Mrs Mac's Kitchen

Upper Keys


When Applebee’s stuffs its wall full of license plates, it’s tacky. When Mrs Mac’s does it, it’s homey. Probably because the service is warm and personable, and the breakfasts are delicious. Plus the food packs in the locals, tourists, their dogs and pretty much everyone else on the island (plus, admittedly, a fair few calories, but that’s why it tastes good).


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Upper Keys attractions

1. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

3.37 MILES

John Pennekamp has the singular distinction of being the first underwater park in the USA. There’s 170 acres of dry parkland here and over 48,000 acres …

2. Caribbean Club Bar

4.78 MILES

Here’s one for the movie fans, particularly Bogie buffs: the lively Caribbean Club Bar is, in fact, the only place in Key Largo where Key Largo, starring…

3. Harry Harris Park

5.39 MILES

This small park is a good place to take the kids – there’s a small playground, picnic tables, grills for barbecuing, basketball courts and ball fields…

4. Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary

5.45 MILES

This 7-acre sanctuary serves as a protected refuge for a wide variety of injured birds. A boardwalk leads through various enclosures where you can learn a…

5. Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

6.8 MILES

This 106-mile bike and pedestrian trail will eventually stretch from Key Largo to Key West. About 90 miles of it are currently complete. For more info…

6. Founders Park

11.77 MILES

This 40-acre site has a small but lovely sandy beach, with calm waters flanked by mangroves at opposite sides. There's also a playground (pirate-themed),…

7. Rain Barrel Sculpture Gallery

11.98 MILES

Once you see the giant lobster, you know you've arrived. Welcome to the Rain Barrel, Islamorada’s local artists’ village, which is packed with souvenir-y…

8. Crocodile Lake National Wildlife Refuge

13.03 MILES

If you approach Key Largo from FL 905, you’ll be driving through one of the last wild sanctuaries for the threatened American crocodile, indigo snake and…