The Green Flash

Name: The Green Flash
Address: 15183 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL, United States, 33924-6017
Telephone: (239) 472-3337
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

975 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 41 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Neighbourhood 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
Area
Captiva Island
Cross Street
We are located near the end of Captiva Island!
Parking details
Public Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Fish DipUSD 16.95
Lightly smoked, spreadable served with Lavash
Shrimp CocktailUSD 19.95
Six Jumbo gulf shrimp served with house made cocktail sauce
Pimento Cheese DipUSD 9.95
Served with Lavash
Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)USD 3.75
Freshly shucked
Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)USD 4.25
Freshly shucked, topped with sour cream & caviar, served on ice
Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)USD 4.25
Fresh oysters baked with sauteed garlic, leaf spinach, shallots & bacon, with a white wine dill sauce
Escargots BourguignonUSD 12.95
Served in a garlic herb butter
Smoked SalmonUSD 15.95
Served with thinly-sliced onion, capers, crisp toast & cream cheese
Fried CalamariUSD 14.95
Served with marinara sauce
Toasted Artichoke HeartsUSD 11.95
Oven-baked with butter, parmesan & mozzarella
Fried MozzarellaUSD 9.95
Breaded, served with Marinara Sauce
Hot Flash ShrimpUSD 16.95
Fried Gulf shrimp tossed in a spicy garlic honey mustard sauce
MusselsUSD 16.95
Prince Edward Island mussels sauteed with tomatoes, garlic, and lemon wine
Stone Crab Claws (MP)
in season only (October-April)
Breaded Fried ClamsUSD 12.95
Served with house made tartar sauce.

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder
Traditional Corn Chowder with bacon
- CupUSD 6.50
- BowlUSD 8.50
Shrimp Bisque
Captiva's Finest
- CupUSD 6.50
- BowlUSD 8.50
Conch Chowder
Manhattan Style
- CupUSD 6.50
- BowlUSD 8.50
Garden SaladUSD 10.50
Mixed baby greens, tomato, cucumber, cranberries, candied pecans
Caesar SaladUSD 12.50
Romaine with fresh parmesan, tomato & crisp homemade garlic croutons
Chicken SaladUSD 15.95
with fresh seasonal fruits & cottage cheese
Shrimp & Spinach SaladUSD 18.95
Bronzed prawns tossed with fresh spinach, pine nuts, Mandarin oranges, onions, and hardboiled egg in a bacon & apricot vinaigrette
Captiva SaladUSD 21.95
Mixed baby greens, Mandarin oranges, asparagus, artichoke hearts

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUSD 19.95
with fresh seasonal fruit & cottage cheese
Tuna Steak SandwichUSD 21.95
Served with American Cheese & house made horseradish
Steak FritesUSD 22.95
Flat Iron Steak w/light Demi Glaze and French fries
Timmy's Nook HamburgerUSD 14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips
Shrimp QuesadillasUSD 16.95
with salsa and sour cream
Philly CheesesteakUSD 14.95
with Swiss cheese, onions and mushrooms, with French fries & cole slaw
Chicken QuesadillasUSD 14.95
with salsa and sour cream
Steamed ShrimpUSD 18.95
9 oz., peel-n-eat, with French fries & cole slaw
BBQ Shrimp & BaconUSD 18.95
with French fries & coleslaw
Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)
fresh, with French fries & cole slaw
Buffalo Chicken WingsUSD 16.95
with blue cheese & celery sticks
Green Flash SandwichUSD 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 SandwichUSD 13.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
BBQ Chicken SandwichUSD 14.95
with kettle-cooked potato chips & cole slaw
Fried Clam StripsUSD 14.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fried ShrimpUSD 19.95
with French fries & cole slaw
Fresh Fish of the Day
Market Price
Crab Cake SandwichUSD 18.95
Maryland style, with French fries & cole slaw
Captiva Steam PotUSD 26.95
Clams, mussels, calamari, shrimp, scallops & fish steamed in a saffron and fennel garlic broth
Fish TacosUSD 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 USD 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 PieUSD 8.95
Homemade, with a consistency of a light sherbet
Chocolate MousseUSD 8.95
with ice cream & raspberry sauce
Crème BruleeUSD 9.95
Smooth & delicious, with a thin & crispy crust
Carrot CakeUSD 9.95
Homemade, with cream cheese icing
TiramisuUSD 9.95
Lady fingers dipped in espresso & brandy, with mascarpone (sweet) cheese
Apple Crumb Cake USD 9.95
Another homemade favorite
Triple Chocolate CakeUSD 9.95
Triple layer chocolate cake with chocolate frosting
Cheese CakeUSD 8.95
Please inquire about today’s flavors
Fresh BerriesUSD 8.95
Served with house made whipped cream
Ice CreamUSD 6.95
Vanilla or chocolate
Rainbow SherbetUSD 6.95
Light and refreshing

What 975 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
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
American
Ft. Myers
Best Overall
Ft. Myers
Best Ambience
Ft. Myers
Hot spot
Ft. Myers
Neighbourhood 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.

