1. Corn Flakes Make For The Dinner Of Champions At BeckyJack’s
BeckyJack’s Food Shack
8070 Cortez Blvd.
WeekiWachee, Fl 34607
(352) 610-4412
Yelp): 4.5 Stars, 75 Reviews
This tiny Florida shack is home to some awesomely creative eats, including the “crunchy fish” entree, which is coated in a layer of cornflakes and almonds before being fried. Delish!
2. The Bigger The Cuban Sammie, The Better At Sarussi
Sarussi Café & Subs
9836 SW 40th St
Miami, Fl 33165
(305) 551-4855
Yelp: 4 Stars, 22 Reviews
If you’re getting one of the best sandwiches around, it might as well be at least a foot long. Serving up one of the tastiest Cubans, and definitely one of the largest, in Miami, no one leaves Sarussi’s with an empty stomach.
3. Crave-Worthy Creole Cuisine Awaits At Lagniappe
Louisiana Lagniappe
775 Gulf Shore Dr.
Destin, Fl 32541
(850) 837-0881
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 120 Reviews
The beautiful harbor view isn’t the only thing awesome about this creole hot spot. With awesome dishes like grouper, jambalaya, and blackened redfish, Louisiana Lagniappe will satisfy any seafood lover that loves a little extra spice in their life.
4. There’s A Reason Pepe’s Is The Most-Loved Café In Key West
Pepe’s Café & Steak House
806 Caroline St.
Key West, Fl 33040
(305) 294-7192
Yelp: 4 Stars, 281 Reviews
Pepe’s has been around so long, they must be doing something right, serving up some of the best breakfast and lunches in the Key West area. Pair your order with one of their mimosas made with freshly squeezed orange juice and a slice of their famous key lime pie, and it can’t be beat.
5. Have A Feast Fit For An Alpha Predator At The Gator Grill
Gator Grill
36650 SW 192nd Ave.
Homestead, Fl 33034
(786) 243-0620
Yelp: 4 Stars, 47 Reviews
If gator meat is your thing, this is the place to be. They don’t typically deep-fry the meat as much as other places, often serving up slabs that have been cooked on the flattop. Plus, they’ve got this magical sauce that comes with many of their plates that’s to die for.
6. Voo Doo Dog Puts A New Twist On An American Classic
Voodoo Dog
805 S Macomb St
Tallahassee, Fl 32301
(850) 224-0005
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 106 Reviews
Voodoo Dog pride themselves on reimagining American favorites like hot dogs and burgers, making them more unhealthy.. er.. more
delicious than ever. With specials constantly changing, it’s possible to get a dog topped in almost anything. Take the “Jefferson” for example, a dog that’s wrapped in bacon and topped with mac n’ cheese. Pair it with a side of cheese fries, and you’ll go straight to foodie nirvana.
7. The Groovier The Dessert The Better At BB’s
BB’s
1019 Hendricks Ave.
Jacksonville, Fl 32207
(904) 306-0100
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 237 Reviews
A self-proclaimed “groovy place to b,” bb’s restaurant and bar does everything right, especially their desserts.
It’s one place where an entire meal could be made from their dessert menu alone, with options like their famous croissant bread-pudding, upside-down rum pecan pound cake, and bananas foster cheesecake stealing the show.
8. Jacksonville Wakes Up To The Best Brunch Around At Maple Street Biscuit Company
Maple Street Biscuit Company
2004 San Marco Blvd
Jacksonville, Fl 32207
(904) 398-1004
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 233 Reviews
It’s impossible to look at pictures of Maple Street Biscuit’s food without drooling a little. Their picturesque brunch items put any day off to a great start. If you’re looking at the menu and can’t pick just one thing, the “Loaded Goat” is a great place to start. It’s a chicken biscuit topped with a slice of fried goat cheese. Pro tip, put their gravy on everything, it’s possibly the best in the state.
9. There Is BBQ With View Ahoy At Captain’s BBQ
Captain’s BBQ
5862 N Oceanshore Blvd
Palm Coast, Fl 32137
(386) 597-2888
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 79 Reviews
It’s impossible to go wrong if you’re ordering the Captain’s meat. They keep it simple, as most patrons prefer to stick with just meat and sides. It’s a great value, and nothing beats watching the sunset on the intercostal while grubbing on pulled pork and mac n’ cheese into your mouth. Pure bliss. I think I just drooled a little thinking about it.
10. Gnarly Barley’s $2 Tacos Taste Like A Million Bucks
The Gnarly Barley
7431 S Orange Ave
Orlando, Fl 32809
(407) 854-4999
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 157 Reviews
The Gnarly Barley has no problem making Tuesday the best day of the week, with $2 tacos featuring fillings like succulent chipotle brisket. It’s easy to heat things up here by adding what they call a “tiger stripe” to your dish. To top it off, they’ve got a great selection of craft beers to wash down any meal.
11. The Cuisine At Sweet Dogs Make You Howl For Seconds
Sweet Dogs
4749 SW 8th St.
Miami, Fl 33134
(305) 448-4900
Yelp: 5 Stars, 205 Reviews
With tons of odd combinations on top of specialty hot dogs, Sweet Dogs is the perfect place to go for a quick bite. A fan favorite seems to be the “dolphin”, which is a quarter pound dog topped with mozzarella, bacon, ham, and pineapple. It goes great with a side of their mac n’ cheese. It’s a sure bet you’ll be coming back for more.
12. Sweet, Succulent And Seasonal Treats At Kool Beanz Café
Kool Beanz Café
921 Thomasville Rd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32303
(850) 224-2466
Yelp: 4.5 Stars, 194 Reviews
Nestled in Tallahassee, Kool Beanz Café takes full advantage of fresh seasonal ingredients, allowing their menu to change with availability. As one patron put it, “if you identify as a foodie, then you can’t pass this place up.” With tons of seafood, southern cooking, and local dishes on the menu, this place should be a staple for any trip to Florida.
13. Every Pizza Is A Masterpiece At Scuola Vecchia
Scuola Vecchia
522 E Atlantic Ave
Delray Beach, Fl 33483
(561) 865-5923
Yelp: 4 Stars, 84 Reviews
Scuola Vecchia Pizzeria makes some of the best pies in the country. Not only is their pizza topped with the freshest ingredients around, it’s also coal-fired. Their quick way of cooking it makes sure the crust and the toppings aren’t charred, with a perfect level of warmth and amazingly chewy dough. One of their best is the Regina Margherita, a pie topped with buffalo mozzarella, grape tomatoes, basil, and olive oil.
14. Challenge Yourself To An Oyster Eating Contest At Up The Creek Raw Bar
Up The Creek Raw Bar
313 Water St
Apalachicola, Fl 32320
(850) 653-2525
Yelp: 4 Stars, 80 Reviews
In a state where tons of places serve up oysters, there’s obviously a lot of competition. But the Up The Creek Raw Bar in Apalachicola is a step above the rest. Their menu doesn’t stop at oysters either, as they offer tons of other seafood selections sure to please, like blackened shrimp and crab cakes. It has a pretty awesome atmosphere too, just make sure you grab a seat with a river view.
15. Once You’ve Had Trevi’s Fresh Pasta, You’ll Never Go Back
Trevi Pasta
2120 Edgewater Dr.
Orlando, Fl 32804
(407) 985-2577
Yelp: 5 Stars, 58 Reviews
With fresh, handmade pasta in all of their dishes, Trevi probably does Italian better than Italy. Nothing says heaven like a perfectly stuffed ravioli pocket topped with Bolognese sauce. Just make sure to save room for a scoop of gelato at the end of the meal.
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