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 the homemade White Mango Sangria! BLD
2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-0606, sanibelislandcow.com
JERRY’S FOODS
Serving Sanibel and Captiva. This full-service grocery store with its incredible meat and seafood department is well known on
Sanibel and Captiva, open from 7am–9pm. At Jerry’s Café you can even enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, from 7am–8pm. The restaurant has daily featured menu items. Gluten-free bread and buns are available upon request. And it offers an amazing happy hour serving a variety of beers and wines. Jerry’s Coquina Coffee Shop is open from 7am–4pm. The grocery store has a unique commitment to its customers and a strong history of excellence. Customers are the top priority, and the friendly staff works hard to make sure your shopping experience is exceptional. The food market is determined to deliver quality perishables, convenience, competitive pricing, and an authentic neighborhood shopping experience. Jerry’s makes it easy to shop local, eat healthy, go organic, and enjoy fresh food! If you can’t make it in, order online at sanibelgood2go.com for pickup or delivery across Sanibel and Captiva islands.
1700 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-9300, jerrysofsanibel.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 creamy Alfredo sauce. Or try the Lighthouse Local Grouper Platter for dinner, as you view pictures of the island’s historic lighthouse that line the walls. Call-ahead seating is available. BLD 362 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, 239-472-0303, lighthousecafe.com
NORMANDIE SEASIDE CAFÉ
Indulge Yourself. Located at the West Wind Inn on the Gulf side of Sanibel Island, this cozy restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Bananaberry French Toast and the Italian Omelet are among the breakfast favorites served with Colombian coffee or a choice of artisan whole-leaf teas. Relax in the cafe’s old-world atmosphere as you enjoy an Island Curry Chicken Salad or Pressed Cuban Sandwich for lunch. Enjoy a dinner menu with island flair, and you can pair your food with the perfect wine from an extensive list. B, L, D, SB, BW, C, R
3345 West Gulf Dr. Sanibel, FL 33957, 239472-1541 ext. 310, normandierestaurant.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 explains the popularity of this spot. D
703 Tarpon Bay Road, Sanibel, 239-472-4453, thesanibelgrill.com