975 Reviews

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Lynda
VIP
Chicago
39 reviews
3.0
39 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
It was high season between Christmas and New Years. We were squeezed into a space between a Christmas tree and a table of 10. I had the view of the women’s room and the kitchen doors. Workers ran up and down that narrow space and other customers took photos by the tree. Not the most relaxing atmosphere for dining. And there is no possible way to see the green flash or sunset for you are facing the bay. But for all that, the food was surprisingly good.
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Lori
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite restaurant on Captiva! We celebrated our son’s birthday and it was an awesome experience. Inside and outside seating. Wonderful food. Great service. Great cocktails. The bacon wrapped shrimp is my favorite. Beautiful view of the bay. Love it!!
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Bob
VIP
Naples
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another wonderful experience at the Flash. Great food, wine and service!
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Denise
VIP
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous meal, terrific server and were able to walk right to our table with our reservation through Open Table.
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Shelley
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas and we really enjoyed our server. She was very friendly and helpful. The food was pretty good, although we found it to be a bit on the pricey side.
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Ed and Hallie
Cleveland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ate outside under the tiki hut and asked for candles . It was so wonderful! Our waiter , Andreas was so accommodating and sweet. Perfect night
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Becky
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Pork Wellington was sooooo good!!! Highly recommend…YUM
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Christine
VIP
Philadelphia
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful Christmas Eve dinner. Great atmosphere , excellent food, and attentive staff on a very busy night. Definitely recommend.
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Bruce
VIP
Philadelphia
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service as always. Highly recommended.
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Kathryn
Ottawa
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Some.of the best calamari I've ever had. Each item we order was delicious. The server was great and didn’t rush us. The views were beautiful. Well worth the drive
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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 975 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 41 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!
Area
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 Parking
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Seafood Sampler

Stuffed Shrimp

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)

Appetizers

Fish DipUSD 16.95

Shrimp CocktailUSD 19.95

Pimento Cheese DipUSD 9.95

Gulf Oysters on the Half Shell (each)USD 3.75

Gulf Oysters Romanoff (each)USD 4.25

Gulf Oysters Rockefeller (each)USD 4.25

Escargots BourguignonUSD 12.95

Smoked SalmonUSD 15.95

Fried CalamariUSD 14.95

Toasted Artichoke HeartsUSD 11.95

Fried MozzarellaUSD 9.95

Hot Flash ShrimpUSD 16.95

MusselsUSD 16.95

Stone Crab Claws (MP)

Breaded Fried ClamsUSD 12.95

Soup & Salads

Corn Chowder

Shrimp Bisque

Conch Chowder

Garden SaladUSD 10.50

Caesar SaladUSD 12.50

Chicken SaladUSD 15.95

Shrimp & Spinach SaladUSD 18.95

Captiva SaladUSD 21.95

Entrees

Grilled SalmonUSD 19.95

Tuna Steak SandwichUSD 21.95

Steak FritesUSD 22.95

Timmy's Nook HamburgerUSD 14.95

Shrimp QuesadillasUSD 16.95

Philly CheesesteakUSD 14.95

Chicken QuesadillasUSD 14.95

Steamed ShrimpUSD 18.95

BBQ Shrimp & BaconUSD 18.95

Crunchy Grouper Sandwich (MP)

Buffalo Chicken WingsUSD 16.95

Green Flash SandwichUSD 14.95

Grilled Chicken SandwichUSD 13.95

BBQ Chicken SandwichUSD 14.95

Fried Clam StripsUSD 14.95

Fried ShrimpUSD 19.95

Fresh Fish of the Day

Crab Cake SandwichUSD 18.95

Captiva Steam PotUSD 26.95

Fish TacosUSD 16.95

Coconut Shrimp – Jumbo shrimp coated with shredded coconut, deep fried, and served with a USD 19.95

Pasta of the Day

Desserts

Key Lime PieUSD 8.95

Chocolate MousseUSD 8.95

Crème BruleeUSD 9.95

Carrot CakeUSD 9.95

TiramisuUSD 9.95

Apple Crumb Cake USD 9.95

Triple Chocolate CakeUSD 9.95

Cheese CakeUSD 8.95

Fresh BerriesUSD 8.95

Ice CreamUSD 6.95

Rainbow SherbetUSD 6.95

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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