Always love this place. This time I tried the Grilled portobello mushroom salad and added grilled salmon. It was awesome. Girls had calamari and of course, key lime pie which they are known for. Always solid! read more

If you can catch it in between crowds the food is delicious. Breakfast is my favorite. The Belgium Waffle with fresh fruit as well as their Key Lime Pie deserves 5 stars! We dine here every year on our annual visit to South Sea's. read more

Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

If you haven't been to Key Lime Bistro on Captiva Island...you haven't been anywhere! 25 years of consistency on food, service and great times...dont miss out!! I would add photos...but OMG...TOO many to pick from! read more

A great local spot with amazing food and great service. Oysters were giant and the prices were super reasonable for the island. Cuban sandwich was a great non seafood choice and rice and beans side is good as well. read more

Keylime pie is AMAZING but would get it to go. Drinks and manager are below par...they get upset if your there past 9 and will yell to get you out of there. FYI these restraunts don't have a liquor license so don't expect any wonderful drinks...they are just "wine mixes" overpriced read more

Great service, relaxing music, great food, all topped off with amazing keylime pie!

Nice seating outside with live music. The music added to the ambiance and was not loud that you couldn't have conversation. Food was fresh and very quick to come out. The key lime pie was delicious. read more

Despite rain outside, we could hear live music coming through the open doors. Quirky decorations and bright colors inside, plastic tables and chairs... menu was appealing. When it arrived, the food had a beautiful presentation and was even more delicious. Our group can highly recommend the BLT, the crabcake sandwich, and the grilled Portabella sandwich. Their coleslaw was also delicious!. We finished off the meal with an amazing piece of Keylime pie! read more

Keylime Bistro - Key lime pie - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Mid-afternoon drinks and snacks were good. Grouper sandwich, fries and nachos were tasty. Service friendly. Nice spot! read more

This was our first time at Keylime Bistro and it will be our last. We had chosen this restaurant based on recommendations as a great place for food and atmosphere, and because of this we chose to go to Keylime to celebrate a birthday. It was an incredibly underwhelming and disappointing experience, so much so that we left after our appetizers and chose not to eat our dinner there. We ordered the crab cakes and bruschetta. The crab cakes were bland, completely tasteless, and unimpressive. The bruschetta was a disgusting, congealed mess that tasted awful and looked so unappetizing. Frozen bagel bites taste better. The inside is dirty and in desperate need of a makeover. And the outside could be spruced up, no umbrellas on the table during strong sun. If you're in Captiva, don't bother going to this restaurant. read more

A nice find on Captiva! It has been recommended to us from friends thru the years to visit but never got around to it until now. We are disappointed we haven't tried it sooner. Service is great and the food does not disappoint. The atmosphere is relaxing with music entertainment in the background. Of course, your in Captiva. Back to the food, 4 of us had seared tuna, macadamian nut encrusted mahi mahi and a delicious boulibase with all fresh seafood. All did not disappoint. The coupe da gras was the Keylime pie. It is the best we have ever had. A must try! If your looking for a relaxing dinner in Captiva while listening to live music and enjoying good food and service. This place is yours! read more

We ordered bacon wrapped scallops and macadamia crusted mahi specials. The food was overall ok. Staff was friendly. Key lime pie was just average. So far the best ones we had (one every night) were at the lazy flamingo and George and Wendy. read more

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I ve dined here many times. This evening we went in for dessert. Order glasses of water with my coffee. When waiter served us water, our glasses had a surprise in it. The waiter was to drunk or high to notice a to go container for sauces with top in my glass. When I asked him if he saw anything in my glass he was clueless. Manager was kind to comp our dessert/coffee which we didn't touch. Manager was embarrassed of servers actions. I try to be very understanding with staff because it's hard to get help. Party of 8 dining behind us were waiting two hrs for their meal. Left before it came after seeing our incident. read more

Keylime Bistro - Key Lime Bistro lemon water surprise. - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Yum! Keylime everything- Keylime Martini, Keylime margarita, Keylime pie! Fun place to hangout with friends and we enjoyed the nightly entertainment and the food to. read more

Keylime Bistro - Keylime everything! Yum! - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

We had breakfast this morning. It started out well enough, got seated quickly. But then no one returned for a while, maybe 10 minutes. Then another waitress came on and she came in, took our orders and brought coffee, really bad coffee, so that was the first sign. I ordered two eggs over easy, sausage, and wheat toast, my friend ordered the eggs Benedict. Order came out, sausage was cold in the middle so once I got the waitresses attention I sent them back, also no toast, so I asked about that. She brought me new sausage and two pieces of bread that had been grilled, not toasted, not even close to toasted. Anyway, I won't be back, I've heard dinner is OK but if two staff can't handle four customers for breakfast, then dinner is not worth the risk. read more

