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My Top Florida Recs & Things to Do in Florida from Food and All In Between. (New Here Still Building).
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items these are my favorite picks, mainly in my local South Florida area.
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My Fav Restaurants in & Around Maimi + the Keys
My Favorite To-Go Restaurants
Dog Friendly Things to Do
Vegan & Vegetarian
Fun Things to Do
My Fav Restaurants in & Around Maimi + the Keys
Amazing little spot in Naples. Dog friendly, many vegan options if that’s your thing too. Absolutely love ❤️
The Dock at Crayton Cove
The ambiance is unreal — five-star food, top-notch service, and the bayside view is everything.
Snooks Bayside Restaurant
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Crazy About You (Miami) is such a perfect date-night spot. The waterfront views and skyline vibe do half the work for you—especially around sunset. Start with the cornbread and croquetas, then go for a main like the churrasco or salmon if you want so...
Crazy About You
Area 31 is my go-to when I want a date night that feels elevated without being stuffy. You get gorgeous Biscayne Bay + downtown views, a sexy terrace vibe, and a seafood-forward menu that’s actually worth ordering from. Start with something like cevi...
Area 31
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita is a whole Miami date-night moment. Rooftop terrace, skyline views, plush lounge seating… it’s giving romantic without trying too hard. The food is actually good too (not just “pretty place” energy): I’d start with ...
Dolores But You Can Call Me Lolita
Ashoka Indian Restaurant (Miami) is one of my go-to spots when I want comfort food that actually tastes like it was made with love (and spices that understand the assignment). The menu is huge—Indian + Indo-Chinese—with plenty of vegetarian options, ...
Ashoka Indian Restaurant - Miami
This is one of those spots that just feels elevated the second you walk in. It’s a rooftop bar with a lush, tropical garden vibe and some of the best skyline views in Miami. Go around sunset for the full experience—the lighting, the city, everything ...
Sugar
Bombay Darbar (Doral) is one of those places that just hits every time—beautiful vibe inside, great service, and the food tastes like it was made with intention (not rushed, not bland, not “Americanized for safety”). The menu is big, so it’s perfect ...
Bombay Darbar Doral
Chili’s Grill & Bar (Homestead) is my go-to when I want an easy, chill night but don’t want to go out and spend a lot. I’m not even kidding — the only thing I order is their salmon dish, and it’s genuinely addictive. It’s the one meal I keep crav...
Chili's Grill & Bar
Taj Mahal “MiamiHits” in Midtown is such a hit every single time. The food is flavorful, comforting, and always feels freshly made — but the real star for me is the mango lassi. It’s perfect, and honestly… I think it’s the best mango lassi in all of ...
Taj Mahal "MiamiHits" Indian Cuisine, Midtown
Flora Plant Kitchen is such a vibe for a real dine-in moment—beautiful atmosphere, creative menu, and everything feels intentional (like you’re treating yourself, not just grabbing food). Perfect for a cute dinner when you want something fresh, flavo...
Flora
Bayside Grille is the kind of Key Largo spot you go to when you want a view with your meal. The dining room is elevated with a big glass panorama looking out over Florida Bay—so it feels like a whole sunset experience, not just dinner. Great for date...
Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar
The Fish House in Key Largo is a true local institution—casual, always a good time, and the seafood tastes fresh fresh. They don’t do reservations (you just show up), and they’ll even cook your catch if you bring one in. Perfect for an easy sit-down ...
The Fish House
My Favorite To-Go Restaurants
Yardie Spice is one of those true hole-in-the-wall gems — tiny, cozy, and very much a locals-only kind of spot. I don’t usually dine in because it’s small and compact, but the food is so good I’ll happily grab it to go or uber eats it every time.
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Yardie Spice
Dog Friendly Things to Do
If you’ve got a social pup, this spot is a whole vibe. My Leo lives for it — he always ends up making new friends while I get to enjoy the calm water + the views. It’s one of those easy, low-stress beach days where the dogs are happy and the humans a...
Biscayne Dog-Friendly Beach (Key Biscayne) — Leo’s Favorite Splash Spot 🐾🌊
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Hobie Beach is one of my favorite Miami spots for a chill, dog-friendly beach day. The water is usually calmer and more shallow, which makes it perfect for pups who want to splash and play without the big waves. It’s also such a prett...
Hobie Island Beach Park (Hobie Beach / Windsurfer Beach) — Dog-Friendly + Skyline Views
This is hands-down the only true dog beach on Key Largo, and it’s such a little gem. It’s the perfect spot for an easy waterfront day with your pup—Leo loves it here. He always ends up splashing around and making new friends while I get to relax and ...
Rowell’s Waterfront Park — The Only Dog Beach on Key Largo 🐾🌊
Such a fun, laid-back spot—especially if you’re bringing your pup along. We keep Leo in his stroller the whole time, and it’s perfect because he’s comfy, contained, and still gets to be part of the moment. They’re super easygoing about it, and he can...
The Buzzard’s Roost — Dog-Friendly Patio Vibes (Stroller-Friendly) 🐾☕️
Amazing little spot in Naples. Dog friendly, many vegan options if that’s your thing too. Absolutely love ❤️
The Dock at Crayton Cove
Vegan & Vegetarian
PLANTA Queen in Coconut Grove is that elevated dine-in spot when you want plant-based food that still feels like a full-on night out. The vibe is gorgeous, the menu is fun (think sushi, dumplings, noodles), and everything tastes bold and intentional—...
PLANTA Queen
JaJaJa Mexicana in Wynwood is a full-on vibe—bright, fun, and perfect for a real dine-in night. Everything is plant-based Mexican, but you’d never feel like you’re “missing” anything—tacos, enchiladas, bowls, and the kind of creative drinks/mocktails...
Jajaja Mexicana
Seaside Eatery is a must in Key Largo—all vegan, super fresh, and honestly one of those places where everything tastes like it was made with real intention. Cute outdoor setup, great breakfast + wraps/sandwiches, and their drinks are so good (hello k...
Seaside Eatery
Amazing little spot in Naples. Dog friendly, many vegan options if that’s your thing too. Absolutely love ❤️
The Dock at Crayton Cove
Fun Things to Do
This is one of the most unique, & life changing experiences you can have in Florida. You get to float in clear spring water while manatees swim right up to you—it’s calm, peaceful, and honestly kind of surreal. Crystal River is one of the only pl...
Swim with Manatees | Crystal River & Homosassa Springs Manatee Tours
sunset kayaking here is such a hidden gem. calm mangrove trails, glassy water, and it honestly doesn’t feel like you’re still in miami. you can rent kayaks or paddleboards right there and just drift through or relax by the water. go later in the day ...
Miami Kayaking Tour - Oleta River
This is one of my favorite places for a walk by the water. It’s clean, peaceful, and the views are unreal—especially watching the cruise ships go by. Perfect for a slow morning or sunset reset.
South Pointe Park
The water here is so clear and calm it almost doesn’t feel real. Super laid-back, no high-rise chaos—just soft sand, quiet beaches, and the kind of place you actually relax.
Anna Maria Island Florida - Guide to Attractions
One of the prettiest sunset spots in Florida. You can walk the pier, watch dolphins, and just slow down for a bit. It’s simple but really beautiful.
Naples Pier
Crystal clear spring water surrounded by nature. You can swim, kayak, or just float. It’s one of those places that feels like a full reset.
Wekiwa Springs State Park