My server Jenna was amazing. Great personality, kind and welcoming. Food was great and the…read morecustomer service was top notch!!!

We are vacationing with a group of 10 on North Captiva Island, and decided to spend the afternoon…read morepoolside. I'm so glad we did. This turned out to be one of our favorite stops on the island so far! We were lucky enough to have Rene as our server--friendly, upbeat, and genuinely helpful. She offered thoughtful recommendations and never missed a beat, even with a larger group. Let's talk food & drinks: Key Lime Frozen Drink - My brother ordered this and it was the standout of the day. Creamy, tart, and tropical. Like Key Lime Pie in a glass! Chicken Tenders & Fries - My daughter gave these a big thumbs up. The fries were golden, crispy, and super fresh--not greasy at all. Chicken BLT - I ordered this and skipped the brioche bun (though it looked amazing!). Even bun-less, it was flavorful and satisfying. Blackened Grouper Tacos - My dad went with these and they looked fantastic--fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. He also had a Rum Runner, which was strong, smooth, and perfectly blended. (Not for the faint of heart!) The poolside ambiance was exactly what you want on a sunny island day--lively music, a splashing fountain, and a relaxed crowd. We didn't feel rushed, and it was easy to just settle in and enjoy the afternoon. Whether you are staying on the island or visiting for the day, definitely make time to stop here. Friendly service, great food, and that laid-back island energy. We will be back before the trip is over!

I'd leave 0 if I could! 3rd try! Ride bartender, terrible service. Ordered steamed shrimp Poboy…read more Got deep fried little "china shrimp " right out my f freezer!

I had a great time. We took the boat from Pine Island, and just finding the hidden harbor was an…read moreexperience. Going into the narrow back cut feels a little like that Humphrey Bogart movie the African Queen... (Please know how to drive your boat before you maneuver in this tight little harbor) once inside the narrow channel it opens up nicely with a number of docs to tie your boat. You'll find a cool gift shop, and tiki hut bar surrounded by a huge swimming pool. The food was good, the beer was cold and time spent there was perfect.

A bit confusing because they've reopened or rebranded to Mainstay (but some of their signs and all…read moreof their merch still says Barnacles), but we stopped here on a boating day in Fort Myers! SPACE This is a casual spot to boat up to with outdoor covered seating, indoor dollar bar seating, bags/games to play and beachy vibes. SERVICE Service was great! The person taking our order was lovely, as was the team bringing out our food. FOOD Food was great! We loved the bang bang shrimp tacos, the mahi mahi plate, and the buffalo shrimp especially. DRINKS They've got a great cocktail menu with delicious frozen and tropical favorites. PRICE Prices are STEEP - but what else do you expect from a boat-up restaurant on an isolated tiny island? It's all part of the experience. ICE CREAM Most people don't know it, but upstairs is more rooftop seating - go inside up top and they have an ice cream shop with merch for sale too!

Food was so-so. I had the blackened mahi tacos but they were ok, not great. Black beans and rice…read moreside was very good. Service was good. Ambience reminded me of a low end mainland catfish place.

Food - bbq chips were amazing!! My salmon dish was just ok. The steak sandwich was just a huge slab…read moreof steak. Service - it was really great! Friendly and attentive Ambiance - fun atmosphere, nicely decorated

This was my favorite place for dinner while visiting Captiva. I really enjoyed the grouper rueben…read moresandwich which was unique. I would recommend getting the grouper grilled instead of fried. Limited wine list and somewhat expensive too. The restaurant looked to be remodeled after the recent hurricane . Note that you will need a resy for dinner during high season. Everyone in our group enjoyed the food overall. Would recommend.

Very, very good food and service. I had almost eaten it all before I remembered to take a photo!!…read more The Cuban was amazing. Visiting here from the Florida Panhandle and we will probably stop here and get another Cuban for the ride home. Delicious!

RC Otters is a fun, laid-back spot right in the heart of Captiva, perfect if you want to be close…read moreto the island's energy. The food is decent -- you won't find fine dining here, but that's not really the point. The menu hits the beach bar essentials with fresh seafood, burgers, and a few island favorites. Service is friendly and efficient, even when the place gets busy, and the live music adds a great coastal vibe without overpowering conversation. It's the kind of place you drop into after a day at the beach, grab a drink, and just enjoy the scene. RC Otters isn't trying to be a Michelin-starred restaurant -- it's a beach bar, and a good one at that.

RC Otters fits right in with the adorable and small central road of Captiva where all the eats &…read morebusinesses are. With its multi-colorful exterior it makes you feel in vacation mode just looking at it. They have an equal amount of indoor an outdoor seating, and we opted for outdoor when we came for breakfast. RC Otters is open the earliest of the few restaurants on Captiva, aside from Starbucks if you count that. All of the standard breakfast offerings were on the menu, plus a special of theirs is a breakfast sandwich that's an omelette wedged between two pieces of french toast. Kind of fun. The food was good, nothing stellar but it was decent. It was altogether an enjoyable morning with the colorful setting. They are open all day for other meals so can't speak to how the lunch or dinner food is, but we enjoyed the breakfast.

Beautiful old Florida ambiance, our server was fantastic, she gave us great recommendations, was…read morepunctual and attentive to our table. Accommodated some special requests for us. Drinks were very well done. Had the special fish dish. Panko encrusted red snapper with a tasty hollandaise sauce, which was best fish I've had in Florida this year. All in all fantastic. We will be back asap.

Unbelievable to witness this place rebound time and again, storm after storm, flood after flood…read more Not to mention the incredible amount of responsibility placed upon this family run hospitality business. Anyone looking to support a quiet waterfront community should certainly consider this gem. Parking in navigation can sometimes be tricky. So consider utilizing the paid parking and security offered by the Pineland Marina Safe Harbor next-door. The twisty windy Road past the historic post office, the Randall research center, and all the grounds of this archaeological treasure trove is worth the drive. But I would not encourage anybody to bike or walk due to limited unsafe pathways and frequent flooding. But once you find your sweet parking spot and don't have to worry about anything. Have lunch at the tarpon Lodge and then walk all through the community of pineland and gaze upon this country club-esque neighborhood that is anchored by an abandoned golf course. Local wildlife is rebounding in this potential preserve. Bird watches especially have opportunities to check rare sightings off of their ornithology list. Including spring time elusives like the Chuck Wills Widow nightjar, white pelicans, juvenile bald eagles looking for their life mates, pileated woodpeckers and so much more. And if you're lucky and you play your cards right, a local might give you a couple fishing tips and some secret spots. So always have a fishing pole and bait ready.

Amazed at how well progress has been made here since the hurricane almost 3 years ago. So worth the…read moretrip of season that is.. The atmosphere alone is worth the trip, it will blow your mind. The service is adorable with their "bubble Scouts "giving you some history of the building and the number of floors to view once your meal is done.. so beautiful so nostalgic so fun a trip back in time. I had the McTirk ( named after Kirk Douglas and Steve, McQueen), a delicious turkey, provolone, bacon, pepper, jelly, basil, mayo, deliciousness wrap. Holy heck, it was so good!! Head on the road early so you're here right when they open up.. the traffic getting on the island can be overwhelmingly, slow, and even standing still.

Love this dining experience! The decor, the food and…read moreservice were spectacular, ambiance is one of a kind.

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

What a miss. So stale and boring. An amazing location with great history yet this redesign…read morescreams 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.