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Local cuisine, American, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, View, Groups, Bar Scene
About
Cabbage Key is a 100 acre island located 5 miles off of Pine Island, FL in the Pine Island Sound. The Inn, built in the 1930's by the family of Mary Roberts Rinehart, now houses our famous Restaurant & Dollar Bill Bar and 6 guest rooms. The rooms in the Inn are all different with old Florida charm - they do not have TVs, phones, or refrigerators. We have 8 cottages on the island, ranging from a 1 bedroom/1 bath cottage to 3 bedroom/3 bath waterfront units. All cottages have refrigerators, TV (no cable) & coffee makers, some units have full kitchens. Restaurant open 7 days a week & serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. Reservations accepted for dinner only. Restaurant hours are listed under "Dining"
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
American
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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Reviewed 2 days ago

Carlos and all of the staff at Cabbage Key are courteous and friendly!!! Scottie the GM is the best! Highly recommend staying here. Food is delicious!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 4 days ago

I want to start this review by saying this has been one of our family’s beloved spots in SW FL. We’ve been coming here religiously for over 15 years. It’s not a trip to the area without a visit to Cabbage Key. The food is...good, the waitstaff are excellent and the laid back old Florida atmosphere is unmatched…until recently. We arrived by boat (we live local) at 11am hoping to miss the tour boats that drop hoards of people off around 11:40. We put our name in at the restaurant and were given a 55 min wait. This wasn’t surprising as we had a party of 6. We didn’t mind. There are fun things to do and see on the little island that make it an easy wait. An hour later (after 2 packed party boats dropped off their crowds) we still hadn’t been sat. Upon checking in we were told “sorry but we give the tour boats priority.” So our 55 mim wait turned into a 2 hour wait because they’ve caved to the big money enterprise of the tours. The local business on which they’ve built their business is no longer priority. If you are a local-DO NOT COME HERE during “high season.” Avoid it at all costs. It’s become a tourist trap. The old Florida feel has been replaced with horrendous crowds and En Vogue music piped through the speakers. Unfortunate. Perhaps we’ll try again during the slow season.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Cabbage Key is our go to lunch destination! Fabulous food, atmosphere and service. Courtney is our favorite server as she always ensures we have the best experience! ❤️

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Wonderful place for boaters. Old Florida at its finest. Superb food for dinner. Tiny island with wildlife and a nature trail. Great food, friendly staff, and a good time for all. We saw manatees at the dock.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant is a great place to eat a good meal and take a stroll on the island. Our server's name was Nazareth, and she was an excellent waitress. She was very friendly and attentive to our table (one of the nicest waitresses...I've ever had). The dock master helps boaters tie up and safely get off their boats. I would suggest going to the top of the tower to get a great view of the Gulf of Mexico and Charlotte Harbor. A must go.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We love Cabbage Key, came by boat with friends. Alyssa made it super special. We will be back in 2 weeks with more friends so can spread the joy.

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We had a great time ! Food was excellent! Alyssa💗 was our server and she was awesome! Great to see a staff member be so attentive to their customers. Definitely a good touch, and a testament to the management team and their staff selection!

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

1st - Joe and Brian greet you at the docks. Super help and super friendly. You already feel welcomed before you make it to the restaurant. Our server today was Hanna - also did a fantastic job. We had a big group and everything came...out as we ordered. This is a special place. We spend our winters in SWFL and have a lot of “northern guests” in the winter. Everyone we take has an amazing time. Great people, good food and drinks and amazing views. If you’ve been here you know… if you haven’t you should. The manager, Scott, is obviously doing something right as the place runs like a well oiled machine. If you think this review is too good - try it for yourself. Hey, they didn’t invent the wheel, but for what it is - it’s a treasure I’m glad we have down here. Glad it survived Ina.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We had a wonderful time dining at Cabbage Key and enjoying the island. Our server, Courtney, was excellent. She gave us good suggestions for lunch and made the entire dining experience fun! It’s a perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing FL afternoon.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We hope to see you back.

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Been going to Cabbage Key for 25 years. It only gets better. Magical arrive-by-boat experience. Yesterday Kayla serving 14 of us was spectacular! What a charming personality! Thanks Kayla and Thanks Cabbage Key!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We're glad to hear you had a wonderful afternoon at Cabbage Key. We look forward to having you back!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Cabbage is great. Great food. Great atmosphere. Great service. Becky our server was also great! We all got burgers. The bloody Mary’s are great too!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for sharing! We hope to see you back.

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

We always visit Cabbage Key when on Captiva as it’s one of our favorites. We brought a large group of friends for a big birthday celebration and everyone loved the island and lunch. Our server, Sandra, was attentive and seemed truly passionate about sharing the...history of the island and area. Always a great way to spend a day!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

We're happy to hear you enjoyed your Birthday celebration with us! We look forward to having you back!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Whenever we are in the area, we love to visit Cabbage Key and enjoy a meal outside on the patio or in the restaurant. This year we celebrated Valentine's Day here with a delicious dinner in the restaurant. Jennifer was our waitress and she was...very attentive. There were six of us, three couples. Three of us had the ribeye which came seasoned well and cooked perfectly. It came with scalloped potatoes and sauteed red and yellow peppers. The other three had the catch of the day special, triple tale. The fish was poached and came with a white sauce. The dinner also had the same potaoes and vegetables as mentioned with the ribeye. We enjoyed various cocktail drinks and a bottle of Castellare Chianti Classico. The manager, Tom, stopped by our table twice to make sure all was well. We all thoroughly enjoyed our evening!More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Were so happy you enjoyed your Valentines dinner with us! Thank you for sharing your experience.

Reviewed 9 February 2024

Great spot, good food, and excellent service (thank you Fernando!). Visited island and had lunch with Tropical Boat Tours and Captain John's recommendation. Thank you all.

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Glad to hear you enjoyed your lunch with us! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience

Reviewed 8 February 2024 via mobile

Best lunch I’ve had in a long time. The fit was excellent. We had some crab and a great burger. Nazareth gave excellent, friendly service!

Date of visit: February 2024
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Bookkeeper Cabbage Key, General Manager at Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago

Were so glad to hear you enjoyed your lunch! Hope to see you back!

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possibly only 2. it is crowded on certain days and most likely have this stipulation fir the larger groups of 6-12 so there are not 3-4 checks..
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Cabbage Key Inn Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5