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1. 1921 Mount Dora
$$$$ | |The gift shop of the Modernism Museum across the street is attached to this tearoom-turned-restaurant, which helps to explain its striking and sublime decor. The menu features dishes from Florida and elsewhere in the South that are made using local ingredients whenever possible; wood oven–fired oysters, slow-cooked octopus with Japanese eggplant, or barbecue lamb shank are just some of the possibilities.
142 E. 4th Ave., Mount Dora, Florida, 32757, USA352-385–1921Known For
- New interpretations of Florida cuisine
- Locally sourced seafood and chicken
- In-house pastry chef
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
2. 4 Rivers Smokehouse
$ | |What started as a tiny business in a former tire-repair shop has turned into a 15-location dynasty, with an urban farm and educational center. The popular 4 Rivers turns out slow-cooked barbecue standards like pulled pork and Texas-style brisket, as well as more unusual items such as bacon-wrapped smoked jalapeños, the Six Shooter with cheese grits, and a sausage-filled pastry called kolache. Old-time soft drinks such as Frostie Root Beer and Cheerwine are for sale, along with desserts like the Chocolate Awesomeness—an indulgent layering of chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, Heath Bar, whipped cream, and chocolate and caramel sauces. Some branches have Sweet Shops that sell whole oversize cakes.
1600 W. Fairbanks Ave., Florida, 32789, USA844-474–8377Known For
- Slow-smoked ribs, brisket, and chicken
- Sweet Shop bakeries
- Old-time soft drinks
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Reservations not accepted -
3. A Land Remembered
$$$$ | |The name of this award-winning steak house comes from the classic Florida novel by Patrick D. Smith, and its notable menu choices include a chateaubriand for two carved tableside and Harris Ranch prime Angus beef. Starters can be elegant or Floridian—perhaps steak tartar, mac and cheese with big lobster chunks, or Cajun-spiced frog legs with mango-rum glaze. The Cataplana broiled seafood sampler of sea bass, shrimp, scallops, clams and Maine lobster tail is a fish lovers' delight.
9939 Universal Blvd., Florida, 32819, USA407-996–9939Known For
- House-aged steaks
- Resort atmosphere
- Cataplana broiled seafood sampler
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Attached Clubhouse Grill open 11:30 am–2:30 pm for lunch -
4. Angelina's Ristorante
$$$$ | |Here it's all about enjoying one of the most indulgent, pampered meals you'll ever eat—and it's best not to show up in flip-flops, jeans, or shorts (you probably won't be turned away for dressing casually, but you will feel uncomfortable). Formally trained waitstaff attend to your every need in this temple of traditional Italian cuisine. A dramatic wine tower hovers over the main room; the plush private booths surrounding it are the best tables (call early to snag one). The taste circus begins with an amuse-bouche. Pick between antipasti, crispy flatbreads, and wholesome soups before moving on to homemade pastas and grilled meats. Absolutely try the butternut squash ravioli, an inventive version with citrus-tomato butter and truffled almonds. The evening ends with a complimentary nightcap. There is also a great prix-fixe menu.
24041 S. Tamiami Trail, Bonita Springs, Florida, 34134, USA239-390–3187Known For
- Phenomenal service
- Homemade pastas
- Sea salt–baked snapper for two
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
5. Angler & Ale
$$$ | |If you're a fan of vibrant coastal decor and fresh local seafood, you'll gush over this restaurant and bar overlooking the water and Hawks Cay Marina. The menu is varied with options that include burgers as well as grilled fish, the cocktails are creative, and there are more than a dozen beers on tap. Live music and comedy nights bring in the locals. The restaurant also offers a "Hook and Cook" option whereby your catch is prepared and served family style with sides.
540 Duck Key Dr., Duck Key, Florida, 33050, USA305-209–9991Known For
- Locally sourced seafood like grouper cheeks and Key West pink shrimp
- Pricey menu
- Family friendliness
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6. Ariete
$$$$ | |Popular with the brunch crowd, this cozy indoor-outdoor restaurant serves elegant American dishes with a Miami twist. The menu changes seasonally with offerings from pastrami-style short rib to bone marrow--topped, wood-grilled oysters. The build-your-own charcuterie board boast homemade pâté and locally sourced meats. The fritas are a popular choice for a quick bite, but the pressed duck service is typically the star of the show.
3540 Main Hwy., Florida, 33133, USA305-640--5862Known For
- Great cocktails
- Lively brunch
- The Chug burger
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7. Azucar Ice Cream Company
$ | |More crafty than churning, flavors at this Cuban ice cream shop are inspired by and derived from ingredients at nearby fruit stands, international grocery shops, and farmers' markets. The menu features creations that nod to the culturally rich Little Havana location (café con leche, flan, and the signature Abuela Maria—made with Maria cookies, cream cheese, and guava) as well as seasonal specialties (like sweet creamed corn and egg nog).
