Upper Keys
The Beach Cafe has a lot going for it, namely a lovely, laid-back Caribbean vibe, a powder-white sandy beach, nighttime torches, tapas and fresh seafood…
Must-see restaurants in Florida
Miami
Going strong since the 1970s, and set in a decidedly unglamorous part of Coconut Grove, the Last Carrot serves fresh juices, delicious pita sandwiches,…
St Augustine
St Augustine may not be Hawaii, but the weather sometimes does a fair approximation, and that's when we like to hit up this takeout stand (which, to be…
Key West
Just off the beaten path, Garbo's whips up delicious tacos with creative toppings like mango ginger habanero-glazed shrimp, Korean barbecue, and fresh…
Gulf Coast
Just come here for the food. Or the art. Or the ambiance. It's everything a one-of-a-kind, quirky, eclectic cafe should be. It offers a range of great,…
Northeast Florida
Dine on classic French dishes with a light Florida twist – fish with citrus glazes, tender steak frites, shatteringly crisp crème brûlée – at this almost…
St Augustine
You'll likely be vying for a table at this fantastic retro gas-station-esque cafe. The buzz is about the burgers: freshly baked buns, local beef, fried…
Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe
Tampa
After one too many Boozy Suzys the visionary outsider art on Ella's walls starts to make a lot of sense. But it's not just the eccentric art and cocktails…
Wynwood & the Design District
From a food truck parked in Wynwood Yard, this place offers delicious 'bowls' – build-your-own culinary works of art featuring ingredients such as black…
Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish
Tampa Bay
Since the 1950s, Ted Peter's has been smoking fresh salmon, mackerel, mahimahi and mullet in the little smokehouse here, then dishing it up whole or in…
Little Havana
Head up busy 12th Ave for some of the best tacos in Little Havana. From a take-out window, smiling Latin ladies dole out heavenly tacos topped with steak,…
Miami
Miami's best thin-crust pizzas come from the brick oven at this converted industrial space (once a tire shop). With over 30 varieties, it's a lively…
Upper Keys
A homey cafe that is a favourite stopover on the journey to the Keys for its excellent coffee and good sandwiches, wraps, salads and omelets. The lovely…
Rose Villa Southern Table and Bar
Daytona Beach
Intimate and delightful, this under-the-radar fine-dining bistro occupies a charming historic Victorian house and garden a few miles north of Daytona. The…
South Beach
Panther has the best coffee in Miami Beach, though the location is not all that convenient if you're on the beach. It has the same elegant vintage-chic…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Siesta Key's hottest restaurant has a recently revamped menu with innovative items like guava slaw, slow-braised Korean short ribs and Hawaiian escolar,…
Florida Keys
This very cool coffee counter has an on-site bean-roasting plant and sells bags of the aromatic stuff along with excellent hot and cold java brews – many…
Miami
A much-loved spot in the neighborhood that's been around a long time, Bianco whips up amazing gelato that's all made from organic milk and natural…
Stuart
This romantic spot, a series of rooms inside a historic cottage, has a daily changing menu of eclectic large and small plates, from roasted pompano with…
Key Biscayne
Located in Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, this waterfront restaurant (actually there’s water below and all around) feels like a Chesapeake Bay sea…
Northeast Florida
At this San Marco spot, barbecue and a beer garden meet in perfect marriage and have delicious pork rib and craft beer babies, all of which we devour,…
Northeast Florida
Head to Dragonfly for excellent sushi, sake and small plates done Japanese style. Grilled tiger shrimp is fire-kissed and savory, miso black cod is a…
Walt Disney World
Chefs toss the chicken, fling the chopsticks and frenetically slice and dice the veggies in this standard cook-in-front-of-you eatery next to Japan's…
Northeast Florida
Lobster corn dogs, sweet-tea-brined pork chops, homemade doughnut-bread pudding and mocha ice cream – we're in business. Tucked into a pale-purple cottage…
Upper Keys
The Fish House delivers on the promise of its title – very good fish, bought from local fishers and prepared fried, broiled, jerked, blackened or…
Northeast Florida
Dine with the fashionable food mavens on fusion-y Mediterranean dishes at Aix, whose menu bursts with global flavors, from wine-braised chicken to duck…
Walt Disney World
Cinderella greets guests and sits for a formal portrait (included in the price), and a sit-down meal with princesses is served upstairs. This is the only…
Wynwood & the Design District
Everyone's favorite bakery has become a Miami icon, and for good reason. The fresh baked breads, croissants and pastries are fabulous. For something more…
Gulf Coast
We give this playful Southern-style coastal seafood spot credit for their menu divisions – 'behave,' which includes locally sourced, organic fare like…
Florida Panhandle
The real deal, and elegant despite its suburban strip-mall setting, Reangthai serves the kind of spicy, fish saucy, explode-in-your-mouth cuisine so many…
Walt Disney World
Make reservations up to six months (yes, six!) for any of the 20 or so character-dining meals at Disney World. These are not fine-dining experiences, nor…
Gulf Coast
On a rural stretch of 30A outside Port St Joe, this old wooden building might look like an abandoned general store, but in fact it's Indian Pass Raw Bar,…
Fort Lauderdale
Sit back and enjoy the bossiness (managers), the business (servers) and the bolshiness (waiting clients)...this is as Roman an experience as you can ever…
Walt Disney World
Set inside the Beast's marvelously detailed castle, this experience is a must for Beauty and the Beast fans. Options include braised pork, carved turkey…
Nature Coast
This cute, shamrock-green bistro, with it's gluten-free attitude and from-scratch ethos, is a welcome addition to the otherwise unsophisticated dining…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A long-standing favorite haunt, the Sandbar offers casual dining with toes in the sand, local food on the plate, and a heaping side of innovation. For…
Stuart
It's hard to score a seat at Stuart's latest casual-chic, busy and loud eatery (that is, unless you want to eat a full meal at 5:30pm). However, if you do…
Gold Coast
The best thing about this place is that it is a 'no fry zone' – they are proud of the fact that nothing on the menu is fried. A shortened version of their…
Miami
So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they’ll tell you…
