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North Captiva Island Dining

It is no surprise that Fresh Seafood is the favorite dish on Upper Captiva Island; with the island’s fabulous location between the Gulf of Mexico on one coast and the beautiful bay waters of Pine Island Sound on the other.

On North Captiva Island, Barnacle Phil's is open to everyone with ample dockage that gives local boaters easy access for lunch excursions.

Barnacle Phil's is located on Safety Harbor just past the airstrip and is a favorite with local anglers, sightseers, and vacationers. There are plenty of dock spaces to pull up to for lunch or dinner and you might even see Florida otters playing nearby and scampering about the mangroves or manatees hanging out in the warm shallow water canals.

A local favorite for Roberta's world-famous black beans and yellow rice, Barnacle Phil's offers indoor dining or you can eat outdoors. Their menu features Caribbean and Island favorites including seafood chowder and jerk-style fresh fish and chicken. For lunch or dinner, there are also salads and mainland favorites, as well as children's items.

A great meeting place and just about any visit will find you in the company of friendly North Captiva Island guests and locals, smiling and laughing about "the fish that got away".

To stock up on provisions, you'll need a trip to the mainland, or stop at Publix grocery store on your way to Upper Captiva. They'll even pack your order in advance.

North Captiva Island has the Coconut Connection for beautiful resort wear and island tees above Barnacle Phil's.

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If this isn't enough shopping, Sanibel, Captiva Islands, and Boca Grande are a short boat trip away, and many of our visitors do a little island-hopping during their stay.

The Boathouse Restaurant at North Captiva Island is open for fine dining overlooking a harbor view. With dining hours from 5PM to 9PM, this is currently the best fine dining on North Captiva Island. The Boathouse Restaurant's dining is reserved for NCIC's members and their guests, please call ahead for reservations at (239)395-1001 ext #7.

boathouse restaurant unique fine dining on North Captiva Island

This small, elegant island dining spot gives you a great option for evening dining on North Captiva Island. Look for gourmet-inspired menu items like the decadent Lobster Savannah. There's a filet mignon which is perfect with or without their signature house demi-glaze. Reviews from Montreal, California and even Ohio... everyone agrees that sushi at the Boathouse is absolutely fantastic. But save room for the desserts which will keep you returning during every island visit!

Pirate's Stash - YUM! Delightful ice cream shoppe located upstairs above Barnacle Phil's. It is so worth the trip to a tropical island ice cream shoppe! Right next to the Island Girl Charter's ferry landing stop for Barnacle's.

Safety Harbor Club poolside snack bar. With excellent tropical island palm tree shaded ambiance, dine daily at the SHC snack bar. SHC Members and guests dine at the surrounding pool area and enjoy a delightful menu of classic sandwiches and daily specials.

Over the Waterfront -With a completely on the water location, this unique dining experience will impress you. Harbor front dining outside and inside dining with views into the waters below as well. This distinctive restaurant is virtually a North Captiva Island historic landmark. Dine over the water... great for lunch, dine outside on the water watch the boats go by and enjoy! Dinner reservations available. Open to Safety Harbor members and Dining members, ask us for details.

Located inside Safety Harbor Club, this dockside dining locale creates a focal point for the Safety Harbor Club Townhome neighborhood. Dining will be available to Safety Harbor Club and Dining members and their guests only.

Mango's Convenience Store - Open to the public for orders from their take-out menu featuring items like the Maryland Crabcake Sandwich, Blue Crab Burritos, and the Grouper Trooper Sandwich. Fun dining for the kids... take a lunch along for a picnic or a boat outing. You can dine above the store (under AC) and have your food delivered by dumb waiter or dine by the docks under the swaying palm trees. Mango's is also a convenience store with a petite selection of food and beverages as well as resort memento
t-shirts. Dining Poolside at the Pool Bar from the Mango's take out menu is for NCIC members/Guests only.

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