1503 S.W. 8th St., Florida, 33135, USA305-381–0369Known For
- Abuela Maria ice cream
- Flan ice cream
- One-of-a-kind frozen indulgences
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8. Beach House Pompano
$$$ | |At this 12,000-square-foot oceanfront restaurant, second-floor stadium seating ensures all diners have ocean views while feasting on dishes from the scratch-made kitchen and wood-fired grill. You can't go wrong with the shucked-to-order oysters, the chef's choice fresh catch, or the cilantro key-lime chicken. Much of the second story seating is lounge style, allowing for an extra relaxed setting to enjoy the ocean breeze.
270 N. Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, Florida, 33062, USA954-607--6530Known For
- Amazing ocean views
- Wood-burning grill
- Great cocktails
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9. Benny's on the Beach
$ | |Perched on the Lake Worth Pier, Benny's has a walk-up bar, a takeout window, and a full-service beach-themed restaurant serving casual fare at bargain prices. "Beach Bread" is a take on a waffle sandwich; the fresh seafood is from Florida waters. Eat-in diners come here for long afternoons of beer and cocktails, enjoying prolific alfresco seating and a spectacular view of the sun glistening on the water and the waves crashing directly below. There's no free parking here, just meters.
10 S. Ocean Blvd., Florida, 33460, USA561-582–9001Known For
- Florida seafood
- Beach brunch
- Afternoon drinks
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10. Bern's Steak House
$$$$ | Hyde Park |With the air of an exclusive club, this is one of the finest steak houses—if not the finest—in Florida. Rich mahogany paneling and ornate chandeliers define the legendary circa-1956 Bern's, where the chef himself ages the beef, grows much of the produce, and roasts the coffee. There's also a Cave Du Fromage, which houses a discriminating selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world. Cuts of prime beef are sold by weight and thickness. There's a 60-ounce strip steak that's big enough to feed your pride (of lions), but for most appetites the veal loin chop or 8-ounce chateaubriand is more than enough. The wine list includes approximately 7,000 selections (with 1,000 dessert wines). After dinner, tour the kitchen and wine cellar before having dessert upstairs in a cozy booth. The dessert room is a hit.
1208 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, Florida, 33606, USA813-251–2421Known For
- Colossal wine list
- Exclusive atmosphere
- After dinner, a trip upstairs to the famous dessert room
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential, Jacket and tie -
11. Bijou Garden Café
$$$$ | |This 1920s-era gas-station-turned-restaurant has been enlarged and is decorated to evoke a European café—think French windows and doors, sparkling glassware, bouquets of fresh flowers, and the soft glow of candlelight. Lunches feature inspired soups, salads, or sandwiches, such as the pesto chicken salad croissant; dinners emphasize local produce and sustainable seafood.
1287 1st St., Sarasota, Florida, 34236, USA941-366–8111Known For
- Contemporary takes on traditional dishes
- Chef-created seasonal menus
- Pre- or post-show dining
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch. Closed Sun. and Mon. -
12. Biscottis
$$$ | |The local artwork on the redbrick walls is a mild distraction from the crowds jockeying for tables here at brunch, lunch, and dinner. The menu's wide-ranging, locally sourced dishes include such unexpected delights as the popular ancho chili–rubbed pork chop. There are always gluten-free options, and the lengthy dessert menu features cakes and pies.
3556 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville, Florida, 32205, USA904-387–2060Known For
- Sister restaurant to bb's
- Nightly entrée specials and weekend brunch served until 3 pm
- Decadent desserts from the bakery
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13. Black Rooster Taqueria
$ | |Nestled in the funky Mills 50 neighborhood, this small, casual, Michelin Bib Award–winning taco place serves corn tortillas and fresh guacamole with every dish. Tacos like the vegetarian (shiitake mushrooms, onions, zucchini, and crema fresca) or the smoked greens (kale, shiitake, plantain, onions, and ricotta) are unusual alternatives to the classic chicken tinga or carne asada options. There's a second location in the hip Hourglass neighborhood with a Sunday brunch option.
1323 N. Mills Ave., Florida, 32803, USA407-601–0994Known For
- Inventive and flavorful tacos
- Chocolate chip spicy flan
- Made-to-order guacamole
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
14. bûccan
$$$ | |An antidote to the sometimes stuffy and "jackets-encouraged" atmosphere of most restaurants on the island, chef-owner Clay Conley's ode to eclectic American cuisine neatly straddles the line between fine dining and exciting gastropub. The restaurant attracts both old money and the younger set, with a buzzing bar-and-lounge scene and an open kitchen showcasing the culinary acrobatics on display. The cooking here is flavorful and sophisticated with globe-trotting influences apparent (confit Rohan duck pancake) and upscale renditions of comfort food (sweet corn agnolotti with ricotta, bacon, and Espelette butter) along with straightforward classics (Prime NY strip with chanterelle mushrooms). Success has bred more delicious gems: The chef's sandwich shop, also on the premises just next door, draws beachgoers who want to pack a picnic lunch. An Asian spot next door called Imoto churns out izakaya-style dishes to rave reviews.
