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Including dimly lit historic dives, beachfront seafood spots, old-school Cuban joints, and beyond.
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It’s no secret that Florida restaurants are good at keeping their doors open.

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Dine here for a taste of timeless Florida flavor.
Andersons Restaurant & Waterfront Market
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Andersonas Restaurant & Waterfront Market
Panama City Beach
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The symbiotic relationship aims to maintain the fragile Florida coastal ecology.
Try the Bay shrimp or whatever fish is freshly written on the market board.
Away from the bustling crowds of Duval Street, this restaurant is tucked away on a residential street.

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It is known for its smoked mullet and hearty German potato salad.
Fresh fish like mackerel and mullet are smoked for 4 to 6 hours over native Florida Red Oak.
Dont leave without a slice of their Key Lime Pie.

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During prohibition, it transitioned into a restaurant.
Today, The Columbia Restaurant is Floridas oldest restaurant and a cornerstone of Spanish and Cuban cuisine.
The eponymous proprietor, Captain Joe himself, had a reputation for having the highest standards for fresh seafood.

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As a result, his name has become associated with top-tier quality.
Come here for sashimi straight from the sea.
Still in the family, the restaurant is now run by Lee & Ricks eldest son.

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When dining at this indulgent steakhouse, its hard to believe it had beginnings as a humble sandwich shop.
Why the name Versailles?
The dining room is covered in mirrors, much like the French chateaus Hall of Mirrors.

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Bustling with locals for more than a half-century, this restaurant has solidified itself as a Miami legend.
During the day, visit theMarjorie Kinnan Rawlingshomestead at the eponymous state park.
It’s still serving up its beloved crab cakes today.

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Take in the sunset from the rooftop bar with epic views.
The restaurant is an intimate parlor of hunter-green and coffered ceilings.
Folks come to Adriennes for the slabs of crispy-edged Sicilian sheet pan pizza, and classic NYC-style round pies.

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Right next door, Harrys continues to epitomize the definition of a classic New York-style steakhouse.
This waterfront spot has been a crustacean haven since 1955 and draws diners back for its famous garlic crabs.
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