Must-see restaurants in Florida

  • Grassy Key Outpost

    Florida Keys

    Equal parts market and restaurant, the Outpost is an interesting spot that skews between fine dining and Keys casualness, both in terms of atmosphere and…

  • LoKal

    Miami

    This little Coconut Grove joint does two things very well: burgers and craft beer. The former come in several variations, all utilizing excellent beef …

  • Yak and Yeti

    Walt Disney World

    Sharing the name of Kathmandu's exclusive digs in the real Nepal, decorated with a vaguely Nepalese-infused decor, and serving pan-fried noodles, pot…

  • Seasons 52

    Miami

    It's hard to fault the concept and the execution at Seasons 52. The hook? A menu that partially rotates on a weekly basis depending on what is seasonally…

  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

    Walt Disney World

    Join Disney princesses (a selection of Snow White, Cinderella, Belle, Aurora or Ariel) for a Norwegian-inspired feast in medieval surrounds – Disney-style…

  • Cafe Tu Tu Tango

    Orlando

    Local artwork, all for sale, crams the adobe-style walls of this bright, fun eatery. It's action packed with music and performers. Or you can relax on the…

  • Mangia Mangia

    Key West

    On a peaceful stretch of Southard St, Mangia Mangia cooks up fresh pastas, made in-house from scratch, paired with delicacies such as mixed seafood,…

  • 11th Street Diner

    South Beach

    A gorgeous slice of Americana, this Pullman-car diner trucked down from Wilkes-Barre, PA, is where you can replicate Edward Hopper’s Nighthawks – if that…

  • Pho 88

    Orlando

    A flagship in Orlando's thriving Vietnamese district (known as Little Saigon), just northeast of downtown in an area informally referred to as Mills 50,…

  • Tacocraft

    Fort Lauderdale

    One of a stable of funky eateries and bars along this strip, this taqueria and tequila bar serves up a great atmosphere, even better drinks and very good…

  • Blue Collar

    Miami

    True to name, Blue Collar tosses pretension aside and fires up American comfort food done to perfection in a classic 1960s coffee-shop-style interior…

  • Restaurant Marrakesh

    Walt Disney World

    Sparkling belly dancers shimmy and shake past the massive pillars and around the tables of the Sultan's Palace, magnificently decorated with mosaic tiles,…

  • Blue Macaw

    Key West

    Blue Macaw serves nicely executed fish and chips, portabello quesadillas, rack of ribs and sesame-seared tuna, though it's the atmosphere that brings in…

  • Floridian

    St Augustine

    Oozing hipster-locavore earnestness, this farm-to-table restaurant serves whimsical neo-Southern creations in an oh-so-cool dining room. Although the…

  • O'Steen's

    St Augustine

    Locals claim this seafood shack has the best shrimp on the East Coast, and having eaten our weight in shrimp, we think they're close to the mark. If you…

  • Crystal Palace

    Walt Disney World

    The buffet at this character meal inside Magic Kingdom is surprisingly tasty. At lunch, there’s a wide selection of salads, glazed carrots, mashed…

  • Taverna Opa

    Orlando

    Great spot for Greek classics, including slow-roasted lamb ($14), plenty of vegetarian options and fresh hummus made tableside. Can get loud and crazy…

  • Bombay Darbar

    Miami

    Indian food is a rarity in Latin-loving Miami and all the more so in Coconut Grove – which makes Bombay Darbar even more of a culinary gem. Run by a…

  • Moon Under Water

    St Petersburg

    Sporting an upbeat, 19th-century British-colonial atmosphere, Moon Under Water serves admirably flavorful Indian curries; ask for a capsicum 'enhancer' to…

  • Blue Bird Bake Shop

    Orlando

    Tiny retro Blue Bird Bake Shop, named after the favorite bird of the owner's grandma, offers daily baked cupcakes. Flavors range from classic chocolate to…

  • Mazzaro's Italian Market

    St Petersburg

    The charcuterie craze in St Pete started here, at this specialty Italian grocery store in a nondescript suburb northwest of downtown. Mazzaro's fresh…

  • Lulu

    Miami

    Lulu is the Grove’s exemplar of using local, organic ingredients in its carefully prepared bistro dishes, all of which are best enjoyed at the outdoor…

  • Bulla Gastrobar

    Miami

    With a festive crowd chattering away over delicious bites of tapas, this stylish spot has great ambience that evokes the lively eating and drinking dens…

  • Todd English's bluezoo

    Walt Disney World

    Floor-to-ceiling silver threads shimmer in columns at this flashy blue-infused hot spot, evoking a trendy, urban spin on the underwater theme. Excellent…

  • Croissants de France

    Key West

    France comes to the Caribbean at this lovely bistro, with predictably tasty results. Stop by for eggs Benedict, cinnamon brioche French toast or lovely…

  • Triad Seafood Cafe

    Everglades National Park

    Triad is famous for its stone-crab claws, but they serve up all kinds of coastal seafood that you can enjoy on picnic tables perched over the waterfront…

  • Frenchie's Diner

    Miami

    Tucked down a side street, a bit of searching is needed to find Frenchie's. The cooking is a showcase for French bistro classics, with steamed mussels,…

  • Whole Foods Market

    South Beach

    This natural-food grocery-store chain has an excellent array of organic produce, delicious bakery items, a wide range of prepared meals and a salad bar –…

  • Coral Bagels

    Miami

    Miami has a large "Juban" (Jewish-Cuban) population, and this spot is sort of like a Juban given brick and mortar restaurant form. The buzzing little deli…

  • Roasters ’n Toasters

    Miami

    Given the crowds and the satisfied smiles of customers, Roasters 'n Toasters meets the demanding standards of Miami Beach's large Jewish demographic,…

  • Big Pink

    South Beach

    Big Pink does American comfort food with joie de vivre and a dash of whimsy. The Americana menu is consistently good throughout the day; pulled Carolina…

  • Wright's Gourmet House

    Tampa

    From the outside this place looks like it could be a paint store. The inside isn't much better; green vinyl tablecloths and bare white walls. But the red…

  • Choices

    Miami

    The description everyone writes when vegan food tastes good is that you're not missing the meat. This trope actually holds true at Choices. With clever…

  • News Cafe

    South Beach

    News Cafe is an Ocean Dr landmark that attracts thousands of travelers. We find the food to be pretty uninspiring, but the people-watching is good, so…

  • Casa Tua

    South Beach

    Like an Italian villa airlifted into South Beach, Casa Tua serves decadent bites from the old world in a magnificent and rather romantic garden-like…

  • Cafe Marquesa

    Key West

    The Marquesa is as elegant as it gets in Key West, all white tablecloths, candle light and good food to boot. The mains are French-inspired with little…

  • Chefs de France

    Walt Disney World

    Bright yellow and with lovely big windows, this bustling French brasserie features boeuf bourguignon, lobster bisque and other bistro classics. The likes…

  • La Palme d’Or

    Miami

    The acclaimed Palme d'Or is the culinary match for the Jazz Age opulence that ensconces it. With its white-gloved, old-world class and US attention to…

  • Front Porch Cafe

    South Beach

    An open-sided perch just above the madness of the cruising scene, the Porch has been serving excellent salads, sandwiches and the like since 1990 (eons by…

  • Fifi’s Place

    Miami

    Latin seafood is the name of the game here – Fifi’s does delicious seafood paella, a dish that mixes the supporting cast of The Little Mermaid with…

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