If you are looking for great food, great service and great entertainment, then Ellington’s Jazz Club on Sanibel Island is not the place to go. On the other hand if, you are looking for average food that’s overpriced, poor service and loud entertainment, then Ellington’s Jazz Club on Sanibel Island is the place for you. The entertainment was so loud... more

Our meal was cold when it was brought to us. They took it to the kitchen and heated it. The scallops and shrimp were so tough we could not eat them. more

Location has changed to Periwinkle Way. Atmosphere good. Jazz good. Food excellent, but completely overpriced, even considering the jazz. Wine list was totally overpriced and outdated and revised list 'still awaited from the printers'. We were charged $54 for a bottle of wine we wanted, but which Ellington's no longer had. Our server did not seem to be too fond... more

We spent three evenings at this great restaurant/bar which has a beautiful ambiance, great music, plus a dance floor. The Danny Sinoff Quartet was amazingly talented. We sat in the bar area and had drinks and dinner, and Wednesday night was ladies' night with half priced drinks. You can also elect for a cozy sit down dinner. Food was excellent,... more

We celebrated two nights in a row at Ellington's - my birthday and our 10th anniversary. The jazz was amazing and a total surprise, rivalling the best in DC. Danny Sinoff is a young Mozart on the piano, and sang/played our two requests with energy and creativity, backed up by his fabulous bass player Jay Heavlin and a great drummer.... more

We went to Ellingtons around 9pm on a Saturday night for drinks, appetizers and dessert. We had a great table off of the dance floor with a direct view of the stage. The jazz music was great and they played great slow songs for romantic dancing. We enjoyed our glasses of wine. The crab cake appetizer was tiny and the... more

Wow! What a move up! I LOVE the new location. The live jazz is still as wonderful as always. There's room for dancing, if you want. What's really got me "jazzed" (pun intended) is the new menu! It's almost as much fun to read as to eat! I understand that they have a new chef and he's really got things... more

Just visited the new location of Ellington's on Periwinkle (old Dolce Vita location). Wow, what wonderful new place. Drinks, Food and Jazz were wonderful. Love the new atmosphere and familiar faces. more

We've been visiting Sanibel for years and going to Ellington's is the highlight of our trip. The food is always great, the staff is friendly, and the jazz music is the best. Going to Ellington's is a priority for anyone spending time on anibel or in Ft. Myers. more