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Old Captiva House, Captiva, FL

Old Captiva House

4.8
4.8
1895 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Welcome to the charming and historic Old Captiva House at the legendary 'Tween Waters Island Resort & Spa. Known for Captiva's Gulf-front view of America's most romantic sunset.

Inspired by our Executive Chef Greg Nelson our exciting "New Florida" menu is a colorful, wonderful exploration of award-winning island foods and flavors. Sometimes passionate. Sometimes mild. Sometimes fun. Yet all, truly great to admire and greater to enjoy — from appetizers, through entrees, to desserts.

Reservations for 8 or more will include a credit card hold of $10 per person. If the reservation is not canceled within 72 hours the deposit will not be returned. Thank you for understanding.

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2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (239) 472-5161 ext. 421
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Greg Nelson
  • Private party facilities
    The Old Captiva House: Our historic restaurant that dates to the 1920s, beautifully appointed today with walls of white French doors and polished hardwood floors, yours to reserve in part or in total. Capacity 160. Sunset Lounge: This quiet, intimate room adjacent to the Old Captiva House is all windows and altogether charming. Beautiful views of Americas most romantic sunsets. Also opens to our Garden Terrace and the Old Captiva House. Capacity 40.
  • Private party contact
    Christine Harrower: (239) 472-5161 ext. 447
  • Neighborhood
    Captiva Island
  • Cross street
    2 miles north of Blind Pass Bridge
  • Parking details
    Parking is open for all dining customers.
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy nightly entertainment most nights at our Crow"s Nest Lounge adjacent to the Captiva House. Entertainment consists of the world famous hilarious NASCRAB Crab Racing interactive comedy show and crab race event that must be seen to believe. Two shows (children's 6:00 PM and adult 9:00 PM) most Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. Enjoy music stylings of a live and lively band every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 1,895 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Southwest Florida

    Best Food

  • Southwest Florida

    Best Ambiance

  • Southwest Florida

    Seafood

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Overall

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Food

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Service

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Ambiance

  • Ft. Myers

    Best Value

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for fine wines

  • Ft. Myers

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Ft. Myers

    Romantic

  • Ft. Myers

    Good for special occasions

  • Ft. Myers

    Most Booked

1,895 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our dining experience was wonderful. The food & drinks were excellent and the service provided by our waiter (Melton) was first class. We will definitely return for another superb meal. Great job.

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  2. GaryW

    Naples

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated our 40th anniversary and everything was terrific. Food, atmosphere and all staff made it a great dining experience. Will be returning soon…

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  3. MELISSAR

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    Food and drinks were great - management did nothing to assist with the heat issue. They instead replied to the sweltering conditions as “well it’s hot out” when in fact other parts of the restaurant made it feel like you were in Antarctica. Poor management

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  4. PatL

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server, Marco, was fantastic. He made excellent recommendations and was very attentive, but not overbearing.

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  5. MerylC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We would have given this restaurant a much higher rating if it were not for the Twin Lobster Tails that cost $62. They were overcooked, dry and tasteless. The beef short ribs were very good as well as the roast duck.

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  6. RobertH

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as usual. Came for our anniversary and had a fantastic dinner. Lobster risotto was perfect. I had the fish special which was very good and my wife has the Salmon pasta which was excellent also.

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  7. Grrr523

    Naples

    148 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    148 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Greeted warmly by host. Lovely decor. Server, Tony, was gracious and took the time to answer our questions. Great service. Food was delicious and plentiful. Will return.

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  8. KevinS

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The whole experience was wonderful. The food was superb, the service excellent and the setting old style Florida charm.

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  9. RogerW

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The food was delicious. Possibly top 5 of any meal I've ever had. Appetizers & entres were perfect. The service was good but not great. The sunset view was outstanding. Perfect resteraunt for that special meal. We will be going back.

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  10. RyanS

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, drinks and service at Old Captiva House was excellent. Interior decorated in an island vibe atmosphere.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Great Experience, Service and we have the best seat overlooking the sunset the lamb was always great!

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  12. RobertG

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service was excellent. I gave 4 stars because the parking is very limited. I can't imagine what customers do when it is crowded. Had to park down the road and walk back. Other than that a very good meal.

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  13. SusanK

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious! Loved the black fettuccine pasta dish!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We truly enjoyed having dinner at Old Captiva House, everything about it was amazing, above all the food. Thank you so much for the experience!

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  15. LARRYD

    St. Louis

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wife’s 66th birthday -we’ve been vacationing here for 30+ years. Food and service were exceptional . View of beach and sunset was beautiful at our 7:00 pm reservation time. We ordered the crab cake and caprese salad for starters and enjoyed that with the bread and herbes de Provence and olive oil. Our main choices were the same- scallops with lobster , rice and vegetables —fabulous! For dessert we shared the key lime pie which was ver refreshing and tasty. The only suggestion we have would be to turn the air conditioning temp down a little , as dining room was warm .

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  16. JulieW

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly one of the best meals both my husband and I have ever had.

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  17. MarkS

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Local fish dinner specials are offered every night and amazing!

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  18. KathyT

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were outstanding! So very, very pleased and impressed. Definitely a “must return” place.

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  19. williamc

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just excellent as usual. Loved the Risotto and cioppino.

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  20. JDZ33

    Houston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I has the Blue Crab Bisque and the Cioppino. Both absolutely wonderful!!

