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Picnic: under $25; Snacks: $25–50; Real meal: $50–80; Family treat: over $80 (based on a family of four)
Picnic
T-Mex Tacos (235 14th St, 33139; 305 538 3009) has the makings of a beach picnic, including tacos, nachos, and burritos. Enjoy the picnic in Lummus Park.
Picnic
La Sandwicherie (229 14th St, 33139; 305 532 8934; www.lasandwicherie.com) offers salads, juices, smoothies, and large shareable sandwiches. Enjoy your takeaway at Lummus Park.
Snacks
Tap Tap Haitian Restaurant (819 Fifth St, 33139; 305 672 2898; www.taptapsouthbeach.com) serves wholesome, West Indian-inspired cuisine.
Lunchtime at Big Pink, a family-friendly diner in South Beach
Family Treat
Joe’s Stone Crab (11 Washington Ave, 33139; 305 673 0365; www.joesstonecrab.com; closed for lunch in summer), in business since 1913, claims to have discovered stone crab as a food source in the 1920s. The crabs, and most other seafood items, are high-priced, but the menu does contain some more affordable meals.
Moss-covered fountain in the courtyard of Joe’s Stone Crab
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Middle Beach, Bal Harbour, North Miami Beach
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Café Vert (9490 Harding Ave, Surfside, 33154; 305 867 3151; 8am–5pm Sun–Thu, till 3pm Fri), a Jewish-French café, has salads, quiches, crêpes, and kosher dishes.
Family treat
Timó Restaurant & Bar (17624 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, 33160; 305 936 1008; www.timorestaurant.com) serves pizza and seafood.
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Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park
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Bulldog Barbecue (15400 Biscayne Blvd, 33160; 305 940 9655; www.bulldog-bbq.com) serves delicious chili cheese fries, BBQ sandwiches, and shrimp and grits.
Real meal
Flanigan’s Seafood Bar and Grill (2721 Bird Ave 33133; 305 446 1114; www.flanigans.net) is known for its fresh, home-made dishes. There is also a kids’ menu featuring chicken dinosaurs and mini corn dogs.
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Oleta River State Park
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Blue Marlin Fish House (2500 NE 163rd St, 33160; 305 957 8822) offers kids’ entrées, pizza, and Oleta burgers. Picnic by the bay.
Real meal
Carpaccio at Bal Harbour Shops (9700 Collins Ave 139, 33154; 305 867 7777; www.carpaccioatbalharbour.com) serves pizza, pasta, and other Italian specialties.
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Ancient Spanish Monastery
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La Granja (1901 NE 163rd St, 33162; 305 949 0407; www.lagranjarestaurants.com) serves great Peruvian-style chicken and some excellent Latin specialties.
Family treat
Kitchen 305 (16701 Collins Ave, 33160; 305 749 2110; www.newportbeachside.com) serves flatbreads, seafood, and meat; it also has a kids’ menu.
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Fort Lauderdale
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Eat and Drink
Picnic: under $25; Snacks: $25–50; Real meal: $50–80; Family treat: over $80 (based on a family of four)
Picnic
Publix at Las Olas (601 S Andrews Ave, 33301; 954 728 8330; www.publix.com), the closest major supermarket to downtown Fort Lauderdale, offers sandwiches, breads, and deli products that can be enjoyed on the beach.
Snacks
Hot Dog Heaven (101 E Sunrise Blvd, 33304; 954 523 7100; hotdogheaven.infinology.net/home.htm; till 4:30pm Mon–Sat), a 10-minute drive up Federal Highway, is a small place with bar stools inside and two tables outside. A local favorite, it serves superb beef Chicago hotdogs with the works.
Real meal
Coconuts (429 Seabreeze Blvd, 33316; 954 525 2421; www.coconutsfortlauderdale.com) offers outdoor seating on the water’s edge next to the International Swimming Hall of Fame, with views of the local pelicans and a daily fish feeding. Feast on stone crab, fish tacos, and fresh local seafood.
Family treat
3030 Ocean (Harbor Beach Resort Marriott, 3030 Holiday Dr, 33316; 954 765 3030; www.3030ocean.com; dinner only) serves innovative, contemporary American seafood such as salt-block seared spearfish with almonds, and apricot-glazed local mahi.