So I was going to give this place 3 stars, but then I asked myself, would I want to return? The answer is no. Is this place horrible? No, it's not, but what it is is extremely overpriced, lacking of flavor, and any refinement. My family took me here for my birthday, after we left the Lazy Flamingo due to a 45 minute wait. When we first arrived my aunt said to the manager (maybe owner), hey it's her birthday, does she get a free drink or dessert? This was kind of embarrassing to me, but I guess there's no harm in asking. He just looked at her like she was nuts and walked away. No free drink, fine, but say happy birthday to the pretty birthday girl. The restaurant had a large and a delicious looking cocktail list. I had a key lime martini. It was very strong, and had a good key lime flavor, but it wasn't sweet enough. I don't like overly sweet drinks, but this was kind of hard to drink. It was supposed to have a splash of pineapple juice, and I couldn't taste any in it. I make key lime martinis at home with vanilla vodka, pineapple juice, and lime juice. They are easy to make and delicious, so I'm not sure what the problem was here. Others in my party decided to get a glass of Snoqualmie Riesling, which I buy by the bottle anywhere from $4 to $6 in Seattle. I was amazed that a bottle there goes for $33 a bottle and $9 a glass....yikes! Talk about price hike. I guess we are on a very small island, and there's going to be price gouging at all the restaurants, but holy hell, it was going on big time at this place. The prices for entrees range from approximately $22 to $35, for food that should only be about $15-$17 max. When I first looked over the menu, I was impressed by the sounds of all of the dishes. All of the menu items had great ingredient combination. I decided to try the crab cakes for $9 and a small spinach salad for $5, instead of the crab cake dinner. The overpriced $22 dinner came with 3 cakes, rice, and veggies...boring. The app came with 2 cakes, and I couldn't eat 3 if i tried. The salad was fresh at least, with portabello mushroom and roasted red pepper strips, tomato, and really yummy, creamy goat cheese. It was dressed with a bland-sweet strawberry vinaigrette. I had to add a lot of salt, as the dressing was not seasoned with anything other than sugar. Once I salted the salad, it was pretty good, and not bad for the price. The cakes were very dense. They looked like mini deep fried hockey pucks. They were definitely edible, but I kept getting crunches of shell towards the end and it grossed me out. They were supposed to come with a "key lime aioli." The sauce that it came with was more like a remoulade. It was good, but I was looking forward to the key lime aioli, advertised on the menu. The other food ordered by my family was about on the same caliber; it all looked like generic, sloppy hotel food. Our waiter was very pleasant and the food came out quickly. Those were the most positive things about the experience, as I was starving when we got there. The live music was OK, but the guy kept taking breaks, which I thought was odd on a busy Saturday night. They announced happy birthday to another diner there, so much for a happy birthday for me. read more

Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Do you want fresh and tasteful seafood? If you are in Captiva you should stop here and give them a try. I did it this past weekend and I did not want to leave the place. It was a heck of a hot day and we were a big group. Unfortunately their AC was broken inside, so we chose to sit outside close to the big fan they had on, and close to the stage where they had this incredible soul singer that got us dancing all afternoon long. He had such smooth voice and such a soul swing. It just enhanced the entire experience and made us extremely happy. I started by ordering their Frozen Berries a drink that tasted more like dessert and made me feel like I was starting my meal backwards... Don't get me wrong, it was very good! Now the food, they brought sesame crackers with cheese spread and grapes to open our palates. We ordered friend calamari that came with two sauces: spicy tomato and Aoli mayo. They were all good and complemented nicely the calamari. I ordered the Walnut crusted snapper with fruit sauce. It came garnished with yellow rice and vegetables. It was delish! The fish was fresh and cooked to perfection, the sauce had pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe. It was a sweet touch of paradise on top of the tasteful fish. The veggies had a sweet taste to it, I'm not sure if because of the fruit sauce or if they were cooked like that, what matters is that it all combined very well. I also tried the Blackened grouper over crispy salad (crispy shrimp and calamari). The fish once again was fresh and the spices made it divine. A subtle explosion of flavors in your mouth and all with good live music playing on the background. My friends had real dessert: creme brulee and Key lime pie, but I had another Frozen drink because it was still hot as hell, but I would it all again! And we finished that beautiful experience by watching the magical sunset at the end of the street. What an amazing afternoon! I will most certainly go back again and pretty soon. read more

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January 2020. Was told their oven has been out for 2 months so lots of items can't be ordered. Really???? read more

