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Dining on Sanibel Island: Delicious |
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Travelers flock to Sanibel Island for the sun, the sea, and the magnificent wildlife. And when they arrive, they're delighted to discover equally impressive dining on Sanibel Island.
There are more than fifty restaurants upon Sanibel Island. Each offers something a little different, and every one promises to please the weary (and hungry!) traveler. The selection of restaurants on Sanibel Island offers fast food to fine dining and everything in between, including bistros, cafes, and bar and grill style eateries.
When dining in paradise, you'll surely expect to enjoy a little taste of heaven. Here are a few of the Island's top-rated restaurants that command respect from culinary critics and adventurous diners alike:
Old Captiva House
Located at Tween Waters Inn, The Old Captiva House is one of the best-known Sanibel Island restaurants. Locals and tourists flock to The Old Captiva House for award-winning dining paired with an incredibly romantic sunset. The menu features a mouth-watering selection of tropical seafood, classic meat dishes and an inspired New Florida delights. Breads and pastries are baked daily, and the restaurant offers an extensive collection of wines, liquors and coffees. From appetizer to aperitif, every meal at The Old Captiva House is an island adventure in itself.
Hungry Heron
For delicious food in a fun, casual atmosphere, be sure to visit the Hungry Heron. This Sanibel Island favorite wows reviewers again and again with exciting entrees including steaks, seafood and burgers. A favorite of families, the Hungry Heron offers a special menu for kids, and features a live magician on certain nights. Be sure to stop in on the weekend to load up at the Hungry Heron's breakfast buffet. Make your own waffles and choose from a big selection of breakfast goodies including biscuits, bacon and eggs and some of the world's best eclairs.
Riviera Restaurant
This island establishment has earned a longstanding reputation as one of the Sanibel Island's premier four-star restaurants. Authentic Mediterranean and Northern Italian cuisine is the specialty at the Riviera, with top-rated veal, fresh fish and seafood and of course, homemade pasta. Diners will feast on foods seasoned with the flavours of Europe, Spain and Morocco, including Rack of Lamb, Yellow Fin Tuna, Crispy Duckling and Paella Valenciana. But aside from the delectable food, it's the intimate, romantic setting that really sets the Riviera apart from the other Sanibel Island restaurants. You'll dine in candlelight while being entertained by live vocalists and musicians.
Visiting Sanibel Island is an adventure. Dining on Sanibel Island can be a voyage of discovery as well. Wherever you choose to enjoy your meals, you can count on breathtaking views of the Gulf Coast shoreline and those magnificent sunsets. It's a combination guaranteed to satisfy every appetite.
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