Ambiance was excellent. Service was also excellent. However, the kitchen needs some work. You don't want to spend $70 on a steak to have it cooked all the way through. read more

Avoid this place. I planned a birthday dinner here for my girlfriend and the experience was a disaster from start to finish. The address listed on Google is wrong. After arriving at the advertised location, we were told the restaurant had moved and had to take a trolley 10 minutes away in the dark just to find it. When we finally arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty, but manager Alex refused to seat us because we didn't have wristbands. Nowhere online, on Google, or at the original location was this requirement disclosed. We offered to pay cash or credit card and were still turned away. No apology. No attempt to help. No solution. The most troubling part came afterward. While waiting for the trolley back, I overheard Alex allow another couple without wristbands to dine, despite telling us it was against policy. The only obvious difference was that they were a white couple, while my girlfriend and I are an interracial couple. I don't make accusations lightly, and I rarely leave negative reviews. As a longtime business owner, I understand the impact reviews can have. But this experience was unacceptable. The only bright spot was a waiter named Knox, who showed genuine empathy and tried to help. He was the only person there who seemed to care about customer service. Every other restaurant in the area was packed that night. This one was empty. After our experience, I understand why. read more

What a miss. So stale and boring. An amazing location with great history yet this redesign screams Hampton Inn Hotel lobby. Who designed this? Just take the cues from the island surf store next to Starbucks. The lack of character of Harborside is really disappointing. What part of Captiva or resort marina equals a mirrored brick bar? Service and drinks are fine I just wish some thought was giving to ambiance. read more

Have to agree that this place must have improved after the new ownership took over. We chose Harborside for our last dinner in Captiva. Our waiter Danny was great, very friendly and good with the recommendations. He said the grouper was excellent and it was! We also enjoyed the scallops wrapped in bacon and the beet and burrata salad. My wife liked her salmon and the kids liked the Cuban bread, sliders, and chicken fingers. Nice spot, good staff, good food! read more

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Most improved restaurant on Captiva! Ignore any review before 2022. South Seas is under new ownership and Harborside has been transformed. It is a gem. The food, cocktails and wine list are all great. Most importantly the service is terrific. They are now open for breakfast too. read more

Harborside - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

I have no idea where the bad reviews are coming from. We just recently stayed at South Seas and went to Harborside Bar and Grill for dinner. We had 6 people in our party, we made dinner reservations at 5:30 so we would have enough time to see the sunset after dinner. The restaurant is beautiful! Located right on the harbor (we saw manatees in the water on our walk in). The decor is just stunning. We were warmly greeted upon arrival. We got a drink at the bar and went right to our table. It was not busy at all and felt like we have the whole place to ourselves. Our server was fantastic! She had a wonderful personality and really made the experience that much better. We got the crispy cauliflower and green beans for an appetizer, SO GOOD! It came with a spicy sauce and cashews. The size was large and perfect for sharing. Everyone in our group got something different to eat from fish to beef and I have to tell you, everything was delicious! My NY strip was cooked to perfection. The only negative of the evening was that the air conditioning was not working so it was a tad warm. But what can you do, this is Florida. It happens! Do not let any negative reviews deter you from giving this restaurant a try. Even if just going for a drink to take in the atmosphere, I recommend it. read more

Harborside - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

I had to write this review before I even left the restaurant. The food needs help! I ordered the western omelette and upon delivery to the table I could already tell that it was going to taste like cardboard. What happen to the seasoning? I guess they ran out. The omelette was a little to greasy and the ingredients were not tasty at all. The side of potatoes were just placed on the stove and not seasoned at all very plain flavor. The service is very slow and a bit unorganized. Arrived at 10am and didn't get seated til about 1040am. It's sad because there in the center of a great resort with water views surrounding the restaurant. Honestly the only positive was that breakfast was included with the resort stay. read more

Harborside - The "plain" western omelette - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

This was the best restaurant for South Seas Captiva Resort. We are not seafood people, and were delighted that they served several other entrees in addition to seafood. The filet mignon was delicious! The view of the marina is beautiful and romantic. The service was also very good. I wasn't a big fan of the mashed potatoes, and the green beans could have been cooked a bit softer for my taste. All in all, the best date night of our vacation. read more

Harborside - We loved eating at Harborside! - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

So this place was kind of pricey and I gave it one star only because our server was excellent. I ordered the scallops and it was pretty bland. The chef choice of complimenting flavors is really lacking and seems to think that some sautéd garlic with olive oil in the cauliflower with a bare hint of salt and pepper would satisfy my palette, but the chef was wrong. The portions are small unless you are willing to splurge on the $52 lobster pasta which my son also informed me was bland. Drinks were good and again enjoyed the service, but the kitchen is lacking for the price point. I recommend leaving the resort to find better dining elsewhere as I remained unimpressed with this very expensive yet flat dining experience. read more

