Thistle Lodge Restaurant

4.3

1793 Reviews

$31 to $50

Fusion / Eclectic

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Grand Views... Rave Reviews. At the Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant, delicious cuisine is served in a historical heirloom setting overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Swaying palms and gently breaking waves further set the scene for romance.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(239) 472-9200
Website
http://www.thistlelodge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Omar Clarke
Private party facilities
Casa Ybel Resort, along with Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant, has been hosting weddings and events for over 100 years. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and situated on 23 acres of pristine private beach, Casa Ybel Resort is the perfect place to host your event!

Location
2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957
Neighborhood
Sanibel
Cross street
West Gulf Road
Parking details
Public Lot
Entertainment
Thistle Lodge provides live Jazz entertainment on Friday nights and Piano on Saturday nights. We also have Sunday Jazz during brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,793 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
3.1Value

Noise • Moderate

1,793 Reviews

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Bill
Toronto
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Perhaps when you book someone for a lunch reservation, you should confirm that the restaurant is actually there! You took my reservation from me, reminded me several times to confirm. We then drove 20 miles, with guests, to Sanibel Island only to discover that the resort and restaurant were closed and still under reconstruction from Hurricane Ian. I should be charging Open Table for the gas, toll and wasted time.
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Karen
Naples
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made this reservation, it was confirmed via Open Table. The restaurant is closed. How does this happen? They still have an active website, the place was dark, no one answered the phone.
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OpenTable Diner
Naples
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was such a wonderful experience! Beautiful spot, excellent food and amazing service.
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Chaz471
Des Moines
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful view, service was just ok.
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EliseL
West Palm Beach
24 reviews
4.0
24 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Lovely setting and ambiance. Always nice for a special occassion.
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robertr
Key West
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was mediocre, Ambiance bright white lighting should have been subdued. Service was okay. Menu items I believe is overpriced
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We ordered three grouper sandwiches. We were very disappointed the looked exactly alike has if they were frozen. Also, it looked has if they were kept under the heat lamp for a long time. One of us ordered the tuna taco, it was also very disappointing mostly filler and over cooked tuna. I have a timeshare in the area and have eaten there for years, after this experience it will be several years before I darken their door again.
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BrianneP
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great date night with a view
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Rxlady
VIP
Orlando
44 reviews
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Thistle Lodge Restaurant on our last evening in Sanibel to celebrate our anniversary. The restaurant is so beautiful both inside and out. Service was awesome as well. I had their signature dish which is scallops topped with lobster and crabmeat. My my my…Sweet Baby Jesus…That was heaven on a plate! Hubby had a fettuccine dish which he said was also delicious. It pretty much was a perfect dinner from our standpoint.
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AlexT7801
New Mexico
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Went to Thistle for our anniversary. In the reservation thru Open table told them it was a special evening. I guess that part fell hru. Atmosphere was very nice and we had a nice tale overlooking the beach. We had the Lamb and Pasta. My complaints are the following. Wine was way over priced at 3 times the market value. Second, even though the menu states that 20% tip is added to large groups, we were a aprty of 2 and the 20% was added to the bill. And then they add that we can add a tip as if they had not already done so. Left with a bad taste after a nice dinner.
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FAQs

Thistle Lodge Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (239) 472-9200.

Thistle Lodge Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 1793 OpenTable diners.

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

Not bookable

This restaurant is temporarily offline. Please contact the restaurant directly or check back shortly for availability.

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2255 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL 33957

Additional information

Cross street
West Gulf Road
Neighborhood
Sanibel
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Fusion / Eclectic, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Omar Clarke
Entertainment
Thistle Lodge provides live Jazz entertainment on Friday nights and Piano on Saturday nights. We also have Sunday Jazz during brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thistlelodge.com/
Phone number
(239) 472-9200
Private party facilities
Casa Ybel Resort, along with Thistle Lodge Beachfront Restaurant, has been hosting weddings and events for over 100 years. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and situated on 23 acres of pristine private beach, Casa Ybel Resort is the perfect place to host your event!

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