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The Island Cow


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3.5 of 5 stars 239 ratings
239 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#10 of 44 restaurants in Sanibel Island
  • Address: 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone:  239-472-0606

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5 of 5 stars
BayernStern   3 contributions
Boston
Nov 24, 2009 New

Excellent breakfast (a ton of options). Have a Mimosa or a Bloody Mary to jump start your vacation day! Highly recommend! more

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5 of 5 stars
SWF-Foodie   13 contributions
Florida
Nov 23, 2009 New

I'd bring a family of 3-10 here, and everyone would be well fed and happy, with good prices and big portions. Noisy, casual, and a geat spot for coloring books, not a date! Hope you have a refrigertor to take home the leftovers. One of the best priced spots on the Island. more

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4 of 5 stars
dentontravel   3 contributions
IL
Nov 18, 2009 New

We had lunch at the Island Cow, you can tell very popular place. Neat atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
civilengtiger   232 contributions
Helena, Alabama
Nov 17, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Okay, the funny name and colorful appearance coupled with a parking lot full of cars early on a Tuesday evening pulled me in. The restaurant is in an older home with indoor and outdoor seating, it is not on the beach or any water (the view is of a busy 2 land road). Kids will love the colorful chairs and... more

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3 of 5 stars
soccerrref   3 contributions
Pittsburgh
Nov 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Not impressed at all. Average food, not great service. Won't go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
craftlady1   11 contributions
Clifton, New Jersey
Nov 8, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

If you want a restaurant that gives quality food and superior service yet won't empty your wallet, go to The Island Cow. Having an informal atmosphere, you can stroll in right off the beach. You can choose to sit inside or, if the heat of the day isn't too much, on the outside veranda. (You might experience a wait to... more

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4 of 5 stars
OCGuyOrangeCountyCA   27 contributions
Orange County CA
Nov 6, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Ate here few years ago, so was skeptical it would be as good this time. Well, it was even better. Great menu, good service, fun decor, very pleasant setting, moderate prices. Had breakfast one day and went back for lunch the next. more

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3 of 5 stars
phillysportsfans   2 contributions
Philadelphia
Nov 5, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We had lunch at Island Cow, our server was very helpful and friendly. The oysters on the half shell were fresh, icy cold and delicious and the fried oysters were perfect that topped my baby green salad with fresh fruit with citrus vinaegrettte Skip the voodoo scallops. The scallops had good flavor but the crabcake is mostly filler and my... more

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5 of 5 stars
AZCoyote77   3 contributions
Chicago, IL
Oct 27, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I went there for lunch. The waitress recommended a few items on the menu. The food was great and the french fries were one of the best I've had. Atmosphere is fun and eclectic. Service was outstanding. more

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3 of 5 stars
kraenorman   9 contributions
stevensville, md
Oct 21, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Nothing that great to write home about. Just average. more

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The Island Cow Address

2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Tel: 239-472-0606
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.