Dining Guide
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Sanibel
BLUE GIRAFFE Casual Excellence. After a relaxing day on the beach or browsing Sanibel’s numerous shops, it’s time to treat yourself to some delicious, islandinspired food. Sit at hand-painted tables inside, or enjoy the garden atmosphere of Periwinkle Place and sample our Cuban Sandwich for lunch—it’s an Island favorite! There’s something for everyone on our dinner menu, including our Signature Giraffe Cake Dinner, featuring pan-seared crab cakes topped with mango salsa, chipotle cream and sweet chili glaze. Our breakfast menu offers a tempting variety of omelets and pancakes, or you can try the Fisherman’s Benedict: two English muffins topped with poached eggs, salmon, spinach and grilled tomatoes topped with Key lime hollandaise sauce. Come see why the locals love us! BLD
2075 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, bluegiraffesanibel.com
DOC FORD’S SANIBEL RUM BAR & GRILLE Novel Cuisine. Local restaurant folk joined with Southwest Florida novelist Randy Wayne White to develop a restaurant based on a fictional character, and it’s a best-seller! The menu offers sandwiches, salads and entreés. Don’t skip the mojito. LD
2500 Island Inn Road, Sanibel, 239-472-8311, docfordssanibel.com
THE DUNES Not a Member? Not a Problem! The menu is classic with an inspired twist. Try the signature lump crab bisque, the Eastern, Western or Southern Burger, crisp empanadas with pulled beef or the seared cowboy steak. LD
949 Sand Castle Road, Sanibel, 239-472-3355, dunesgolfsanibel.com
THE ISLAND COW Bovine Bounty. With a massive menu that features everything from omelets to fish to pasta, this is no beef joint, despite the cow references. The fish dinners are a good choice, unless it’s breakfast, when you might consider the Loaded Seafood Omelet. Check out the new full bar, offering tropical cocktails and signature drinks, including their homemade White Mango Sangria! BLD
2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-0606, sanibelislandcow.com
ISLAND PIZZA A Slice of Paradise. A tasty tradition on the island for more than 20 years. Pizza just the way you want it, and be sure to tr y the famous “Crusty Curl Crust.” Pasta, calzone and salad are also popular. You might try calamari or bruschetta for an appetizer, and don’t miss the daily happy hour. LD
1619 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-1581, islandpizza.net
LAZY FLAMINGO Cold Beer, Raw Bar. Come try the plumpest raw oysters, steaming hot-spiced peel-and-eat shrimp, fresh grouper and incendiar y Dead Parrot Wings. The regular hot buffalo wings are your best bet. LD
Four locations: 6520-C Pine Ave., Sanibel, 239472-5353; 1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-4726939; 12951 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers, 239476-9000; and waterfront at 16501-B Stringfellow Road, Bokeelia, 239-283-5959, lazyflamingo.com
LIGHTHOUSE CAFÉ The World’s Best Breakfast. Residents and visitors have been enjoying this Sanibel classic for six decades, and it’s easy to see why. Start your day with an Ocean Frittata: seasoned shrimp, scallops and crabmeat, sautéed with broccoli and fresh mushrooms and topped with an artichoke heart and our creamy Alfredo sauce, or tr y Lighthouse Local Grouper Platter for dinner , as you view the pictures of our historic lighthouse that line the walls. Call-ahead seating is available. BLD
362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-0303, lighthousecafe.com
MATZALUNA Well-Smoked Italian. The Five Cheese with Gorgonzola, ricotta, spinach and artichoke hearts is just one of the popular wood-fired pizzas. Fresh pastas, chicken, seafood and veal round out the menu. D
1200 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-1998, matzaluna.net
“People who love to eat are always the best people.” – Julia Child