This is pricey, and worth it for birthdays anniversaries. food and service are usually very good. This is a wedding destination package, so make reservaations, not months in advance, as a wedding can bump you. It's not a restaurant for kids/families or for conducting business. This is for relaxation and calm. Be prepared to take a photo of a man... more

I generally don't write restaurant reviews as I prefer to dine somewhere several times before evaluating it. Given that we own vacation rental properties on Sanibel and only visit a few times a year, our dining out gets spread around. But on this last trip to the Island, we went back to the Thistle Lodge for the fourth time and... more

We ate dinner here after getting married on the beach. It was the perfect place. The ambiance, food and service was excellent. We were seated in an intimate part of the restaurant where there were only 3 other tables seated. We had a cozy corner booth. The music was soft and restaurant generally quiet. We had mahi and salmon entrees... more

We had lunch here and it was not cheap, but I had a tuna wrap, which sounds generic, and was anything but. My husband had a fantastic grouper sandwich Sat outside by the pool - the service was great, and the atmosphere was beautiful. I would love to stay here next time i come to Sannibel. more

The food was less than great, it was just o.k.. Beautiful Ambiance, but pretentious wait staff. Save yourself some $$$$ and eat at some of the other great restaurants on the island. more

This restaurant is in a beautiful old resort. From the moment we walked in and were greeted by a warm hostess we knew we picked the right place to have dinner for our very first night on Sanibel Island. I had the twin lobster tail with vegetables and rice and my GF had the filet, both were excellent. The ambiance... more

We had lunch at Thistle Lodge on a bleak, rainy May day. Eating here was just what we needed to boost our spirits. Beautiful old Florida atmosphere and nicely-prepared dishes. I would go again. The prices are similar to other Sanibel eateries, but the atmosphere is much nicer. Not a great place for young kids -- more for teens and... more

Thistle Lodge was fantastic. From the ambiance (romantic) to the service (very good) to the food (excellent, and creative), would highly recommend! Would definitely return! more

My sisters and I gave our parents a $100 gift certificate to Thistle Lodge for their 30th anniversary to use during our vacation on Sanibel. After reading reviews on TA it sounded like the perfect place for a special evening and that's exactly what it was! The menu is online so they were able to get an idea for what... more