Captiva

Nacho Madre’s Mexican. Enjoy lunch and dinner in the garden or inside, where bright serape colors, piñatas, terra-tiled floors and adobe-style walls subtly suggest that we’ve gone south of the border. L, D, C, R 14970 Captiva Drive, Captiva. 239-472-0248, captivaislandinn.com

CROW’S NEST BEACH BAR AND GRILLE

Great Food, Great Fun! Take a trip to Captiva for a fun new dining experience! The menu is filled with your favorite appetizers, including flatbreads, chicken wings and the always-popular baked goat cheese dip. For dinner you can choose savory entrées such as Chicken Saltimbocca, prepared with fresh sage leaves, lemon ricotta and prosciuttowrapped chicken over linguine. The Crab Races, taking place on Monday and Thursday, really keep the room hopping! LD 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, 239-472-5161, crowsnest-captiva.com

DOC FORD’S CAPTIVA RUM BAR & GRILLE

The Story Continues. Building on continued success, this popular chain based on novelist Randy Wayne White’s fictional character brings its unique menu to the doors of South Seas Island Resort. Start with Doc’s Beach Bread while you consider entrées such as panko-fried shrimp and dry-rubbed ribeye. LD 5400 South Seas Plantation Road, Captiva, 239-312-4275, docfordscaptiva.com

KEYLIME BISTRO

Changes in Fooditude. A white picket fence and cheery blue canopies give this place an island setting, while daily outdoor live music provides a Jimmy Buffett beat. The eclectic menu includes walnut-crusted