The Green Flash

4.6

1028 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 73 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 1,028 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
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 offers "beautiful setting and delicious food" with standout service that's "excellent and smooth." Diners appreciate the "great atmosphere" and stunning bay views. While some experiences vary, many highlight the "wonderful view" and recommend it as a "must when in this area" for its "amazing food" and friendly staff.

1,028 Reviews

C
Carrie
Baltimore
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Green Flash offers a unique sampling of food choices . The grouper sandwich is absolutely the best in Florida ; the spinach salad with bronzed prawns with an apricot vinaigrette was really incredible. Coconut shrimp was excessively amazing with a dipping sauce that had the right amount of sweet and tanginess . The drinks were perfect . Our server was very very professional and friendly. He absolutely deserved the tip he received. The ambiance is traditional and lovely . A perfect place to spend time on Captiva for lunch. Bravo .
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CHARLES
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The cuisine was excellent. Nothing was overpriced. However, we had to have our table moved outside because the noise inside made it impossible to have a conversation. I do not see a way around this unless they reconfigure their interior dining space.
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Kevin
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
very slow service food was just ok not great. mussels appetizer was louzy
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Trisha
Charleston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My only complaint is the lack of handicapable resources especially for outdoor dining. We had a difficult time navigating my mother in law safely around especially to the restrooms. We opted not to use the ladies room when leaving and actually preferred the ease of access at the nearest convenience store. Food was great. Service was a little rushed (it was prime lunchtime on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, so I understand that factor) but great.
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Mary
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service very good. Nice menu and drink selection. Will definitely return.
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Dale
VIP
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate there twice in the last 2 years. Loved the food and the location.
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Ginny
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent place to dine. The menu offers many interesting options, especially appreciated by my husband and I who enjoy ordering multiple appetizers sometimes, instead of a full entree. Our drinks were delicious and the carrot cake topped off our last evening of vacation in Florida. And a special thank you to the lovely Kia for making us feel special! They need more parking because everyone wants to eat here!
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David
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Drinks from bar were very poor. Chop was very fatty. Calamari was very good. Noise was terrible.
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Bruce
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GF is a favorite dinner spot every time we are on Sanibel/Captiva. Our recent visit was as delightful as all the prior ones. Great service, delicious food offerings (the GF Trio is outstanding), and a signature view of the sound make it irresistible for us. Upscale, yet comfortably casual. Don’t visit the islands without trying Green Flash!
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Liz
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious! Beautiful evening with full moon shining on the water below! Well worth a visit
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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 1028 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 73 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

FAQs

Does The Green Flash offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Green Flash restaurant rated?

Is The Green Flash currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information