The Real Florida Keys

Florida Keys Vacation - Where the locals go

Florida Keys Dining

Key West alone has over 250 eating establishments ranging from the expensive & eclectic to the local “just good food”. The culture in the Keys is so varied that you can find just about anything your heart desires.

Most of my favorite places fall into the “just good food” category where you can come as you are and relax while having an excellent meal in the company of “just good people”.

I love the Cuban influences in some of the establishments.. Don’t plan on dieting. Cheese toast, Cafe’ con Leche’, Cuban pulled pork, fried plantains, yellow rice with black beans and Palomia steak are all in order. Cuban influenced cuisine is a combination of comfort food and tropical freshness. You owe yourself to check it out!

We are surrounded by some of the most pristine fishing areas in the United States which of course means awesome seafood. You can get a great grouper sandwich, or fresh local lobster or shrimp. One little place I love serves a BLT (Bacon, Lobster & Tomato) sandwich that is to DIE for, but if you are looking for something a bit formal there are a multitude of restaurants that prepare our fresh fish blackened, broiled, picatta, steamed or deep fried..

Looking for Chinese, Italian, home cooked American or fast food? We have all that too with some of the most spectacular views of the Atlantic or Gulf depending on which side of the road the restaurant is on.

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