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Old Captiva House at 'Tween Waters Inn

15951 Captiva Dr, Captiva Island, FL 33924-6014
239-472-5161
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Venice, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We were looking for a fine dining experience while visiting Sanibel and found it here on Captiva. Excellent food, quiet and sophisticated atmosphere, and a great sunset view from our table. We will dine here again on our next visit. More

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Los Angeles
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Our group of 5 shared a celebratory dinner at 'Tween Waters Inn on the last nigh of our family reunion. This was the perfect place for it. The food was excellent, from the amuse bouche provided as we sat down, to the chocolate wafers that ended the meal. Between us we enjoyed the seared duck, fillet mignon, Caribbean grouper, vegetarian... More

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Athens, Georgia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We recently dined at the Old Captiva House, and as in prior visits we were immensely impressed. The food is impeccable and the staff pay you just enough attention to insure a fine dining experience. The seafood dishes are wonderful and I highly recommend them. Crabcake appetizer is a real treat. Expect the bill to reflect a fine dining experience,... More

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Maryville, Tennessee
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16 reviews 16 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The food and wine selections at the Old Captiva House are excellent. The menu is wonderful, and there are always daily specials. The atmosphere is lovely and peaceful, and on some nights a pianist entertains. Great "old Florida" dining. More

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Orlando, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012
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The restaurant was pricey but worth it. We split an appetizer of a dozen escargots, split a Caesar salad and the crispy duck which literally melted in your mouth. We drank 3 glasses of wine. The bill came to $80 before taxes. The waiter gave us an extra plate to avoid the $14 sharing charge. It's very old Florida with... More

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Orlando
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The meal showed great creativity from the Chef, and was served in old Florida style setting. It also included some old favorites such as Duck, escargo More

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Chapel Hill, NC
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

The free buffet was excellent and we took advantage of the daily special add-on. Never disappointed. More

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Sanibel, FL
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We have been visiting Captiva, and Sanibel, for over 30 years and the Olde Captiva House restaurant is among our fondest memories. Eddy Alexander appreciated our request for an entree from the past and we couldn't have been happier that he was able to accomodate our wish. It was delicious and his extra effort was so very much appreciated. Rolandas,... More

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Key Largo
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Very pretty setting.great friendly service and wonderful food. You cant go wrong eating here..we are very particular and we loved our meal.Im glad we brought our own wine because the wine list is limited,though adequet. More

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Dover, Delaware, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We returned in April to a disappointing meal. Scallops were over cooked, chewy and food presentation was sloppy. OCH web site says "Award-Winning Menu" though there are no award-winning flavors or preparation. An overhead sprinkler head dripped repeatedly on my husband to which our server said with a laugh, "someone should know that". We ordered desserts to go...only to find... More

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