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Lighthouse Cafe

4.4 (18 reviews)
Open • 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Allison D.

Fast and friendly service. Food was fresh but came out fast. I really enjoyed the jam. Have been coming to Sanibel for many years but have never tried Lighthouse Cafe before. New location easy to reach from anywhere in island. Will be back

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Kim C.

The service was kinda slow but they were really busy. The food was great and the Bloody Mary made everything worth the wait. Would return again.

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Friendly, attentive service. Breakfast was above average. We ordered French Toast and an omelette.

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3 months ago

Food, service and ambiance is spot on! Such a quaint place. So glad we came here and definitely will return.

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Best Breakfast on the Island. Great service.from all the waitresses All the food is great. I love the Hungry Fisherman.

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“I think the reason I had never been there before is we didn't venture much to the east side of the island.”

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Over Easy Cafe

4.3(703 reviews)
2.3 mi
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Came here while staying in Captiva, it's a 20 min drive and so worth it! The restaurant is located…read morein a cute shopping plaza surrounded with little shops. Extremely clean and the staff is friendly and very attentive. We went for breakfast (didn't take pics lol) and it was so good we went back the next day for lunch! Large menu. Outdoor seating that allows . Breakfast: The special avocado, bacon, tomato Benedict was scrumptious. My boyfriend enjoyed the meat lovers omelette and the biscuits and gravy. Lunch: loved the buffalo chicken wrap. The chicken was very crispy and delicious. The pasta salad was refreshing.

I was excited about everything about over easy café from the location, ambience, dog, friendly…read morenature and overall aesthetics. Unfortunately, that excitement faded as soon as we sat down. I know people love this place. I wanted to love this place. Our waitress was fine, just fine a little lackluster, but she got the job done. Here's what we ordered for three of us: cinnamon roll, the shrimp omelette, something like the veggie omelette, and eggs Benedict. We also had a side of corned beef hash, and one of us had a coffee. The shrimp omelette was flavorless. It came with a side of hollandaise sauce, which unfortunately was so gelatinized that it kind of was like pudding but thicker. The coffee was so weak. My companion didn't even want a refill. The cinnamon roll had no lovely layer of the cinnamon butter sugar mixture that normally is in a cinnamon roll. To boot it felt like it was microwaved because the bread was hard and Chewy. It was difficult for us to even cut through it. My eggs Benedict had that same gelatinized hollandaise sauce on it there was no zing from the lemon that should have been in there. Now this is my favorite breakfast meal, and I generally devour the entire dish: unfortunately in this case, I left the entire other half with the dark, heavy congealed hollandaise sauce. Hollandaise sauce should not be so thick it doesn't move. The corned beef hash was yummy. Thankfully. The other omelette was fine but just fine; rather flavorless and watery due to the vegetables in it. The potatoes were fine just not my preference for potatoes. In my opinion, our waitress should have seen the vast majority of food left over on our table and asked us what was up. I would have loved to tell her, but I didn't want it to seem like it was just a bunch of complaints. It's just amazing how every single item except for the corned beef hash fell short. Hopefully the owners read this. But maybe I am just an anomaly in guests here as people love this place.

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Sweet Bean Cafe

3.9(191 reviews)
10.6 mi
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Sweet Bean was such a great find! The staff was incredibly friendly, and when we arrived they let…read moreus know there would be about a 20-minute wait and invited us to sample coffee from their coffee bar while we waited. The coffee bar has several different roasts and flavored coffees to try, or you can order the coffee bar as your drink and get a mug for unlimited self-serve refills. We ordered their signature iced coffee, and it was delicious. The food menu has plenty of ways to customize your meal. I had the crab salad sandwich with a side of cinnamon bread, and it was fantastic. I'm not a fan of celery, but it was finely chopped instead of having big chunks, so it was perfect. Overall, this was a wonderful experience with great food, delicious coffee, and genuinely friendly service. I'm really glad we found Sweet Bean, and it's definitely a place we'll be coming back to.

A self service coffee bar with several different coffee options...whats not to like?…read more Everything is made fresh to order. All baked goods and pastries are made in house too. My eggs Benedict, as pictures below, was really good. Josh, our server was very nice. The ambiance: inside was darkly lit. Darkly woods, great photos of our trident n true swfl lighting adorn the walls. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a living with a leather sofa and a decor fir pit....ie exudes cozy. My only nit pick note and warning for those reading: when asking for water...be very specific and ask for tap or else you WILL be CHARGED $2.03 for a bottle of water that you can buy for cheap at 7/11. My friend and I weren't specific. But the principal still stands...dont just assume we want bottled water. Either ask or let us know that yall only do bottled water. We all know happens when ass u me.

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Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant

Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant

4.5(141 reviews)
1.1 mi

We saved Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant for our final dinner of a weeklong trip to Sanibel Island,…read moreand it ended up being one of the highlights of our entire vacation. Every seat in the restaurant was filled, which tells you everything you need to know. Make a reservation because this place is incredibly popular. The service was outstanding from start to finish. Our server was warm, attentive, and somehow managed to provide exceptional service despite the restaurant being completely packed. The entire staff made our last night on the island feel special. We forgot to take photos of the appetizers, but trust me, don't skip them. The fried green tomatoes were the unanimous favorite at our table and an absolute must-order. Crispy, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. We also ordered the conch fritters, which our family always seeks out whenever we're in Florida, and these were honestly some of the best we've ever had. The crab cakes were delicious as well, but the fried green tomatoes and conch fritters definitely stole the show. For my entrée, I ordered the Quinoa Steak Salad, and I was shocked by the size. The portion is enormous and could easily be shared by two people, or even serve as a family-style salad for three or four. The steak was perfectly cooked, and the combination of quinoa, avocado, fresh vegetables, and cheese made it both hearty and refreshing. Several people at our table ordered the evening special, the blackened snapper over mushroom risotto, and it was phenomenal. The snapper was perfectly cooked, flaky, and full of flavor, while the creamy mushroom risotto complemented it beautifully. It was easily one of the standout dishes of the evening. The honey glazed salmon was another favorite at our table. The braised short ribs were rich, tender, and beautifully presented. One person in our group ordered the stuffed lobster and thoroughly enjoyed it, mentioning both the flavor and the generous portion size. The fish tacos were good, but with so many exceptional dishes on the table, they simply weren't the standout. Between the exceptional food, generous portions, outstanding service, and lively atmosphere, this was the perfect way to end our week on Sanibel Island. It's easy to see why every table was full. If you're visiting Sanibel, make reservations in advance. This restaurant is popular for a reason, and after dining here, we completely understand why. Five stars. We can't wait to come back.

Came here for dinner and it was packed! Good thing we had a reservation. Not a very big place more…read moresmall and quiet but they packed lots of tables and booths inside. As well as some tables outside and there is a bar area inside with tvs on. Service was great. All the staff were very friendly and kind. To eat we ordered the strawberry salad with blackened grouper. The salad was fantastic but the grouper was just nothing special. I wouldn't recommend it. My husband got the scallops with the coconut risotto. He said the scallops were amazing but the risotto wasn't great. We also got the tuna tartar which was just ok. The menu isn't large so not many options to pick from. Maybe breakfast or lunch would've been better.

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