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The Lazy Flamingo

The Lazy Flamingo, Sanibel Island

 6 Reviews  the lazy flamingo is a casual "key west" style restaurant and bar in sanibel. they specialize in local sea food and casual american fare. good food moderately priced. their shrimp dishes were quite... 

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Gramma Dots

Gramma Dots, Sanibel Island

 6 Reviews  Great setting. You can smell the water. (You decide if that is good or bad.) Most items are fried. The grouper sandwich is popular, but I'm not fond of it. You can't go wrong with a burger and a... 

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Morgan's Forest

Morgan's Forest, Sanibel Island

 1 Review  This restaurant came highly recommended to us by Bob, (AKA) tropicdiver. He is an expert on this area, if you are going here, please check out his pages. As it turns out, he is also an expert in good... 

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Matzaluna

Matzaluna, Sanibel Island

 2 Reviews  Loved Matzaluna. Great food, great atmosphere, and great service. I will definitely recommend it to my friends. The Mozzarella sticks are a wonderful appetizer. I had Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo and... 

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Rosies Island Market & Deli

Rosies Island Market & Deli, Sanibel Island

 1 Review  We picked up two famous chicken salad sandwiches for our ride home, and stashed them in the cooler! Sooo yummy, taste like home made. Rosie suggested them, and she was right. $4.95, each, chips and a... 

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Pinocchio's Original Homemade Italian Ice Cream: Best Ice Cream on the Island

Pinocchio's Original Homemade Italian Ice Cream: Best Ice Cream on the Island, Sanibel Island

 Homanded Says:  We had our doubts, myself, not being an ice cream person and Eddie not liking long lines. We are glad we listened to our young nieces and braved the line.It is... 

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dolce vita: italian

dolce vita: italian, Sanibel Island

 doug48 Says:  the dolce vita is one of sanibel's better restaurants. a very refined atmosphere and a very good selection of italian and american dishes. they also have a very... 

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Baileys General Store: Yummy coffee

Baileys General Store: Yummy coffee, Sanibel Island

 abi_maha Says:  We saw a grocery store and decided to head inside to get a coffee.. the lady at the coffee shop was very sweet, we ordered 2 regular coffees and just as she was... 

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Lighthouse: Why is this place crowded?

Lighthouse: Why is this place crowded?, Sanibel Island

 brooktroutchaser Says:  Lighthouse, located next to Rosie's on the quiet east end of Sanibel is often crowded, particularly for breakfast. There isn't much competition on the east... 

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OverPriced

OverPriced, Sanibel Island

 diannebanniza Says:  We ate all the meals out at Sanibel Island. All the restrurants in this area are really over priced. For example breakfast for two was $30 to $40. A hamberger... 

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old captiva house: seafood

old captiva house: seafood, Sanibel Island

 doug48 Says:  the old captiva house restaurant is located at the tween the waters inn. this very good steak and seafood restaurant has a refined old florida atmosphere. the... 

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bubble room: unique

bubble room: unique, Sanibel Island

 doug48 Says:  located on captiva island the bubble room is one of the most unique restaurants in florida. established in 1979 this local seafood restaurant has a very... 

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Over Easy Cafe: where the locals eat

Over Easy Cafe: where the locals eat, Sanibel Island

 shohman Says:  A local suggested we go here as 'it's where all the locals go'We stopped here on a Sunday before the ride home. There was a 30 minute wait, but it seemed to go... 

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Doc Ford's Rum Bar: Doc Ford's

Doc Ford's Rum Bar: Doc Ford's, Sanibel Island

 shohman Says:  we stopped here on a rainy afternoon and it was packed so we sat at the bar. Food was just ok, but this is a big place and the people seemed very friendly.... 

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Sanibel Steakhouse: a great meal

Sanibel Steakhouse: a great meal, Sanibel Island

 shohman Says:  We were a bit underdressed, but starving for real food. No worries. We were quickly seated in the best seat in the house and given great service and fantastic... 

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Sanibel Cafe: Delicious breakfast in a quaint cafe..

Sanibel Cafe: Delicious breakfast in a quaint cafe.., Sanibel Island

 panthur Says:  Pretty little place with unique and tasty options for breakfast. I had a omelette with havarti dill, delicious! My husband loved his meal as well but I forget... 

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Lighthouse Cafe': Great Breakfast

Lighthouse Cafe': Great Breakfast, Sanibel Island

 al_mary Says:  ~ ~ Eat With The Local's ~ ~Great for breakfast and lunch ....They say that for the best pancakes ever, the Lighthouse Cafe has cornered the market, using a... 

