No matter where you stay in Florida, aka the Sunshine State, you’ll find a foodie destination nearby. Menus serve up all your (old & new) favourites, along with exotic cuisine influenced by the Caribbean and Latin America. Yum.
- Dine with scenic views of the New River along Fort Lauderdale’s Riverwalk. The Jazz Brunch is held in the park on the first Sunday of each month. At any time of year, waterfront eateries and bars invite you to linger, day and night.
- The River District in Fort Myers is a downtown hub of shops and restaurants that deliver live music with eclectic menus.
- Looking for biscuits and gravy or retro diners? Kissimmee delivers those all-American pancake houses and burger joints, among a huge range of international eateries.
- Miami’s Little Havana neighbourhood is chock-full of Cuban bakeries, fruit stands and restaurants serving traditional empanadas. Other top dining districts include Wynwood, the Design District and celebrity chef restaurants in South Beach hotels.
- Eat and drink your way through Tampa’s historic neighbourhood, Ybor City. Colourful Cuban diners, microbreweries and Florida’s oldest restaurant, Colombia, compete for your attention.
- Sip cocktails on the waterfront and dine on fresh seafood at the Key West Historic Seaport. Don’t leave Key West without a taste of Key lime pie.
- It’s not all about fairy floss and hot dogs in Orlando. Take your taste buds to Restaurant Row for celebrity chef menus, steakhouses and seafood restaurants.