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  21. JoseL

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience4
    Food was amazing. Waiter was horrible. Took an hour to order food, then he came back and asked if I ordered yet. Another waiter had to get me bread and first round of drinks. He forgot I ordered a second round of drinks. 3 parties that arrived after us got their food before us (1 of which was the same filet I ordered). Manager did come over after being told what was going on and did gives a discount for my troubles but the entire night was brutal. But food was amazing

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  22. KarenH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience4
    Poor service . Excellent food . great hostess . She handled everything.

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  23. ORGL

    Miami

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great location. Food quality is above what you can expect in the area. The escargots and the prawns over the risotto are a must. We will come back for sure.

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  24. DanielleA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal! We were on vacation with my son and some of his friends. This was definitely a memorable experience for them.

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  25. dinnerintheneighborhood

    Philadelphia

    68 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    68 reviews

    Dined on July 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    we had the most, delightful meal in a most beautiful, french door surrounded "old Florida" dining room.

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  26. PaigeN

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner at a wonderful restaurant! They are open and so appreciative of those that are supporting them post Ian. Lovely meal

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  27. heidi

    London

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Our waiter was wonderful! The scallops, caprese salad, snapper, swordfish, and bread pudding , were all so good! Can’t say enough about the chef and the flavors he used!! Great dinner!!!!

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  28. MaryB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Tweens twice a year and our last night is always dinner here. The food is outstanding as is the service. It is pricy but worth it. We have enjoyed apps, salads, and main courses. It is always hard to choose. This time my husband and I shared the wedge salad. He had the salmon pasta (again) and enjoyed it. I had the grouper that was crusted in avocado and lobster. Tasty. No dessert-always too full.

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  29. JustinT

    Naples

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went to Old Captiva House last night and everything was great. The wedge salad was delicious. Our 3 entrees were the short ribs, grouper and the filet. All 3 were excellent but the filet was incredible. Expertly cooked with a seared crust and Gorgonzola that everyone loved. We’ll be back this week before we leave Captiva.

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  30. Bobby

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ambience is second to none. The service impeccable. and the food ... well the food tasted so good ... words would not do it justice. If you are only able to include one GREAT meal while visiting the island ... make a dinner @ Old Captiva House your only choice.

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  31. MikeC

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious blackened snapper and lobster tails. Loved the watermelon cucumber salad!! Look forward to returning!!

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  32. DarleneC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It doesn’t get better than this while in Captiva! Amazing menu, great ambiance and perfect drinks.

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  33. TimothyB

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely love this place. Food and service top notch!!! The Filet is unbelievable and one of the best I ever had. My kids ordered it as well and finished before me!!! We have noted this as one of our favorite restaurants and will book everytime we visit!!!

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  34. Unknown

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    Very nice but too expensive for what you receive. The food was great but not enough.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    You must try the Cioppino! It’s fabulous! Great service. Great ambiance!

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  36. CraigRetiredChef

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have nbeen visiting the OLD CAPTIVA HOUSE since the mid 90's. We were so thankful that they were still open after IAN's wrath visited Sanibel - Captiva. We were not disappointed at all! EVERYTHING was 5 Star! Yes...we will be back.

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  37. Barb

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    Sunday evening at Old Captiva House we both enjoyed the exceptional crab bisque appetizer, its complex flavor and presentation. Our dinners were a delicious seafood cioppino with a yummy tomato-based broth, shrimp, clams, mussels, squid, lobster, risotto and also the grilled prawn, lobster risotto bowl with asparagus. The risotto was richly flavored to complement the prawns. Our meal was accompanied by Sonoma Cutrer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, a favorite of ours. Our appetizers and entrees were rich and filling so we did not order dessert. We dined on the patio protected by a movable roof. The setting and table appointments were lovely and our waiter as well as all the staff was efficient and pleasant. We enjoyed a refreshing breeze while we watched a Captiva sunset.

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  38. Hank

    Naples

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the finest meals we've had here in SWFL. Perfect evening!

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  39. Debbie

    Charleston

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had excellent service. Food was delicious. Will go back when on the island.

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  40. RobertD

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food. Every item. Casual, yet tidy Country Club/Resort like experience. Need to go there a few times to try them all. Even the underestimated dishes are superior, including the NY Sirloin or Chicken Fettucine. Best lamb chops anywhere. Order an app. Great salads.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Old Captiva House offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 472-5161 ext. 421.

Old Captiva House is rated 4.8 stars by 1895 OpenTable diners.

Old Captiva House does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

10:30 PM


Booked 7 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Old Captiva House

15951 Captiva Drive, Captiva, FL 33924

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    2 miles north of Blind Pass Bridge
  • Neighborhood
    Captiva Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking is open for all dining customers.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Greg Nelson
  • Entertainment
    Enjoy nightly entertainment most nights at our Crow"s Nest Lounge adjacent to the Captiva House. Entertainment consists of the world famous hilarious NASCRAB Crab Racing interactive comedy show and crab race event that must be seen to believe. Two shows (children's 6:00 PM and adult 9:00 PM) most Monday and Thursday evenings throughout the year. Enjoy music stylings of a live and lively band every Friday and Saturday nights starting at 8:30 PM
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (239) 472-5161 ext. 421
  • Private party facilities
    The Old Captiva House: Our historic restaurant that dates to the 1920s, beautifully appointed today with walls of white French doors and polished hardwood floors, yours to reserve in part or in total. Capacity 160. Sunset Lounge: This quiet, intimate room adjacent to the Old Captiva House is all windows and altogether charming. Beautiful views of Americas most romantic sunsets. Also opens to our Garden Terrace and the Old Captiva House. Capacity 40.
  • Private party contact
    Christine Harrower: (239) 472-5161 ext. 447
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