• MustDo.com | Consistently voted one of the most romantic eateries in Southwest Florida, Thistle Lodge Beachfront restaurant which is located at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.
  • MustDo.com | Consistently voted one of the most romantic eateries in Southwest Florida, Thistle Lodge Beachfront restaurant which is located at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida overlooks the Gulf of Mexico.

Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant in Sanibel Island

Upscale Beachfront Dining on Sanibel

Diners will enjoy the mouthwatering menu created by Executive Chef John Wolff while overlooking the Gulf of Mexico at this beachfront fine dining restaurant located at the Casa Ybel Resort on Sanibel Island, Florida.

Thistle Lodge is consistently rated Sanibel Island’s “Most Romantic Restaurant” and is one of the top places to dine for locals-in-the-know.

The award-winning menu includes a blend of Floridian, European, and Asian flavors. Dine on delicious dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood hand-cut in the kitchen, and chef-selected fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The Thistle Lodge menu also features a full bar, an expansive wine list, and decadent desserts.

Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor dining and live entertainment each Friday and Saturday night as well as during their popular Sunday Brunch. Catering is also available.

Serving lunch Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Dinner nightly from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday Brunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 239.472.9200 or 239.472.3145.

Read Thistle Lodge restaurant’s featured blog article – click here! Read the featured article about Casa Ybel Resort here.

Live Music Dancing and Karaoke

When the sun dips down beyond the horizon, the night is yours to embrace at Thistle Lodge’s Thistle Bar, a relaxing lounge where you can enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, tapas, and late night entertainment. Featuring signature craft cocktails, local draft beer, and a nice selection of fine wines with Happy Hour daily from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tapas Sunday – Thursday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy live music, dancing, and karaoke Friday and Saturday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight!