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

960 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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.

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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 960 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 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.

960 Reviews

K
Kenneth
VIP
Cincinnati
18 reviews
3.0
18 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 7 days ago
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 10 December 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 10 December 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 10 December 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 9 December 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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Kathy
Minneapolis
53 reviews
5.0
53 reviews
Dined on 9 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food and wonderful view. Service by Tiffany was great. The bacon wrapped shrimp are delicious and the chocolate cake is wonderful!!
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Barbara
Wilmington
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was poor at best. Food was ok but pricey.
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Barbara
Charleston
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dinner at The Green Flash. We visit Captiva regularly and always plan a dinner evening here as they never disappoint. Michael and his staff go above and beyond to make sure guests have an enjoyable experience, successfully balancing fine dining, island vibes, and local cuisine. During this visit our server, Nick, was friendly, informative, and just the right level of attentive. Our appetizers, cocktails and entrees were all very enjoyable. Thank you Green Flash for another job well done!
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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 960 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

18 Dec 2024

7:00 pm

Booked 7 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

Does The Green Flash offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

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Make a booking

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