You have to admit there has been something special about the steadfastness of this place. Very little has changed in decades so every time you walk through the doors, you know what you're gonna get. Home. read more

Up until now, I've always been satisfied with this restaurant, Bookelia Lazy Flamingo, but during our meal last dinner, my wife ordered clams in marinara sauce. After bringing us our meals, the waitress came over to ask "how everything was going". My wife, who had the unpleasant surprise of finding a clam full of sand (see attached photo), said she was disappointed by the sandy clam. The waitress then asked her, "Do the others have sand in them too?" The meal had just begun; my wife had no way of knowing. We weren't asked any further questions except for the check at the end of the meal. I am extremely disappointed by this attitude, as it would have been appropriate to at least offer a new meal or come back to check how the rest of the meal was going. The taste of sand is still on our minds!!! Elisabeth and Patrice read more

We ordered park wings really spicy but really good It was a pick order and right on time read more

Fun spot to come by boat! I got a split bottle of champagne (it's about half the size of a normal bottle, about two glasses!) and for appetizers we shared conch fritters and garlic bread. The conch fritters were the best I've ever had! We went for lunch earlier today and I'm already in bed thinking about them and wanting to plan our next visit so I can get them again! For my main course I got the fried grouper sandwich, instead of fries I asked for a caesar salad. Super bummed because I was so excited to eat I forgot tot take a picture until I was almost done lol. The fried grouper was perfection! I actually took the fish out of the sandwich and ate it alone it was so good. Cute atmosphere and big windows looking out to the water! read more

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A true dive bar, but one with really good food, albeit a limited drink menu (i.e. only beer and wine). We sat at the bar and had delicious fish spread, New England clam chowder, and Grilled Triple tail sandwich. Everyone was super friendly. read more

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Great food! Highly recommend the ceaser with grouper! The only thing that brought my review down was the service. Our 1st server was extremely blunt and for some reason just left, we did not see her for the entire rest of our meal. My father had to go up to the bar to get a refill on his beer and to check if the oysters he ordered 20 minutes prior were coming and we had a second server come out. Our second server was extremely kind and refunded my dad for the oysters (which were brought out eventually) In summary great place good food, 4/5 stars. read more

Lazy Flamingo - Ceaser Caesar Salad With Mesquite-grilled triple tail - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

After a successful day of fishing we brought our catch to this nearby restaurant for dinner. It was surprisingly not too crowded but I guess it was off season. The staff was very nice and helpful. After some drinks we ordered their garlic bread which was solid. I got the conch chowder - it was a very big serving and quite good with a bit of heat. We were able to get our fish prepared all four ways: mesquite grilled, bronzed, blackened and fried. At $11/10 ounces it was a good deal. I liked the mesquite prep the best but they were all very good - especially since we caught our meal. A fun atmosphere and good food. read more

We were out for a drive, looking for a new lunch place. And spotted the Lazy Flamingo. A small bar situated on a marina. And while it isn't exactly waterfront. You get a good view of boats coming and going. They have a pretty typical bar menu. We both stuck with our tried and true favorite, Grouper sandwich. I chose fried, my husband blackened. The food was delicious. It came out very hot. The grouper was sizable as well as the portion of crispy, tasty fries. The coleslaw was ok. Seemed a bit dry. Service was welcoming and prompt. My one complaint was that they offer both white and red sangria. I ordered the white. In no way would I consider what I had as "sangria". The only fruit was the garnish of an orange and a lime slice, on my glass. The sangria tasted like wine mixed with orange soda. My husband ordered a beer and was thrilled with the icy mug it came in! read more

Lazy Flamingo is a fun, laid-back spot with a local crowd, friendly service, and tasty bar food and fish. The marina views are a great bonus! read more

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Delicious and large portion of grouper provided! Our server was very friendly and the cheap ice cold beers were great. Fun waterside vibe inside and outside. Easy to park, overall very enjoyable! read more

Lazy Flamingo - Mesquite Grilled Grouper Platter and Dead Parrot Wings - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

Perfect place to have lunch on a sunny breezy day. We sat out on the patio and we had their fish of the day (triple something) on their garlic bread instead of a bun. (per our waitresses suggestion.) It was amazing! Great coleslaw and fries!! Added a couple glasses of wine. The place was very busy yet very efficient. Nice afternoon. read more

Lazy Flamingo - The view from the deck - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

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Food was fantastic! Service was excellent. Lovely view of the marina. Fun place to take the pup. read more

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We decided to go for a ride and take the Freck with us. So we headed out there on this beautiful blue sky no clouds warm afternoon. We usually go to the Pier and watch the pelicans, but today was different. We turned around and went to the Lazy Flamingo because they have some outside seating and are dog friendly. Our waitress Michele was very sweet and friendly and brought Freckles fresh water, Dave a beer and I had a glass of water with lemon. Dave ordered the fried Oyster platter with fries and Cole slaw. I had clams marinara over pasta. Both dishes were very tasty and accompanied by garlic bread. The view was lovely overlooking the marina. Lots of Pelicans, cranes and sea birds. It was just a lovely afternoon, relaxing enjoying good food and perfect weather! read more

