The Green Flash

4.6

1025 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

The Green Flash is an iconic waterfront dining establishment in Captiva, Florida. Come by boat or car, sit indoors or at one of our outdoor dockside tables for lunch or dinner service. The Green Flash serves traditional American fare with a distinct European influence. The kitchen uses only fresh ingredients, including market-fresh fish in all its from scratch dishes. The full bar provides plenty of drink options and the dining rooms and patios provide beautiful views of the water while you eat. Enjoy your meal as you watch the many pleasure and fishing boats depart and return from their excursions!

The Green Flash's menu begins with a range of starters like oysters on the half shell, smoked salmon, hot flash shrimp and mussels. There are plenty of salads and soups on The Green Flash menu as well, like the grilled chicken Caesar. Larger dishes include chicken porcini and pan seared diver scallops.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(239) 472-3337
Website
http://www.greenflashcaptiva.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We do have an area of our restaurant that is able to be booked for larger reservations and or private parties.

Location
15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924-6017
Neighborhood
Captiva Island
Cross street
We are located near the end of Captiva Island!
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fish Dip$16.95
Lightly smoked, spreadable served with Lavash
Shrimp Cocktail$19.95
Six Jumbo gulf shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce
Pimento Cheese Dip$9.95
Served with Lavash
Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)$3.75
Freshly shucked
Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)$4.25
Freshly shucked, topped with sour cream & caviar, served on ice
Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)$4.25
Fresh oysters baked with sauteed garlic, leaf spinach, shallots & bacon, with a white wine dill sauce
Escargots Bourguignon$12.95
Served in a garlic herb butter
Smoked Salmon$15.95
Served with thinly-sliced onion, capers, crisp toast & cream cheese
Fried Calamari$14.95
Served with marinara sauce
Toasted Artichoke Hearts$11.95
Oven-baked with butter, parmesan & mozzarella
Fried Mozzarella$9.95
Breaded, served with Marinara Sauce
Hot Flash Shrimp$16.95
Fried Gulf shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic honey mustard sauce
Mussels$16.95
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with tomatoes, garlic, and lemon wine
Stone Crab Claws (MP)
in season only (October-April)
Breaded Fried Clams$12.95
Served with house made tartar sauce.

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder
Traditional Corn Chowder with bacon
- Cup$6.50
- Bowl$8.50
Shrimp Bisque
Captiva's Finest
- Cup$6.50
- Bowl$8.50
Conch Chowder
Manhattan Style
- Cup$6.50
- Bowl$8.50
Garden Salad$10.50
Mixed baby greens, tomato, cucumber, cranberries, candied pecans
Caesar Salad$12.50
Romaine with fresh parmesan, tomato & crisp homemade garlic croutons
Chicken Salad$15.95
with fresh seasonal fruits & cottage cheese
Shrimp & Spinach Salad$18.95
Bronzed prawns tossed with fresh spinach, pine nuts, Mandarin oranges, onions, and hardboiled egg in a bacon & apricot vinaigrette
Captiva Salad$21.95
Mixed baby greens, Mandarin oranges, asparagus, artichoke hearts

Entrees

Grilled Salmon$19.95
with fresh seasonal fruit & cottage cheese
Tuna Steak Sandwich$21.95
Served with American Cheese & house made horseradish
Steak Frites$22.95
Flat Iron Steak w/light Demi Glaze and French fries
Timmy's Nook Hamburger$14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips
Shrimp Quesadillas$16.95
with salsa and sour cream
Philly Cheesesteak$14.95
with Swiss cheese, onions and mushrooms, with French fries & cole slaw
Chicken Quesadillas$14.95
with salsa and sour cream
Steamed Shrimp$18.95
9 oz., peel-n-eat, with French fries & cole slaw
BBQ Shrimp & Bacon$18.95
with French fries & coleslaw
Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)
fresh, with French fries & cole slaw
Buffalo Chicken Wings$16.95
with blue cheese & celery sticks
Green Flash Sandwich$14.95
Focaccia bread brushed with pesto, olive oil, Swiss cheese, tomato, prosciutto & smoked turkey breast, with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
BBQ Chicken Sandwich$14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
Fried Clam Strips$14.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fried Shrimp$19.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fresh Fish of the Day
Market Price
Crab Cake Sandwich$18.95
Maryland style, with French fries & cole slaw
Captiva Steam Pot$26.95
Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops & fish steamed in a saffron and fennel garlic broth
Fish Tacos$16.95
Fresh fish served with tortilla chips, pico de gallo & avocado
Coconut Shrimp – Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a $19.95
Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a coconut glaze, French fries & cole slaw
Pasta of the Day
Market Price

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$8.95
Homemade, with a consistency of a light sherbet
Chocolate Mousse$8.95
with ice cream & raspberry sauce
Crème Brulee$9.95
Smooth & delicious, with a thin & crispy crust
Carrot Cake$9.95
Homemade, with cream cheese icing
Tiramisu$9.95
Lady fingers dipped in espresso & brandy, with mascarpone (sweet) cheese
Apple Crumb Cake $9.95
Another homemade favorite
Triple Chocolate Cake$9.95
Triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Cheese Cake$8.95
Please inquire about today’s flavors
Fresh Berries$8.95
Served with house made whipped cream
Ice Cream$6.95
Vanilla or chocolate
Rainbow Sherbet$6.95
Light and refreshing

What 1,025 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
American
Ft. Myers
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash offers "beautiful setting and delicious food" with standout service that's "excellent and smooth." Diners appreciate the "great atmosphere" and stunning bay views. While some experiences vary, many highlight the "wonderful view" and recommend it as a "must when in this area" for its "amazing food" and friendly staff.