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Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
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Snacks
M. Cruz Rentals (on site) has a stall offering cold drinks and snacks such as hot dogs.
Real meal
Franco & Vinny’s Pizza Shack (2884 E Sunrise Blvd, 33304; 954 564 9522; francoandvinnys.com; 4–11pm daily) serves excellent pizza and pasta dishes, as well as children’s specials including spaghetti with meatballs.
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John U. Lloyd Beach State Park
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Dania Beach Bar & Grill (65 N Beach Rd, 33004; 954 923 4148; www.daniabeachgrill.com; 11am–6pm daily), just outside the park, has a full range of salads, sandwiches, and burgers.
Real meal
Islamorada Fish Company (220 Gulf Stream Way, Dania Beach, 33004; 954 927 7737; restaurants.basspro.com/fishcompany/DaniaBeach) offers fresh seafood dishes.
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Seminole Indian Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
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Ben & Jerry’s (5725 Seminole Way, 33314; 954 321 5144; scoopshops.benjerry.com/scoopshops/hardrockhollywood) serves some of the most unusual flavors of ice cream.
Real meal
Johnny Rockets (5740 Seminole Way, 33314; 954 316 1915 www.johnnyrockets.com) offers juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes, and freshly baked apple pie in a 1950s-style diner. It also has a kids’ menu.
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Davie
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La Spada’s Original Hoagies (2645 S University Dr, 33328; 954 476 1099; www.laspadashoagies.com) offers some of the best sandwiches in southern Florida.
Real meal
Pizza Loft (3514 S University Dr, 33328; 954 916 8880; www.thepizzaloft.com) is a family-friendly pizza joint.
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Flamingo Gardens
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Snacks
Publix Countryside Shops (5630 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, 33330; 954 434 2803; www.publix.com) is the nearest major supermarket to Flamingo Gardens.
Real meal
Marola’s Trattoria (5822 S Flamingo Rd, Cooper City, 33330; 954 434 3420; marolas.com), a family-friendly Italian restaurant, serves salads, pasta, and pizza.
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Butterfly World
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The Lakeside Café (on site) is the best place for sandwiches, salads, iced drinks, and coffee.
Real meal
Lime Fresh Mexican Grill (Promenade at Coconut Creek, 4425 Lyons Rd, 33073; 954 586 2999; www.limefreshmexicangrill.com), a short drive away, offers kids’ menus and great tacos.
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Boca Raton
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Picnic
4th Generation Organic Market (75 SE 3rd St, 33432; 561 338 9920; www.4thgenerationmarket.com) stocks salads, sandwiches, wraps, and desserts. Enjoy the picnic in the Red Reef Park.
Real meal
Tom Sawyer Restaurant & Pastry Shop (1759 NW 2nd Ave, 33432; 561 368 4634; w
ww.tomsawyerrestaurant.com; 7am–2pm daily) is an old-fashioned diner with excellent breakfasts. It also serves soups, salads, and seafood.
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Delray Beach
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Sandwiches by the Sea (1214 E Atlantic Ave; 561 272 2212) serves good-value subs to go with the superb milk- shakes and smoothies.
Real meal
Caffe Luna Rosa (34 S Ocean Blvd; 561 274 9404; www.caffelunarosa.com),offers top-quality sea-food dishes, Italian specialties such as antipasti and home-made pasta, and desserts.
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Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
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Cornell Café (on site; 11am–3pm Tue–Sun) is an open-air place selling pan-Asian snacks, light meals, and desserts.
Real meal
Henry’s (16850 Jog Rd, 33446; 561 638 1949; henrysofbocaraton.com) offers contemporary American and Continental cuisine near the gardens.
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Palm Beach
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Eat and Drink
Picnic: under $25; Snacks: $25–50; Real meal: $50–80; Family treat: over $80 (based on a family of four)
Picnic
Publix on Palm Beach (135 Bradley Pl, 33480; 561 655 4120; www.publix.com) is a great place to pick up delicious goodies for a picnic on the beach or in Cluett Memorial Garden.
Snacks
Sprinkles Ice Cream & Sandwich (279 Royal Poinciana Way, 33480; 561 659 1140; 9am–10pm Sun–Thu, 9am–11pm Fri–Sat) offers luscious ice cream in several flavors.
Real meal
Pizza Al Fresco (14 Via Mizner, 33480; 561 832 0032; pizzaalfresco.com) has courtyard seating and serves fabulous brick-oven pizza and baked pasta.