We ate here our first night because we arrived late and it was next to our resort building. When we saw the menu prices we were skeptical it would be worth it. So my husband ordered fish and chips for$22 and I ordered a wedge salad and the tempura battered cauliflower and green beans with Asian slaw. Adding fish or chicken tacked on an additional $20 so I didn't. The cauliflower and green beans were amazing!! My husband hates cauliflower and he was eating it!!( it's a very large portion to be shared). Since we've eaten on Captiva and Sanibel several days we've noticed the prices are high everywhere and the food isn't much to talk about. Seems like places get away with being mediocre because they know people will come and go. That being said the Harborside Grill is actually worth it and we'll go again before we leave. The drinks were on point, the atmosphere is nice indoors or out, right on the harbor with a great view. FYI they do have a breakfast buffet for $22.95, with omelette bar and everything else you'd want. I don't eat enough for breakfast to justify that price personally so we went elsewhere. read more

Harborside - Cosmopolitan - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

OMG! I don't know where all the bad reviews are coming from, but our meal was excellent. Our waiter was attentive and didn't rush us through the meal. We began with the octopus appetizer. I had never had octopus before and was pleasantly surprised. It has a flavor and consistency of lobster. You just have to get around the suction cup aspect of the tentacles. We also ordered Cuban bread with adobo butter. Mostly this was meant for the entrees so we could absorb juices. The most stunning moment (for me) was my smoked Old Fashioned. It was so good and the smell of wood smoke was intoxicating. This is a very strong drink, so possibly avoid the urge to order another. For entrees I ordered the special ribeye with baked potato and broccolini. The ribeye was so flavorful, although I would have liked it a little more rare. The veggies were perfect. My husband had mahi-mahi covered in crab meat. Again, this was a perfectly seasoned dish and the fish was moist and tender. Of course, we perused the dessert menu. We shared an excellent crème brûlée. I also had a tiramisu dessert martini. Yum! This is not a place to go if you're on a budget, but the entire South Seas complex is for people who can spend a few (lot) bucks. read more

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We should have looked at these reviews before coming here, but being guests of the resort we didnt know any better. We arrived and the hostess was nowhere to be seen. We were finally seated after about 10 minutes and then it took a very long time for our waiter to come with waters. The service here is exceptionally slow. We ordered a Harborside salad to start, which was actually pretty good. Then it went downhill from there. They had a fish picatta special which 2 of us ordered. While the fish was fresh, it lacked any kind of flavor. The pesto risotto that came with it was okay, but the asparagus was also just bland. We also ordered the chicken which was dry and flavorless. Unfortunately we opted to order dessert, and the key lime pie was a huge disappointment. Everything about it was wrong. Even the creme brulee was not good. Please take your time and money elsewhere, you will thank yourself for it. read more

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I see lots of bad reviews but please check the dates before you take them Into consideration. New management and staff came with a new and improved restaurant that falls nothing short of 5 stars. The food is amazing the staff is amazing and the view is beautiful. Prices are a little high but you get what you pay for. I never mind paying a little more money for an amazing night out with my family. My recommendation is order the Chilean Sea Bass (OMG SOOOO GOOD) This place is hands down the best on the island !!!! read more

We came here 2 nights in a row!!! Food was delicious and the service was amazing. Uros and Kelly were incredibly, friendly and very accommodating!!! Highly recommend the increíble service, food and ambience!!!! read more

OMG, stay away from this place. Service is horrible, food is bad, and prices are through the roof. Our bartender (a woman with long black hair) would not check on our dinner reservation, even though there was no one at the bar. They made us sit outside even though we had asked for inside 3 days earlier. No wonder the place is dead at 7 pm on a Friday night. Stay away from this place. High priced below average. read more

Staying at the resort, first morning after arriving late the night before... decided this was our best shot until we figured out how to get around the resort. Walked in and seated immediately with warm smiles and attentiveness. The prices are a little steep but I was quickly surprised at the meal and the level of service received. We both had the Huervos Ranchos and a side of meat/turkey sausage. I was expecting the usual style... these should have been called breakfast nachos with a twist! Fresh salsa, avocado, black beans, lime, shredded cheddar cheese, cilantro, blue tortilla shells with two poached eggs on top. The bottomless cup of coffee and ice water were much appreciated. There is an a la cart section so don't be afraid to order from there if you want a lighter fare. read more

Yikes, stay away from this place. Food is way overpriced and the service is absolutely abysmal. There appeared to be only 1 waiter working that night, despite the restaurant appearing to have less than half capacity. No one came to our table to serve us waters or to take our order. After 35 minutes of no one coming to our table, we asked the hostess for assistance, but she acted like she couldn't be bothered. As we were leaving, I noticed several roaches scurrying on the floor. It's obvious that the staff here could care less about the restaurant and it's customers. The hotel will recommend this place immediately upon check-in, but don't fall for it. read more

