Now. Let me just say that the food was not bad. Actually the soup was really excellent. But my mother ordered a chicken salad only to be brought salad with fish on top of it. So she sent it back so get her chicken. When she got it back it smelled like fish. They had obviously just replaced her fish with the chicken. Which is illegal and not sanitary. Thank god she wasn't allergic, but what if she was??? I would NEVER go here again. The food is WAY overpriced anyway. They could have killed her if she had an allergy and didn't realize the smell. horrible!

As a yearly visitor to the island, I had never tried Traders. Seeing 2 cars in the parking lot at 1pm should have tipped us off. I know that June is the "off season," but there was a distinct lack of "buzz." Featuring an eclectic decor and huge dining area, they also feature a limited menu, typical Sanibel indifference towards visitors and very over-priced food that is marginal at best.

I had an almost $12 cuban flatbread sandwich with something that resembled dehydrated vegetable chips that had absorbed moisture from the air which formed an almost rawhide-like texture. With 95% of the plate untouched, the waitress offered no compassion or substitution, just a bill and no "thank you."

My wife had a vegetable wrap which she described as a little greasy.

We definitely will not be repeat visitors.

We met a local couple one night at dinner and they highly recommended Trader's for dinner. We were so glad we followed their advice. This was our third time on Sanibel and the first time we ate at Trader's. It was by far the best dinner on all counts. Fun island atmosphere, excellent waitress, and excellent food. We can highly recommend the ribs, but some of the seafood dishes sounded awesome and we will try next time. They have a great little shop with some fun and more upscale island/beach themed gifts and jewelry. Danny Morgan perfoms here on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the bar, an extra fun touch. If you are looking for a great dinner out on Sanibel, give it a try.

May 27, 2008- had a wonderful lunch there with excellent service. My companion wasn't sure if the conch chowder would be too spicy to order, so the waiter kindly brought a sample, which turned out to be delicious, prompting a full order. Tuna was succulent, and the shrimp caesar salad wrap was fantastic.