The Green Flash

4.6

1057 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 08:00–10:45 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:45–21:30
Phone number
(239) 472-3337
Website
http://www.greenflashcaptiva.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We do have an area of our restaurant that is able to be booked for larger reservations and or private parties.

Location
15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924-6017
Area
Captiva Island
Cross Street
We are located near the end of Captiva Island!
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Fish DipUS$16.95
Lightly smoked, spreadable served with Lavash
Shrimp CocktailUS$19.95
Six Jumbo gulf shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce
Pimento Cheese DipUS$9.95
Served with Lavash
Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)US$3.75
Freshly shucked
Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)US$4.25
Freshly shucked, topped with sour cream & caviar, served on ice
Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)US$4.25
Fresh oysters baked with sauteed garlic, leaf spinach, shallots & bacon, with a white wine dill sauce
Escargots BourguignonUS$12.95
Served in a garlic herb butter
Smoked SalmonUS$15.95
Served with thinly-sliced onion, capers, crisp toast & cream cheese
Fried CalamariUS$14.95
Served with marinara sauce
Toasted Artichoke HeartsUS$11.95
Oven-baked with butter, parmesan & mozzarella
Fried MozzarellaUS$9.95
Breaded, served with Marinara Sauce
Hot Flash ShrimpUS$16.95
Fried Gulf shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic honey mustard sauce
MusselsUS$16.95
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with tomatoes, garlic, and lemon wine
Stone Crab Claws (MP)
in season only (October-April)
Breaded Fried ClamsUS$12.95
Served with house made tartar sauce.

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder
Traditional Corn Chowder with bacon
- CupUS$6.50
- BowlUS$8.50
Shrimp Bisque
Captiva's Finest
- CupUS$6.50
- BowlUS$8.50
Conch Chowder
Manhattan Style
- CupUS$6.50
- BowlUS$8.50
Garden SaladUS$10.50
Mixed baby greens, tomato, cucumber, cranberries, candied pecans
Caesar SaladUS$12.50
Romaine with fresh parmesan, tomato & crisp homemade garlic croutons
Chicken SaladUS$15.95
with fresh seasonal fruits & cottage cheese
Shrimp & Spinach SaladUS$18.95
Bronzed prawns tossed with fresh spinach, pine nuts, Mandarin oranges, onions, and hardboiled egg in a bacon & apricot vinaigrette
Captiva SaladUS$21.95
Mixed baby greens, Mandarin oranges, asparagus, artichoke hearts

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUS$19.95
with fresh seasonal fruit & cottage cheese
Tuna Steak SandwichUS$21.95
Served with American Cheese & house made horseradish
Steak FritesUS$22.95
Flat Iron Steak w/light Demi Glaze and French fries
Timmy's Nook HamburgerUS$14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips
Shrimp QuesadillasUS$16.95
with salsa and sour cream
Philly CheesesteakUS$14.95
with Swiss cheese, onions and mushrooms, with French fries & cole slaw
Chicken QuesadillasUS$14.95
with salsa and sour cream
Steamed ShrimpUS$18.95
9 oz., peel-n-eat, with French fries & cole slaw
BBQ Shrimp & BaconUS$18.95
with French fries & coleslaw
Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)
fresh, with French fries & cole slaw
Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$16.95
with blue cheese & celery sticks
Green Flash SandwichUS$14.95
Focaccia bread brushed with pesto, olive oil, Swiss cheese, tomato, prosciutto & smoked turkey breast, with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$13.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
BBQ Chicken SandwichUS$14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
Fried Clam StripsUS$14.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fried ShrimpUS$19.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fresh Fish of the Day
Market Price
Crab Cake SandwichUS$18.95
Maryland style, with French fries & cole slaw
Captiva Steam PotUS$26.95
Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops & fish steamed in a saffron and fennel garlic broth
Fish TacosUS$16.95
Fresh fish served with tortilla chips, pico de gallo & avocado
Coconut Shrimp – Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a US$19.95
Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a coconut glaze, French fries & cole slaw
Pasta of the Day
Market Price

Desserts

Key Lime PieUS$8.95
Homemade, with a consistency of a light sherbet
Chocolate MousseUS$8.95
with ice cream & raspberry sauce
Crème BruleeUS$9.95
Smooth & delicious, with a thin & crispy crust
Carrot CakeUS$9.95
Homemade, with cream cheese icing
TiramisuUS$9.95
Lady fingers dipped in espresso & brandy, with mascarpone (sweet) cheese
Apple Crumb Cake US$9.95
Another homemade favorite
Triple Chocolate CakeUS$9.95
Triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Cheese CakeUS$8.95
Please inquire about today’s flavors
Fresh BerriesUS$8.95
Served with house made whipped cream
Ice CreamUS$6.95
Vanilla or chocolate
Rainbow SherbetUS$6.95
Light and refreshing

What 1,057 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Southwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Southwest Florida
American
Ft. Myers
Child-friendly
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
American
Ft. Myers
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash is a delightful dining destination in Captiva, boasting "excellent food" and "outstanding service" amidst "spectacular views" of the bay. Guests rave about the "great menu" and the "amazing atmosphere." The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident, making it a "favorite for special occasions" and a must-visit when on the island.

