Dockside Dining by Boat from Sanibel & Captiva Islands!
LAST UPDATED: 01 May 2017

Boating is a favorite activity here in the islands and it's always fun to find a new spot to explore on the water. Having owned a boat since 2003, the Pfeifer Family has enjoyed exploring the many spots on this list over the years. We hope you will too. See you on the water!

BOATERS GUIDE TO WATERFRONT DINING

Gramma Dot's - Sanibel Marina Located on Sanibel's East End in the Sanibel Marina.

Green Flash - Captiva Sitting on the historic site of Timmy's Nook on Roosevelt Channel. 

’Tween Waters - Captiva Located along Roosevelt Channel on Captiva Island. 

Barnacle Phil's - North Captiva Island Located in Safety Harbor of the Intercoastal. 

Dollar Bill Bar & Restaurant - Cabbage Key: Located on the Intercoastal Waterway. 

Tarpon Lodge - Pineland: Pineland’s Tarpon Lodge is old Florida frozen in time! 

Bridgewater Inn - Matlacha: While not a restaurant, it is a great place to overnight by boat. 

The Waterfront Restaurant & Marina - St. James City: 16 Boat slips are available for dining. 

Rumrunners - Cape Harbour: Enjoy award-winning waterfront views and fresh seafood. New owners Dec. 2021

Woody's Waterside - St. James City: Great food, with live entertainment.

Ragged Ass Saloon - Saint James City: Great music, food, and beverages on the Monroe Canal. 

Doc Fords - Fort Myers Beach: Great food and live music daily under the Matanzas Bridge. 

Dixie Fish Company - Fort Myers Beach: Great food with outstanding water views. 

Parrot Key Caribbean Grill - Fort Myers Beach: Dockside dining and entertainment at Salty Sam's Marina.

The Fish House – Fort Myers Beach: The Fish Tale Marina welcomes day-trippers to dock and dine. 

Flippers on the Bay – Fort Myers Beach: Located at Lovers Key Resort, offering award-winning dining. 

Nervous Nellies – Fort Myers Beach: Located just before the Big Sky Bridge on the north end of Fort Myers Beach. 

Bonita Bills – Fort Myers Beach: Waterfront Café is located at 702 Fisherman’s Wharf. 

Matanzas on the Bay – Fort Myers Beach: Casual waterfront dining with outstanding views. 

Bongo’s Pink Shell Resort – Fort Myers Beach: Delightful beachfront restaurant. 

Big Hickory Seafood Grille & Marina – Big Hickory Island Bonita: Casual waterfront grill. 

The Fish House Restaurant – Bonita Beach: Located on the backwater bay of Bonita Springs.

Whidden's Marina Boca Grande Okay, this is not a restaurant but is a MUST SEE. 

Jug Creek Seafood Market - Saint James City: Fresh seafood to cook at home. 

The Boat House - Cape Coral Great Stop on the Caloosahatchee. 

Jasper's Bait and Tackle: Marker 96: You won't believe this floating bait shop. 

Collier Inn Useppa Island: Private Membership Club. 


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