Dining in the charming courtyard of Pizza Al Fresco
Family treat
Charley’s Crab (456 S Ocean Blvd, 33480; 561 659 1500; www.muer.com) offers fine seafood right on the beach. Try the Alaskan king crab or the filet mignon.
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Flagler Museum
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Eat and Drink
Picnic: under $25; Snacks: $25–50; Real meal: $50–80; Family treat: over $80 (based on a family of four)
Picnic
Amici Market (155 North County Rd, 33480; 561 832 0201; www.myamicimarket.com) is a gourmet market and deli just north of the museum. Picnic on the beach.
Snacks
Toojay’s Original Gourmet Deli (313 Royal Poinciana Way, 33480; 561 659 7232; www.toojays.com) tempts with chicken noodle soup, overstuffed sandwiches, potato pancakes, and vegetable quesadillas. There is also a good kids’ menu.
Real meal
Palm Beach Grill (340 Royal Poinciana Way, 33480; 561 835 1077; www.hillstone.com; dinner only), a short walk from the museum, serves excellent seafood. Do sample their Key lime pie.
Family treat
Buccan (350 South County Road, 33480; 561 833 3450; buccanpalmbeach.com) is the place for a real splurge. The tapas plates are perfect for sharing and there are plenty of creative pizzas on the menu, as well as more innovative dishes such as grilled quail with jalapeño biscuit. An extensive wine list is available too.
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Palm Beach Zoo
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Snacks
The zoo concession stand (on site; closes 4pm) offers cold drinks, ice cream, hot dogs, and other snacks.
Real meal
Tropics Café (on site; closes 3pm) serves salads, roast chicken, pasta, and healthy snacks for kids such as raisins, applesauce, and granola bars.
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Lion Country Safari
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Snacks
Safari Snacks (on site) offers pizza, hot dogs, funnel cakes, and ice cream.
Real meal
Los Agaves (1179 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, 33411; 561 798 1229www.losagavesfl.com) serves great tacos, salads, and quesadillas.
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Juno Beach: Loggerhead Marinelife Center
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Hurricane Café (14050 US-1, 33408; 561 630 2012; www.hurricanecafe.com) has outdoor seating and great selections for kids.
Real meal
Captain Charlie’s Reef Grill (12846 US 1, 33408; 561 624 9924) is justly famous for its seafood.
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Vero Beach
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Eat and Drink
Picnic: under $25; Snacks: $25–50; Real meal: $50–80; Family treat: over $80 (based on a family of four)
Picnic
Publix at Vero Mall (1255 US-1, 32960; 772 778 1984; www.publix.com) offers a huge selection of fresh groceries, a deli, and an in-store bakery. The beach is a short drive away.
Snacks
The Barefoot Cafe (203614th Ave, 32960; 772 770 1733; www.thebarefootcafe.com) has seating, but mostly caters to a take-out crowd with a tasty menu of healthy wraps, soups, and salads.
Island-style decor of the Barefoot Cafe, Vero Beach
Real meal
The Lemon Tree (3125 Ocean Dr, 32963; 772 231 0858; www.lemontreevero.com) overlooks the ocean and is an especially good place for a diner-style breakfast or lunch. It also offers a kids’ menu.
Family treat
Ocean Grill (1050 Sexton Plaza, 32963; 772 231 5409; www.ocean-grill.com; closed Sun lunchtime) is a local legend situated right on the beach. It serves classic seafood and has a great kids’ menu.
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Fort Pierce
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Snacks
Uncle Carlo’s Gelato (141 Melody Lane, 34950; 772 672 4401) has gelato, cookies and paninis.
Real meal
12A Buoy (22 Fisherman’s Wharf, 34950; 772 672 4524) is a fish shack with an old Florida vibe and an outdoor deck.
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Hutchinson Island
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The Chef Shack (899 N E Ocean Blvd, 34996; 772 334 0820) serves grouper sandwiches and burgers.
Real meal
Shuckers Restaurant (9800 S Ocean Dr, Jensen Beach, 34957; 772 229 1224; islandbeachresort.net) has pasta and seafood.
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Jupiter Island
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Harry & the Natives (11910 SE Federal Hwy, 33455; 772 546 3061; harryandthenatives.com) has fish sandwiches and gator burgers.