The Green Flash

4.6

1043 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 27, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 61 times today

Great for scenic views
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

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 8:00 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 1,043 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Southwest Florida
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
Great for outdoor dining
Ft. Myers
Great for scenic views
Ft. Myers
American
Ft. Myers
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Green Flash in Captiva offers an "amazing" dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Patrons rave about the "fresh seafood," "beautiful views," and "friendly staff." The atmosphere is upscale yet casual, perfect for both special occasions and relaxed meals. Highlights include the grouper sandwich and coconut shrimp.

1,043 Reviews

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Beth
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Strange experience. Waitstaff was pleasant but service was awful. We ordered apps and meals- everything came out at once and the server put it all at the end of the table and walked away. Never saw her until the bill which was also left at the end of the table. Food was mediocre and the place was super loud.
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Gayle
Hawaii
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We enjoyed sitting outside and watching the dolphins while we ate but the food was just fair. The hostess appeared to be bothered by seating us.
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Mike
VIP
Nashville
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Definitely recommend trying this restaurant. All staff were very friendly, great food and service. They do have a bar and with a full restaurant, it was very loud especially the table next to us.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Kansas City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great special - Sea Bass. Vegetable medley is always good.
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jeffrey
VIP
Houston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So amazing that we went twice in one day - for lunch and then for dinner. Fresh seafood was amazing and able to be prepared several ways. Andrés, Ernesto, and Maddie were all top notch from start to finish. The only downside is that they don’t have craft ice for their cocktails.
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Ron
Chicago
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Always a great meal and service. A bit pricey but worth it.
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Dede
Minneapolis
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I would say our experience was okay. Nothing exceptional. It was very busy so given that, I give a break. However, there were 4 of us and all of our dishes were lukewarm at best. 2 were first timers…not a good impression unfortunately.
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Elizabeth
Kansas City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place. Great view. Fun atmosphere. Food was good and priced fairly. Server was great. Noise wasn't too bad for a full house.
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Maxine
Milwaukee
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had the shrimp cocktail and it was a lot, large and at least six. Very good. My husband had escargot and said it was also good. The bread was soft and warm. Our view was OK. Service by Shelley W was wonderful. She was helpful and bubbly. We did have a reservation which I recommend for dinner. I thought people would be more dressed up but anything goes.
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Jeanie
Kansas City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the restaurant. We really enjoyed the food and service.
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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 4.6 stars by 1043 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 27, 2025

10:30 PM

Booked 61 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 8:00 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

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