Sanibel Island is not only one of the most fun places to visit with your family and friends but also one of the most delicious places to visit! Take a short culinary tour of some places on the island, and don’t forget to click the link at the end to see all of the restaurants that are open now!
Delight in Mexican Flavors
Cantina Captiva is located near Sanibel Island on Captiva, and it has a fun atmosphere and plenty of delicious Mexican and Southwestern-inspired flavors. Enjoy everything from homemade guacamole served with warm corn tortilla chips to modern chef creations like shrimp diablo (gulf shrimp sauteed with a secret chipotle marinade). Don’t forget to wash everything down with a margarita!
Enjoy French Cuisine on Sanibel Island
Bleu Rendezvous is the perfect way to enjoy fine dining in a more relaxed environment on Sanibel Island. This restaurant offers delicious French cuisine and specials throughout the week, including Petite Surf & Turf Wednesday, Maine Lobster Dinner Thursday, and Prime Rib Dinner Friday. Make your reservations online ahead of time to save yourself a seat on busy nights.
Fresh and Unique Fare
Cielo is one of Sanibel Island’s most delicious places to enjoy food, as the chef uses locally-sourced ingredients and inspired techniques to transform them into something special and memorable. The menu has something for everyone, whether you want seared tuna topped with pickled ginger and avocado-wasabi cream or roasted vegetable ravioli in a savory chickpea Bolognese. Make a reservation online ahead of time and consider exploring their private dining for special occasions!
Try a Slice
Island Pizza Sanibel is a great place to enjoy a slice on Sanibel Island, and tourists and residents love them for their delicious pizzas. The Islander pizza features fresh pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, ham, mushrooms, tomatoes, black olives, green peppers, and onions and you can choose from dozens of pizza and calzone toppings to pick your own! Call to place your order and support a Sanibel Island business that has been here since 1977!
Finish With a Sweet Treat
The Shack of Sanibel offers fresh frozen custard treats to everyone visiting Sanibel Island and Captiva Island, and there are new flavors every day! For the kids, you can’t beat the Whitty Shark vanilla custard topped with crushed sandwich cookies and gummi sharks. The adults looking to indulge will love the Sanibel Lighthouse sundae, featuring chocolate-dipped waffle pieces and hot caramel.
For a complete list of all of the food-related businesses and best places to eat that are currently open on Sanibel Island, please click here. Every month, businesses are opening for the first time and reopening, so check back regularly!
Contact Kingfisher Vacation Rentals to Learn More about Sanibel Island Properties
At Kingfisher Vacation Rentals we choose vacation rentals over hotels every time! We are actively open and assisting owners every day with their recovery process. We’re also ready to bring new properties into our award-winning program. If you are interested in discussing how our unmatched marketing approach and comprehensive owner services will benefit you, call today! For more information about Sanibel and Captiva, visit our website, email us at info@gokingfisher.com, stop by our Captiva office, or give us a call today at 239-472-2100.