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    The Bubble Room

    3.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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    THE BUBBLE ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Touristy
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Key lime pie
    Joshua H.

    This was my first visit to the Bubble Room, but my partner insisted that I had to try it, and now I completely understand why. We stopped in for lunch instead of dinner, and it turned out to be one of the best meals we had during our trip to Sanibel. We started with the crab cakes served with lobster sauced mango coleslaw, and jasmine rice. The flavors worked incredibly well together, with the sweetness of the mango and rice perfectly complementing the crab cakes and lobster sauce. For our entrées, we had the blackened grouper with yellow rice and black beans. Everything on the plate paired so well, and the grouper was cooked perfectly with just the right amount of seasoning. This took me back to other fantastic fish dishes in other islands like Hawaii, the keys, the Caribbean, etc... The piña colada was delicious and made the experience even more fun because it was served inside a real pineapple. It was refreshing and not too sweet, definitely something I would order again. We finished our meal with the key lime pie, which was the perfect ending. It was creamy, tart, and exactly what you hope for when ordering key lime pie in Florida. Before visiting, I noticed quite a few reviews mentioning long wait times. Thankfully, that wasn't our experience at all. We visited during lunch, so that may have made a difference, but we were seated quickly and received excellent service throughout our meal. Jenna was incredible, funny, and nice. Just about the entire staff has some whimsy about them. Telling us the history of the location and cracking jokes. I can honestly say I would probably drive the four hours to Sanibel just to eat at the Bubble Room again. Not because of the decorations or for the service, (these were great) but because the food left me craving more! The food, the atmosphere, and the overall experience made it well worth the trip. If you're visiting Sanibel and wondering if it's worth the hype, I would absolutely recommend giving it a try. Next time I'm going for dinner for sure!

    Eva L.

    What are random assortment of items! There is a toy train that travels around and a humongous Mickey. The Bubble Room is known for its cakes, but frankly, I wish we had also come here for or at least the flaming cheese. Parking is it designated for restaurant goers. It is close by the beach so they even have a tenant monitoring people to make sure they do not just park and leave. in their courtyard, they have a gem garden with some outdoor seating and a gorilla cage and some other funky aesthetics. great for if you have kids and want to have them fascinated. There's a Christmas theme for a lot of the tables, but there are also a lot of random assortment in the rooms. I ended up ordering the orange crunch, which is one of the most popular items and boy is that thing sweet. With cream cheese frosting and a lot of orange coloring it was good but definitely decadent and sweet. I would say a better balance cake was actually the butter crunch ice cream pie that was cut with ice cream to balance out the sweetness and the heat. I do like how they had sample slices for you to see the size that you are getting and also the type. They do not show the ice cream ones on the sample cake tray for some obvious reasons. I get why the orange crunch is really good. I definitely wish more of my table was more willing to help me eat it because it's definitely a lot for one person. Definitely do not sleep on exploring the other rooms and walking throughout. A lot of people were doing that and exploring the different rooms. Surprisingly, this place was a lot bigger than I was expecting.

    Katrina M.

    Cute eccentric restaurant with fun Christmas/Hollywood decor! There Always seems to be a wait so we got there right at 430 and they were easily able to accommodate kids in car seats/high chairs. Service was amazing - fast with great suggestions.. portions are hugeeeee. Got amazing pineapple drink ( come in a pineapple) and bees knees. Great spot to visit while in town! Highly recommend

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    Gerry M.

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

    Nicole L.

    We were really excited to see this place! The vibe outside is so cool and funky and inside was like a fever dream. Whimsical and weird. The drinks were decent, we had bloody Mary's, and the food was ok, we had a BLT and a Ruben sandwich. Just mid. And some chips w ketchup that were honestly the best part! The service was quick and our sever was nice. I think we just expected more from the food and drinks. Definitely an experience though!

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    Spartacus S.

    01 March 2026 We are a gang of 5 who decided to storm the Bubble Room on Captiva Island , Florida. Yeah , the place was well fortified and defended by Pirates. But we prevailed. The Pirates were over powered by our voluminous appetite, pleasant demeanor and good looks LOL. This place is amazing. Not so much in a good way but in an idiosyncratic manner. It's called the Bubble Room for a reason. But ya gotta see this place for yourself. Photos of deceased actors are on the walls ,odd nick nacks under our table covered by glass. You get the drift. Well dinner has arrived. My glorious turkey sandwich called the "Turk Douglas" after the famous actor Kirk Douglas. We were served by the Pirate named Ashley who was attentive and efficient despite being busy with other clientele. Everyone enjoyed their food and a good time was had by all. My sandwich was delicious and my root beer was great too. All in all this is a place to be seen if ever held captive by Pirates in Captiva Island.