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We were staying in Cape Coral and we were looking for a great dive restaurant on the water. So glad we found this place on Yelp. First it wasn't easy to get to. Lots of hurricane destruction along the way. Great decor. Beautiful views. Lots of friendly staff. Izzy, our waitress was very attentive and kind. Lots of families and solo people and several groups of adults enjoying the seafood here. The steamed shrimp was phenomenal and the oysters were also delicious. The fish dip and grouper bites were great. I only wish I hadn't eaten a large breakfast. Enjoy!!! read more

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Overall experience was great. How can it be bad when you are on an island at sunset. The food was a plus to our adventure

The service was not very pleasant. Very racist and should be serving everyone as equal. Never felt so disrespected.

The Lazy Flamingo is a old Florida gem! Amazing staff works like a fine oiled machine. Cheapest place to get raw oysters and beer! Their fresh catch options were so good! We had raw oyster and the grouper sandwich as well as the soup of the day which was a super fresh conch chowder. Delicious! read more

Great all around. FRESH seafood at a decent price. Wished I had one near me in Illinois. Bring your own catch and they will cook it. Nothing was less than stellar. read more

We love to go there when we come to Pine Island! Always good food, friendly staff and cold drinks !

The service was spot on and the food was delicious. My first time there and I will definitely go back. Laid back, comfortable vibe. read more

Lazy Flamingo - The clam chowder was delicious - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

Talk about amazing... The Bokeelia location rocked it for our crew that is use to going to Santiva. The waitresses were few but they worked their butts off ensuring that every table was taken care of. No one complained that's not my table.. Great job..The food amazing and reminds us of our favorite location on Santiva that is NO LONGER THERE:( Darn Ian. The buffalo shrimp appetizer, and the blackened grouper caesar salad were delicious. I even bought a t-shirt since I have one from Sanibel, Santiva, and now Bokeelia. Beautiful location and so glad it survived Ian. GREAT JOB and now we will come over from Sanibel to enjoy Lazy Flamingo.. read more

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The Lazy Flamingo is a staple on Pine Island. Very fresh seafood. Not a full bar, but beer, wine, soda, iced tea, etc. The last time my husband and I ate there, I had the clams marinara. Which is very good. Their marinara sauce is excellent. My husband had the grouper platter. We enjoyed our meal. We sat outside and so you overlook the Four Winds Marina which is a beautiful Marina?. The service was pretty good. Our waitresses were attentive. The only downside is that they serve their food on melamine plates with plastic utensils. I had their homemade white wine sangria, which was really like a wine beverage and less like a sangria, but it was very refreshing. read more

We stopped in on a lazy Friday while exploring Pine Island. It has a little bit of a dive bar vibe. The service was friendly, helpful and attentive. We got there just before the lunch rush. The restaurant abuts the marina. There isn't much of a "water view" because of the marina and nearby condo complex. It would have been perfect if there was a real water view. The food was good. We split an order of chicken fingers. The fries were HOT and crispy...the chicken fingers were fine; nothing to write home about. I'd go back if I was in the area (although i can't imagine finding myself back on Pine Island (it was a very disappointing). read more

We had been here back in Mar of 2020 and it was great. Unfortunately our lunch on April 6th was not good. Service was a little slow but they were busy. We ordered two fried scallop meals, a salad with shrimp, and a Caesar salad. Both of the scallop orders were way over cooked making them tough. In addition the hinges had not been removed. Both salads had brown lettuce. When we asked for extra Caesar dressing what was delivered was some weird concoction that tasted sour and mustardy. Our server was sorry for the poor food and took 10% off, although we didn't ask for it. The dinning area was great. Nice view of the dock and an interesting bar area. Maybe it was just a bad day, but be wary of the scallop meal. read more

Great views and cool restaurant. Fair prices too . My boyfriend had the triple tail sandwich and it was phenomenal. I got the triple tail Caesar salad and my fish was completely burnt down to coal. At that point we already waited for 30 mins for food and people who arrived after us and order after us have already gotten their order. We wanted to leave and had a long drive ahead of us so I was in no mood to sit and wait for a new dish. It's a shame that the chef felt comfortable serving burnt fish to his customers. Other than that seems like a great restaurant, it's a shame I left with such a sour taste in my mouth. I was really excited to have a triple tail but all I tasted was coal. read more

Excellent fish, oysters, steak sandwich and hot sauce. Makayla and Erin are stellar.

Really enjoyed this place, the food was good. The atmosphere was great and the price was very fair. I will be back again and again.

