Best Fun Restaurants in Captiva Island

939 restaurants available nearby

1. The Green Flash

4.8

Exceptional(946)

Price: Expensive

• American • Captiva Island

Booked 13 times today

The Green Flash is an iconic waterfront dining establishment in Captiva, Florida. Come by boat or car, sit indoors or at one of our outdoor dockside tables for lunch or dinner service. The Green Flash serves traditional American fare with a distinct European influence. The kitchen uses only fresh ingredients, including market-fresh fish in all its from scratch dishes. The full bar provides plenty of drink options and the dining rooms and patios provide beautiful views of the water while you eat. Enjoy your meal as you watch the many pleasure and fishing boats depart and return from their excursions! The Green Flash's menu begins with a range of starters like oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon, hot flash shrimp and mussels. There are plenty of salads and soups on The Green Flash menu as well, like the grilled chicken Caesar. Larger dishes include chicken porcini and pan seared diver scallops.

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2. Crow's Nest Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(518)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Captiva Island

Booked 3 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

3. Old Captiva House

4.8

Exceptional(2078)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Captiva Island

Booked 19 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.

4. The Shipyard

4.7

Exceptional(16)

Price: Expensive

• American • Captiva Island

Booked 2 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!

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5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Fort Myers, FL

4.7

Exceptional(2307)

Price: Moderate

• American • Villas

Booked 144 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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6. Ocean Prime - Naples

4.8

Exceptional(6953)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Naples

Booked 108 times today

Located on Naples' icon Fifth Avenue South, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed.

7. Boulon Brasserie

4.8

Exceptional(1311)

Price: Expensive

• French • Tampa

Booked 129 times today

Boulon Brasserie is an elegant dining experience featuring modern interpretations of French classics, a vibrant atmosphere and truly genuine hospitality.

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8. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

4.9

Exceptional(9225)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Longboat Key

Booked 150 times today

The Dry Dock Waterfront Grill is a “polished casual” restaurant over looking Sarasota Bay. We are located at the south end of Longboat Key behind the gas station. We are north of St. Armand’s Circle, and minutes from downtown Sarasota. Best known for Local Fresh Grouper and Red Snapper. Enjoy the second story dining area with a panaramic view of the bay, or enjoy dining outdoors on our dockside patio.

9. Predalina

4.7

Exceptional(191)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Tampa

Booked 56 times today

Located on Water Street near Tampa’s original bustling docks, and at an arm’s reach from Tampa’s waterfront, the vibrantly energetic atmosphere of Predalina highlights the best of the Mediterranean region’s seafood offerings. At Predalina, the promise of a delicious meal, and an unforgettable drink, always beckons, any day of the week, and for any occasion. Predalina brings a full-service restaurant and shoppable dining experience to Water Street. Enjoy weekend brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks in the restaurant’s dining room, on the two patios, and at the expansive bar. At Predalina, you will not only savor the moment, but you can take the memories with you.

10. Sails Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(3774)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Naples

Booked 45 times today

Steps from Gulf Coast sunsets, Sails recalls the finest coastal flavors of France, Italy and Greece in each bite. Pairing the freshest food with exceptional five-star service amid beachy-chic décor, relaxed sophistication prevails at Sails, with a nod to the gracious manners of traditional fine dining, ever-so-slightly modernized. A display of whole fish delicacies from deep-azure seas are hand selected by each guest, then prepared to personalized perfection via wood-grilling or searing a la plancha. Sip craft cocktails or Sancerre while savoring just-shucked oysters at the sail-shaped hand-carved marble bar. Watch chefs in the open kitchen prepare tantalizing seafood towers. The menu encourages multitude courses in true European style starting with raw bar, crudo and tartares followed by luscious lobster or seared Kobé over just-picked organic produce. Elevated homemade pasta preludes composed seafood selections plus mouthwatering superior cuts of beef, redefining refined indulgence.

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Shawnvip
Tampa / Central Florida West •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Never got to enjoy dinner before we ordered the waitress spilled half a bottle of me favorite wine on me! I was soaked! The manager Comp us two dinners and a bottle, but it was a wet ride home.
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Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Fort Myers, FLPrice: Moderate• American• Villas
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Betsy
Minneapolis - St. Paul •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Beautiful ambiance and incredible food and service!
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Crow's Nest SteakhousePrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Captiva Island
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4.8
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Ashlee
Southwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent service excellent food and how can you beat the view? Inside immaculate and beautiful. Amanda’s an excellent server. :)
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The ShipyardPrice: Expensive• American• Captiva Island
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4.7
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Lori
Minneapolis - St. Paul •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Green Flash never disappoints!!! Outstanding service, delicious dishes, wonderful view.
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The Green FlashPrice: Expensive• American• Captiva Island
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4.8
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Lee Annvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
Great vibe on the patio with singer. Food and service good! Definitely our favorite on Captiva.
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Old Captiva HousePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Captiva Island
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4.8

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939 restaurants available nearby

1. The Green Flash

2. Crow's Nest Steakhouse

3. Old Captiva House

4. The Shipyard

5. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Fort Myers, FL

6. Ocean Prime - Naples

7. Boulon Brasserie

8. Dry Dock Waterfront Grill

9. Predalina

10. Sails Restaurant

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