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“A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.” —Barbara Johnson

3345 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 239-472-1541, normandierestaurant.com THE SANDBAR Welcoming. The Seafood Trio, which includes bronzed grouper, scallops and crab cake, is a favorite. Fresh seafood and steaks grilled to D perfection are sure to please all palates. 2761 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 239-472-0305, sanibelsandbar.com SANIBEL FISH HOUSE Tried and True. Fresh seafood entrées on the all-day menu range from sandwiches and salads to fried baskets and house specialties, such as seared tuna with rice cakes and seaweed salad. The salmon can be ordered broiled, L grilled, D blackened or Jamaican jerked.

Three locations: 1523 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-7770; 4685 Bonita Beach Road, Bonita Springs, 239-495-5770; and 320 Old San Carlos Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, 239-7656766, thefishhouserestaurants.com SANIBEL GRILL Local Color. Sanibel Grill serves up typical pub fare—juicy burgers, seafood baskets and spicy Buffalo wings—and more. You’ll find seasoned bartenders and the oftensought-but-never-found neighborhood bar feel, which D explains the popularity of this spot. 703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 239-472-4453, thesanibelgrill.com THE SANIBEL SPROUT Fresh Island Goodness. Sanibel Island’s popular vegan and vegetarian gourmet take-out restaurant offers a delightful variety of meals, smoothies and juices prepared fresh daily. Chef Nikki Rood uses only 100-percent organic, gluten-free, non-GMO, farm-fresh ingredients in each creation, including the popular Smoked Paprika Hummus & Sprouts. Another best-seller is the Raw Vegan Lasagna. The heart of The Sanibel Sprout is “Let food be