This restaurant lives up to the name, lazy flamingo because it's chill and relax the moment you walk into it with an awesome island vibe!! I believe this is a chain, but we've only been to this location. We like to bring our boat up to the docks available and we usually go for lunch. We always sit at the bar and the bartenders are very attentive. Fast and good service. They have some craft beers on draft and you can taste them before you purchase as well. Our recommendation is the blackened grouper platter or sandwich! It's one of the freshest fish you'll find around! We also love the jalapeño poppers for an appetizer.. ENJOY!! read more

Lazy Flamingo - Boat parking - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

You're wondering if it's worth driving all the way to the end of Pine Island or if the Lazy Flamingo is even open after the devastation from Hurricane Ian in 2022. The answers: it's open and it's worth it. The place had a 45 minute wait when I called at 6:30 on a Saturday but when my party of four finally got its act together and arrived at 10 to 8, we waited only 5 minutes for a table to be cleaned up. We sat out on the porch and it was peaceful and lovely (but bring mosquito repellent if you're wise). Service was quick and accurate, and the beers were cold and reasonably priced (consider getting a bucket of beers for the best price). But I would drive a half hour and wait another 45 minutes just for the fried shrimp. My goodness. Butterflied, lightly battered and fried to perfection, these babies were so tasty and juicy and fresh, our table ordered a SECOND basket (without fries) to share. That good! The oysters on the half shell, garlic bread with chunky marinara, meaty and creamy clam chowder and blackened grouper sandwich were also big hits. They also offered bottled Matouk's green chili sauce at the table which was so flavorful, we bought two bottles to go! (Skip the Dead Parrot sauce; it was too hot to impart any real flavor.) Yelp says the Lazy Flamingo closes at 8 but Google has a different opinion. In any case, we were served in the 8 p.m. hour without getting the stink eye. read more

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Hard working staff at this place. All of us got the grouper and it was very tasty. Note, they only servers beer and wine. read more

Lazy Flamingo - Blackened Grouper Platter. - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

Tried calling in a to go order and was hung up on by a very rude man when I asked about the sandwich options which I could not check while driving. When I arrived to pick up my food I was ignored by both bar tenders and had to ask a bus boy to give me my food in what was not an overly busy restaurant. I asked for ketchup with the 4 sandwiches I ordered for me and my employees and and received a measly 3 packets read more

Service got food. Excellent was my first time there. Very impressive. Aambience nice you can see the water from inside the restaurant.

A must when coming to Bokeelia! The catch of the day was Trigger Fish and it was the tastiest fish I have had in ages. Even my girlfriend who doesn't like fish loved her Caesar salad with the trigger fish. Great view from the dining room! Father in law got the ribs and said they were amazing. 4 stars because they didn't have any local craft beers! Unfortunate! read more

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Nice view of the Marina. We sat on the porch and had a very generous portion of grouper and fries. Our waitress was attentive also. My husband's beer was so good in a chilled mug! read more

Lazy Flamingo - Marina view - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida

A pleasant drive to the end of the island, culminating with a visit to the lazy flamingo. A great place for a lazy afternoon to enjoy ice cold beer and perfectly prepared fish. On this day, the special was triggerfish, which we enjoyed on a salad, as we also had the grouper sandwich. To whet our appetites, we started with a conch chowder that was nice and spicy which was just right. The service is one of the best parts of coming here as they wait on you with a cheery smile. Your glass is never empty and your order is placed quickly to be served hot and fresh. Good times. #stevensleavin read more

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Atmosphere, food the adventure getting here! Our first trip and definitely won't be our last.

Just returned from lazy in bokeelia where we ordered peel and eat shrimp and wings to go. Service was good as we had drinks at the bar while we waited. BUT, food was simply awful. Both shrimp and wings were overcooked and totally dried out. many pieces were inedible. Lazy has lost it! Won't return. read more

Visiting from Ohio. Stopped here for dinner. It was a great place to eat. Casually fun...service was great, food was really good. We enjoyed the whole experience. We had the triple tail special. Yummmm! read more

We have enjoyed Lazy Flamingo in the past, however, our last two visits resulted in our Arriving, waiting 10 minutes without getting seated & subsequently leaving without dinner. We arrived today at 6:00pm, surprisingly the restaurant wasn't too busy. There were several open tables... During our 10 minute wait, we observed 3 employees approach us inside the area where it stated "Wait to Be Seated" & none ever invited or offered to seat us. We will likely start trying other island restaurants... read more

This place just turned me into an oyster shucking snob! A must visit while on the island if you want real, FRESH fish. Beer is cheap, food is VERY reasonably priced, and service has always been sweet. I've come here many times (even bought my first fishing shirt from here). I've had the calm chowder, several fried fresh, fish dip, sandwiches, and everything has been great! I've never been one for oysters, never understood the hype and the texture always reminded me of something you cough up when sick, but my husband wanted to give it a shot and holy cow I'm glad we did! They were fresh and of great quality. We complimented them to the waitress and she said the cook is VERY picky about his oysters and only orders them from his special spots. Half a dozen was $8 which I felt was very reasonably priced. Check it out! It's awesome. They also have boat parking (4 spots). read more

Lazy Flamingo - Fish dip (yum!!!) - Seafood Near Me - Bokeelia, Florida