The Bubble Room Restaurant

This is a very fun and charming place. Get there early as the seating can fill up quickly. Constance our bubble scout (server), did amazing considering she was new. Food was exceptional. Be sure to save room for dessert at the end. It is definitely the cherry on top of this experience.

The Bubble Room is the place to go anytime you visit Florida. It's a super cool restaurant with thousands of knick knacks and lights to look at inside. It's always Christmas for the theme and has a crazy carnival room on the third floor, so there is a little bit of everything for everyone. The food is pretty tasty but nothing crazy. Their cakes are the best thing to get here. You will fall in love with all their creamy and fresh made cakes. I went on a Friday night and it was very easy to find free parking right next to the restaurant.

Awesome place. My Autistic adult son loved it here. The colors and decor really caught his attention. Our waiter was amazing but several of the staff seemed like they just didn't want to be bothered. It's a great place for pictures but we couldn't help feeling like we were a bother to those eating and serving. Your staff should encourage people to take pictures and make them feel comfortable doing so.

Amazing place!! A must stop place!! Food is great, dessert is amazing!!! Decor is awesome, vintage stuff all around!! Service was great also! Waitress was knowledgeable and attentive, as was all wait staff!

It's finally open again after Hurricane Ian! Looks exactly as I remember, but even MORE cute if that's even possible. Still have their famous cakes and Bubble Bread, and the atmosphere and decor are one-of-a-kind! Entrees run $20-$30 each, a slice of cake is $10, and cocktails are around $15. So worth it!

Festive atmosphere..fun to look at all the pictures & knick knacks. It took a while to get our order, but the food was fine. Nice touristy spot with several food options. Took a piece of the orange crunch cake to go. It had a bit of a fake orange taste, but was pretty moist & large slice.

The Bubble Room is a Florida classic — quirky, nostalgic, and full of personality from the moment you walk in. Every room tells a story, with vintage memorabilia, twinkling lights, and over-the-top charm that makes the dining experience feel like stepping into another world. The food is hearty and fun, but the real showstopper is the dessert. Their cakes are legendary for a reason — oversized, indulgent, and absolutely worth the hype. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming back for a dose of whimsy, The Bubble Room is pure old-Florida magic.

Made my family's trip to Florida all the more special! Right when we walked in we were greeted and sat at a table with bright smiles. The quirky menu names gave us a laugh. I ordered the she crab soup with the tiny bubble which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was very creamy and pairing it with the complimentary bubble bread was fantastic and unlike anything I've had before. The deserts were also fantastic, we got the cheesecake, orange cake, and I believe it was a chocolate cake soaked in rum. I actually think the cheesecake was my favorite it wasn't as dense as other cheesecakes and had a lovely almond crust, but the chocolate was a close second. They stayed open for us to finish and walk around to see 3 floors worth of antiques. It was beautiful, people were fantastic, and we will definitely be coming there again next time.

The Bubble Room Restaurant First of all, this place is so Quirky you just have to stop by to take in the total experience. Every room inside has a different theme and there are a lot of rooms in this restaurant. We got seated in the Christmas Room which had a lot of Christmas decorations and old-time photos up on the walls. This place was neat and kind of organized chaos going on in each room but that what makes it unique. Our waiter or Bubble Scout as they want to be called was on the ball with our drinks and food orders his name was Britt. I ordered a Beer, and my wife ordered a Kahlua and Cream. Both drinks were cold and good. They place a basket of Bubble Bread on out table which was good. I ordered a bowl of She Crab Soup for an appetizer. The Soup was very good and lots of Crab in it. For our main orders we both got the Captains Courageous which had Grilled Salmon with Hoisin Sauce, 3 Coconut Shrimp, Pineapple Fried Rice, and Sweet Chili Sauce for Dipping plus Mixed Veggies and Twice Baked Potato with Cheese. Our main order came out fast and the Salmon was grilled to perfection and the Hoisin Sauce kicked it up a notch it was very good. The Twice Baked Potato was not that good it tasted like it was reheated and did not have much flavor. The Mixed Veggies were just ok. Britt stopped by many times to check on us and to see if we needed anything. I ordered a Red Velvet Cake for Dessert, and it was huge piece of Cake. I bet 3 people could had eaten that. It was ok. I would say stop here at least for the quirkiness. I give this place 4 out of 5 stars. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews & Fun Gulf Coast Terry

The Bubble Room is a nostalgic and historical location on Captiva. The experience is unique and the food is good. Today I ordered the blackened grouper (smoke in your eyes) which is served with yellow rice with small pieces of pineapple which has a fantastic "island" flavor. It also comes with black beans. The grouper was great as well!! THE bubble room is a must if you are visiting the area.

Very unique atmosphere. Christmas tree bubble lights are the centerpiece of the decor. We were immediately seated and greeted by our server. The server gave us a short history of this establishment and took our drink orders. We were given a good review of the menu and placed our order. Food came out pretty quick and was excellent. We ordered dessert to go and tried a piece of the red velvet cake later, oh my goodness. As we exited, we were wished a Merry Christmas (in September), how wonderful. This was a fun visit with great service and great food!!

Have gone here several times through the years and every time we have had great service and great food! Always greeted at the door and shown an awesome table. We had table 36 and our server was Constance . We both had a Tropical Tiki Cooler. I had Crab it while you can and hubby had Calypso At Midnight with shrimp. We took home 2 desserts- Orange Crunch Cake and Jamaican rum cake... looking forward to another great dinner experience when we visit Captiva again! Thanks Bubble Room!

