North Captiva Restaurants and Island Dining

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.

Barnacle Phil's Harbor Restaurant- On North Captiva Island, Barnacle Phil's is a happening destination with ample dockage that gives local boaters easy access for lunch excursions. Boat parking at the restaurant is included with your meal inside the dining room or under the famous chiki hut. Barnacle Phil's offers casual dining at picnic tables outdoors with extra seating under umbrellas (AC inside). The restaurant has been renovated in 2011 and has a great new menu. Open for lunches and dinners daily. Call for reservations (239)472-1200.

A local favorite for many years, the “Kinsey Clan,” the restaurant’s benefactor and his ancestors… made the restaurant famous for “Roberta's world-famous black beans and yellow rice” recipe.

This hub for the island has visitors coming and going, North Captiva Island guests and locals dining and sharing fish stories… Don’t forget to share yours about the “one that got away!”

The Famous Barnacle Phil's "Chiki Hut" was re-built in 2011 by native Florida chiki hut builders.

Stroll down the docks, enjoy an ice cream dessert, watch for manatees; Barnacle Phil's is a gatrhering spot for boaters and islanders alike.

Barnacle Phil's is located along the coast of Safety Harbor, just past the airstrip, it is a favorite with local fisherfolk, shell seeking sightseers, beachcombers, and vacationers. Florida otters play nearby and scamper about the mangroves looking for their next treat. Manatees hanging out in the warm shallow water canals are a sight to behold.

Unless you dine at the island's four restaurants, head off island to nearby Captiva Island, Useppa Island, or Boca Grande... you will want to to stock up on provisions. For this you'll need a trip to the mainland, or to stop at Publix grocery store on your way to North (Upper) Captiva. They'll even pack your order in advance.

Fill in grocery orders are also available through Sandie's Shopping Service and the Just for Fun Ferry Boat does a Wind Dixie Supermarket trip once a week.

The Boathouse Restaurant at North Captiva Island is open for fine dining overlooking a harbor view. With dining hours for dinner reservations only 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

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.