It was around 5:30 when we arrived and we were able to get a table in front of a large window which was a perfect spot to enjoy the sunset. Their restaurant is located on the upper level. Bayside has an oceanfront bar on the main level with both indoor and outdoor seating and live music. We always have at least one grown-up dinner when we travel and this was our night. They even sell round thermal carriers that can accommodate 2 pies.įun Fact: Ask TSA on Twitter says that you can fly with a whole pie.īayside Grille was one of my husband’s dinner picks. If you stop here, I recommend taking a few minutes to walk through the garden which is filled with many interesting features.Īlthough they do not ship their pies, you can buy a whole pie to take with you. We selected a slice topped with meringue and enjoyed it in their expansive garden area. You can order it plain, or get it topped with whipped cream, or meringue. They offer a variety of Key Lime gifts and goodies as well as different variations of their delicious pie. It’s a cute little shop brightly painted in Caribbean colors. We shared our first piece at the Key Lime Pie Factory in Tavernier. So of course, we had to get in a few slices during our stay. Key Lime Pie is a signature dish in the Florida Keys. Next time we visit the area, we will be sure to return to Hog Heaven and further explore their regular menu. It was so much fun watching the game there because everyone was pumped up, cheering loudly for their teams and celebrating each touchdown. Our food was very good but the environment was really the star of our visit. We ordered wings and a brisket plate from their list of game-day specials and took advantage of the really good prices on draft beer. Our sassy waitress was fun and super attentive. Even with a larger-than-usual crowd for the game, the service was spot on. They had giveaways throughout the night and my husband was very excited to receive both sunglasses and a koozie.Īlthough we were seated in their outside waterfront deck area, it was at least sheltered from that day’s big winds and we still had a great view of the game. Our friend told us that they throw a huge Super Bowl party with TVs, food, and drink specials. Our Super Bowl plan B was Hog Heaven which is located a short drive south of Key Largo in Islamorada. It was topped with American cheese, and dill sauce and served with a side of mango slaw.Įverything was tasty and delicious and we enjoyed our visit much more than we would have if we had stayed for the game on Sunday. My husband chose fried Grouper for his Big Chill Fish Sandwich. For the main course, I ordered the grilled local Mahi Mahi sandwich with roasted red pepper mayo and tropical mango coleslaw served on a potato bun. The large gulf shrimp were encrusted in fried coconut breading and served with a Thai chili dipping sauce. We started off with a half dozen Oysters and an order of Coconut Shrimp, two of my husband’s favorites. It was really lovely, especially after the live music began.
Since the winds had died down considerably, we chose a seat on the patio where we could watch the sunset over the ocean while we ate. Taking advantage of Happy Hour specials is another way we stretch our dining budget when we travel. They have a robust list of food and drink specials from 4-7 pm Monday through Friday. We came back the next night for Happy Hour. Too much so for us to enjoy the game so we decided to move on to plan B. There was availability at the beachside tiki bar, but the wind was cold and very strong that day so it really was a Big Chill.
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However, several hours before the game the restaurant was already full inside. Because of his obvious football affiliation, we had decided on Jimmy Johnson’s Big Chill which was located near our hotel. Once we realized that we would be arriving in Key Largo on Super Bowl Sunday, I went to work figuring out the best place to watch the big game. Although we enjoyed a few meals at the resort where we stayed, here are a few places we checked out. We did a little research beforehand and got some recommendations from friends who visit the area regularly. This was our first trip to Key Largo so as “Foodies” we were excited to try out some local food.
Because I was able to secure all of our hotels, the airfare, and a car rental for under $300, we had a large portion of our travel budget left for dining and entertainment. In February we slipped away from the cold, gray Michigan winter for a Budget-Friendly Trip to Key Largo.
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