Sanibel Island, Florida is a fantastic place to go on vacation to soak up all the sun and surf you can handle. However, all that fun in the sun can make a person very hungry! Where can a vacationer find a meal on this island?

The Island Cow Restaurant has “Udderly Great Food” at prices that won’t have you selling the farm. The menu is gigantic. With so many options, no matter who is in your group, be it your picky mother-in-law, the kids, or even your vegetarian niece, everyone is sure to find a dish that satisfies. Options on the menu that will keep with the theme of beach-filled island living include shrimp and grouper tacos, crab cakes and blackened grouper, catfish rueben sandwich served with Caribbean slaw and hush puppies, and even a seafood omelet for breakfast! This favorite local is open seven days a week, and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and anything you could want in between.

Have you been playing hard all day and now need a little pick me up? Head over to the Sanibel Bean for some fantastic island coffee and hospitality. For hot summer days, get your pick-me-up coffee iced for a cool treat, or even try a refreshing hand dipped ice cream cone. This is also a favorite local lunch spot as they serve up some excellent grilled panini sandwiches.

Still hungry? The Over Easy Café has you covered. This is a great spot if your appetite is big, as the portions are large and delicious. Not to miss lunch items on the menu include Key West chicken wraps, beer battered haddock, and eggplant and spinach lasagna. Of course, the breakfasts are the real attraction here, and they are served all day long. Things such as the Sanibel shrimp Benedict, Big Bertha’s breakfast, and the Nova smoked salmon Benedict are enough to make this your go-to-spot for the whole vacation. Remember not to miss out on the restaurant’s handmade desserts!

Other excellent Sanibel Island Restaurants include the Waterfront Restaurant and Marina, a “Cheeburger” restaurant, and the Matzaluna Italian Kitchen, just to name a few. Even the Sanibel Island Hotels have some fabulous dining options such, as the not-to-miss Thistle Lodge Beachfront restaurant.

You now know that there is no end to the great dining experiences Sanibel Island has to offer. This island is not only a great vacation spot but also serves up some memory-making dishes! Don’t miss out on the best vacation of your life, come to the Island and see for yourself.