1,025 Reviews

K
Kevin
VIP
New York City
35 reviews
3.0
35 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
very slow service food was just ok not great. mussels appetizer was louzy
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Mary
Unspecified
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service very good. Nice menu and drink selection. Will definitely return.
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Dale
VIP
Indiana
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate there twice in the last 2 years. Loved the food and the location.
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Ginny
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent place to dine. The menu offers many interesting options, especially appreciated by my husband and I who enjoy ordering multiple appetizers sometimes, instead of a full entree. Our drinks were delicious and the carrot cake topped off our last evening of vacation in Florida. And a special thank you to the lovely Kia for making us feel special! They need more parking because everyone wants to eat here!
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David
Greater Boston
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Drinks from bar were very poor. Chop was very fatty. Calamari was very good. Noise was terrible.
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Bruce
St. Louis
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GF is a favorite dinner spot every time we are on Sanibel/Captiva. Our recent visit was as delightful as all the prior ones. Great service, delicious food offerings (the GF Trio is outstanding), and a signature view of the sound make it irresistible for us. Upscale, yet comfortably casual. Don’t visit the islands without trying Green Flash!
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Liz
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was delicious! Beautiful evening with full moon shining on the water below! Well worth a visit
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Vivian
Grand Rapids
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time here. Ready for us at reservation time, we had great service and great food. I ordered the evening special of red snapper - excellently cooked and served hot. Bonus, the server asked if I wanted the sauce on the side. My other half had the 12 oz. lobster tail, also excellent. As other reviewers stated, the potato au gratin is to die for. The atmosphere is awesome. Would go back!
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James
VIP
Cleveland
122 reviews
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Sunday breakfast on the patio was pleasant. Service was attentive, and the beverage and food offerings were varied. Great addition to the regular lunch and dinner opportunity on Captiva.
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Deborah
VIP
Columbus
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So reliably consistent with quality, choices, service, energy, view. You can feel the positive flow of a well run restaurant.
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FAQs

The Green Flash offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 472-3337.

The Green Flash is rated 4.6 stars by 1025 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 70 times today

Order delivery or takeout

15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924-6017

Additional information

Cross street
We are located near the end of Captiva Island!
Neighborhood
Captiva Island
Hours of operation
Breakfast Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:30 pm Dinner Daily 4:45 pm–9:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.greenflashcaptiva.com/
Phone number
(239) 472-3337
Private party facilities
We do have an area of our restaurant that is able to be booked for larger reservations and or private parties.

The Green Flash

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood Sampler

Stuffed Shrimp

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)

Appetizers

Fish Dip$16.95

Shrimp Cocktail$19.95

Pimento Cheese Dip$9.95

Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)$3.75

Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)$4.25

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)$4.25

Escargots Bourguignon$12.95

Smoked Salmon$15.95

Fried Calamari$14.95

Toasted Artichoke Hearts$11.95

Fried Mozzarella$9.95

Hot Flash Shrimp$16.95

Mussels$16.95

Stone Crab Claws (MP)

Breaded Fried Clams$12.95

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder

Shrimp Bisque

Conch Chowder

Garden Salad$10.50

Caesar Salad$12.50

Chicken Salad$15.95

Shrimp & Spinach Salad$18.95

Captiva Salad$21.95

Entrees

Grilled Salmon$19.95

Tuna Steak Sandwich$21.95

Steak Frites$22.95

Timmy's Nook Hamburger$14.95

Shrimp Quesadillas$16.95

Philly Cheesesteak$14.95

Chicken Quesadillas$14.95

Steamed Shrimp$18.95

BBQ Shrimp & Bacon$18.95

Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)

Buffalo Chicken Wings$16.95

Green Flash Sandwich$14.95

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$13.95

BBQ Chicken Sandwich$14.95

Fried Clam Strips$14.95

Fried Shrimp$19.95

Fresh Fish of the Day

Crab Cake Sandwich$18.95

Captiva Steam Pot$26.95

Fish Tacos$16.95

Coconut Shrimp – Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a $19.95

Pasta of the Day

Desserts

Key Lime Pie$8.95

Chocolate Mousse$8.95

Crème Brulee$9.95

Carrot Cake$9.95

Tiramisu$9.95

Apple Crumb Cake $9.95

Triple Chocolate Cake$9.95

Cheese Cake$8.95

Fresh Berries$8.95

Ice Cream$6.95

Rainbow Sherbet$6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Green Flash offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Green Flash restaurant rated?

Is The Green Flash currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information