Recently my family and I went to one of our favorite restaurants, The Bubble Room. Every summer this is a stop when we come to Captiva. The Bubble Room has 3 floors of dining which are all fully decorated with retro "Bubble Lights", moving trains, photos of musicians, stars and starlets from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and of course over 3000 antiques from the 30's and 40's. It is always Christmas year round Their story is this was originally a family home, which has been converted into the most unique and entertaining restaurant experiences. Over the last several years the Bubble Room has had a rough time, due to hurricanes striking the island. The restaurant was closed for over a year and has recently reopened. It felt like a fresh new place with all the old touches. We decided to come for lunch and once we checked in we didn't have to wait too long for a table. Lunch isn't as busy as dinner. Once seated our Bubble Scout ( the server) gave us a warm welcome. He informed us that their fryer was broken so they were only making the Carolina Moons (A large portion of homemade thinly sliced fried potato chips. You can add cheese or bacon)* All the chips were vwell done, pretty much burnt. We did send it back and the second batch was not much better. I think with one fryer the oil was just getting to dirty too fast. They were still really good but not as good as years past.. My mother in law's go to entree is the Po Boy. Since the fryer isn't making anything but the moons, our bubble scout talked her into still getting the po boy but saying the shrimp would be sautéed. They were more boiled and it was pretty sad as well. She was definitely disappointed. It only had about 4 shrimp as well, it was a sad looking po boy for sure. My wife ordered the Gone Fishin' (a grouper fillet served grilled, blackened or fried on a homemade bun topped with lettuce, tomato, and tartar) Again not fried, but that's ok, she preferred it blackened. She said it was good and enjoyed it. She wished the fillet was a little thicker. I ordered the Al Capone- (Balsamic glazed chicken breast, grilled and topped with sliced beefsteak tomato, spinach and fresh mozzarella, served on a bun with a pesto mayonnaise)I really enjoyed this sandwich. The chicken was well seasoned and moist and the pesto mayonnaise brought a tang. My father in law had the Bubble Burger (- 1/2 lb. of fresh ground beef, hand pattied and grilled to perfection. Served on a bun featuring our famous Bubble Bread spread) This used to e the thickest burger and this year it looked pretty thin as well. The bubble spread was also not melted so it was sort of like eating a buttered bun with cold seasoned butter. He was disappointed. My sister in law ordered the Turk Douglas (thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast sandwich with bacon, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, topped with spring mix lettuce, sriracha mayonnaise and homemade guava jam, served on a pita) This is a go to dish for her at the Bubble Room. She said it was delicious. You cant leave without getting a slice or 2 or 5 in our case of cake. My wife and I don't typically like cake...but we will eat a whole giant slice from here. Their cake is so good! We're on vacation so why not. This year we choose to get our cakes from their ice cream shop (in the parking lot....Boops) but I highly recommend getting one to go. I will have a separate review for the cakes. We did not have the best food this year as compared to other years. It felt as though the quality had decreased a little. Granted I totally understand, they had it rough. We would continue to visit each year, we love this place.

The bubble room is a place we have been visiting for as many years as it has been open. I remember coming here when I was a child and now I get to experience it with my husband. Our family loves this place and it is one we have to stop at every single year. It is the quirkiest spot on the island. There is so much to look at, you will always find something new. Every single corner there is something to look at. It is always Christmas! Year round! Their story is this was originally a family home, which has been converted into the the most unique and entertaining restaurant experiences. Their food is classic dishes and then unique offerings and of course their decadent cakes and delicious signature cocktails. There are actually 3 floors of dining which are all fully decorated with retro "Bubble Lights", moving trains, photos of musicians, stars and starlets from the Golden Age of Hollywood, and of course over 3000 antiques from the 30's and 40's! love the bubble lights and the trains, they are my favorite pieces in here. I also love the Disney touches and all the items you can find in your table. We go for lunch, it is less crowded and cheaper. Dinner is always busier, with sometimes having over an hour wait and the entrees are a higher cost. At lunch time the meals are just the sandwiches, no sides, but at dinner, all the meals come with their Homemade Bubble Bread and Sticky Bun and you have the option to add a Caesar or Greek Salad to your entree for $5.95.We don't mind not getting any sides at lunch because you have to start with the Carolina Moons- a large basket of homemade thinly sliced fried potato chips, to which you must add the cheese and bacon. They are so good, so yummy, crispy, cheesy and oh so delicious. This basket is big! The 5 of us always share it. I will say the Bubble Room had a rough couple of years with all the hurricanes. They were closed for over a year and recently reopened. I was surprised after being flooded, they did not re-do the floors. They kept the carpet. I was worried it would smell damp but it did not. It felt like a fresh new place with all the old touches. The day we went, their fryer was broken so they were only making the Carolina Moons but the first order we received was burnt. All the chips were very well done, pretty much burnt. We did send it back and the second batch was not much better. I think with one fryer the oil was just getting to dirty too fast. They were still really good but not as good as years past. My mom loves the Po Boy which because of the down fryer they would not do. Our bubble scout talked her into the po boy still but saying the shrimp would be sauteed. They were more boiled and it was pretty sad as well. She was definitely disappointed. It only had about 4 shrimp as well, it was a sad looking po boy for sure. I ordered the Gone Fishin' - a grouper fillet served grilled, blackened or fried on a homemade bun topped with lettuce, tomato, and tartar. Again no fried, but that's ok, I prefer it blackened. It was good, I enjoyed it. I do wish the fish was a little thicker, the piece I got was pretty thin. But this is what I usually order. My husband ordered the Al Capone- Balsamic glazed chicken breast, grilled and topped with sliced beefsteak tomato, spinach and fresh mozzarella, served on a bun with a pesto mayonnaise. He enjoyed it, saying it was a very tasty chicken sandwich. My dad had the Bubble Burger - 1/2 lb. of fresh ground beef, hand pattied and grilled to perfection. Served on a bun featuring our famous Bubble Bread spread. This used to be the thickest burger around and this year it felt pretty thin as well. The bubble spread was also not melted so it was sort of like eating a buttered bun with cold seasoned butter. My sister ordered the Turk Douglas -thinly sliced oven roasted turkey breast sandwich with bacon, pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, topped with spring mix lettuce, sriracha mayonnaise and homemade guava jam, served on a pita. She always gets this and always enjoys it. You cant leave without getting a slice or 2 or 5 in our case of cake. I DONT EVEN LIKE CAKE but I will eat a whole giant slice from here myself! Their cake is so good! This year we choose to get our cakes from their ice cream shop (in the parking lot....Boops) but I highly recommend getting one to go. Overall I think they are still opening. We did not have the best food this year as compared to other years. It felt as though the quality had decreased some. Granted I totally understand, they had it rough, and the food we did have, apart from my mom's, was tasty. The flavors were there. We would continue to visit each year, we love this place. We even bought gift cards they were selling during Covid to help them. I think they just need to get back into their swing of great food and great meals and they can get back to the higher quality food items. But see you next year Bubble Room! I also have a review for Boops, you can read about the cakes :)

