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The Twilight Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 28 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Italian, Seafood, Thai, Vegetarian

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4 of 5 stars
Penarth, Wales
22 Dec 2009 New

One of the problems of judging by Tripadvisor, is because of the large imput of opinion the results may not suite ones personal tastes. You are judged by the mass. The Twilight Cafe would be in the first 3 of any good foods guides of Sanibel I think. I am horrified by many of those chosen above it. more

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5 of 5 stars
17 Dec 2009 New

I had spent three nights on Sanibel and was not overly impressed with any of the restaurants we had tried. This place is a bit off the beaten path but was well worth it. I had delicious crab cakes and a crawfish/mashed potato/grits concoction on the side. Other dining comapnions had lamb and pink (alfredo/bognese sauce) pasta. All enjoyed their... more

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5 of 5 stars
Fort Myers
27 Oct 2009

We tried Twilaght Cafe for the first time in its new location. We used to go to the previous one, but then the owner left Sanibel and we didn't go back. Until now, in the new location. Four of us had one of the best meals we have ever had on Sanibel. It wasn't cheap. But dinner on Sanibel usually... more

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5 of 5 stars
sanibel
23 Oct 2009

I am a local resident. The Twilight is consistently good, for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable and portions are generous. Among my recommendations for top 5 restaurants on Sanibel. more

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1 of 5 stars
north carolina
19 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We ate at restaurant on 8/15/09. Combo appetizer was terrible--huge chunks of garlic--soggy bread-- crab cake mushy-- yuck!! Grilled chicken -- over cooked and no taste-- Steak Diane smothered in tasteless gravy -- my 13 yr old son had the "pasta bowl" all oil and later I'm convinced he got sick from Italian sausage. (wasn't cooked) The bill was over... more

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4 of 5 stars
Wheeling, West Virginia
18 Aug 2009

We really enjoyed our dinner at the Twilight Cafe. The service was wonderful, and there is something for everyone on the menu. I enjoyed the live music and sushi the night we were there, as well as the general atmosphere of the restaurant. I wish we could have found time to go back a second time during our trip, as... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sanibel Island, FL
5 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Very nice dinning environment. Creative menu with generous portions. more

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2 of 5 stars
Atlanta
3 Aug 2009

We went last Friday night. I was very disappointed in the food. The soups were not warm and we sent them back to be heated. Two of us had steak. Mine was over cooked and tough and my wife's was raw to rare. The service was good and attentive. I would not recommend or return. more

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1 of 5 stars
Lancaster, OH
26 Jul 2009

This establishment served rotton pork chops to a friend of mine and myself. They stunk so bad that the entire area of the restaurant smelled like something was dead. They knew that they were rotton. There is no way that they didn't know they were rotton because of the smell. They agreed that the pork was "a little off on... more

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4 of 5 stars
Sanibel Island
21 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I don't know what they were thinking when they decided to redecorate. YUK. They ruined the decor of the restaurant. The light walls, the small paintings hung too high, the chairs don't match the decor. Come on folks. Yes, food should be number one concern, but you need some decorating advice from someone who knows what they are doing. Sorry... more

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The Twilight Cafe Address

2761 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Tel: 239-472-8818
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.