The Green Flash

4.7

963 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 23 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighborhood gem

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 7:00 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 963 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
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
American
Ft. Myers
Best Overall
Ft. Myers
Best Ambiance
Ft. Myers
Hot spot
Ft. Myers
Neighborhood gem
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
Good for special occasions
Ft. Myers
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "beautiful view" of the bay and a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like crunchy grouper and coconut shrimp. The atmosphere is lively, and the staff, including exceptional servers like Nora and Danielle, ensure a memorable visit. Despite occasional noise and service hiccups, it remains a top choice for its scenic setting and culinary excellence.

963 Reviews

M
Michele
VIP
Rhode Island
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our group of seven enjoyed a fabulous meal & service! Dietary restrictions were accommodated well, and Craig was an absolutely fantastic waiter! We can't wait to return!
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Barbara
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional food, service and ambiance ( we always sit outside with beautiful view of Pine Island Sound- even on 12/21/2024 when it was 55, but the heaters kept us toasty). This is top restaurant hands down.
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Alan
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wide choice on the menu and everyone in the party enjoyed their meal. Good service and nice to chat with one of the co-owners. We have been going to the Green Flash over the last 30 years and it keeps getting better.
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Kenneth
VIP
Cincinnati
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Overall, a disappointing experience for a restaurant whose prices and ambience suggest an upscale establishment. The view over the bay is stunning…we caught moonrise over the water. The sourdough bread was excellent (and unfortunately the high point of the meal). Choices of wines by the glass are limited to low end options. The calamari was over salted. The sesame tuna was also over salted, thin with thick layer of sesame. The waiter was asked if it was fresh and local and did not know but later said he was sure it must be fresh— not so sure. The same for mahi in the seafood sampler. It was a bit mushy like a frozen mahi block. The barbecued shrimp in the sampler were tasty but the rest of the selections were tasteless or over breaded. The service was poor but the waiter was covering so many tables he could not be every where at once. That said we were served bread and appetizers but had no utensils or plates and had to wait as the food got cold before someone passing by could be asked for those items. We asked for water refills several times with no response (remember the over salted food- lack of water made it worse). There did not seem to be a senior manager on site to speak to. The waiter did offer to comp dessert to make up for the flaws but it was getting late and we declined.
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Mitchell
New York City
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and service. Lovely menu. Enjoy the flavor of our dinners, but both fish dishes were a little dry, something we had not experienced in our previous visits to this restaurant.
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Daniel
VIP
Naples
133 reviews
4.0
133 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very good food with great view of the bay. Topped off with very good service.
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Sharon
Naples
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the Green Flash, it’s a must do for every trip to Captiva. The food is excellent and the waitstaff is always friendly.
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Kelly
VIP
Pittsburgh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was excellent, food delicious and ambiance perfect. Best place to eat on Captiva Island. Caribbean lobster tail a must try along with their version of key lime pie
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Rob
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Once again our expectations were exceeded. Thank you.
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Patty
Pittsburgh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was personal and friendly. The food was amazing. It is a must when in this area.
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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 963 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 23 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 7:00 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

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Green Flash offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Is The Green Flash currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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