Sanibel/ Captiva Visitor Resource Page

05/31/2024

05/09/2024

6 more weeks! Who else is headed to Sanibel/Captiva soon?

01/14/2024

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12/25/2023

If you’d asked me last Christmas where to buy seafood to cook at home, I’d have said Timbers, hands down. This year, there is a new Sherrif in town, and they aren’t accommodating. I asked for a pint of oysters, as I have for 30 years. This year, “we do t do that anymore” was the retort and not too friendly. I asked if they couldn’t shock some for me, thinking to leave a nice tip for the efforts. “I’d have to charge you for shucking”. I said fine, I just need a pint of oysters. The below is 12 oysters with no brine- $32. There was no ice, nor any offered. A gentleman came from the kitchen and offered to shuck some gulf oysters for me, but the man up front told him no, it was “special” oysters. Clearly, not that special. They will be great in our Christmas dinner- a seafood casserole. Sorry if this sounds gruff, but the truth is what I promised here. Just my experience this trip and a first after 30+ years. Well, it decided where we will be birthday celebrating later this week.

The Timbers Bar & Grill

12/24/2023

I don’t know who needs to see this, but this is by far the best bar on the island and the food is fabulous! Make sure you try the Rosa’s Favorite margarita! Orange juice, Bacardi Limon, Repasado Tequilla, lemon and lime juice. They come 7.5 Oz, 20 Oz, and my personal favorite, 40 Oz. Just say, “make mine a pitcher!” I get mine frozen.

06/21/2023

Great White Grill still the best pizza on Sanibel. Nothing like a good pizza fresh from a well seasoned oven. French fries are the best ever. Be sure to try the hummus. Been our first stop for years. Open M-F now.

06/20/2023

Newer bar on Captiva at Tween Waters, called the Ship Yard- opened May 15. Nice bar, good drinks, friendly staff, and a great view! We just did drinks, but the menu looked great. Ask for Frank!

06/19/2023

FOMO: What you have when you haven’t tried a Rosa’s Favorite at Rosalita’s Cantina

04/02/2023

If you are headed to Sanibel/ Captiva or have recently returned, please share your pics and your favorites!

04/02/2023

Rosalita’s Cantina is one of our new favorites on the island. Sorry I didn’t take pictures here, but the fajitas were amazing and the frozen drinks were great out on the back deck. The service was awesome. We’d do it again and again! I highly recommend Rosa’s Favorite Frozen.

El Jimador Reposado Tequila, Bacardi Limon Rum, Triple Sec, lemon, lime and orange juice. It comes 16 oz, 20 oz, 40 oz, 68 oz pitchers, and on the rocks in a an 85 oz tower! Not telling which one I had!!

They also offer a Sunday a brunch and will soon be offering table side guacamole!

What a welcome addition to Rabbit Road!!

New Sanibel Tex-Mex location! Rosalita’s Mexican dishes and more modern specialties, including our Cadillac Fajitas!

04/02/2023

Believe it or not, after more than 30 years, we had not been to Old Captiva House. This time, it was our fist stop as we arrived on the island. It was about 9:00 AM, so breakfast was on the agenda. I had the Captiva House Hash. I can tell you, the name does not do it justice. We are at the bar and enjoyed breakfast and great conversation with the staff!

Two eggs cooked the way you like, on top of shrimp sausage and three colored potato hash and hollandaise. Yes, I said shrimp sausage, not shrimp and sausage. What a unique way to prepare shrimp! It was fabulous! The Bloody Mary was great too!! I had to take a bite, before I snapped this pic!