We went to the bubble room for a birthday lunch. The restaurant has 3 floors. We were seated on the first floor, which was decorated with Christmas bubble lights and retro toys. Our server was excellent. The whole team kept the drinks topped off and table cleared. The food was excellent and so was the cake. I ordered one of their chocolate cakes and it was very good. Someone at our table ordered the orange crunch cake and it was excellent. I had cake envy. Get the orange crunch cake. It says it is handicap accessible. Once you get into the restaurant, you can stay on the first floor and it is all one level. You can navigate the floor space with a rollator. We parked in the main lot which is gravel. I did not see dedicated handicap parking. It could be in a separate location. The gravel was hard to navigate for the rollator. The path to the restaurant is kinda long. Even if you drop your party at the door, they have to go over a small bridge to get inside. Overall an excellent experience. Lost one star because handicapped parking was not well marked.

So good to be back! We have been patiently waiting to visit one of our favorite restaurants on Captiva Island. This place is busy. Parking is at a premium but we found a space across the street. The employees were exceptionally busy but so pleasant and welcoming even though they were so busy. The sticky buns and bread were delicious. My Pina colada was served in a fresh pineapple-yum! I had the grouper and it was fantastic. Of course we had a piece of the orange crunch cake and wedding cake to go!

The Bubble Room is back! I've been eating at the Bubble Room since I was in elementary school. I was so sad when Hurricane Ian took it out of commission, so I had to show up for opening night. Our wait at 6:15pm for 5 people was about 40 minutes. The interior looks very similar to how I remember it, just a little brighter and cleaner. Less of that charmingly dusty vibe. The menu seems almost identical although with a few subtle updates here and there. We started off with drinks served in pineapples, If You Like Piña Coladas and And Getting Caught in the Rain. If you didn't sing it in your head, you're lying. The bubble bread was a little bit of a let down but still yummy. The cinnamon rolls were delish and not too sweet. For dinner, our group had Pastablanca with lots of fresh, crunchy vegetables, Smoke in Your Eyes grouper version, Captain Courageous with salmon and coconut shrimp, Tiny Bubble with Crab It While You Can as the Appeteeser, An American in Paris, a lighter take on French onion soup, and a kids pizza. The crab dish had a generous portion of lump crabmeat with a coleslaw. The French onion soup had fried onions on top that added a nice texture. The grouper was fresh and flavorful especially with the grilled pineapple underneath. Veggies were bright and well cooked, though the twice baked potato didn't have quite as much flavor as I remembered. The salmon and the coconut shrimp (captain courageous) won our vote for most flavorful. For dessert we went with Orange Crunch Cake, still the GOAT and had what tasted like less sugary frosting than I remember, which is a good thing. The Key Lime Pie, with its thick slightly brown sugar tasting crust and fresh fruit is still one of my favorites in a community full of key lime pie options. Our Bubble Scout was helpful, friendly and made the night feel special for both the adults and the kids at the table. Bubble Room is still weird, whimsical and wonderful, as it should be. Merry Christmas!

On our vacation while in Captiva we stopped for dinner at The Bubble Room (famous for its bubble Christmas lights) It's been on my bucket list of places to go. Finally we arrived and from the entrance while parking you can see the outside decorations! Wild to say the least! So many colorful things to see! We entered the restaurant and more mind blowing decorations all around. We were seated in the second floor (there are 3). Service was okay nothing special. Our server was polite and professional. We told him it was our first time there so he gave us a few minutes to check out the menu and all the surrounding decor. He took our order and he later arrived with a basket of cheese bread and cinnamon bread! Delicious! Our drinks also came afterwards. I had the rosé (Beringer) wine and my hubby just had a lemonade. Both were good. We then had our meal. I had the mahi with a spinach and mushroom risotto that was delicious! My hubby had the filet mignon wrapped in bacon (he said it was bland, not well seasoned but edible and a baked smashed potato with cheese which was fabulous! We couldn't pass up the desserts, so many to choose from! We decided on the Jamaican rum cake. It was good! I expected something more of a kick since it had rum in it. Overall it was a great dining experience!

Spectacular service! The bubble room has always been a family favorite. With its retro eclectic Christmas decor, it absolutely is mine and my families favorite spot. The food is excellent, personally I love the lunch menu, but dinner is really good as well. Dessert is the main reason why I go! I have tried all the cakes and dessert they offer, and I will definitely recommend them all. My favorite is the cheese cake. Full of fresh fruits and beyond creamy. It's not too sweet. Absolutely perfect! Love this place.