350 S. County Rd., Palm Beach, Florida, 33480, USA561-833–3450Known For
- Small sharing plates
- Hamachi tiradito
- Short-rib empanadas
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Rate Includes: No lunch, Reservations essential -
15. Byblos
$$$ | |Dynamic and delicious flavors of the eastern Mediterranean merge over traditional and new-fashioned dishes at this photogenic local hot spot. Feast on pides (Turkish flat breads baked in a stone oven), Middle Eastern fried chicken (with tahini, za'atar, and house hot sauce) and fattoush (crunch salad) while enjoying the breezy, art deco surroundings and colorful interiors.
1545 Collins Ave., Florida, 33139, USA305-508–5041Known For
- Creamed-spinach pide
- Yogurt-baked fluke
- Trendsetting crowd
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16. Café Boulud
$$$$ | |Palm Beach socialites just can't get enough of this prized restaurant by celebrated chef Daniel Boulud. This posh, French-American venue in the Brazilian Court hotel is casual yet elegant with a large and inviting bar that hosts a daily happy hour and a plush dining room that features a seashell-clad ceiling. A prix-fixe lunch menu features homemade charcuterie and entrées of mushroom risotto and smoked brisket sandwich, while dinner is a more formal affair with classic French, seasonal, and vegetarian offerings, plus a rotating roster of international dishes. Sunday brunch in the lush, tropical courtyard is a must in season.
301 Australian Ave., Palm Beach, Florida, 33480, USA561-655–6060Known For
- House-cured charcuterie
- Dover sole
- An extensive wine list
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Rate Includes: Reservations essential -
17. Cafe La Trova
$$$ | |There's always a festive vibe at this Cuban hot spot from James Beard--winning chef Michelle Bernstein and famed Cantinero bartender Julio Cabrera. Old-school cocktails like the daiquiri, Hemingway fizz, and mojito are made slowly with showmanship straight from 1950s Cuba, while menu highlights include roast calabaza empanadas, arroz con pollo, and skirt steak ropa vieja. Daily live music is known to prompt dancing, and there's a Miami Vice--theme speakeasy with a separate 1980s-inspired cocktail menu—think Cosmos and apple martinis.
971 S.W. 8th St., Florida, 33130, USA786-615--4379Known For
- Classic Cuban bartending
- Large portions
- Miami Vice--theme '80s backbar
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18. Café Margaux
$$$$ | |Eclectic, creative, and international all describe the cuisine and decor at this charming Cocoa Village spot, featured on the Food Network. The menu blends French, Italian, and Asian influences with dishes such as Kobe beef meatballs in garlic sesame sauce, penne and chicken breast in Manchego garlic Madeira cream, or a 16-ounce prime boneless rib eye. An outdoor courtyard with umbrella tables adds to the Continental flair.
220 Brevard Ave., Cocoa, Florida, 32922, USA321-639–8343Known For
- Great steaks
- Outdoor seating under umbrellas
- Vast wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
19. Calusa
$$$ | |Nestled on the third floor of the main building of Baker's Cay Resort, this waterfront spot offers panoramic views of the Gulf and a creative menu of Creole-Caribbean-inspired dishes. Start off with a round of craft cocktails (the Dark Rum Sazerac is a popular one), and then head to a table on the multilevel balcony for a dinner of Keys pink shrimp and lobster pasta or local mahimahi with miso-honey glaze. The white-chocolate bread pudding with rum sauce for dessert will leave you swooning.
97000 Overseas Hwy., Florida, 33037, USA305-852–5553Known For
- Spectacular views
- Creative cocktails
- Whole fried fish
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20. Capa
$$$$ | |This chic, modern, Michelin-starred dining room atop the luxury Four Seasons resort highlights the culinary culture of Spain, starting with authentic tapas and continuing with exceptional steaks, among them dry-aged strip and rib eye. The ham croquettes with shishito pepper are especially creamy, and the Valor Chocolate confection is ultrarich, made with coffee ice cream, chocolate mousse, cardamom, and toffee crunch.
10100 Dream Tree Blvd., Florida, 32836, USA407-313–7777Known For
- Grilled seafood, lobster, and lamb
- Wide selection of caviars
- Enviable view of Disney parks from the patio
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch
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