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere, designed for you to forget where you are and travel with your senses. We blend traditional and Mediterranean flavors with classic dishes to create an international twist. Alongside a carefully selected menu, each meal can be combined with a craft cocktail or an amazing wine from our unique list.

6. Next Door

4.9

Exceptional(160)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cape Coral

Booked 4 times today

Welcome to Next Door. Fresh pasta restaurant in Cape Coral, that combines authentic traditional recipes with a modern twist. Using only the best ingredients and importing the most popular products, our chefs prepare fresh dishes direct to your table daily.Papardelle, ravioli, gnocchi, and other typical pasta dishes are all made in our open kitchen.Wines from the old world regions are available as well as delicious craft cocktails.Besides dining in, Next Door has a market where foodies can pick up their favorite ingredients, and handmade pastas to cook in the comfort of their homes.

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7. Crow's Nest Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(524)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Captiva Island

Booked 5 times today

Open for dinner service from Tuesday -Saturday for guests aged 12 and over ONLY for this adult venue space. Children's menu and/or highchairs are not available. Guests with small children, please visit our Old Captiva location as an option for upscale dining as children under 12 are not permitted in this intimate space. The Crow's Nest has been reimagined into Captiva's only steakhouse featuring hand-cut prime steaks and chops and offering over 70+ whiskeys and classic cocktails with amazing views over the Gulf of Mexico. Reservations strongly suggested for what is sure to be Captiva's premier dining location. This is an experience restaurant where the food and spirits are guaranteed to tantalize the pallet. *Resort appropriate upscale attire required for all guests

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8. Dixie Fish Company

5.0

Exceptional(1)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Fort Myers Beach

With a smaller menu than our sister restaurant Doc Ford's, which is located right next door, we provide the same quality service along with an unforgettable atmosphere. If there are no reservation options available, please call the restaurant at 239.233.8837

9. Jack's

4.1

Excellent(205)

Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Fort Myers Beach

Welcome to Jack's Restaurant at Pink Shell Resort. Kickstart your morning with a savory or sweet breakfast and gorgeous waterfront views—now included for every resort guest with a room reservation! Jack’s also welcomes guests not staying at Pink Shell Resort to start their morning with a delicious breakfast. Featuring a buffet with a fresh omelet station, waffles, eggs, oatmeal, fruit, breakfast beverages and more, get ready to fuel up for a day

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Tim
Bath/Somerset •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great venue for a night out. Drinks were excellent and great service. A little pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for!
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Gather - Cape CoralPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Cape Coral
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4.7
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IreneVIP
Southwest Florida •11 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful experience, truly appreciate the friendliness and service, reservation was flawless, thank you so much. We will be back.
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Fathoms Restaurant & BarPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Cape Coral
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4.3
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CraigVIP
New York City •32 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Great dinner last night at the Shipyard. We had the caeser salad , the fried grouper sandwich and the crab cakes and everything was delicious! Our server Scott was top notch, attentive and overall great service. We’ll be back for sure!
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The ShipyardPrice: Expensive• American• Captiva Island
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4.7
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denise
Tahoe / Reno Area •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 Dec 2024
This is our second time at Rae's. We loved it on both occasions. The food is really good. We loved the grouper and the tuna special.
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Rae's Real ItalianPrice: Expensive• Italian• Fort Myers
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4.6
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Debi
Southwest Florida •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Dec 2024
Each of us (4) had a different meal and each meal was amazing. Our service was excellent. Thank you Hannah. We got to the restaurant just before the sunset. It was absolutely beautiful. This was our second time dining here and we would absolutely dine here again. ❤️🥂
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Old Captiva HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Captiva Island
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4.7

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Rae's Real Italian

2. The Shipyard

3. Old Captiva House

4. Fathoms Restaurant & Bar

5. Gather - Cape Coral

6. Next Door

7. Crow's Nest Steakhouse

8. Dixie Fish Company

9. Jack's

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