Key Largo is my favorite place in the world and I can drown you with recommendations for that and Key West, but here are just a few:
Key Largo / Taveriner:
• Eat at
Island Grill in Tavernier for tuna nachos and fried hogfish. My favorite place to eat in the Keys! Islamorada, Florida Keys, 85501 Overseas Highway (MM 85)
http://www.keysislandgrill.com Ocean side (no sunset)
• Great local seafood at
Snappers. 139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
http://www.snapperskeylargo.com Ocean side
• If you need a huge breakfast or lunch to hold you over on your long travel day on the way back, stop at
Chad’s Deli and Bakery in Tavernier for breakfast or lunch. A small diner that serves really big (and good) food. 92330 Overseas Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
http://www.chadsdeli.com/. There is a small resort right behind Chad’s where we got married.
• In Key Largo,
Mrs Mac's Kitchen has incredible breakfast and great lunches with lots of local seafood. 99336 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
http://www.mrsmacskitchen.com• Pilot House is very good as well. The glass bottomed bar is a lot of fun. Ocean Side
• For drinks and a great sunset, stop at the
Loreli, the sunsets are spectacular. 96 Madeira Rd, Islamorada, FL 33036
http://www.loreleicabanabar.com Bayside
Key West:
• Eat breakfast at
Blue Heaven. Good food, very Key’s atmosphere (chickens!). 729 Thomas St. Key West, Florida 33040
http://www.blueheavenkw.com• Don’t eat/drink in any bar with a celebrity in the name (Jimmy Buffet, Hemmingway’s). There are some great local bars you can try:
Conch Republic, Green Parrot (a bit of a dive), many others. Pro tip – don’t eat on Duval street.
•
Café Sole has a great food if you feel like splurging: 1029 Southard St Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-0230
http://www.cafesole.com.
Louie’s Backyard is also a nice, slightly upperscale place. It will require a car or cab ride. 700 Waddell Ave, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 294-1061
http://www.louiesbackyard.comAlso:
• Stop at
Robert is Here for a tropical fruit smoothie or milkshake out of fruits not available in commercial markets like soupsop and canastel. This is a must-do and only 10 mins off of the highway.
19200 SW 344th St, Homestead, FL 33034
http://www.robertishere.comIf you have any other questions, please ask! We head down several times a year.
--Lisa