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Sanibel Island Restaurants

Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant

AmericanSanibel Island$$open4.8★ on Google

Sanibel's newest dining destination from the owners of the beloved Island Cow. Casual elegance with breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Fresh seafood, craft cocktails, and waterfront vibes near the Sanibel Lighthouse.

Restaurant Details

Island

Sanibel Island

Hours

Daily, Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Cuisine

American

Price Range

$$

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

Wickies Lighthouse Restaurant is a newer Sanibel concept created by the teams behind Island Cow and Mad Hatter, blending casual breakfast-lunch-dinner service with a touch of polished island style. The concept is rooted in lighthouse history and island resilience.

🍽️ Signature Dishes

Lobster cargot; handcrafted cocktails

Best For

Visitors who want a newer Sanibel restaurant, breakfast through dinner flexibility, and fans of former Island Cow or Mad Hatter ownership.

🏝️ Local Tip

Worth choosing if you want an updated east-end option; it also matters as part of the island's post-disaster restaurant comeback story.

Hurricane Ian Recovery

Opened after two separate disasters reshaped the local dining scene: Island Cow was destroyed by fire in August 2022 and Mad Hatter was lost to Hurricane Ian. Wickies opened on Sanibel's east end in 2024.