Gramma Dot's Seaside Saloon

Cielo

➤ 1244 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 33957, United States Of America, 33957-4704, SANIBEL

Carta • Pizza • Seafood • American • International

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"I had a terrible experience at the bar. I ordered the pork chop, which was overcooked and tough despite being recommended. When I mentioned this to the bartender, she still charged us full price. Later, the head bartender approached us and said they would have comped the meal, but by then, it was too late. They didn't offer any resolution or acknowledgment after we paid, which made things even more uncomfortable. This was especially disappointing since it was our anniversary, and they had recognized that but chose not to do anything. I really dislike giving negative reviews, but this felt like a slap in the face. I'm still waiting for my refund."

Sweet Melissa's Cafe

➤ Sanibel Island, 1625 Periwinkle Way, 33957-4403, SANIBEL, United States

Carta • Cafe • Pizza • Coffee • American

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"I almost hate to rate this James Beard recognized cafe as a 1 star. We went with another couple who love their fish stew, a clientele favorite. We were dinning at 5:30 and feel that both my wife's stew and my oysters were under cooked and over spicy. My wife had the octopus small plate appetizer. Tasted a bit like lobster, but it had a sauce that was like a strong BBQ sauce that over powered the octopus. My oysters were a bit gelatinous inside, under cooked. The mole sauce was way over powering and to be avoided. The seared top was heavily dusted with a very salty seasoning, I had to scrape it off or just tast salt. My cubed vegetables were also undercooked and without taste. My wife's stew was also undercooked, with raw garlic and other vegetables. Sorry, Melissa, likely won't be back."

Rosie's Cafe Grill

➤ 2330 Palm Ridge Rd, Sanibel Island I-33957-3280, United States, 33957-3278

Carta • Pizza • Grill • Seafood • American

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"This was our first time at Rosie's, and it definitely won't be our last. The ambiance was delightfully relaxed, and the friendly service enhanced our experience. The food was outstanding. The tables and restrooms were immaculate. I had the French Rose Benedict (see photo), while my husband opted for the Biker Benedict. The portion sizes were perfect—not too large and not too small—and our breakfast was both fresh and flavorful. We will surely come back before the end of our trip to try more items from the breakfast menu!"

Lighthouse Cafe

➤ 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 33957, United States Of America, SANIBEL

Carta • Cafe • American • North American • Delivery Services

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"We dined there on Saturday, August 26th, 2023. Our waitress was incredibly sweet and knowledgeable, which was a highlight of our visit. However, the food was just average—acceptable but nothing special. The biggest issue was the heat in the dining room. All four of us at the table felt uncomfortably warm and were even sweating, which made it hard to enjoy our meal. The manager explained that the air conditioning was working fine but attributed the discomfort to a full house and the frequent opening and closing of the front doors. However, the entrance was quite far from our area, separated by walls, and the bar and nearby dining areas felt perfectly comfortable. It seemed to us that management was trying to deflect responsibility rather than addressing the issue. I would suggest they change their name to the Hothouse Café. Unfortunately, I won’t be returning."

Doc Ford's Rum Grille

➤ 2500 Island Inn Rd, 33957-5717, SANIBEL, United States

Carta • Grill • Seafood • American • North American

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"We went to Doc Fords in Sanibel. I was not familiar with the story behind the restaurant. It was fun to learn about the writer and the character behind the name. The atmosphere was cool and different. The waiter was super pleasant and offered suggestions for food and drink. All of the suggestions were spot on and excellent!! I had the Yucatan shrimp, which is peel and eat. It is just the shrimp, sauce, and bread for dipping. Others in the party had the paella and deep sea Mahi. We also enjoyed tostadas and crab cakes. All of which were fantastic!! I would recommend reservations as even on a week day it was busy!!"