Blue Dolphin Cafe – American
Sunlight streams through the windows of this breezy morning retreat, where the comforting sizzle of the griddle and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee signal the start of a perfect day. Hearty plates of golden corned beef hash and velvety eggs Benedict share the table with wholesome bowls of fruit-topped granola, offering a soulful balance of coastal charm and classic diner comfort. Whether tucking into a savory breakfast wrap or savoring a slow morning over homemade oatmeal, guests find a welcoming sanctuary that captures the easygoing essence of a neighborhood breakfast tradition.
John Ringling Boulevard +19413883566 https://www.bluedolphincafe.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: low-carb, vegetarian, high-protein, keto, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, low-sodium, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, tlc, volumetrics, carnivore, zone, alkaline, aip, renal, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for succulent chicken dishes that showcase the kitchen's pride in their craft, guests consistently praise the cozy and pleasant atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the polite and timely service, noting that the welcoming environment and high-quality flavors make it a reliable favorite for repeat visits.
Menu
Breakfast Specials
- Blue Dolphin Special - $14.99: Two Eggs, two Pancakes, two strips of Bacon and Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Healthy Start - $12.99: Yogurt and Fresh Fruit Platter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bowl of Granola with Milk - $8.99: Granola and milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Oatmeal - $7.99: Served with brown sugar, milk and raisins on the side Available at: dinner, lunch
Eggs Your Way
- Two Egg Breakfast - $9.99: Two eggs cooked your way with choice of toast and side of home fries, fruit or grits Available at: dinner, lunch
- Breakfast Wrap - $11.99: Scrambled Eggs, homemade Veggie Chili, Cheddar cheese wrapped in an herb-flavored tortilla, topped with sour cream and green onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Egg Sandwich - $10.99: Two Eggs cooked your way served with Bacon, Ham or Sausage and Cheese on choice of Toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs - $13.99: Topped with two eggs cooked your way and a choice of toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs - $14.99: Chicken Fried Steak with two eggs cooked your way and choice of toast Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Eggs Benedict - $15.99: English Muffin, Canadian Bacon, Poached Eggs, Homemade Hollandaise sauce, Home Fries and Fresh Fruit Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huevos Rancheros - $13.99: Traditional style eggs with salsa and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Omelets
- Three Cheese Omelet - $11.99: Cheddar, Jack or Swiss Dietary tags: Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Western Omelet - $13.49: Ham, green peppers, onion, choice of cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach and Feta Omelet - $12.99: Fresh Spinach and crumbled Feta Available at: dinner, lunch
- California Omelet - $14.49: Turkey, Guacamole, Jack cheese and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blue Dolphin Omelet - $13.99: Sausage, green onions, tomato and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Create Your Own Omelet - $14.99: Choose four: Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Sausage, Turkey, Mushrooms, Broccoli, Tomato, Guacamole, Jalapeño, Onion, Pepper and Spinach Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Works Omelet - $16.99: Everything in the Kitchen Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
From the Griddle
- Three Pancakes - $9.99: Fluffy golden pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Stack (2) - $7.99: Two pancakes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Flavored Pancakes - $10.99: Choice of: Apple Cinnamon, Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin, Blueberry or Banana Granola Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cheese Blintzes - $11.99: Traditional cheese filled blintzes Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- French Toast - $10.49: Texas-style, served with a hint of cinnamon, vanilla and powdered sugar Available at: breakfast, brunch
Waffles
- Belgian Waffle - $9.99: Sprinkled with powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Fruit Topped Waffle - $13.49: Belgian Waffle topped with fresh Strawberries, Blueberries, Bananas and Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Waffle N’ Egg - $13.99: Belgian Waffle with one Egg cooked to order with Bacon, Ham or Sausage
Soups & Salads
- Soup of the Day - $5.99: Freshly prepared daily Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chilled Gazpacho - $6.49: Cold vegetable soup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Robbie’s Veggie Chili - $6.99: Loaded with fresh Veggies and Beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Garden Salad - $10.99: Red and green bell peppers, hard-boiled egg, tomato, cucumbers and croutons on iceberg lettuce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Caesar Salad - $10.99: With Blue Dolphin homemade Dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chef’s Salad - $14.99: Turkey, Ham, Swiss & American Cheese, Egg, cucumber and tomato on iceberg lettuce