Party of 5 , Estimated about $400+ (5 entrees, 1 alcohol drink, 4 sodas, 1 appetizer and a slice of every single dessert to go) Vibes: Super fun and whimsical--like waiting in line for a Disney ride! Inside is colorful, packed with nostalgic 60s-70s Christmas décor. It's tight on space, but the atmosphere is full of energy. Service: Staff was fast, friendly, and helpful. They even boxed up our sticky buns and cheese bread mid-meal to clear the table. Nice touch! Food & Drinks: Sticky buns & cheese bread: Delicious--glad we had leftovers. Flamingo drink: Pass. It's a strawberry-rum shake that didn't taste like strawberry or sweetness at all. Chicken strips & tots: My teen said, "No thanks." Crab cakes: Meh. Ribeyes: Disappointing. Desserts (Take-Home Cake Slices): Orange cake: Looked orange, didn't taste orange. Christmas slice: Yum! Loved the coconut. Rum cake: Great texture and flavor. Other cakes: Pretty, but basic--mostly just frosted plain cake. Overall: Go for the fun, not the food. Definitely a "do-it-once" kind of place with tourist pricing. Whimsical and photo-worthy, but we probably won't return for the menu.

Dream place. The big plates. Gluten-free food options. Good service. The atmosphere is very fun with a unique decoration. I would come back.

Amazing food. The joy of the extensive wall art, atmosphere, quality of food, ice cream, bubble bread. Endless thanks to the staff.. polite, well spoken. Their willingness to accommodate your dish with sides (mix-match) items cooked and presented at a pice rival to any other restaurant in the STATE. After years of turmoil being closed from a hurricane a lot of love went into replicating the entire experience and it showed... we live on the East cost of FL and now have a true date night every month with a meal you could never find in another restaurant.ask for the honeymoon table....

If you know this place, you know about their desserts- I had the orange crunch cake that has been consistently recommended by other locals. A very exquisite and very large piece of cake.

The dinner was great, and our server was helpful and attentive. The downside was the wait was pretty long, but food made it worth it. Orange crunch cake and French chocolate cake to go, orange crunch was definitely the best.

Had a obvious seating issue when sat at our table and asked to move. Manager was rude and wasn't wanting to accommodate us moving tables even though she proceeded to fix the table issue once we moved. Took a hour to get our food. Food was expensive and bland. Skipped dessert in restaurant. Definitely missing pre Ian bubble room. Recommend just getting dessert at their parlor next door and skipping the rest.

really disappointing experience have been bringing my kids to the bubble room since they were little. my son suggested a nostalgic trip and we headed to the bubble room from Naples. called ahead and got a voice recording stating no reservations. Restaurant closes lunch at 3 We arrived at 230p Just as we arrived 2 guests were handed menus and were seated. We were told that the restaurant was closed for lunch but we could wait until 430 for dinner since the dining area required cleaning. We have been coming here for almost 30 years but never again.

Today was supposed to be a great family one last time at the Bubble Room. We had waited just like so many for the reopening. My daughter & granddaughter had flown in from Illinois to do things with us that was on our bucket list since we were moving back to Illinois. We had been to the Bubble Room many times & loved it. We have lived in Naples for 10 years & decided to move back to Illinois to be close to family. Today we were standing in line when it opened. We were so excited to be there one last time. We were looking forward to some of our favorite food & fun time. When our waitress came she informed us that the fryer wasn't working so we couldn't order anything fried. I was looking forward to a fried Grouper sandwich but it was ok, I understood & picked out something else. We had a great time & great meal. When we were getting up to leave my husband who is 72 was trying to get up & his foot got caught on a chair leg. First, the tables are very close together & we couldn't push the chair in very far because of the table leg. My husband lost his balance and fell backwards into the table & chairs behind us. Thankfully no one was seated at that table but it made a lot of noise when the table & chairs tipped over. My daughter, my granddaughter & I were terrified he had been hurt in the fall. Not one person stepped in to help him get up or ask if he was ok. There were waitress & waiters around but never came to help or ask if he was ok. My daughter & I helped him up & my husband picked up the table & chairs without the help of worker. It turned out wonderful day at the Bubble Room lost all of it's charm for us. No one at the Bubble Room was of any help & absolutely no concern about if my husband was hurt. It really was a sad day. You think of the Bubble Room as such a fun happy place but it sure wasn't like that for us today. All of of wonderful memories will be tarnished forever. Why couldn't they have asked if he was ok & help put the table & chairs back in place??? It will never be a special magical place for us again! Pam Anderson & family

Touristy to the max, but well worth a visit to see the unbelievable array of memorabilia! Three floors with over 3500 items on display! Even the tables have antiques secured inside a glass top! Good food - better desserts. The Butterfinger Pie is fantastic, but it is so huge - it must be shared. Same for the Very Moist Chocolate Cake; enough for 2 or 3 people to share! Interesting house drinks from a fairly good bar. The flavored Mojitos are excellent!

This is one of my favorite places to eat on Captiva. It's such an oddly decorated and extremely tacky interior and I love it! It's got a lot of character. This place has a lot of specialness to me. Over the years we went to dinner to celebrate and I always took my friends who visited. I love their bubble bread. I don't quite know what they do to it, but it's cheesy and delicious and you cannot just eat one piece. Dessert is a MUST, even if you get it to go. You do NOT want to miss out on their famous cakes! I've always been obsessed with their orange crunch cake and their red velvet cake.

Boops By The Bubble Room is the café and bakery next to The Bubble Room restaurant which offers delicious and oversized desserts. My wife and I shared two of their massive, moist cakes--Orange Crunch and Tropical Breeze. One slice is more than enough cake for two people. We couldn't finish our two slices so we saved some for later. I would gladly come back the next time I'm in Sanibel or Captiva. They have some of the best cake I've ever had.

