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Author:  Kathy's Pete [ Tue May 27, 2014 9:36 am ]
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Seafood, I know, but anything that stands out?

Looking at some of the restaurant/bar menus near the hotel I have the image of lots of frozen shrimp and calamari being offloaded from the Sysco truck, so the objective is fresh seafood. The Pilot House is making promises that I hope it can keep...

Probably going to Key West the afternoon/evening of the day before we fly home, so anything off the beaten path there (or even a quintessential KW place that stands out) would be nice also.
Author:  ldkelley [ Tue May 27, 2014 9:59 am ]
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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.com

Also:
• 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.com

If you have any other questions, please ask! We head down several times a year.

--Lisa
Author:  TheFuzzy [ Tue May 27, 2014 11:17 am ]
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Lisa,

Oh, great! We hope to go to Key West too next year if it's not underwater.
Author:  ldkelley [ Tue May 27, 2014 1:39 pm ]
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If you are going to be in Key West longer than a day I will give more stops. ;) Lots of good bars, and several more restaurants worth checking out.

--Lisa
Author:  Kathy's Pete [ Tue May 27, 2014 8:31 pm ]
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Great suggestions; thanks, Lisa!

The story behind Robert is Here is really interesting. I think we'll make a detour there on our way down.
Author:  Kathy's Pete [ Sun Jun 08, 2014 12:00 pm ]
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Hey, Lisa!

One of our group is looking for lobster (warm water, I assume) in/around Key Largo. Any suggestions?

Thanks, Pete

EDIT: Never mind, looks like Snappers has lobster and we're probably going there.
Author:  ldkelley [ Mon Jun 09, 2014 8:50 am ]
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Snappers does have local lobster tail, quite nice. You rarely get the whole lobster in the keys since there are no claws. ;)

Have a great time! Don't forget the sunblock, a hat and an umbrella. It is full on UV10+ summer here.

--Lisa
Author:  ldkelley [ Mon Jun 09, 2014 9:14 am ]
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I was going to go back and edit my original post and add a couple more items to Key West in case Fuzzy makes it down, but I can't edit something that old, so here are a few more:

Key West:
• On Duval for lunch? Try Only Wood, a wood fired pizza place. Best food I have found on Duval. 613-1/2 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040 http://www.onlywoodkw.com
• A couple of other "locals" bars to consider: Smokin' Tuna Saloon and Schooner Wharf Bar (complete dive).
• Need a late night indulgence? Better Than Sex dessert restaurant is worth a visit. You will need reservations, and you will spend more money than you thought possible on dessert and drinks. We had two desserts and he had a chocolate covered stout and I had a chocolate covered port (to clarify, the glasses are chocolate covered.). Very indulgent. 926 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040 (305) 296-8102 http://betterthansexkeywest.com/
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