The Mucky Duck Restaurant

Sarah Marie

2024-04

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Travel Girl

2024-04

Great beachside vibe. We sat at tables with wait staff on the patio. Apparently they also have picnic tables in the sand for people who order inside and then have names called to get food. There’s also a bar on the patio.Our server was very friendly and attentive. They had some local Florida brews on tap which was nice. We had four people in our party and two people ordered salads and two people ordered fish and chips. The salad was fresh and the fish and chips were fine. The shrimp bisque was very good!Parking: there is a small parking lot and they are very diligent about watching where people park; they do not want you parking for the beach in their Restaurant parking lot. Our group chose to park at a parking lot at the end of the road and then walked the beach back to the restaurant ( 3 minute walk).Vegetarian options: You could order a salad without meat for a vegetarian option.

Jan Svendsen

2024-05

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Kelly Bettinger

2024-04

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Loretta Temple

2024-04

If I could give 10 stars I would!! Plenty of parking. Private restaurant beach on Captiva Island. Self service to full service. Indoor or patio dining. Casual attire.I ordered the special of the day. Swordfish with capers and garlic sauce, fresh green beans and au gratin potatoes with a glass of Riesling wine. “Excellent”.My husband has a different palette and ordered a super chili dog, chips and Cole slaw. He says “ it was perfect, just the way he likes it.”We will be back!!!!

Michelle Becker

2024-02

Best atmosphere on the island! Inside and beach dining. Some table are actually on the beach (those you self sreve...no waiter). The staff is friendly and attentive. They may play the ketchup prank on you... ha! Prices for food and drink are very reasonable for the great location. There are a few shops amd other eateries next to them. Parking can be tight so carpool if you go. A must stop if you're on Captiva!Parking: Limited parking but you're right off the beach. Carpool recommend. Free parking for patrons.

Leonardo Scarpati

2024-02

The Mucky Duck is a cool restaurant on Captiva Island. Parking is a bit difficult but the view is where it is at. They offer full service tables inside and out. On their patio they have a few picnic tables that you can opt for self service. We ordered a bunch of appetizers, I would recommend the fried Calamari and Chicken Wings. Overall a good experience and a restaurant with a fantastic view. I would recommend coming around sunset for spectacular sunset views.

Joe Graham

2023-11

Everything about our visit to Mucky Duck turned out great. They have a great location with a marvelous view of the Gulf of Mexico and serve up great meals that the whole family loved. Their crunchy grouper sandwich and seafood pastas from the Specials Board today were excellent. We were concerned when we pulled in about finding parking, but there was an attendant whose job was to keep the non-customers from using their lot and showed me a place I could park that I would have assumed was too small because it was on the end. Parking border the beach itself, so without the attendant, beachgoers may try parking here. My car fit, so we parked and went in. The inside was small too but we got a table without waiting. We ordered and were served by a friendly and efficient waitress. She checked in with us frequently as we dined and kept our drinks filled. A tip for those who visit that are taller than 6'2 or so - Watch Your Head while walking through the place, many ceilings are very low for tall folk! Also, check out the place's history by looking at the walls, ceiling and menu, and find the reason some call it the Lucky Duck. It's a remarkable story. We plan to return to Mucky Duck. It seems to be the type of place where everything on the menu is really good.

Ed Dillon

2024-02

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Michele A

2024-02

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M Marques

2024-04

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David Hippleheuser

2023-12

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2023-12

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Kar wood

2024-04

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Kathy Menne

2024-04

After a day on Sanibel, we decided to check out Captiva as well. We literally stumbled upon the Muckey Duck while looking for beach access. What a find!! It was a great setting as they have rocking chairs facing the beach which provides a perfect spot to have a cocktail while we waited for our table. The dining room decor is quirky, the staff was friendly and accommodating! The food-I had the crabcakes and hubs had the bacon wrapped shrimp- was delicious!! High end food in a casual setting.

Jeff Slyn

2024-02

Loved this place and even got to watch a beautiful sunset. Duck l'orange & sauce were delicious as were the green beans and garlic cut up potatoes. Would have thought about getting the grouper sandwich or meal but seemed overpriced.Parking: Not enough spots so had to circle around until someone pulled out. 2 cars were parked where it wasn't parking.

alex d

2024-01

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Mary Ulmer

2023-10

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johne seal

2024-05

Great food! Service was not fantastic. Bartender was very nice however. Hostess forgot about us waiting for a table. Once seated, we had to flag down a server. Was told our server was on a break. When he did arrive with our food, he was short and cranky. The view and food made up for it. Hoping it was just a bad day. Would recommend for view.

Mark Walker

2023-10

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Allison Newlon, Realtor Greater Tampa Bay

2023-08

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David Marconi

2024-04

The mucky duck restaurant is getting a little old now but it's still one of the best places to watch the sunset go down. Live music several days of the week, indoor and outdoor bar, good food although I think the menu could use a bit of an update. Overall still a great place to gather, watch the sun go down with friends and an adult beverage. Parking can be a little tight at times. When busy you will need to wait for parking as there is no street parking in this area.

Cathleen Buchanan

2024-03

What a pleasant surprise. I had one of the specials, grilled Mahi in lemon butter sauce with sun dried tomatoes and spinach, green bean carrot side and garlic new potatoes. It was absolutely delicious. One of the nicest fish dishes I've had in a very long time. Friend had shrimp sampler combo, same sides and enjoyed every bite. Good service and an exceptional meal! Smack dab on the beach in a very old building. Perfect island memory.

Sam TX Realtor

2024-04

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Kelsie Gregware

2023-06

We went to Mucky Duck for a late lunch on Mother’s Day. They said it would be an hour wait, which we were fine with… it was Mother’s Day after all! Boy were we surprised, 30 mins! That was our wait time! We had time to use the potty and get settled in the lawn chairs they provided to soak in the amazing view and our name was called. We were shocked and thrilled! We ordered oysters, see pics, they were super fresh and chilled perfectly! Super yummy! Both my 8 year old daughter and mother tried them for the first time ever and loved the oysters too! We all pretty much ordered the fish and chips which was also cooked good and super yummy. The coleslaw was out of this world as I don’t like it too drenched in mayonnaise. The tarter sauce had a great dill flavor too. But what made the experience is what Mucky Duck is known for… that view! It’s so wonderful that Mucky Duck had next to zero damage and it was great to get back on the island and soak it in post Ian! We will be back!

Glena Alexander

2024-04

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Charlotte VanEpps

2024-04

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Aimee

2023-05

Restaurant is in the best spot to catch the beautiful beach sunset! They have both indoor and outdoor dining. Staff were super friendly. Food was good and their rum punch is pretty tasty! Parking can be tough as their parking lot fills up but they do offer a parking attendant that offers assistance. Definitely add this to your dining spots if you are in the area!

Steve Walker

2023-05

A Captiva icon! I’ve been eating/drinking here since the early 1980’s. So glad they were mostly spared by hurricane Ian. Excellent Crunchy Grouper Sandwich, although a little pricey at $27. Mucky Duck Red Lager is refreshing with just a smidgen of bitterness. Service ok, but I observed servers on the patio coming out and going to one table in their section, then going back inside without even glancing to see if their other tables need something. Very inefficient. You really have to watch for and wave the servers down. Extensive and fairly priced beverage menu. There are few Adirondack chairs on the beach where you can relax while waiting for your table when they are busy, grab drinks from the bar inside and get yourself on “island time” before your meal. Very friendly parking lot attendant helps take the stress out of finding a spot. Highly recommend!

Arizona Dave

2024-01

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