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Old Captiva House, Captiva, FL

Old Captiva House

4.4
4.4
2116 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • Great for scenic views
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Phone number
    (239) 472-5161 ext. 421
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    John Feagans
  • Private party facilities
    The Old Captiva House: Our historic restaurant that dates to the 1920s, beautifully appointed today with walls of white French doors and polished hardwood floors, yours to reserve in part or in total. Capacity 160. Sunset Lounge: This quiet, intimate room adjacent to the Old Captiva House is all windows and altogether charming. Beautiful views of Americas most romantic sunsets. Also opens to our Garden Terrace and the Old Captiva House. Capacity 40.
  • Area
    Captiva Island
  • Cross Street
    2 miles north of Blind Pass Bridge
  • Parking details
    Parking is open for all dining customers.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy nightly entertainment most nights at our Crow"s Nest Lounge adjacent to the Captiva House. Entertainment consists of the world famous hilarious NASCRAB Crab Racing interactive comedy show and crab race event that must be seen to believe. Two shows (children's 6:00 PM and adult 9:00 PM) most Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. Enjoy music stylings of a live and lively band every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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What 2,116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Southwest Florida

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for brunch

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for groups

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Old Captiva House offers a "delicious food" experience in a "beautiful setting," praised for its "excellent service" and standout dishes like the lobster crab crust scallops. Although some found prices high, the "wonderful ambiance" and "casual elegance" keep diners returning. Popular for holiday buffets and enhanced with a terrace featuring firebowl tables.

2,116 Reviews
  1. James

    VIP

    Richmond

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Richard as our server was outstanding. Helpful (he suggested my wife's dinner, which was an A+), available but not intrusive. A lot of confusion checking us in at the front entry (third in line and 15 minutes) but they were very busy. Comfortable, casually elegant with exciting food choices. Wine was served impeccably and at perfect temperature, and my wife's appetizer and entre were choices she raved over. Shared a dessert with an after dinner drink to make for an evening to remember.

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  2. Mike

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food, great service and a beautiful atmosphere.

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  3. Doreen

    Baltimore

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a very romantic table for Valentine’s Day I was given a beautiful rose by the hostess I had the salmon on a cedar plank It was very good and the CA wine was also The waiter was Richard and he was excellent He was professional, prompt and friendly We will definitely go back again and request the same waiter !

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  4. Marguerite

    VIP

    London

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A beautiful setting with casual but elegant surroundings. Upscale beach eatery. Parking is a little tight though.

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  5. James

    VIP

    Cleveland

    122 reviews

    5.0

    122 reviews

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have enjoyed this restaurant for several years, and enjoyed a delicious meal on the outside covered terrace which was closed last year because of storm damage. Our server was efficient and friendly. We enjoyed wonderfully prepared grouper, snapper and scallop entrees. We will return to this restaurant during our visit to the islands.

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  6. Paul

    VIP

    Naples

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Entree’s were simply not good but quite expensive.

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  7. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is such a special place. Highly recommend, especially the outdoor terrace when the weather is nice.

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  8. John

    Philadelphia

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Many, many years of experience at the Old Captiva House has proven this to be a gem on the island. Menu selection always evolves to offer many interesting, tasteful options to guests at dinner time. Sunset view, if available, are breathtaking. Only "hiccup" on the most recent visit was a waiter (Anthony) who was markedly different from our experiences over the years. He seemed rather distant and impersonal. Quite honestly, the young man who first brought us our water and said the waiter would soon be there was much more personable.

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  9. William

    Naples

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Not much you can do about a 40* cold rainy night on Captiva!

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  10. sue

    VIP

    Cleveland

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a treat dining here….love to bring our annual visitors!

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FAQs

Old Captiva House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 472-5161 ext. 421.

Old Captiva House is rated 4.4 stars by 2116 OpenTable diners.

Old Captiva House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Old Captiva House

15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, FL 33924

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    2 miles north of Blind Pass Bridge
  • Area
    Captiva Island
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Daily 17:00–21:30
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is open for all dining customers.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    John Feagans
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy nightly entertainment most nights at our Crow"s Nest Lounge adjacent to the Captiva House. Entertainment consists of the world famous hilarious NASCRAB Crab Racing interactive comedy show and crab race event that must be seen to believe. Two shows (children's 6:00 PM and adult 9:00 PM) most Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. Enjoy music stylings of a live and lively band every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Phone number
    (239) 472-5161 ext. 421
  • Private party facilities
    The Old Captiva House: Our historic restaurant that dates to the 1920s, beautifully appointed today with walls of white French doors and polished hardwood floors, yours to reserve in part or in total. Capacity 160. Sunset Lounge: This quiet, intimate room adjacent to the Old Captiva House is all windows and altogether charming. Beautiful views of Americas most romantic sunsets. Also opens to our Garden Terrace and the Old Captiva House. Capacity 40.
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