- Salad Platter - $13.99: Chicken, Egg or Tuna Salad with iceberg lettuce, tomato, cucumber and choice of Fruit or Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
Burgers & Dogs
- Surfer Burger - $12.99: Fresh chopped Sirloin, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise on a Kaiser Roll Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory
- Garden Burger - $11.99: Meatless Burger with 1000 Island Dressing, lettuce, tomato, and onion
- Turkey Burger - $12.49: Ground Turkey Patty with lettuce, tomato, onion and mayonnaise on a Kaiser Roll
- Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich - $13.99: Chicken Fried Steak with lettuce, tomato, onion and tarragon mayonnaise on a Kaiser Roll
- Belly Buster Hot Dog - $10.99: All Beef 1/2 lb. hot dog
Wraps
- Fajita Wrap - $13.99: Chicken or Steak with peppers, onions and cheese in Fajita Lime Sauce. Topped with sour cream and green onion
- Tacos Pescados - $15.99: Grilled or Blackened Mahi with lettuce, tomato, onion, Jack cheese and Cholula sour cream Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- California Wrap - $13.49: Turkey, Guacamole, tomato and Jack cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Thai Peanut Vegetable Stir Fry Wrap - $12.49: Vegetables with cheese, topped with sour cream and green onion Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, South-Beach
- Roasted Turkey Caesar Wrap - $13.49: Turkey, Caesar salad and Guacamole Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Sandwiches
- Chicken or Steak Fajita Sandwich - $14.49: Grilled Chicken or Steak, Jack cheese, peppers and onions in Fajita Lime Sauce on a grilled Baguette
- Chicken Club - $13.99: Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast, Bacon, Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo
- Philly Cheese Steak - $14.49: Peppers, onions and Jack cheese
- Classic Reuben - $14.99: Homemade Corned Beef, Swiss cheese, Sauerkraut and 1000 Island on grilled Rye Bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Rachel Sandwich - $14.49: In-house roasted Turkey, Swiss cheese, Cole Slaw and 1000 Island on grilled Rye Bread
- Jet’s Jewel - $13.99: Thinly sliced roasted Turkey, Cranberry sauce, Tarragon mayonnaise on grilled Rye Bread
- Smoked Salmon Platter - $16.99: Capers, cream cheese, red onion, sliced tomato & Bagel choice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics
Sides
- Biscuits and Gravy - $7.99: Fresh biscuits with sausage gravy
- Four Bacon Strips - $4.99: Crispy bacon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Corned Beef Hash - $6.99: Homemade hash Dietary tags: Low-Carb
- Grits or Home Fries - $3.49: Breakfast potatoes or grits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beverages
- Fresh-Squeezed Orange Juice - $4.99: Freshly squeezed Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bottomless Coffee - $3.49: House-made coffee
- Mimosa - $9: Champagne and orange juice
- Domestic Bottled Beer - $5: Selection of domestic beers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Import Bottled Beer - $6: Selection of imported beers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Wine - $8: House selection
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Dolphin Cafe
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- The Healthy Start platter accommodates multiple diets including gluten-free, vegetarian, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, and anti-inflammatory needs.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with diverse options including gluten-free, vegetarian, keto, paleo, and heart-healthy dishes like the Healthy Start.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This restaurant is unique for its succulent chicken dishes, cozy coastal atmosphere, and extensive menu accommodating over thirty different dietary lifestyles.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a cozy atmosphere with polite service, budget-friendly pricing, and highly praised dishes like succulent chicken and eggs Benedict.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers praise the succulent chicken dishes, cozy atmosphere, and polite, timely service that make this restaurant a reliable favorite.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- This budget-friendly American cafe stands out for its high-quality chicken dishes, polite service, and extensive range of specialized dietary options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features diverse American breakfast and lunch options, including traditional egg dishes, specialty wraps, and numerous health-conscious dietary selections.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking budget-friendly American breakfast classics and high-protein options in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The specific location address for Blue Dolphin Cafe is not provided in the restaurant data, though it features coastal charm.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This budget-friendly cafe is a good choice for casual dates, offering a cozy atmosphere, polite service, and succulent chicken dishes.
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