When in Captiva, this is the place everyone will recommend you go for dessert. Don't be confused, the Bubble Room is the restaurant next door. This is the dessert shop. We tried: - Tropical Breeze Cake - Orange Crunch Cake I'm not a big fan of cake and this is definitely some of the best I've had. The orange tang flavor was pretty intense, but I loved the brown sugar crunch in the middle. The tropical breeze was light and refreshing. I loved all the fruit. Between the two, it was my preference even though I enjoyed both. One slice of cake is huge and way too much for one person. Even if you're hungry, I got tired of it after a while and opted to save it for the next day. I'd recommend sharing. If you're in Captiva and/or Sanibel, make sure to check them out!

This really is amazing. We walked across the street and checked out the bubble room Emporium before coming inside. Thousands of toys photographs memorabilia a train going by. The wait staff is wearing scout closing and masks. There are three floors, lots of nooks and crannies to peek into. Everyone was so friendly & interesting, noticing our New York accents. I ordered the million dollar mermaid salad for lunch; a Cobb salad with grilled shrimp, scallops, tuna, avocado, and vinaigrette. My husband ordered a Mae West a chicken on a bun with lettuce and tomato & blue cheese spread. We walked past the desserts on the way in and they looked incredible the tropical breeze Calle was calling my name. Portions were generous. Tables were socially distant. Our waitress came over with a tray of huge desserts that look too good to resist. Ig we shared one entree, we might have had the room

Absolutely adorable place filled with memorabilia from the days of old. There will be a wait and the parking lot can get cramped but it is worth it. The bar and food were delightful. Everything we had food wise was delicious. Definitely worth driving over from Sanibel to Captiva, which I learned does not cost extra toll. The gift shop is cute as well. The ice cream shop, we didn't stop in because it was so crowded, but looked good.

I was here on Valentine's Day evening to get some cake to go. This was my 2nd time here, the first time we had dessert and ate inside. The decor is fun, you really want to walk around and check out the walls. We arrived at 9:10pm, they close at 9pm, however they said we could get some cake to go. All of their cakes are triple decker in height and more then enough for 2-3 people to share a piece. They have orange cake, red velvet, rum cake, chocolate with whipped cream and strawberries, and 6 other choices. We had the red velvet which was super yummy. Its chocolate cake with cream cheese filling and icing.

Hands down the most unique, eccentric, unconventional restaurant/ place I have ever been to. But I say this in the most complimenting way possible! The Bubble Room was in my radar for a while because I had seen in research so many places that say if you ever come to the Sanibel and Captiva Islands this is a must stop. Now I totally get why!! Parking can be a bit of a pain so if you have a chance to walk, bike, or grab a ride definitely do that. But really, you need to come here if you can and the kids will absolutely be blown away. I can't even describe what this place is like but it's literally a giant play house in a 4-year-olds dreams- rainbows of color everywhere, all kinds of old knick-knacks, posters, dolls and the like, mini train tracks running through every room, and the famous "bubble lights", of which the Bubble Room is named after. The food I thought was okay, it was good and enjoyable but something seemed a little bit off about it, so I don't know I can't say I loved it necessarily. Their dessert menu is super impressive, and their most popular cake is the Orange Crunch. We tried it, but I wasn't real in love with it- it was cold (refrigerated) and tasted like it had sat out in a display case for awhile, so it could have been better. I liked the White Christmas cake way more. So I don't give 5 stars for the food, but just the overall experience is crazy and so unlike anything you will literally ever see and just for that fact it is a must-stop.

If you are all about unique experiences and want to be transported back in time, this is a great place to check out! Incredible cocktails - I got the "put a lime in the coconut" and I was obsessed! Very vintage decor from the 1920-1940s including bubble lights, figurines, photos, and other old knick knacks and memorabilia. After awhile here It kinda feels like you are at that elderly relative's house, you know the one that collects EVERYTHING. It is cool to see so many items in great shape after being around for so long. They have a huge menu with tons of drinks, appetizers, entrees, and large slices of cake for dessert. The servers here are called Bubble Scouts which is pretty cute. We did not eat here but everything they brought out looked pretty good. There is free parking outside the restaurant and across the street which is super nice as Captiva doesn't have much public parking so that in itself is a reason to come check it out. Definitely something you must see (at least once) if you find yourself on the island.

Fun place with goofy decor (every day is Christmas). Service was good at lunch. Food was just ok for the price tag at lunch. All entrees DO NOT come with a side. It's a la carte. I got the Bubble Room Burger and it was $19 for a decent burger with no sides. We also got an app of house made chips served with with ketchup, two kids meals, another app, and two watered down mixed drinks. The bill with tip was just a shade over $100 at lunch time.

I have absolutely no idea how on Gods green earth this restaurant has gotten the rating that it has?!!!!! It. Was. Horrific. The dirtiest. Honestly, I cannot truly do it justice in words alone. One must go in and see, experience, the mystery for yourselves. The table are a shadowBox type, filled with.... things. Ours had a plastic Merry Christmas ornament, a toy car, some Monopoly money, grossness, checkers pieces, a one armed scratched up doll, some round plastic things that appeared to be glued at one point. The paper underneath the items had.... more stuff, hopefully not the flakey skin that it appeared to be but there was also staining on the paper from some sorts of liquid- here and there. The table was, likely, sealed between the glass and wood but when we attempted to clear a load or two of the debris trapped between... the fork continued through. And that was Just the table folks! | URGE you to TAKE A LOOK INSIDE BEFORE FINDING A PARKING SPOT! I wish I would have taken photos but I was embarrassed and shocked by the place I brought my family to. I am really sorry it's so negative but I stand by the review

There are very few places that are as whimsical, unique, and just flat out fun as the Bubble Room. It's one of those memorable experiences that you'll never forget. So campy and overwhelming with lots to look at and overly friendly wait staff. The cocktails are great (got an awesome piña colada that came in a pineapple). The cakes are really something (both delicious and HUGE). Everyone enjoyed their food both times we went there (once for lunch with 10 and for dinner with 20). Great for groups! This is somewhere I wish I could return to more easily (since we don't live close this isn't possible) but definitely a place everyone should visit. I know the owners put a lot of love and thought into it and it shows!