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The Island Cow: Great Food

The Island Cow: Great Food, Sanibel Island

 al_mary Says:  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Dine with the locals .... Enjoy outdoor or indoor seating in a lush tropical setting. Live music during lunch and dinner every day. Hoof it... 

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The Bubble Room: Keep on Driving to Captiva Island

The Bubble Room: Keep on Driving to Captiva Island, Sanibel Island

 WanderingAimlessly Says:  This is the most memorable restaurant my husband and I have ever eaten at. The decor is completely off the hook. Where else could you find a room that has a... 

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Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar and Grill: Don't miss this resturant!

Doc Ford's Sanibel Rum Bar and Grill: Don't miss this resturant!, Sanibel Island

 LAGator Says:  Having read Randy Wayne White's series of books about his character, Doc Ford, I found this resturant on the internet. We visited it three times during our stay... 

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The Sanibel Grill: Best Sports Bar/Restaurant on Sanibel!

The Sanibel Grill: Best Sports Bar/Restaurant on Sanibel!, Sanibel Island

 swkat Says:  Loads of TV's all around the pub...on Sunday's you'll find you're favorite NFL team playing here! Crispy Grouper, breaded with corn flake cereal, served in a... 

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Traders Store & Cafe: A Very Pleasant Surprise!

Traders Store & Cafe: A Very Pleasant Surprise!, Sanibel Island

 swkat Says:  The name does not do justice to this place! The restaurant is very upscale, contemporary with an extensive menu. And, the building is modern and impressive. We... 

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McT's Shrimphouse & Tavern: good food

McT's Shrimphouse & Tavern: good food, Sanibel Island

 lar-n-me Says:  Fabulous food and a great atmosphereWebsite: mct's shrimphouse & tavern McT's offers an all-you-can-eat shrimp and crab platter. They serve shrimp 27 different... 

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Schnapper's Hots: a bit of Buffalo on the beach

Schnapper's Hots: a bit of Buffalo on the beach, Sanibel Island

 ellielou Says:  This small carry-out joint is run by three guys from Buffalo, and they sure know their burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and french fries. Everything is made fresh;... 

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McT's Shrimp House & Tavern: "The best shrimp house in Florida"-their motto

McT's Shrimp House & Tavern: "The best shrimp house in Florida"-their motto, Sanibel Island

 Rhondaj Says:  Large variety of seafood on the menu. Not a sedate restaurant, one where you can laugh aloud and have a good time. Early bird specials and later hours make this... 

Top 3 Hotels in Sanibel Island

Sanibel Inn

 4 Reviews and 369 Opinions  The Sanibel Inn is a great hotel for the price and Amenities. Rooms have screen in porches,... 

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West Wind Inn

 2 Reviews and 312 Opinions  I had the opportunity to stay at the West Wind this past month. The staff that I had the chance to... 

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Sanibel Harbour Resort & Spa

 3 Reviews and 209 Opinions  Wow! What can I say. The Marriot has really outdone itself when it comes to this property. Although... 

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 This place has been in business since 1944. They say it is where Jimmy Buffet got the inspiration to write "Cheeseburger in Paradise". The only way you can get... 

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Q:  My wife and I are going down to the gulf side of Florida this December with another couple. We want to be on a nice beach, with... 

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A: Sanibel/Captiva has the most beautiful beaches on the planet and it is over half eco-preserve; however, it is not a party island. There is little nightlife. Very little.... 

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Shhhh, don't tell anyone!

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 I honestly didn't even want to do this page. I have been around the world, Guam, Hawaii, Mexico, all 50 states in fact, Canada at least 3 times, and even to Key West and Jamaica, and I have never... 

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Retreat to Sanibel

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 9/21/04 post-Charley update Sanibel is open again for business, per the locals, just check with the particular places you intended to visit - good news! From details given in local newspapers, damage... 

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sanibel island florida

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 sanibel and captiva island are barrier islands off the coast of fort myers florida. sanibel island had a native-american population dating back 2500 years ago. the calusa native-american tribe had... 

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A Nature Lover's Paradise

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 As a reward for going down to Florida in the middle of the sultry summer to help pack up my grandma and move her back up north, my parents took me to Sanibel Island. They know I love nature and this... 

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Sanibel Island

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 Sanibel is and Island off the west coast of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. It's a relaxing island town. There's not much nightlife here but it is a good place to go to get away from it all and enjoy... 

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