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The Island Cow


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3.5 of 5 stars 239 ratings
239 ratings
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#13 of 44 restaurants in Sanibel Island
  • Address: 2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
  • Phone:  239-472-0606

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5 of 5 stars
Florida
23 Nov 2009 New

I'd bring a family of 3-10 here, and everyone would be well fed and happy, with good prices and big portions. Noisy, casual, and a geat spot for coloring books, not a date! Hope you have a refrigertor to take home the leftovers. One of the best priced spots on the Island. more

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4 of 5 stars
IL
18 Nov 2009 New

We had lunch at the Island Cow, you can tell very popular place. Neat atmosphere. more

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3 of 5 stars
Helena, Alabama
17 Nov 2009 New
1/1 found this review helpful

Okay, the funny name and colorful appearance coupled with a parking lot full of cars early on a Tuesday evening pulled me in. The restaurant is in an older home with indoor and outdoor seating, it is not on the beach or any water (the view is of a busy 2 land road). Kids will love the colorful chairs and... more

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3 of 5 stars
Pittsburgh
12 Nov 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Not impressed at all. Average food, not great service. Won't go back. more

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5 of 5 stars
Clifton, New Jersey
8 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

If you want a restaurant that gives quality food and superior service yet won't empty your wallet, go to The Island Cow. Having an informal atmosphere, you can stroll in right off the beach. You can choose to sit inside or, if the heat of the day isn't too much, on the outside veranda. (You might experience a wait to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Orange County CA
6 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

Ate here few years ago, so was skeptical it would be as good this time. Well, it was even better. Great menu, good service, fun decor, very pleasant setting, moderate prices. Had breakfast one day and went back for lunch the next. more

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3 of 5 stars
Philadelphia
5 Nov 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

We had lunch at Island Cow, our server was very helpful and friendly. The oysters on the half shell were fresh, icy cold and delicious and the fried oysters were perfect that topped my baby green salad with fresh fruit with citrus vinaegrettte Skip the voodoo scallops. The scallops had good flavor but the crabcake is mostly filler and my... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago, IL
27 Oct 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I went there for lunch. The waitress recommended a few items on the menu. The food was great and the french fries were one of the best I've had. Atmosphere is fun and eclectic. Service was outstanding. more

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3 of 5 stars
stevensville, md
21 Oct 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Nothing that great to write home about. Just average. more

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4 of 5 stars
columbia, md
20 Oct 2009
0/2 found this review helpful

We have been to the Island Cow for lunch a couple of times, and it has been great both times. Good food (love the Boom-Boom Shrimp special) and good prices. more

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The Island Cow Address

2163 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel Island, FL 33957
Tel: 239-472-0606
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.