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Mainstay

4.1 (17 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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14 days ago

Great locale fare where the choices are few. Love this place and love the Island. Be back soon.

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1 year ago

The Maui Reuben was real good tacos were good but we had $20 service fee with and taxes on a $60 bill

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2 years ago

Excellent service and great food. Just reopened today!! Most of staff is back. Home again! Peace out!

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4 years ago

Good food, tasted delicious, very kind staff. Good Ice cream and great gift shop upstairs.

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What is not to love about a full-service bar and restaurant in the middle of the gulf of Mexico that you can only get to by boat?!

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Mango's - Painkiller

Mango's

(19 reviews)

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!

RC Otters Island Eats

RC Otters Island Eats

(465 reviews)

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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.

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant - Shrimp & Grits

Tarpon Lodge & Restaurant

(205 reviews)

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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.

Mainstay - tradamerican - Updated May 2026

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