WANDERING FLY FISHERMAN
GREAT PLACES TO EAT AND DRINK
Not only am I chasing fish but also always trying to find great places to grab a cocktail, slice of key lime pie, latte, and more. Here are some of my favorites.
FLORIDA / FLORIDA KEYS
Bistro 821, Naples
Perfect place to start your day. Great breakfast and latte.
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Van Van Cuban Cafe, Naples
Great Cuban food and very friendly staff.
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Lorelei Restaurant, Islamorada
Amazing views and an even better key lime colida. Make sure you stop and get one.
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Bayside Gourmet, Islamorada
Hands down the best lasagna I've ever had. Very cool restaurant with friendly staff.
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Square Grouper, Cudjoe Key & Islamorada
Amazing food in both locations. Great specials and craft cocktails. Make sure to start with a pretzel.
www.squaregrouperbarandgrill.com
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La Nina, Marathon Key
Amazing Cuban food and cafe con leche. Make sure to try the Cuban sandwich.
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Herbies Bar, Marathon
The chicken & smashed potatoes was probably the best chicken fried steak I've ever had.
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Island Fish Company, Marathon
Great place to grab a cocktail and the Kaboom and coconut shrimp are outstanding.
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Florida Keys Steak & Lobster, Marathon
Fantastic steak and mouth watering lobster tail. www.flkeysteakandlobster.com
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S.S. Wreck & Gallery Grill, Grassy Key
Hands down the best key lime pie I've found in the Keys. Must stop. www.sswreck.com
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No Name Pub, Big Pine Key
Great pizza and tons of history
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Mangrove Mama's, Sugarloaf Key
Great place to stop for a cocktail and Mama's shrimp tacos were great. Pretty good slice of key lime pie also
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Hogfish Bar, Stock Island
Great food, drinks and atmosphere. What more can you ask for. Whole hogfish on the menu.
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Pepe's Cafe, Key West
Oldest restaurant in the keys, opened in 1909. Pepe's chicken breast florentine was amazing. www.pepeskeywest.com
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Chart Room, Key West
Were Jimmy Buffett use to play back in the day. Grab a cocktail and a free hotdog.
www.pierhouse.com/dining/chart-room-bar
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Sloppy Joe's, Key West
One of my favorite places to grab a cocktail, meet new people and listen to some live music. Also the home of the sloppy joe sandwich.
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Captain Tony's, Key West
Must stop bar in Key West. Grab a drink and find a spot for your dollar bill.
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Blue Heaven, Key West
If you like meringue on top of key lime pie, they have the best. Look forward to going back for dinner sometime soon.
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Geiger Key Restaurant, Geiger Key
Great low key spot right on the water outside of Key West to grab a cocktail and a bite to eat. First time trying hogfish and it sure didn't disappoint.
https://geigerkeymarina.com/restaurant/
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LOUISIANA
Mr. B's Bistro, New Orleans
Absolutely amazing dining experience and BBQ shrimp. The staff was truly top-notch.
Turkey and the Wolf, New Orleans
Great burgers, fried bologna sandwich (don't be scared, just try it) and salad. www.turkeyandthewolf.com
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Cochon Butcher, New Orleans
Great atmosphere and food. First time trying boudin and it was great. www.cochonbutcher.com
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Elizabeth's, New Orleans
Great local spot to grab breakfast and some coffee.
www.elizabethsrestaurantnola.com
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Cafe Du Monde, New Orleans
Must stop on any trip to New Orleans and don't waste your time at the other spots. Amazing beignets and café au lait.
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The Spotted Cat Music Club, New Orleans
Great place to listen to some jazz and grab a cocktail.
PUERTO RICO / CULEBRA
Zaco's Taco's, Culebra
Amazing tacos, cocktails and atmosphere. Fun place to hangout. www.zacostacos.com
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Heathers Pizza, Culebra
Cool little place with great pasta and pizza.
Heather's Pizzeria | Culebra | Facebook
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Caribe Hilton, Old San Juan
Home to the Pina Colada and it didn't disappoint.
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Birra & Empanadas, Old San Juan
Rotating fresh empanadas were the best I've had. Great mojito and friendly staff.
Birra Y Empanadas | San Juan | Facebook
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Ocean Bakery, Vega Baja
Might be the best slice of cheesecake and flan I've ever had. Great sandwiches also and so affordable. www.oceanbakerypr.com
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Brujula, La Parguera
Poolside bar and restaurant at the Parguera Plaza Hotel. Great craft cocktails and the best Queso Frito I've had, melted in your mouth.
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Blac Flamingo Coffee, Culebra
Best place to grab a delicious breakfast and latte. Owner and staff were so friendly and welcoming.
Blac Flamingo Coffee | Culebra | Facebook
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Harbor Restaurant, Rincon
Great place to grab at bite to eat and a cocktail. They have tables right on the beach surrounded by trees for shade. First time trying mofongo and it was awesome.
Harbor Restaurant | Rincon | Facebook
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Spiga Cafe
Fabulous latte and breakfast. Huge breakfast sandwiches, one is enough to split. Great selection of baked goods and the cutiest little dog greeted us at the door.
MONTANA
Storm Castle Café, Bozeman
As seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Everything on the menu is outstanding but my go to is the Po Campo. Very friendly owners and staff. Must stop if in Bozeman area. www.stormcastlecafe.com
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Willow Creek Cafe, Willow Creek
Might be the best ribs I've ever had. Chicken fried steak and fried chicken sandwich are also outstanding. If going for dinner make sure to call for a reservation, place gets packed.
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Grizzly Bar & Grill, Cameron
Great place to grab dinner after a day of fishing the Madison. Outstanding steaks, prime rib and pasta dishes. Make sure to call for dinner
reservations.
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Willie's Distillery, Ennis
Great place to stop after a day on the river or in the mountains. Great craft cocktails and make sure to try the Bighorn Bourbon.
Home - Willie's Distillery (williesdistillery.com)
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Riverhouse, Big Sky
Favorite place to eat and drink in the Big Sky area. Great views of the mountains and Gallatin river, amazing BBQ and fried chicken.
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Montana Backcountry Adventures Dinner Yurt, Big Sky
Amazing experience everyone should checkout if in the Big Sky Area. Secluded mountain yurt, live music and the best tenderloin and mashers you'll ever have. In the winter they drive you up in a snowcat and in the summer a vintage army truck.
https://bigskyyurt.com/montana-dinner-yurt/
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Campfire Lodge, West Yellowstone
My favorite place to have breakfast. Plate size pancakes, great ham steaks and amazing cinnamon rolls. Also, can't beat the scenery, right off the Madison River. They also have a small fly shop with a great selection of flies and tying materials.
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Piccola Cucina AT OX Pasture, Red Lodge
Absolutely amazing authentic Italian restaurant. The Paccheri Alla Carbonara was outstanding, and the best I've ever had. Make sure to get the Tiramisu they make table side and the cappuccino gelato.
www.piccolacucinagroup.com/en/piccola-cucina-at-ox-pasture/
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