Went here first the dessert, and it was all delicious! Loved the White Christmas cake (coconut and almonds).

I grew up going on vacation to Captiva and dinner at the Bubble Room was a tradition. As a child, it was one of my favorite restaurants because of the Christmas theme. I recently went back as an adult and it definitely was a different kind of experience. The restaurant is clean for the most part but there was a kind of stale smell in the area I sat in. Also, the decor could use some TLC and touching up in general. The waiters aka "Bubble Scouts" were nice in general. My meal was enjoyable but I don't think it was worth the steep price tag that came with it. I will say though the portion sizes were pretty good, especially the size of the cake slice I ordered to go. Overall, I think it's a cute spot if you are on vacation and want something unique to Captiva. If you are looking for something more budget friendly, I would go somewhere else.

This place is amazing. Super cute decorations. 100 year old building. Waitress was great. Not sure how they made a Turkey sandwich taste so good!!! The bread was awesome also. BLT was incredible as was the fried buffalo chicken sandwich. Famous for their bread (which is amazing) and their cake which nobody had room for!!! Lol this is a must see on the island. Worth the visit. Prices reasonable as well.

My kids love the Bubble Room! They have memorabilia, toys and lots of pictures. If you go upstairs you can see elves!

Wow cake is so good!!! The pieces are pricey but so good for the size!! I had the coconut but have also tried the orange and chocolate. The chocolate is much more intense than the other two.

It was very difficult to decipher all of the mixed reviews about the Bubble Room and make a decision ... to actually go. For us, this experience was definitely about getting to go to the Bubble Room rather than the food. It's been very difficult to explore everything Captiva has to offer with COVID19 going on. The Bubble Room is following social distancing guidelines, and the staff is wearing masks. I didn't see anything that "required" guests to wear masks. They are going the extra mile by offering ToGo as well as inside dining. Fair warning to new visitors, the parking is horrible! There were a dozen spots in front of the restaurant, and maybe ten more across the street. People were crowded in the front door at 4:30pm sharp, ready to put their name on a list for inside seating. We had no idea this was going on, so many people were seated ahead of us. Remember, social distancing means limited seating inside. As soon as 20 were seated, they were on a wait. We learned later there was so much more to see inside. We were stuck at a tiny two top, in a corner, near the front door, next to a waiter station. We really didn't experience the "Bubble Room." We ordered the Tarzan prime rib dinner ($42.00) with twice baked potatoes and sauteed vegetables. The prime rib wasn't the best we have ever had, and we didn't eat the sides (they were ok). We heard so much about their cake!! So, we moved on to the cake. First we ordered the red velvet cake. Yes it was showy, but It tasted like play dough, no lie. They offered to let us try something else. Second try was a cream cheese pineapple cake. It was ok. The waitress was really kind and sent us home with a small slice of their famous orange cake and encouraged us to try it. Fabulous picture taking experience, lol. The food simply did not match our expectations. Two stars is for our fantastic waitress who was truly a scout. She was attentive, helpful, and very kind about our dissatisfaction and really tried to make us happy. We sincerely appreciated that.

The Bubble Room has just added Boop's by the Bubble Room in the building that used to be their antique shop. At Boop's (as in Betty Boop) you can buy the Bubble Room's famous cakes, other great baked goods and homemade ice cream. The ice cream is amazing. My favorite flavor is Dirty Turtle which is chocolate, pecan and caramel. You can eat inside or outside or bring home. Boop's has become a destination all its own.

Wacky and a little overwhelming. It's beautiful on the outside. The inside is covered with memorabilia. We only ordered take away cake. That was delicious and easy for takeout.

Nothing quite like this place. Food is good. Only downside is sammiches don't come with their fantastic home made chips. Dessert is fantastic! Servers (Bubble Scouts) are full of personality and truly appear to love their job!! Always manage to make it there when we come over from the east coast. Location is full of personality- so much to look at and make anyone over 30 remember things they played with at their grandparents house

Really fun eclectic place. Lots of old movie memorabilia, vintage toys, and Christmas bubble lights. Great location on Captiva Island. We had lunch at 3. We had the prime rib sandwich and the Pita Fonda which is Blackened shrimp, fresh avocado, marinated mushrooms, cucumber slices, pepper jack cheese and bacon wrapped in a pita with creamy cucumber sauce. Heavenly! Doesn't come with sides but we had plenty of food. We got key lime pie to go. Excellent servers. They seem to love the place and enjoy serving. It was a lovely experience.

Overrated... Could it be Disney's tune town combined with Hollywood nostalgia? It's a challenge to figure out. 1. What is the theme of this restaurant? 2. What is the rationale behind it? 3. Why is it located in a Beach resort town? When you walk in the front door or see the outside of this restaurant, does anything make sense? I just don't get it. We went to this restaurant because The bubble room was recommended as The place to eat with children. The food is mediocre and clearly not a lot of value. For example the burgers don't come with french fries. I had the French dip sandwich... Mediocre! In my opinion dessert should probably be the main course or main reason you go to this restaurant. The baked goods looked intriguing, but we did not have a giant piece of cake for lunch before heading out to the beach. That just doesn't seem right. We didn't go into the gift shop, and can't even imagine what they're selling in there. Based on the ambience and style and food, there are better lunch options on Captiva. Now, who wants to go to the beach? Salute!