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    Jackson B.

    The bubble room, what an amazing place. The food at first seemed a bit pricey, but once my bubble bread and sticky bun came out I was delighted and instantly was pleased with the price of my entree. I had some great grouper and I even saw the Christmas room. 3 stories for a restaurant in crazy. Having a bubble scout seemed like a bit too much but I enjoyed the experience. Great service

    Kelly S.

    a quirky, colorful spot that's famous for its ice cream, towering cakes, and over-the-top décor. I went with a scoop of cookie dough and Gator Trail ice cream, and my boyfriend ordered an affogato. I'm not exaggerating when I say this was some of the best ice cream I've ever had -- absolutely worth the 30-minute drive on the winding 35 mph roads to get there. The cakes on display were enormous and looked incredible, so if you're a dessert lover, this place is a must-visit when exploring the islands.

    Sugar overload
    Josephine M.

    Finally got to check out the bubble room on my recent visit to Sanibel Captiva. They just reopened a few months ago after the hit from Hurricane Ian in 2022. When we got there late afternoon, it was busy so we enjoyed some drinks at the bar while waiting for our table. The different rooms are decorated with different themes. They are interesting. We sat at a Christmas themed table and ordered 4 different desserts (keylime pie, rum cake was surprisingly good, tropical cake and orange cremcicle) to share. They were huge portion and all tasted great. The texture of the cake was moist and fluffy. I think i understand why people rave about their red velvet cake. I will definitely try it next time. The staff was friendly. You got to check out this local gem when you are on Sanibel Island.

    Bubble bread
    Taylor C.

    The atmosphere was unlike anything I've ever seen. It was themed with a lot of cool old toys and just other stuff from the "golden age of Hollywood. The menu was themed very fun as well with the food all having cool and creative names. The food itself was amazing, I personally got shrimp, steak and scallops and it was amazing. All of the meals come with "sticky buns"(cinnamon rolls) and "bubble bread" (really cheesy bread) . The service was also very good and fun. The waiters and waitresses were all wearing very fun hats and very committed to the atmosphere of the place. A little high priced but worth it for the food quality. Would recommend.

    Calypso Salad
    Kimberly W.

    Incredibly eclectic place with all kinds of memorabilia.. on every possible surface.. definitely worth a visit I had French onion soup that was divine and we also ordered the Calypso salad and one other salad Beautiful presentation Great smiley service We took dessert to go!

    Cakes! Their specialty
    Robin H.

    What fun! We had been 25 years ago and it was just as fun as we remembered. And the food and service are excellent! Usually in a themed place like that the food is mediocre but here it's super! The bubble bread and sticky buns are a great addition and come with the meals. The ambiance is so much fun...Christmas bubble lights everywhere. Even the chandeliers...and so much memorabilia that you could spend hours looking. Our grandchildren were enthralled!

    Pick up section, spoons, napkins area
    Claudio N.

    Best soft serve swirl ice cream around and other deserts, pies, coffee. Place is usually packed good ambiance and service.

    Rum cake-best I've had

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    Had a nice experience on our staycation. Captiva is a beautiful island with ample supply of restaurants and beautiful beaches.

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    Is dem bones still on the menu, I've been dying to know. Used to be my favorite dish. Always a tad bit overcooked but it was wonderful?

    Babe, Best to Call xoxo Go Eeeeerrrrly tho..be on/near periwinkle Way/ the island no later than 8:00 AM.

    Does the restaurant allow dogs?

    I don't think so. I didn't see anyone with pets when I was there.

    I see an Impossible Burger on the menu but what are the other vegan options? Are there any vegan desserts?

    They have a salad and a grilled portable mushroom dish but that has mozzarella cheese. I would say you could easily do vegetarian but maybe not vegan. The desserts are not vegan. I am sure they all contain eggs. If you are strict vegan you may just… 

    Is there outside seating? I remember years ago there was one table in front but I cannot remember if there were any others.

    Yes there are a few outside picnic tables. They were being used by some people who were waiting for inside service or carryout. Cant say there were more than three to my recollection! Was there the first week in September.

    Can I make a reservation? It will be my birthday on the 21st and I would love to have dinner there

    Last time I was there it was first come first serve, but it was lunch.

    Can I get Dem Bones at lunch time?

    No, it's only part of the dinner menu.

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