Today was my first day back from Florida and it was nice to get to spend some time with my dogs and visit a little with my family. Key West was a lot of fun... the weather was beautiful (once I got used to the heat and humidity) and it was just the perfect vacation. I got to go to a lot of different restaurants and I have to say that they were all good, but some really stood out from the rest. If you ever go to Key West on vacation, here are my recommendations for you:
Breakfast: Go to Blue Heaven and order some of their pancakes. They are out of this world good... light and fluffy and served with warm (real) Maple syrup. It was so good that I went twice. In the outdoor seating there are a lot of animals roaming around... so roosters, chickens, chicks, and cats will be passing around your table and under your feet. It may sound weird, but it was really quite charming.
Lunch: I was so excited that I already blogged about it from my cell phone, but go to El Siboney Restaurant for some amazing Cuban food.
Dinner: Seven Fish prooved to be the best dinner of my stay. By the last night of my stay, I was starting to try and eat more salads (I ate so much in those five days), so I got their three cheese caeser... yes, when I think light, I think three cheeses. It was so good!
Beach Time: Higgs Beach was really nice. The beach and parking was free, but you have to rent everything else (chairs, umbrellas, etc). There were a good amount of people at the beach when I went, but it was still pretty calm and quiet.
Hotel: STAY AT THE OCEAN KEYS RESORT! I absolutely love this hotel. It has great rooms with great views. The service is excellent on every level and it is very friendly and professional. The other great thing is that the hotel is right in the heart of the busy part of the town, but it is secluded enough that you don't get affected by noise. So, if you are an old fart like me and want to be near the action, but not participate in it... it's perfect :)
