Lazy Flamingo

Sanibel, FL · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Sanibel
#27
of 46 restaurants
City Percentile
27%
rating percentile
Address
Lazy Flamingo, 1036 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel, FL 33957
Phone
(239) 472-6939
Website
lazyflamingo.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Lazy Flamingo is a restaurant located in Sanibel, FL. It is one of 46 restaurants listed in Sanibel. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Sanibel city average of 4.5 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Philip Lundgren · Feb 2026

Lazy Flamingo on Sanibel offers a convenient and attractive location with a relaxed, casual atmosphere. The service was efficient and friendly, contributing to a smooth dining experience. The food was generally good in terms of flavor. One drawback was that the vegetables in the tacos appeared to be frozen, which affected the texture. Despite this, the overall taste of the food was still good. Overall, Lazy Flamingo delivers good service, a pleasant setting, and solid food, making it a reliable choice on Sanibel.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Jake · Dec 2025

It’s been a while since we have gone to the Lazy Flamingo, and it’s definitely a bit different than the “Old Lazy Flamingo.” We went on a Monday night (the week between Christmas and New Year’s) and the food was okay; however, the kitchen was extremely slow and overwhelmed. It took about 40 minutes to get our food after ordering. Not a terrible choice if you’re looking for something extremely casual, just make sure you go during a time where they aren’t super busy.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sara Bro · Feb 2026

I had a great lunch! Reasonable prices for the Island and the food was good. Great place to stop after a nice bike ride! My boyfriend said these were "The Best French Fries he has had in a long time..." 🍟

★★★★★ 5.0 Mario Davila · Sep 2025

The restaurant is very welcoming. I am from Miami where kindness is not common, even in places that are service oriented so I delighted to experience the warmth from the staff here. I was a in the mood for fresh grouper and they did not disappoint. It was delicious and worth going back for. I was able to watch the FSU vs Alabama game which was great. I see myself going back next time I am in town. The shrimp was a overcooked but I can work with that.

★★★★★ 5.0 Travel Guy · Nov 2025

Great little eatery with island vibes! I had the conch chowder with an apatizer of conch fritters. It was delicious, filling and reasonably priced. It also offers both indoor and covered outdoor seating for those beautiful Florida days!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantRestaurant

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