1,057 Reviews

D
David VIP
Chicago152 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special was branzino. Excellent. Salad was good also. Great view of Pine Island Sound.
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Bob VIP
Naples29 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful dining experience… great food, wine and service and a beautiful water view from our table below the window! This is definitely our fine dining go-to on the islands!
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Michelle
New Orleans1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was excellent. Ambience was great.
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Willow
Milwaukee1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outside seating has great water view. Make reservations because very busy.
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Brenda
Cleveland15 reviews
3.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
While the food was pretty good, poor service ruins a meal every time. After making the waitress aware of an onion allergy, I was brought the shrimp bisque (which contained onion) and even though I brought it to the staff’s attention, the waitress neither removed it from the table or took it off the bill. Waitress left most of our finished dinner plates on the table, even through dessert. It was a shame because we had a great table with a lovely view and the food was otherwise good, but the wait between each course was way too long. We were there almost 3 hours.
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KEVIN VIP
Chicago42 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely dinner for 6; with a very nice window table. Made all the difference!
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Joe VIP
New Jersey32 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Shelly was our server and was also my nurse after a Stone crab accident! She was amazing! Thanks again!
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Elyse VIP
Detroit44 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food was just ok and high priced.
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Harry VIP
Memphis/West TN56 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eating out doors on Captiva is excellent! To have fantastic service and great food just add to a great evening. The Green Flash has been our go to when we want to see a great sunset afterwards. This time was just like past trips. Superb from start to finish! You won’t be disappointed.
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Rick
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The grilled swordfish was excellent! Highly recommend!!
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FAQs

The Green Flash offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 472-3337.

The Green Flash is rated 4.6 stars by 1057 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 57 times today

Order delivery or takeout

15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924-6017

Additional information

Cross Street
We are located near the end of Captiva Island!
Area
Captiva Island
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 08:00–10:45 Lunch Daily 11:00–16:30 Dinner Daily 16:45–21:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.greenflashcaptiva.com/
Phone number
(239) 472-3337
Private party facilities
We do have an area of our restaurant that is able to be booked for larger reservations and or private parties.

The Green Flash

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood Sampler

Stuffed Shrimp

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)

Appetizers

Fish DipUS$16.95

Shrimp CocktailUS$19.95

Pimento Cheese DipUS$9.95

Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)US$3.75

Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)US$4.25

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)US$4.25

Escargots BourguignonUS$12.95

Smoked SalmonUS$15.95

Fried CalamariUS$14.95

Toasted Artichoke HeartsUS$11.95

Fried MozzarellaUS$9.95

Hot Flash ShrimpUS$16.95

MusselsUS$16.95

Stone Crab Claws (MP)

Breaded Fried ClamsUS$12.95

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder

Shrimp Bisque

Conch Chowder

Garden SaladUS$10.50

Caesar SaladUS$12.50

Chicken SaladUS$15.95

Shrimp & Spinach SaladUS$18.95

Captiva SaladUS$21.95

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUS$19.95

Tuna Steak SandwichUS$21.95

Steak FritesUS$22.95

Timmy's Nook HamburgerUS$14.95

Shrimp QuesadillasUS$16.95

Philly CheesesteakUS$14.95

Chicken QuesadillasUS$14.95

Steamed ShrimpUS$18.95

BBQ Shrimp & BaconUS$18.95

Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)

Buffalo Chicken WingsUS$16.95

Green Flash SandwichUS$14.95

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$13.95

BBQ Chicken SandwichUS$14.95

Fried Clam StripsUS$14.95

Fried ShrimpUS$19.95

Fresh Fish of the Day

Crab Cake SandwichUS$18.95

Captiva Steam PotUS$26.95

Fish TacosUS$16.95

Coconut Shrimp – Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a US$19.95

Pasta of the Day

Desserts

Key Lime PieUS$8.95

Chocolate MousseUS$8.95

Crème BruleeUS$9.95

Carrot CakeUS$9.95

TiramisuUS$9.95

Apple Crumb Cake US$9.95

Triple Chocolate CakeUS$9.95

Cheese CakeUS$8.95

Fresh BerriesUS$8.95

Ice CreamUS$6.95

Rainbow SherbetUS$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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