Sanibel Island has the cutest eateries. Keylime Bistro has luxurious food like Salmon Oscar slathered with a key lime hollandaise, backed with heavy-duty desserts, including the ubiquitous, eponymous pie. Cocktails range from chocolately-sweet to sunset-colored rum punch laden with slices of pineapple bigger than your head. In an effort to reduce the number of questionable choices made that day, I ordered the grilled salad: Half a giant head of red-leaf lettuce, grilled over an open flame, doused with a gorgonzola dressing. Pretty freaking good. The Salmon Oscar is also grilled (then covered with a cup of hollandaise) and would be amazing with mimosas at brunch. Our waitress was totally not surprised when we had the key lime pie for dessert. The sauces on the plate were gorgeous and artfully drawn. Our dinner also had live entertainment - super talented guy doing covers of Stevie Wonder, the Police, the obligatory Jimmy Buffet, all the mellow island classics. read more

The food was good and the service was good (there was even live music!), but the best part was the key lime pie. Best in Florida! read more

Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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This is hands down the best key lime pie I have ever had, including in Key West! I have to add, my mother, who is extremely critical of key lime pie, agrees that this is just phenomenal! The key lime is award-winning, as our live entertainer pointed out, and The presentation is beautiful- the pie is topped with decadent whipped cream floating in a pool of strawberry and key lime anglaise. The crust is infused with sugar and is to die for! It's so rich so I highly recommend splitting one slice amongst two people. The bistro is located in the heart of Captiva right next to a very cute B and B. Parking is across the street for free but multiple businesses share the lot, just FYI. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served here, with breakfast being available until 2pm. Live entertainment is daily on the patio- we had the pleasure of enjoying a great reggae artist covering jazz favorites such as Diana Krall. Definitely try to enjoy the outdoor seating, even if you have to wait a little bit. On another note, bathrooms are single stall so plan accordingly. They have a decent selection of bottled and draft beers. Most are $4.95 with some being slightly cheaper. I had a great Full Sails IPA that complimented my lunch nicely; I only wish it had been on draft and not bottle only. Four members of my party, myself included, ordered the blackened grouper sandwich which was served on ciabatta with a side of key lime aioli, a pickle, tropical slaw, and fresh fruit. Lettuce, tomato, and onion also came on the side. WOW!!! That grouper was amazing and I could have, quite literally, drank the key lime aioli if I hadn't used it all on the sandwich. Bread was perfectly toasted and crisp too. The fish to bread ratio was outstanding! Even the fresh tomato was succulently sweet. The fresh fruit was merely a slice of pineapple and cantaloupe but it was very fresh and the perfect palate cleanser post-meal. The slaw had pineapple mixed in and, although mayo based, it was extremely lightly dressed so it felt quite refreshing when paired with the grouper. The odd man out in our group had an MTO omelette, which came with bacon, fresh fruit, and sweet potato home fries. He highly enjoyed his late breakfast. Service was friendly albeit slightly slow but our food same quickly so there were no complaints. After your meal, take a walk down to the beach and enjoy! Again, don't forget to partake in the key lime pie- it's phenomenal and you're welcome! read more

Keylime Bistro - Blackened grouper - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

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After five years coming to Captiva and numerous visits to Keylime Bistro, I've had my last meal there. Rather than go down the list of issues I've had over the years, I'll just mention the latest. The Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo resembled chicken soup with longer noodles. Horrible. read more

Horrific Captiva parking - you've been warned. Decently priced drinks, and some interesting tasty appetizers. We also split the Grilled Salad - literally half an iceberg, grilled and served warm - which was weird. Not bad, not great, but definitely interesting. Live music was good - the duo that plays Thursday nights is solid. They're like an Eastern European knockoff of whatever they play. Request Love Shack and listen to them muddle through those lyrics. They're definitely entertaining. Next, after Love Shack - some Jethro Tull. Outstanding. Prepare for a long wait if you manage to find parking during peak times. read more

I love this place! They have awesome nachos and live music during happy hour. This place was so nice and the staff was great. We also came here for breakfast and we were served immediately. The staff was super friendly which made going here much more enjoyable . 5/5 from me! read more

Waiter was super. Atmosphere was poor. Food was overpriced for marginal food. Table was plastic and VERY wobbly. Loud. Not worth the time to go. We've had better seafood in the Midwest read more

My wife and I ate here several months ago (November) during a trip to Captiva. I had actually forgotten to write a review until now, but I think it's still warranted given our experience. First, the pros. Any place with live music at lunchtime is going to be solid. We also really liked the service, as both the servers and bussers were friendly and attentive throughout our meal. Now, the cons. Almost everything that I ate had major issues. The crabcake starter had such a strong "fishy" smell (more than any crabcake should EVER have) that I just left it alone after one bite. My educated guess is that it had been sitting somewhere and then was microwaved to order, based on the texture. Burger was decent, though I'm seeing in other reviews that people have not enjoyed it. Chips & salsa were very stale. And not a day or two stale where the chips are a tiny bit crispier than they should be. Hard-to-chew stale. I considered starting to send food back, but I HATE sending food back and it would have looked bad given the number of items with issues (3-4 between my wife and I). Listen, I understand that sometimes things are accidentally prepared improperly and it's not reflective of how they usually taste/smell. But this place absolutely cannot charge the prices it does across the board and not be delivering on the simple things. I mean....Chips & Salsa....come on. read more

Only went for the key lime pie so can't say anything about the food. It was yummy!!! So very good and huge portions. We could have split one - so I had more than half left and had it for breakfast. Don't order the water. It's sulfur tasting.... Live music and lots of fun. read more

Party of 15, all the food came out at the same time, hot and delish. Service was amazing! We will return!!!

