#7 of 19 · Restaurants in Captiva Island Florida

The Mucky Duck

Restaurants ·Captiva ·$$ ·Closed

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About

The Mucky Duck is a British-style bar and restaurant on Captiva Island’s sugar-white sand in Florida.

Menu & prices

Why go

  • Beachside picnic tables overlook the Gulf of Mexico at sunset.
  • Sixteen beers are on tap, including Mucky Duck Ale, a red lager.
  • The restaurant began as the beachfront Gulf View Inn tea house.
  • Swiss restaurateur Andreas Bieri became head chef and manager in 1980.

Opening hours

Today11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30Show all
Monday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Tuesday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Wednesday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Thursday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Friday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Saturday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30
Sunday11:30 – 21:00, 11:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:30

Good to know

LunchDinnerLate NightDrinksBeachfrontFull BarHighchairs AvailableLive MusicOutdoor SeatingParking AvailableServes AlcoholTable Service

Dishes to try

  • Crab cakes

Atmosphere

  • Beachside picnic tables provide outdoor dining beside the Gulf.
  • Live music is available.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available.

Shorts

History

  1. UndatedBeach erosion led to the Gulf View Inn moving 300 feet inland.
  2. 1975Two entrepreneurs bought the former inn as a potential rental property. They found an expired beer and wine license that could be reactivated for $100.
  3. January 29, 1976The former inn reopened as a restaurant.
  4. 1980Swiss restaurateur Andreas Bieri bought an interest in the restaurant.
  5. 2011–2016Bieri bought out the other partners and resumed managing the restaurant.

How to get there

  • ParkingFind The Mucky Duck at 11546 Andy Rosse Ln, Captiva Island, Florida. Parking is available.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessibility

Sources: Mucky Duck Neighborhood Pub – Captiva Island, F… · About Us – Mucky Duck Neighborhood Pub · Our Menu – Mucky Duck Neighborhood Pub · checked 1 Oct 2026

Where
11546 Andy Rosse Ln, FL, Captiva Island

Plan from here: Date night →

Questions and answers

What are The Mucky Duck’s opening hours?

It serves from 11:30 to 15:00, closes from 15:00 to 17:00, then serves again from 17:00 to 21:30 daily.

Can I view The Mucky Duck’s menu before visiting?

Yes. The Our Menu page offers printable or downloadable menus.

Does The Mucky Duck take reservations?

It offers table service and takeout.

What payment does The Mucky Duck accept?

Credit cards are accepted.

Does The Mucky Duck have a bar?

Yes. It has a full bar and serves alcohol.

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