The Green Flash

4.7

945 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 14 times today

Good for special occasions
Good for business meals
Charming

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.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar, Seafood
Hours of operation
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 945 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ft. Myers
Best Ambiance
Ft. Myers
Healthy
Ft. Myers
Hot spot
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Romantic
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash offers "outstanding food" with breathtaking waterfront views, making it a favorite dining spot on Captiva Island. Guests commend the "fantastic view," attentive staff, and varied menu, though some suggest a modern decor update. Despite occasional noise levels, the restaurant's gourmet offerings and welcoming atmosphere keep diners returning.

945 Reviews

S
Sue
Minneapolis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a great time! Food was wonderful and the service was excellent!
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Phil
West Palm Beach
97 reviews
3.0
97 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall good. Signature entree with grouper was over baked and dry. Service and other food was good, atmosphere excellent.
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Jeff
New York City
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service. Excellent food. Dog friendly (outside)
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Wayne
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server , Olivia was was great…..attentive and knowledgeable. We had the lobster ravioli special, the bone in veal chop & the filet. All were outstanding. Our second dinner there in a week and both were superb.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attended the Island Hopper Music Festival. Food was great. We had the fish of the day with rice and veggies. It was cooked perfectly. Our server, Debbie, was friendly and very attentive. Only improvement would have been to adjust the sound a little bit for the female singer. It was much too loud. We commented to the music technician, but he did not make any adjustments. Perhaps some people enjoy music that is ear piercing, we do not. Overall we had a great time.
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Greg
Tampa
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Loud. Expensive. $21 for a cocktail and over $40 for a piece of fish (small). Maybe ok for tourists but better places for locals Our waiter was attentive and nice
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Patti
Tampa
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the Green Flash. Most everyone had a great meal. My lobster was overcooked for $50,but I did enjoy the wine selection. Drinks were good. Staff is friendly and helpful. We came back a second time and got appetizers and drinks at the bar to listen to music. Nice evening.
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Joie
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Everything was wonderful: food, ambience, killer ocean view but the service was awful. Our server actually was trying to put her hair in an elastic leaning OVER our table. She brought the wrong appetizer to our table which my husband ate anyway. There was no offer to have it complementary. Green Flash is a go-to restaurant for us. Next time, which there will be, if the service is this poor, we will tell the manager
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Dawn
Naples
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our waiter Ernesto was excellent. The food was good and the restaurant overall was nice.
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C
Chris
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday celebration. Our server Daisy was amazing! Best dirty martini on the island.
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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 4.7 stars by 945 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 22, 2024

11:30 PM

Booked 14 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
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

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Review summary

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