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    Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant

    4.5 (122 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    WICKIES LIGHTHOUSE RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Tacos
    Dj L.

    Absolutely amazing and delicious dinner at Wickie's!! They were fully booked for the evening, but we were able to grab seats at a high-top railing outside. I definitely recommend making reservations. After a disappointing dinner at Doc Ford's the night before, this was such a welcome surprise. The food was absolutely delicious, you can truly tell everything is made from scratch. I've heard the restaurant is fairly new and is a collaboration between two owners from former island restaurants that closed due to fire and hurricane damage, which makes it even more special to support. We started with the garlic shrimp and fried green tomatoes. I'm not usually a fan of green tomatoes, but wow these were incredible! For dinner, we had the grouper tacos and the grouper entrée over risotto. It typically comes with mashed potatoes, but they were happy to let us substitute any side, so I chose the coconut risotto--divine! I ordered my grouper blackened, and the seasoning was perfect and full of flavor. For dessert, I had the key lime pie, which was clearly homemade and so good--honestly one of the best slices I've ever had. We also tried the espresso crème brûlée, which was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Our server, Emily, was amazing. She was friendly, personable, and truly a joy. She made us feel so welcomed and well taken care of. I highly, highly recommend Wickie's!!

    Janet B.

    This is a nice place to eat when the weather is good. Sit outside if you can and and people watch. Drinks were good. Food took a long time to arrive.

    Short rib- yummy!
    Kate F.

    This was one of the best restaurants I've been to for awhile. Great atmosphere and service. And the food! Everyone at our table raved. Highly recommend the short ribs, fried green tomato's and cheesecake. Oh, and the watermelon drink.... Yum!

    chicken quesadilla, pico, salad
    Claudio N.

    The best grilled grouper sandwich i had of 3 tried while on Captiva/Sanibel Islands-Florida Gulf Coast this was our last day here the fish was fat, juicy with tartar, lettuce and fries also the mahi taco were soft with lettuce perfectly cooked as well the chicken quesadilla. The shopping center had an ice cream shop really good and full enjoyed a 10% discount for staying in this location. Good service, ambiance with free ample parking. Sanibel has quickly recovered from Hurricane Ian hit September 2022 with lots of new constructions, remodelings, destroyed property demolitions including a new bridge that linked Sanibel entrance to the mainland, hurricane brought down. Captive is located all the way at the end of the 2 islands. I rate 4.5

    Jessica L.

    My husband and I stopped here for brunch on our last day on the island after hearing great things, and it did not disappoint. During our time on Sanibel, we've tried several seafood Benedicts and omelets, and this place truly has the best--real seafood and incredibly fresh flavors. My husband ordered the seafood omelet, which was delicious and generously portioned. I had the shrimp and grits, and our waiter recommended making the shrimp Cajun-style--such a great suggestion! Everything was fantastic, and the service was top-notch. We highly recommend this spot for brunch!

    Veggie omelet
    Bob F.

    Nice place , friendly service and good breakfast options You can sit outside and soak in the sun

    Eggs Benedict & a mimosa
    Alicia L.

    We LOVE Wickies! The service is always friendly and the food is always amazing. It's a cute place that really reminds you you're near the water! We have enjoyed breakfast, lunch, and dinner at Wickies and have never been disappointed. The steaks are always made perfectly and the plating is spot on. It's a must whenever we are anywhere near Sanibel!

    Sand dollar pancakes
    Aida S.

    Stopped by for a quick brunch on Sunday! Food was pretty good and service quick! We were seated at the booth and while I'm not overly big busted I had a hard time sitting in their booth - they're pretty tight and table cannot be moved. Also even though it was mid morning their ac couldn't keep up and it was a bit on the warm side inside although I do understand we were visiting in July. I had Espresso Creme brûlée French toast and it was delicious!

    Espresso Creme brûlée French toast

    We stayed across the street at tarpon tale inn and ate here twice- once for dinner and once for breakfast. Both the taste and quality of the food is pretty good, though you do kinda pay for it. For dinner we really enjoyed the garlic shrimp appetizer, although with just 2 crostinis at $18 it was a bit overpriced. I was less impressed with the grouper entree though my husband liked it. And we both really liked the espresso creme brûlée dessert- I considered walking across the street the next day to order just the dessert. The waitress was also so nice to our toddler and gave him lots of stickers. Our last day we came for breakfast and got smoked salmon benedict and espresso creme brûlée French toast. We were very satisfied. We much preferred the breakfast at Wickie's over what we had at the lighthouse cafe. It was our favorite restaurant that we tried on the island. Again prices were a bit on the high side, but they focus on quality over quantity. Would recommend!

    Brooke P.

    What a fantastic lunch. Sat at the bar and enjoyed oysters and the Florida salad with blackened grouper. Adam did a great job and the space was cute, with both indoor and outdoor seating. My Bloody Mary was perfect, and included bacon and shrimp. Yum!

    Fish Tacos (Black Grouper)
    Tim H.

    Upon walking in on a Friday night, we experienced a warm greeting from the hostess. There was plenty of available seating inside but we chose the patio on a perfect Sanibel night. Our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and eager to please making recommendations that I was happy to oblige. Our espresso martinis weren't bad but they do need to get some espresso beans behind that bar. Food was prepared perfectly and was presented as beautifully as the island itself and the company sitting across the table from me!

    Ed S.

    This place was conveniently across the street from where we were staying. We were lucky to beat the breakfast crowd and get a table in this cozy and fun restaurant. Our waitress was fun and attentive! She helped recommend some of her favorite dishes. Where ever I go, if biscuits and gravy are on the menu, I must order them. I was lucky to find some biscuits and gravy with eggs & breakfast potatoes. They were so tasty and filling! Such a delicious gravy! Well done! The scrambled eggs were just as good.

    Adrian P.

    Need to add more stars. This place is the best on the island. Just fabulous food and service. Everything was so fresh and served with a smile.

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    Love the concept. Casual atmosphere but obviously a chef inspired menu that is better than average. I will be back next year.

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    The food was fresh and well seasoned. The service was quick and friendly, a must stop on your visit to the island!

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    Delicious food! Best risotto of my life. Small space but thoroughly enjoyed our food!

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    An absolute MUST if you're on Sanibel for an upscale delicious dinner! Service and food were both amazing!

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    I walked into the restaurant on a Friday night around seven. I liked that the place had a fun…read morecollege feel to it. The front section was full of people, although there were still some tables available. The waitress asked if we wanted to sit in that area or more towards the back where it was quieter. We chose a table in the back, behind the bar. It was much quieter there, so my daughter and I could actually have a conversation. The service was great and the food was served at a good temperature. I ordered the Impossible burger with everything on it. I substituted a pretzel roll for the brioche and for an up-charge, it certainly wasn't worth it. The pretzel roll was tiny, especially for the size of the burger. The fries tasted great - reminded me of Broadway Fries from back in the day. I also appreciated that the soda came in a huge cup so I didn't need a refill.

    Honestly, I had low expectations for this restaurant and expected it to be greasy and unappealing…read more It's got a 50s diner decor and layout and was immaculately clean and new (post storm renovation). The servers were all friendly and on top of things - no issues there. The food wasn't bad at all and I really enjoyed their nachos. The fish tacos and fish sandwich were a hit as well. I wouldn't hesitate to put this on my list of island stops for a quick lunch. Prices were fair too.

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