Sad to have to drop a star from this fantastic one of a kind restaurant but the last few times I've been, the staff has pretty much been treating this place like a clubhouse with no regard for customers ... and the world famous Bubble Bread has been below average each time. It used to be made fresh and come to the table with the top sizzling. Now, it's premade and seems to be placed under a heat lamp. It tastes as though it was made in big batches at the start of service and kept warm. The butter saturates the bread, the topping is like a cold cheese jelly and we've had upset stomachs after eating it each time. Please go back to making it fresh because when done right, it's the best garlic bread in the world. The food is not why you come here ... it's always been average to slightly above average (except for the desserts). It's about the atmosphere ... thousands of old fashioned Christmas lights. Tons of old timey memorabilia everywhere. Old 1930's music. A train going around the room with a little horn. Waiters dressed like boy scouts. There's really no other place like it. Sure there are a fair share of jerkoffs on here saying its old fashioned, dusty, musty or cluttered.These idiots need to pull the stick out of their ass and go back to their favorite restaurant, which is probably The Olive Garden. This ain't some modern, Ikea-inspired blue-lit New Jersey sushi restaurant with Kobe Beef sliders and cosmo Martinis made with Tito's Vodka. This is an old fashioned eclectic island restaurant. If you want traditional tourist bullshit, go to Doc Ford's Rum Shack at the resort next door and fuck off. The food here is okay. One can't go wrong with the gigantic Flintstone's style chop of prime rib called the Tarzan Cut. There's no reason to get the smaller Jane cut, unless you actually want to live to reach 80 or have never heard of an instagram like. Dem Bones is a Porterhouse steak in a 1970's garlic butter sauce. Not bad but always a little overcooked as it comes sizzling to the table. The fried grouper fingers sound like a children's item but I can assure you they are not. They are thick, flaky pieces of white fish fried in a tempura batter. They are a very underrated menu item and I recommend them highly. The grilled fish is also nice but we miss the famous fish in a bag. The last few times we've been here, the food was clearly being 'called in' ... aka made with no love. The chefs are going through the motions and acting like cooks and it shows. The exception being their famous cakes. You'll notice that each Bubble Scout waiter has one arm that is slightly bigger than the other. This phenomenon is no doubt thanks to the end of the meal routine where they lift a silver tray of cake slices for the table to see. All the Bubble Room's famous cakes are on there. The slices must weigh over a pound each, they are so large. Orange Crunch Cake is their famous dessert. Many folks actually order it and have it shipped as a wedding cake. The cheesecake is also fantastic loaded with fruit on top and creamy ... not crumbly as the menu states as NY Cheesecake. The white coconut cake and red velvet cake are also amazing. Sadly, I haven't tried the others. Our waiter (from Michigan, I think?) was fantastic. While the front of house staff treated us like annoying mosquitos flying past them, our waiter was friendly, funny and it was clear that he loved working at The Bubble Room. He shared history with us, gave us great menu recommendations and was always there when we needed refills, etc. Overall, if not for the yucky reheated bubble bread, it would be hard not to give a 5 star review. Hopefully this place continues to be an oasis of quirky, fun dining for many years without changing. Maybe just motivate the kitchen staff to up their game a bit.

The Bubble Room was a childhood staple, luring us back Summer after Summer to eat in the whimsical cottage whilst scanning for new decor added since our last visits. The ever service minded "Bubble Scouts" were always engaged with the table and made it their mission for the table to have a good time, and for us to leave with full bellies and happy hearts. It's been a good number of years since I've eaten at the Bubble Room, and after our visit today, it's clear that it's just not what it used to be. We drove quite out of the way to eat lunch on our way to South FL. Imagine our distress to find that the "world favorite" Bubble Bread was not offered at lunch. Now truth be told, I was able to duplicate the recipe to near perfection a few years ago, all from memories over 20 years old. But I was genuinely sad that it wasn't available after such a long re-route of our itinerary. Our broken hearts evident, Matthew really did his very best to save the day by offering to have them attempt a "Bubble bread" out of a burger bun adorned with their signature Bubble topping. Matthew gets a 100% A++ Gold Star Scout Badge for trying to accommodate our desire for a slice of that famous, crusty, gooey delight. While his efforts went above and beyond even good business standards, the bread just wasn't the same and it wasn't fully melty and warm. It left me a bit sad. We were rushed to get to South FL, so we ordered easy menu items. They were a bit lackluster and maybe it was an off day, but it has slipped since my last visit. We skipped dessert, and that may have saved the rating Had we stayed, but we were just full. Bottom line, the nostalgic atmosphere remains. It was a lovely walk down memory lane, the service was above average. I mean Matthew was the hero in this story!! Overall, I currently rate it 3 where I recalled it as a solid 5 year after year. Go for dinner. Far more options available and definitely leave room for dessert. The Bubble Room has been around since 1979 but it can use a refresher in the kitchen and a return to the higher standards I remember. If you are on vacation, I'd still suggest it, but don't go out of the way. Matthew, thank you so very much for making it the best lunch under the circumstances. You served your scout duties with honor and integrity.

The Bubble Room is legendary on Captiva. Whenever you talk with someone about visiting they will most likely mention it. It is a very interesting place with lots to look at. On busy nights you could have a very long wait to get in. Tonight was not one of those nights and we were sat pretty quickly. So many things to see in this place it is really too much to try and note here. It is one of those places you just have to see for yourself. Now as far as the food, just ok. It is not much to write home about. We had a Tbone that was meh. Thin cut and a little over cooked. Some bubble bread that was ok. The crab soup was pretty delicious though! I also had puttin on the ritz which was a caprese chicken type dish with mozzarella and balsamic glaze. This was pretty good and cooked fine. We finished with a huge slice of orange cake. This was pretty good and took us a few days to finish. The drinks were a little sweet and the wine ok. Overall do not go expecting fine cuisine but do go to enjoy the atmosphere, nibble on some food and enjoy a few drinks.

