“Allow me to share my recent dining experience at Sunshine Seafood Café in the picturesque haven of Captiva, Florida. From the moment I stepped onto the sun-kissed porch, I knew I was in for something extraordinary. The Ambiance is cozy and welcoming! Missy: A Shining Star: Let me introduce you to the heart of this establishment: Missy. She’s not just a server; she’s a magician who weaves hospitality into every interaction. Fresh catches, vibrant produce—it’s a seafood lover’s dream. I savored the Chilean Sea Bass, a masterpiece that melted on my tongue. Missy’s recommendation, of course. The Brussels Sprout appetizer with bacon and goat cheese? Divine. Sunshine’s wine selection is a treasure trove. Missy guided me to a French Rosé that danced with my meal. Her knowledge and enthusiasm elevated the experience. Highly recommend.“
“We arrived at Tween Waters pretty late and we were happy that the Shipyard was still open. Frank was our server and was excellent. We ordered the ceviche for an appetizer and it was excellent! We both then ordered the grilled grouper sandwich and it was very good as well. It suffered by comparison to Lazy Flamingo's Mesquite grilled grouper sandwich but it's still a great sandwich.“
“Busy little place that is not pretentious..bar food, nothing spectacular but then again we were eating on the beach, so hand held was the plan. Enjoy the sun, the sand and the ocean all day, walk into the Mucky Duck for drinks and some food, ice cold beer will taste sooo good!Parking: We pulled up to the Mucky Duck to off load our beach chairs etc..then parked at the end of the block $20/day...we knew we were going to sit on the beach so no parking in their lot..strictly for patrons using all their outside seating which is quite nice.“
“Great choice for dinner. Enjoyed outdoor dining. Nice wine selection and some inventive specialty cocktails. We enjoyed the Chicken Gruyère and Cedar Plank Salmon. Very attentive service. Had to circle around a few times to find a parking spot but we were successful! Highly recommend.“
“Beautiful location, great food and excellent service, especially from Allison who was pleasant and friendly while running constantly to service multiple tables. If ANYTHING is not up to top standards, don’t hesitate to ask for the manager, Michael, and he will make it right.“
“We were able to sit outside in January to eat lunch. There was live music that was also enjoyable. Our waitress made us smile with her big smile and pleasant personality.Or food was pleasant to the palate. Overall it is a place that I'd recommend in you are in the area.“
“Had oysters on half shell. Sweet and fresh as the sea. Ceasar salad. Said it had anchovies but didn't see any. Was good and crunchy. Had 14 oz bone-in filet that my husband and I split. Excellent piece of meat. Food was appropriately served. No rush. Just great timing. Carrot cake for dessert. A dense cake. Delicious, but I prefer a lighter cake. Left there pleasantly satisfied. Bit of a food snob...I recommend this place.“
“Wow!! We struck gold here!! The service was 200% amazing, food...(hey...Gordon Ramsay, this Chef would definitely please you!) Krystian was Manager, came table to table (impressive)! And Ayoub delighted us with recommendations and tips about Morocco (where we're visiting soon)...The food was one of the best meals we've ever had and we're world travelers 10 months a year ....Vegetarian options: They will make you happy!Parking: Plenty of parking when we visited in April“
“A good place to have lunch in Matlacha. It can be a little hit or miss with the quality varying between good and very good. If the weather is nice it's fantastic to eat on their outside deck. There's a decent amount of parking at the restaurant but on a busy day it can be a challenge to find a place to park.Update 5 years later (original review 2018): Still an excellent choice for lunch or dinner if you're visiting Matlacha or Pine Island (or just want to drive over from Cape Coral or Ft. Myer). If you've never had mullet before, try their Mullet Sampler Platter. You'll be amazed. It's listed as a "Starter" on the menu but it's enough to be an entree, and every bite of it is delicious: smoked mullet dip, blackened mullet (incredible), and fried mullet.“
“March 29,2024DELICIOUS!Wonderful service and excellent food!Reservations are a must. We were a group of 12 but were split into a table for eight and one of four but we were informed of this in advance.Everything was top notch. Our server was very attentive yet we were not rushed. Our meals were beautifully presented and where applicable prepared as requested (steaks were perfect). There are many gluten free options and a few vegetarian options as well.The pianist, Scott, was the perfect touch to a relaxed atmosphere.There is a full bar and an extensive wine selection.The handicap lift was not working but there is a scissor lift in the back that was able to accommodate members of our group who could not navigate the stairs. Big plus that the owners had this available.It’s pricey but well worth the visit. I look forward to visiting again.“
“Ordered take-out. Got the blackened shrimp platter with seasonal vegetables and chicken sausage jambalaya. It was delicious. The dozen shrimp were cooked perfectly! The seasonal vegetables were good with just the right amount of seasoning. The jambalaya had lots of chicken and andouille sausage. Yum, I will certainly be back before my vacation is over. Service was quick and courteous. Highly recommended!“
“Late evening dinner after watching the sunset at Captiva. Great service, food had great flavors and presentation. We enjoyed the pizza, chicken Parm, fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and broccolini and a fish stew special of the night. Highly recommended for families And anyone visiting the area. Bonus, Live entertainment!“
“It was our first time going there on a referral from one of my clients on the island- we enjoyed a fabulous dinner ? & loved the great service, along with the owner who greeted us & made sure we were well taken care of - we both had the ( Dover Sole ) & it was exceptionally delicious.We will be back many more times ahead“
“5 stars all around! Pete the chef shows off his many years of culinary experience with his ever changing creations.... Meals that taste delicious and are beautifully presented. Shawnda and Alexis make sure everyone has what they need and their bubbly personalities add to the charm. You can sit inside or outside and enjoy the view.“