Sanibel Island Restaurants
Gramma Dot's
Dine dockside at the Sanibel Marina. Fresh seafood, salads, and sandwiches with waterfront views. Winner of the Taste of the Islands People's Choice Award seven years in a row. Pet friendly.
Restaurant Details
Plan Your Visit
Use the official restaurant website for current menus, reservations, and special events. Island hours can shift with the season.
What It's Known For
Gramma Dot's is Sanibel's quintessential dockside lunch-and-dinner spot at the marina, loved for boat-watching and breezy waterfront meals. It feels distinctly old-Sanibel and is especially popular for lunch with a view of the slips.
🍽️ Signature Dishes
Coconut shrimp; crab balls
Best For
Waterfront lunch, visitors with kids, relaxed seafood meals, and anyone who wants a marina setting instead of beachfront dining.
🏝️ Local Tip
Sit outside if weather allows; the dockside tables are the whole point, and lunch tends to show off the marina atmosphere best.
Hurricane Ian Recovery
After severe Ian damage, Gramma Dot's operated from a food truck before a soft reopening in December 2023 and ribbon-cutting in February 2024 under new ownership.