The Green Flash

4.8

947 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining

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 7:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:30 pm
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 947 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Ft. Myers
Best Ambience
Ft. Myers
Healthy
Ft. Myers
Hot spot
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Romantic
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash offers "outstanding food" with breathtaking waterfront views, making it a favorite dining spot on Captiva Island. Guests commend the "fantastic view," attentive staff, and varied menu, though some suggest a modern decor update. Despite occasional noise levels, the restaurant's gourmet offerings and welcoming atmosphere keep diners returning.

947 Reviews

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Michael
Tampa
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a great dinner at The Green Flash! It was my fiancée birthday. They comped a dessert when I told them. She had Veal Zurich and really enjoyed it. I had stuffed shrimp. Six shrimp with crab and breadcrumbs stuffing. If you’ve had this before you know it’s a small mound of stuffing on a butterflied shrimp, but very tasty! The dessert we chose was a chocolate mousse. Wonderful! Whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and mousse!
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Lori
Minneapolis
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Green Flash never disappoints!!! Outstanding service, delicious dishes, wonderful view.
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Sue
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time! Food was wonderful and the service was excellent!
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Phil
West Palm Beach
97 reviews
3.0
97 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall good. Signature entree with grouper was over baked and dry. Service and other food was good, atmosphere excellent.
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Jeff
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Excellent food. Dog friendly (outside)
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Wayne
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server , Olivia was was great…..attentive and knowledgeable. We had the lobster ravioli special, the bone in veal chop & the filet. All were outstanding. Our second dinner there in a week and both were superb.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attended the Island Hopper Music Festival. Food was great. We had the fish of the day with rice and veggies. It was cooked perfectly. Our server, Debbie, was friendly and very attentive. Only improvement would have been to adjust the sound a little bit for the female singer. It was much too loud. We commented to the music technician, but he did not make any adjustments. Perhaps some people enjoy music that is ear piercing, we do not. Overall we had a great time.
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Greg
Tampa
21 reviews
4.0
21 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Loud. Expensive. $21 for a cocktail and over $40 for a piece of fish (small). Maybe ok for tourists but better places for locals Our waiter was attentive and nice
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Patti
Tampa
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 16 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Green Flash. Most everyone had a great meal. My lobster was overcooked for $50,but I did enjoy the wine selection. Drinks were good. Staff is friendly and helpful. We came back a second time and got appetizers and drinks at the bar to listen to music. Nice evening.
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Joie
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on 15 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful: food, ambience, killer ocean view but the service was awful. Our server actually was trying to put her hair in an elastic leaning OVER our table. She brought the wrong appetizer to our table which my husband ate anyway. There was no offer to have it complementary. Green Flash is a go-to restaurant for us. Next time, which there will be, if the service is this poor, we will tell the manager
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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 4.8 stars by 947 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

26 Nov 2024

19:30

Booked 20 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 7:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:30 pm
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

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Order delivery or takeout

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