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The Sandbar

The Sandbar

Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Sanibel
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6.6/10
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    Christopher L.
    "Highly recommended for crab bisque, Boom Boom Shrimp, Oysters."(4 Tips)
    Stacy R.
    "Try the ribs, boom boom shrimp, and coconut shrimp!"(2 Tips)
    Nathan W.
    "I came here for the oysters and was not disappointed."(2 Tips)
    FLAfamilyguru
    "Crab cakes are so good here."(3 Tips)
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  • Kirsta N.
    Kirsta NAugust 14, 2013
    Came here 2x for dinner during our 5 day stay in Sanibel! Blackened salmon is so good! When we visited, they had a salmon picatta special w/ mushroom risotto that was amazing. Service was on point!
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    Christopher LongJanuary 1, 2015
    Highly recommended for crab bisque, Boom Boom Shrimp, Oysters. The Coconut Scallops are good if you like a very sweet sauce w/ your scallops. Crab stuffed shrimp was uninspired. Very friendly staff.
  • Nathan W.
    Nathan WrightJune 11, 2019
    This is a charming little restaurant off the beaten path on Sanibel. I came here for the oysters and was not disappointed. (Note: Happy hour only extends to customers at the bar and high-top tables.)
  • Stacy R.heart icon on user image
    Stacy RomascavageMay 26, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Back again! This place is FANTASTIC!! Boom boom shrimp, ribs, and seafood combo platters are family favorites!
  • Charles T.
    Charles ThomasApril 19, 2013
    Great food good service. Came for lunch without reading anything about the place. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Grouper Ruben was innovative and tasty.
  • Valerie M.
    Valerie MNovember 24, 2013
    Great service and awesome food. The grouper was to die for!! Even the homemade bread is fantastic. And go for the clam bisque..yum!!
  • Stacy R.heart icon on user image
    Stacy RomascavageJune 8, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Just as amazing as last year! Try the ribs, boom boom shrimp, and coconut shrimp! BEST food on the islands!
  • Stacy R.heart icon on user image
    Stacy RomascavageJuly 7, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Service was great! Ask for Chris or Brian! The boom boom shrimp was amazing! Def coming back for dinner!
  • Janet W.heart icon on user image
    Janet WilsonAugust 1, 2015
    I really wanted to like this place. I try to keep local businesses on top of my list. I had coconut shrimp. It was covered in white chocolate and raspberry sauce. Did not work.
  • Ilana Y.
    Ilana YokelAugust 17, 2013
    Phenomenal food! Mahi-mahi was to die for.
  • The Sandbar
    The SandbarJuly 1, 2013
    Better to be eating the Macadamia Grouper than having a 30 minute wait in the lounge. The Sandbar takes reservations for parties of 1 to 70. (239) 472-0305
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    FLAfamilyguruApril 6, 2016
    Crab cakes are so good here.
  • William W.
    William WetmoreMarch 24, 2014
    They require reservations!
  • Tamster W.
    Tamster WJuly 12, 2013
    Chris is amazing!
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    Mark ClackMarch 27, 2013
    Excellent service by our female server - issues over wine - didn't want to exchange (customer always wrong) from condescending manager. Worst acoustics ever. Too many hard surfaces. Food okay.
  • Cole S.
    Cole SmithMay 23, 2018
    Not great. When I was here, the live band was overwhelmingly loud and the food was just decent.
  • Lorilyn C.heart icon on user image
    Lorilyn CooperJuly 8, 2015
    Food was low quality poorly prepared, worst meal, cheap food covered in sauces to hide the taste.
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