Florida Bars

Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar

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We make it a point to stop by the laid-back Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar (AKA “The Pulse of Islamorada”) on the way to or from Key West and enjoy a nice lunch outdoors amid the scenic tropical atmosphere. I recommend the Sunset Conch Fritters, Key’s Conch Chowder and the Tuna Nachos, although I have yet to try Lorelei’s World Famous Fish Sandwich. By the way, Lorelei also offers a vegan dish: Lorelei’s Vegan Sautee. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, Lorelei also features Daily Happy Hour Specials from 4 PM to 6 PM and a daily sunset party with live music. It is located at 81924 Overseas Highway in Islamorada (Mile Marker 82). Check it out!

Kalua Beach Bar

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Overlooking scenic Lake Dora, the Kalua Beach Bar in Tavares is the ideal spot to grab a bite to eat, enjoy an ice-cold beer and listen to some live music. It’s definitely the place to be on a lazy Saturday afternoon! We enjoyed the fried pickles, cheeseburger wrap and grilled chicken sandwich. We’ll definitely be back!

The Blue Gator, Dunnellon

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Looking for an idea for a laid-back Central Florida day trip? Head to Rainbow Springs State Park in the morning followed by lunch at the nearby Blue Gator at Angler’s Resort in Dunnellon! Relax on the outdoor deck along the Withlacoochee River and enjoy an ice-cold beer with some steamed shrimp, raw oysters, chicken wings and smoked fish dip (click here for the full menu). Live music takes place here Thursday through Sunday evenings. Airboat tours and boat rentals are also available. The Blue Gator is located at 12189 South Williams Street in Dunnellon.

Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill

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An “Open-Air Key West Style Restaurant,” Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill lies just about 2 miles east of Honeymoon Island State Park, making it the ideal spot to grab some lunch and an ice-cold drink after a morning at the beach! I recommend the Caribbean Jerk Chicken Sandwich and the “Fresh Catch” Pretzel (see above). We were entertained by Glenn & Steel Drums during our meal. We’ll definitely be back!

Golden Lion Cafe, Flagler Beach

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Billed as “Flagler Beach’s Favorite Beachside Restaurant & Bar,” the Golden Lion Café lies near the heart of this East Coast beach community at 501 North Ocean Shore Boulevard. Bustling, unpretentious and full of eclectic charm, the Golden Lion Café, which is known as “The King of the Beach,” has been voted the #1 Beach Bar on the East Coast of Florida in 2017 by floridabeachbar.com. It features a tiki bar, roof deck, live music (of the Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young and James Taylor variety, at least during our Saturday afternoon visit), gift store and a menu full of delicious seafood, appetizers, wings, sandwiches and more. Recommended menu items include Peel ‘N’ Eat Shrimp and the Chargrilled Jerk Caribbean Wings (next time I want to try the Lobster Guacamole Tostados!). Check it out!

Wekiva Island

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Want to “experience the real Florida”? Spend a day at Wekiva Island! Our ideal excursion to Wekiva Island involves getting there early in the morning before the crowds, renting kayaks or canoes, and paddling down the Wekiva River. Once we reach Wekiwa Springs State Park (a small admission fee is charged), we take a dip in the crystal-clear springs. Then we leisurely paddle back to Wekiva Island for juicy burgers and ice-cold beers. Wekiva Island features a scenic boardwalk, sand volleyball court, Without a Paddle Cafe, General Store and The Tooting Otter craft beer and wine bar. It’s a great place to take visitors when they need a welcome break from all the stresses associated with theme park exploration! Wekiva Island is located at 1014 Miami Springs Drive in Longwood. Hours are 8 AM to 7 PM Sunday through Thursday and 8 AM to 11 PM Friday and Saturday.

AJ’s on the River

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Enjoy a juicy burger and ice-cold beer on an outdoor deck overlooking the Alafia River in the heart of Gibsonton (AKA “Gibtown). What more could you ask for? I recommend the Goat Cheese Burger drizzled with balsamic — absolutely delicious! In addition, AJ’s hosts live music several days a week. AJ’s on the River is located at 9808 Vaughn Street (take Exit 250 off I-75). It is open daily for lunch and dinner.