Historical Traditions On The Beach
Historical Traditions On The Beach restaurant established in 1895 was Sanibel Island’s first dining room. They are open daily for dinner and dancing. They have a spacious Sunset Lounge where they serve a delicious tapas menu. Their award-winning chef, Chef Aziz, offers “Contemporary Cuisine, Sanibel Style”. His dishes are sourced from local, fresh ingredients. The dishes served in breathtaking, Gulf-side surroundings, are truly memorable. Traditions On The Beach have several menus; Tapas Menu, Dinner Menu, and 3-course Early Sunset Menu. Get there early to catch the sunset and stay late for dancing!
Location:
3111 W Gulf Dr, Sanibel, FL 33957
239-472-8311
Hours of Operation:
4:00pm to late
Monday – Sunday
Visit Traditions On The Beach Website
Guide to Sanibel Island Restaurants
Guide to Captiva Island Restaurants
Guide To Waterfront Dining
Dance The Night Away!
Historical Traditions On The Beach restaurant has long been known as a place for live music and dancing! Dance the night away to the swinging sounds of the various excellent musicians that entertain nightly.
The Historical Island Inn
Traditions On The Beach is part of the historical Island Inn. The Island Inn was established in 1895 by Kentucky natives Will and Harriet (Granny) Matthews. They dreamt of a better life for themselves and their four children and chose this gorgeous waterfront location at the southernmost point of West Gulf Drive beach in part because of the abundance of shells at the location. Granny Matthews was an avid shell collector and the first Shell Fair was held at the inn in 1937. The Annual Shell Fair still takes place to this day every March.
Watch The Sunset
Traditions On The Beach restaurant is a great spot to watch the sunset. It is located right on the beach and you can even go and dance in the sand!
