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Diners enjoy live music outside seven days a week during lunch and dinner. BLD 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, 239-395-1142, captivaislandinn.com SUNSHINE SEAFOOD CAFÉ AND WINE BAR Inspired Bistro.
This charming, small café offers a menu with a European touch. Diners can enjoy the wood-grilled rack of lamb or blackened salmon, or perhaps a pecan-crusted goat cheese salad. Outdoor seating is available. D 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, 239-472-6200, captivaislandinn.com Fort Myers BIMINI BAIT SHACK A Giant Tiki Hut.
With its thatched roof and upper deck, this restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy the island vibe, drinks, food and entertainment. Daiquiris and other rum cocktails, plus craft beers and wine, are among the bar offerings. Seafood lovers find plates of grouper and shrimp along with freshly shucked oysters, and meat lovers indulge in juicy burgers and ribs from the smoker. Every night live music gets the party started. LD 17501 Harbour Pointe Dr., Fort Myers, 239-360-2248, biminibaitshack.com