This place was worth every dollar. Got the croissandwich and it was amazing. Seriously, you need to eat here. Great brunch, lunch, and dinner. Went there with some friends on spring break and it was a solid pick of a place to eat. You will not be disappointed. It was soooooooooo good. Wow. Like really good. Yelp wants me to make a certain length to post this, so I am doing so by typing this sentence. But don't let this distract you from the truth- that Keylime Bistro is the best place to serve your taste buds with the best buds. read more

Service was poor, however I think more so due to the fact that they seemed under staffed and the two waitresses were busy running around trying to fill the orders. Still, the one in particular wasn't nice, and from someone who has worked in the service industry, it was unnecessary to be so unpleasant Our specific waitress was nicer, but again seemed over stressed. Food came out very slow and the over easy eggs were cooked through. Other items were cold as the timing of the meals seemed off by the kitchen. I would not highly recommend this place until the service improves. read more

Stopped in for dessert after watching sunset and walking around. Listened to a very talented female artist and enjoyed the patio. Everyone was very friendly. Key lime pie is amazing! read more

We found this gem on vacation! Friendly staff and they hustle! It's a busy casual neighborhood and tourist spot that has character. They also serve liquor which most bars on Captiva Island do not. Please stop by and enjoy! read more

Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Wow what a great day to be outside having breakfast. Service was prompt and cheerful. I had the crab cake eggs Benedict. Hollandaise sauce was perfect, eggs just the right amount of runny once I cut into them. Served with fresh fruit. Shrimp bloody mary was loaded with goodies. Serving size was great for the price. Not a lot of spice, to be fair I like it HOT. My husband had the standard fair scrambled, double bacon and toast. Toast was extra cooked too bit that's how it goes sometimes. Very pleasant meal overall. Neat place. I'm sure the atmosphere is gunner when more people are there. read more

Keylime Bistro - Yum shrimp Bloody Mary. - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Food was nothing special. Although my grouper was topped w a pineapple salsa, it still laced flavor. All entrees have the same side dish- yellow rice, old broccoli & matchstick carrots. All cold & bland. The only thing worth getting is the key lime pie. Eat dinner elsewhere & stop here for the pie. read more

Super good! Celebrating my birthday on Sunday 1/13 amazing seafood dish totally recommend. Entertainment, great vibe , best place in the cove read more

Keylime Bistro - Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

Currently staying at Captivated Island Inn and breakfast is included at Keylime Bistro, so I can speak to breakfast. We have been staying 6 days and between my wife and myself we have covered the menu. Have not been disappointed with anything we have ordered. Very good kitchen. It is not true that"you can't screw up breakfast". Yes you can but Keylime does not. Staff is very friendly and efficient. Captiva laidback and following Covid guidelines. And dog friendly patio. read more

Cozy little place on Captiva. Colorful beachy decor with live music - a lounge singer/flute player which seemed weird at first, but we were quickly won over. He came right to our table to play my son's request directly to us. The food was good, especially the grouper sandwich with key lime ailoi and a fresh coleslaw with pineapple. Though the hostess seemed bored, our server Caitlin was spot on. Very friendly, engaging, and happy to answer questions and concerns. Overall one of the better experiences on Captiva. read more

I would say this is beyond overrated. I have had better foods at the chain restaurant Applebees, then I did at this restaurant. Extremely Overpriced for sub par food. The waitress was also some of the worst service ever. We had to ask several times to get waited on, without any apology for the lack of her service. The atmosphere Makes the place 3 stars, but the food is a double thumbs down. read more

Ordered the walnut crusted snapper, was a nice sized piece of meat, however I would say it was average for the price. I appreciated that the sides were a healthy alternative but the iced tea I ordered tasted like water. If you want to go to this restaurant only stop by for dessert because the keylime pie is to die for. read more

Keylime Bistro - Seafood Near Me - Captiva, Florida

I would say about 3.5 stars. The lunch claims to come with coleslaw and side of fruit... it came with two bites of cantaloupe, an orange slice and one bite of pineapple. Would call that more decor then a side. Prices are a little steep for portion size but the food is good. Would rather go other places on San-Cap for a tasty bite. read more