We visited the Harborside restaurant with a group of 12 last night. The service was extremely slow, and the food was inconsistent. Our impression was that they were understaffed and slammed. We will not be going back. read more

The food was excellent. We had both soups, including French onion. I had salmon, cooked to perfection. Sat outside with propane heaters. Bartender and server were great, including checking on us several times. And all while the restaurant was quite busy. We really enjoyed ourselves. read more

The New Harborside grill is fantastic. The salmon and grouper was extremely fresh. The Stone crab was incredibly fresh, and shockingly inexpensive for Stone crab. There's a big change in quality with this restaurant since re-opening post Covid. read more

Best restaurant around. A hidden gem. Food is delish. Service and ambience are good! Recommend the following: Scallops wrapped with bacon, calamari, octopus (omg it's so good!), burger, lobster tacos, sea bass with the white wine butter sauce, lobster Mac and cheese, and the Brussels sprouts. The kid's chicken fingers with fries and fruit are also really good. The fruit is fresh! read more

Excellent service and the food was awesome! We are definitely coming back! The waiter was very friendly and made some great recommendations for local events! Thank you read more

Prior marginal reviews and exhaustion from a day on the beach battled in my mind and exhaustion, assisted by cranky kids with no stamina remaining for a wait won. Luckily, the experience was very pleasant - immediate seating, view of beautiful boats, fast service and good food. Started with island shrimp cocktail. Nice presentation, creative take on slaw. Samples Riesling from a medium-size wine list. Enjoyed live music. Sampled a special of Curried grouper on a bed of mussels, shrimp and scallops in light tomato sauce - quite delicious. Mmmms kept coming from other sides of the table where scallops and Cajun red snapper have been served. In summary, do not despair fellow visitors of the Southern Seas Resort, this is a solid option. read more

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We came down for a weekend getaway and wished we had more time. After trying another nearby restaurant on Friday night, ( which was horrible - located just outside of main gate) , we decided to try the Harborside on Saturday evening. What a wonderful surprise! We chose to eat outside under the fans, had a beautiful of the marina and walk area. We were a party of four- started with lump crab cake and also the shrimp cocktail . One crab cake cooked perfectly with just the right seasonings. There was a side of remoulade sauce along with coleslaw. The shrimp cocktail had six large shrimp presented in three couplings on cocktail sauce nests. Our entrees were spit in! I had the grouper resting on green beans and carrots o top of island rice ( this is a must have- coconut, pineapple, mango, jasmine rice). I would have ordered extra if I had known it was this good. My daughter had the jerk chicken (on bone) with the rice. Both of these dishes were served with green beans and baby carrots. My husband and son had the burger with pineapple, bacon, chipotle seasoned sauce, and cheddar cheese. The fries that came with them were served in a small fry basket seasoned with garlic salt to give them a different taste. We had wine with dinner- there is a decent wine list to choose from. We chose not to have dessert as a storm was heading in. Our server, Richard was wonderful and attentive without hovering. He is from Jamaica and his knowledge of the area is expansive. The chef, Andrei, came by our table to make sure everything was wonderful. He is very pleasant to talk to and also very knowledgeable about the islands. We had a wonderful dinner and even came back the next morning for the buffet breakfast ( which was included with our room rate). The buffet was pretty much like a cruise buffet, lots to pick from, displayed very nicely. The property was clean and well kept. We enjoyed the bicycle rentals and trolleys. The boys got in some golf time and we even made it to the beach! read more

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This place is a complete joke it's horrible. We arrived tonight for drinks outside on patio facing the water it was 5 pm literally 2 tables were being used and the hostess said we could not sit at any table that was set. We said everyone is we will only be 45 min and have a drink we said place empty. She said I can't do that. We are staying at hotel and it's unreal how they treat guests. I would never recommend this restaurant or south seas plantation a piece of garbage. They don't even deserve a 1 star!!!! read more

Where do I begin.. I wish I could give this zero stars. We arrived for our reservation 10 mins early and the family in front of us was turned away because they were "fully booked". We looked around the restaurant and it appeared to be 30% full (indoor and outdoor, combined). We were seated outside (we weren't given the option) by the hostess and 25 mins later, we were never approached by a waiter. We were outside, on the marina, so there were a ton of mosquitos. We asked for bug spray but they didn't have any to offer. They also didn't offer to seat us elsewhere. When we went back inside to talk to the hostess about our options, she was very rude and not accommodating. When we were hesitating about leaving she said "so are you staying or what?" That's when we decided to leave.... We'll never be back. read more

