First built as a one-room school for children of Captiva’s pioneer settlers, the Old Captiva House you visit today reflects much of its original charm — from picturesque walls of white French doors, to hardwood floors, to the Gulf of Mexico sunset that streams through our western windows.

In fact, the historic significance of Old Captiva House and its preservation, in architecture and art — including a collection of famed cartoonist J.N. “Ding” Darling’s 1930s whimsical vacation illustrations — have led to its designation as a landmark in Southwest Florida.

So come, dine with us. Be it our charming décor from days gone by, or the culinary delights you find on your menu tonight, you’ll agree. The Old Captiva House really is a landmark.

Sunset Room | Historic Photos | Ding Darling