Had to take a look at this place given the odd exterior and I have to say the owner(s) are definitely eccentric! We opted to try some of their cocktails which were amazingly good and then walked around the maze of a restaurant (which is encouraged) to take in the vast amount of famous photos and years gone by decor that plasters the walls. Besides taking in an appetizer, the dippety dooda which was eehh, we did not eat here. The food did not look good and those we talked to confirmed that it was not recommended. Stay with the cocktails.

We had to try this landmark restaurant. It's like going to your grandma's house that hoards trinkets. We only wanted the cake and they told us to go next door to the dessert shop....We wanted the bubble room experience. So we ordered a burger, two pieces of cake, and a Pina colada. All of the Yelp reviews are correct because the desserts are delicious, but the food is sub par. The rum cake was my favorite and the drink was fun. This is a great place to bring kids because my daughter loved all of the trinkets. As far as food goes, Grandma dots key lime pie was better in my opinion. Happy to try this landmark restaurant, but no desire to go back.

I have no idea if you can even go there now due to Hurricane Ian. This review was originally posted in July of this year, but Yelp HQ took my last review down even though I violated NONE of their inappropriate content guidelines. I cleaned it up a skosh - let's see if this one sticks. If I had to describe this restaurant to someone, I would call it "a hot, sweaty, chaotic event in a fire-trap building with good food, nice servers ('Bubble Scouts') and a not-so-nice hostess." The previous time I was in the area was 2002 for my sister's wedding. The night of the bachelor party, the ladies went to the Bubble Room. I've never been one for strip clubs, so I dipped early, went to the Bubble Room, and loved it. A generation later, it's still there, just more crowded. If you have a reservation, make sure you leave out the members of your party that show up late, because they will threaten to give your table away no matter the situation. My wife had been planning my 50th birthday party there. Over a 3-month period, she had 6 separate conversations to plan for a 5pm dinner on July 6. When we got there, the hostess said they don't seat partial parties, and if everyone wasn't there by 5:10pm, they were giving away our tables. Let me get this straight - this birthday party my wife had been planning for months, you were going to muck it all up if one person came in after 5:10? I had heard restaurants say things like that before, but never have I seen a restaurant nearly ruin a milestone birthday that was planned for 3+ months over some bulls__t 10-minute rule that was compounded by their own nightmarish parking situation. The last thing I needed on my vacation for my 50th birthday was this kind of anxiety. It was pretty intolerable that we had to promise to order for everyone who wasn't there in order to keep our table. Better than having our table given away, but it was still quite infuriating. Anyway, 5 people in our party cancelled the day before due to COVID, so we no longer had our own room. We were herded into that room at the top of the first flight of stairs just to the right and forced to sit in 2 separate tables (yay!) which I can't really blame them for. We went from 20 guests to 15, so I see why we couldn't have our own room. That said, can you say FIRE HAZARD? It was hot, sweaty, and wall-to-wall people and all I could think of was, "If there's a fire up in this bitch, we're screwed!" I couldn't even go to the bathroom without being in intimate physical proximity to a minimum of 20 strangers. I do. not. like. crowded. places. In terms of the food, we enjoyed everything we ate. Bubble bread and sticky buns are delicious and unique. For preprandial libations, I had both the Captiva Cooler and the "If You Like Piña Coladas." While the former was okay, the scene stealer was that piña colada, serviced in a cored pineapple and delicious. For dinner, I had Charlie Chaplin's Chops, each with a different one of their signature sauces. I love fruity things, so I expected to like the bourbon mango sauce better, but no, the winner was the mushroom merlot sauce and it wasn't even close. My son raved about his "Marilyn's Mignon" cooked perfectly medium. The birthday cake was their coconut cake - it was just okay. I know the Orange Crunch is the cake to get, but I detest cream cheese icing. However, my wife picked some up to go the next day and if you eat the icing in a thinly layered small quantity it's actually quite delightful and you barely notice it's cream cheese icing (take a heaping mouthful of the stuff, however, and it will be painfully or delightfully obvious, depending upon your tastes.) Overall the food was good, it was the rest of the experience that wasn't up to snuff. If I had to do it over again, I would NOT have a 50th birthday party there, I would save that for Doc Fords down the road. If you want to have a 5-star experience there, I offer the following advice: 1) Leave your car at the resort. There is a snail cart that goes up and down Captiva Drive and will take you from your resort anywhere on Captiva you wanna go. Not sure if it goes to Sanibel, but find somewhere on Captiva to put your car and then take the snail cart. Parking is an absolute clusterf#$k at the Bubble Room even with two separate lots, both of which they own. 2) If you have a reservation, get there early. 3) Plan to eat early. The later you go, the longer the wait, the worse the parking, the more acrid the air, the sweatier the clientele, the more people hanging around the bar, the more crowded the premises, and therefore, the bigger the fire hazard. 4) Be nice to the Bubble Scouts and tip them well. We only had to experience the chaos in one evening - they have to work in it. 5) Take in the decor, and take lots of pictures. It is a unique experience which I would have rated more highly if not for the issues with the milestone birthday that they nearly ruined.

This is the small building in the parking lot of the Bubble Room. They serve all the famous cakes that the Bubble Room serves, as well as muffins, pastries Nd ice cream. I got a double scoop cup of mint chocolate chip which was delicious. You can sit inside or out. They are open at 8:30 am every day.