This breakfast was included for free along with our hotel stay. And I must say it is unlike any free breakfast I've ever been to. It was definitely very five-star. It was an amazing selection of food. The staff was wonderful and friendly. And it didn't hurt that you could see it either inside or outside and enjoy the view at the marina. read more

i am a 13 yr old boy and my family and i are here and this place is TRASH. imma name a few things that are TRASH. For instance, lobster tacos, chicken fingers, mac n cheese. And our FRIES were COLD, but my moms drink was good. that's all i got to say but my family and i RECOMMEND YOU DO NOT EAT HERE. read more

Wonderful meal for our last night at South Seas Resort. We had the Mahi Mahi special along with Key Lime Pie for desert. Topped it off with a couple Smoked Old Fashioneds! Top notch! read more

This place is wonderful! We have came here 2 nights in a row, my mom got the mahi both times and it was amazing! Definitely recommend!!!

We were hoping to grab a nice breakfast before starting our day on the resort. Instead, we sat at our table for 4x longer than we needed to, wishing we were able to head to the beach instead of wait any longer for service. The waiters were friendly, but we wouldn't see them for 20 minutes at a time. The food was blah...especially considering the steep prices. Would not recommend! read more

Went with my girlfriend for last night of vacation. Great table outside. Server was nice. Took quite a while to get our cocktails. Placed an order for fried calamari appetizer and 2 entrees. Fried calamari came out quick. VERY salty, overpowering in fact. Entrees came out before we finished the appetizer we didn't even have time to order a second glass of wine. Girlfriend got the Brussels as a side again loaded with salt. I got the fries as a side... u guessed it tons of salt. If they could tone down the salt it would be worth it for the view. read more

The food here was mediocre at best. The NY strip was tough, lobster mac and cheese tasted like frozen, the "Wild Salmon" sure looked like a piece of typical farm raised, and the chicken was bland. 0 for 4. Maybe we caught them on a bad day in the kitchen. I gave them an extra star because the fench onion soup was decent and at least the presentation was nice. The prices were waaaaay too high for such mediocre meals. Save your money and eat somewhere else on the island. read more

Please don't waste your time, there are a lot of restaurants around the hotel to spend or rather waste your money on microwaved food with missing ingredients from the description, for example: lemon grilled chicken with arugola salad and feta cheese, actually sans feta, but the chicken was so dry that i didn't even bother to ask for it, that it's that expensive if they cannot pull chicken really what can you expect. Another example, my kid asked for pasta, i know "boring" but it's pasta with cheese, guess what, so dry and chewy. Ok so i can go on, but i just wanted to do my duty and save some hard earned money from being wasted at this rather beautiful restaurant that fooled me into dinning in it. Stick to pizza and hamburgers pool side and for a nice dinner do yourself a favor go outside the hotel. PS: i have to give an actual rating, i couldn't put ZERO!! ( yelp really?) read more

So... I understand resort pricing but this is the high end restaurant and it is overpriced. Add in that the food is average at best. Even though I think most restaurants have too large of portions these are very small. $26 for 2 crab crakes that are silver dollar size when we had crab crakes of twice the portions we could share as a family for $13-$15 other places here. The other plates are similar. We had much better meals everywhere else we went read more

Based on the reviews I was not going to give the place a try. We are staying at Southseas Plantation and dinner choices are limited. I'm so glad we came here. The Yucca fries were really good and the aioli it came with was amazing. I had the Steak Frites, it was so tender and cooked perfect. It is the off season down here so it was not busy at all. The staff were very pleasant. I will definitely be going back. Job well done. read more

Harborside - Yucca fries and Squid - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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Just ok. They were closed for renovations last time we were here. We were excited to come here as we returned several months later. The hostess told us there were no outdoor seats which clearly was not the case. We sat inside and ambiance was nice. Waiter was great initially but less present later in the meal. Food was good but not great. The calamari was chewy. My daughter loved her crab crusted mahi and I liked my grouper. Overall the food was good but expensive. Beer and wine selection was not at the tier expected at a high end restaurant. Would try again but not first choice on Captiva. read more

We went for breakfast and were disappointed. On top of the food being mediocre the service was awful. We felt as if we were inconveniencing the waitress for anything we asked. Two tables next to us didn't know each other but were exchanging omelets as they were delivered to the wrong people. Pass on this overpriced meal. read more

Pretty place. Went for breakfast. Wasn't very busy but food took a long time. Cardboard waffles. Gummi eggs. Snooty hostess. Unfriendly waitress. read more

We have been coming here for years and I am profoundly sad to say, that the Harborside Bar has stopped their "Happy Hour"! It was the best and [quite frankly] the only reason we stopped in. We have been here 10 days and unfortunately, after finding this out, had no desire to dine. I can't imagine why the executive decision was made to end such a draw to this restaurant. Mistake...who doesn't like "Happy Hour"! read more