Miami to Key West- Where to stop?
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Gail, if this is your first trip to the Keys, don't listen to the above poster, the trip is NOT dull, except for those who have done it several times. Further, several of the restaurants mentioned above, while having good food/value, don't offer wayer views. If you'd rather have your first meal in the Keys overlooking the water, I suggest Sundowners or the Quay on the Bayside (right side of the road) Key Largo. Check out the menus/prices on the way in, but the food is outstanding at both and both offer outside dining waterside. Enjoy your stay in the Keys!
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I can never remember the names of restaurants, even though I have been to the Keys probably 50 times over the last 30 years. Anyway, I'd let your stomach dictate where you stop. I don't know when you normally eat lunch, but you said you won't be getting into Miami until 1:00. Drive time to Key West is a good 3 to 4 hours (depending on traffic and how many times you want to stop to admire the scenery.) So, I'd plan on stopping at Key Largo or Islamorada (which I happen to think is the prettiest key). There are many good restaurants along the way, and you can get a good lunch at most of them. I would try to pick a spot that has a great view. Nothing better than eating a good fish sandwich while sitting outside, admiring the view. Enjoy.
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Snappers is OK.....on tavernier...i think. its not on the main road but theres a sign on US1 (on the left) as your heading south....its easy to miss if your not looking hard enough. if you sit outside theres a nice view and theres a dozen or so giant, "pet" tarpon hanging out in the marina waiting for you to feed them.
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I know I'm to late also, but maybe Gail will look back at her posting & see all the good places to eat in the keys besides Key West & for her next trip down to tropical paradis! The 1st website listed has all the places to eat in the keys! Enjoy!
http://www.keysdining.com/
http://www.greenturtleinn.com/
http://www.keysdining.com/
http://www.greenturtleinn.com/
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Another vote for the Hungry Tarpon. Killer blackened grouper sandwiches.
And, yes, the drive is surprisingly boring. My wife and I rented a convertible last year to do the drive, and aside from one stretch where all you can see is water, the trip was disappointing (execpt, of course, for the stop at the Hungry Tarpon.).
And, yes, the drive is surprisingly boring. My wife and I rented a convertible last year to do the drive, and aside from one stretch where all you can see is water, the trip was disappointing (execpt, of course, for the stop at the Hungry Tarpon.).
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Wow! I was surprised to see that again! We eventually stopped in Marathon- On another post I think Susan gave us some good advice- Anyway, it was outside with its own fish market- Quaffed quite a few cold ones, then cintinued on in our (ahem) luxurious convertible. Had a wonderful time in Key West- Thinking of going back this summer! This time though, I think we'll fly all the way- Long drive!!