Louie’s Backyard – Best in Key West
The Island of Key west has about 190 bars and restaurants on a 2 mile by 4 mile patch of coral at the southernmost point of the United States.
Category: Best Bars and Restaurants in Florida
Traveling around Florida makes us hungry and thirsty. Over the last 30 years we have our favorites all around the state.
Florida Cracker Kitchen – Best in Brooksville
“Florida Cracker Kitchen is a place to feed your soul and belly at the same time. With a lifestyle driven by the roots of Old Florida, the Florida Cracker Culture takes you back to a…
Deals Famous Oyster House
Occasionally you run into a restaurant that complicates a method to describe it. This is the case with Deal’s Famous Oyster House in Perry, Florida. Perry is in the coastal big bend area of…
Amelia Island – Most Fought Over Island in History, but Great Fun Today!
The beauty and security of the island is why the privateer, supposedly working for the Mexican government, but actually a pirate, Louis-Michel Aury ruled the island for a period in the early 1800’s until turning…
St. Augustine – The Most Historic City in America
St. Augustine No city in north America has more historical relevance than St. Augustine, Florida. When the King of Spain sent Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles to colonize Florida in 1565, little did he know…
Marco Island – Beauty in the Gulf
On the doorstep of the everglades, sits an island in the Gulf of Mexico called Marco Island. Marco is also a city in Collier county Florida. Of the 22 square miles considered to be Marco…
Harry’s Bar and Package – Possibly the Perfect Dive Bar
When it comes to dive bars, we have learned they come in all sizes, shapes, amenities offered and location that surprise you. We discovered this gem as we traveled the coastline of the Florida panhandle.…
Best Tiki Bar on Clearwater Beach – The Sandbar
The Sandbar is staffed by some real long term Clearwater Beach people who can help tourists discover the many sights in and around Clearwater Beach. The food at the Sandbar is acceptable, but unremarkable. The…
Crump’s Landing – Up the River Tiki Bar!
You don't commonly see tiki bars on a river, but Crump's makes a perfect exception. Their kitchen offers a wide range of typical bar food, but done better than many in the area.
The Florida Keys and Key West – A Traveler’s Primer
The Keys are now the playground of Florida (and much of the world). The islands offer world class fishing, the best reefs in the northern hemisphere for diving, resorts renowned for their hospitality, beaches everywhere,…
The Villages – fastest growing community in Florida
The Villages have three main squares that are the center of activity and entertainment. The oldest square is Spanish Springs located in the north. The largest square is probably Lake Sumter Landing located on, you…
BOSHAMPS SEAFOOD & OYSTER BAR – DESTIN, Florida
Perhaps the slightly upscale atmosphere is refreshing as compared to the laid back, more traditional seafood restaurants along the boardwalk. Boshamps has their own seafood company and boat that provides exceptionally fresh and diverse range…
BOBBY’S BAR & RESTAURANT – Old School Bar -VERO BEACH
I read a review of Bobby’s Bar & Restaurant that said, “Now, this IS old school!”. I second that assessment. You walk into a huge bar, rectangular in shape that seats probably two dozen people…
RIKKI TIKI TAVERN – Open Air Tavern? -COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA
What is your vision of a tavern? Dark, plenty of beer on tap, maybe sawdust on the floor, a few pool tables? Well this tavern has open air walls, plenty of fruity cocktails and the…
FLORA-BAMA, A 5000 Seat Dive Bar?
I was trying to find a reason NOT to include this restaurant/oyster bar/beach bar/tiki hut/dive bar in this book. It is certainly the largest bar we will cover, one of the most famous, one of…