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“Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.” —Bethenny Frankel

snapper, sausage and peppers, and escargots baked with blue cheese and tomato. BLD 11509 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, 239-395-4000, captivaislandinn.com

LATTE DA COFFEE AND ICE CREAM SHOP

Once Upon a Time ... Find a wide range of coffees, including the extra-strong Red Eye Coffee, cappuccinos and lattes at this cozy spot. Those with a sweet tooth indulge in scoops of Queenie’s locally made ice cream, milkshakes and sundaes. BLD 11508 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, 239-472-0234, captivaislandinn.com

THE MUCKY DUCK

Quack Up. Start at the bar with a fresh pint from a long list of beers brewed “on the other side of the pond.” The menu is a combination of Florida cuisine and English pub grub. Visit the great outdoor beachside patio for live music and sunset gazing. LD 11546 Andy Rosse Lane, Captiva, 239-4723434, muckyduck.com

OLD CAPTIVA HOUSE

Old Florida/New American. Chef Greg Nelson’s always changing menu centers on the bounty of the season with plenty of fresh fish. Come check out the sushi menu, which offers an adventurous variety of more than 30 choices of sushi rolls, sashimi, specialty rolls and select sakes. Wines from an eclectic list complement the presentations, and the view from the Sunset Room takes the breath away. BD 15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, 239-472-5161 ext. 421, captiva-house.com.

RC OTTER’S

Otterly Beach American. The multitude of menu choices may be daunting. Steamed clams, fish baskets, quesadillas or even meatloaf are sure to satisfy your cravings.