One of the things we adore about this wonderful state we call home is the number of totally unique restaurants in Florida. Florida is a place that welcomes the weird, and this opens the door to wacky roadside attractions, themed restaurants, and all sorts of obvious cries for attention. Sure, we may get a little cheesy sometimes, but we just love this about Florida. We don’t take ourselves too seriously. We’re always having fun, and we want you to have fun, too. So if you’re on the hunt for unique restaurants or unique dining experiences in Florida, these restaurants are sure to deliver!

  1. The Bubble Room (Captiva, FL)

Flickr/Timothy Wildey

Flickr/Timothy Wildey One theme just wasn’t enough for this colorful restaurant. The Bubble Room features antiques, stars of the silver screen, Christmas decorations, and moving trains on all three (yes, three!) floors. To learn more, visit the website for The Bubble Room. Bubble Room, 15001 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924, USA

  1. Satchel’s Pizza (Gainesville, FL)

Flickr/Jeff Stevens Satchel’s Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA

Flickr/Will Vragovic for VISIT FLORIDA Having lived in Gainesville for several years, I’m pretty sure I’m legally obligated to mention Satchel’s. Not only is the food amazing, the decor all has a reclaimed, junk art vibe, and it has its own store (Lightnin’ Salvage) chock full of weird and fun little knickknacks and gifts. Check out the website for Satchel’s Pizza to learn more.

  1. Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant (Jacksonville, FL)

Flickr/Callie Reed Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258, USA

Flickr/Callie Reed Similar to Linger Lodge, Clark’s houses a huge menagerie of stuffed animals, but not just those native to Florida. You’ll find lions, tigers and bears (oh my!), and even an exhibit with turtles, fish and a 5-foot live alligator. For the latest information, visit the website for Clark’s Fish Camp.

  1. Sugar Mill Restaurant (De Leon Springs State Park, FL)

Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor This park is perfect for swimming and canoeing, and it’s home to a pancake house with a DIY twist: a griddle in every table allows patrons to flip their own flapjacks. Pancakes and nature? Sounds like easily one of the best state parks in Florida. To learn more, visit the website for The Sugar Mill Restaurant. De León Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA

  1. The Wreck Bar (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Flickr/attackcat The Wreck Bar, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

Flickr/attackcat This unique bar was designed to look like a sunken ship. Weekend mermaid shows performed in the hotel pool complete the illusion and draw tons of visitors. Visit the website for The Wreck Bar to learn more.

  1. Murder Mystery Dinner Train (Fort Myers, FL)

Flickr/daniandgeorge Not only do they fit all of this in the confines of a train car, the train actually runs during the shows! To learn more, visit the website for the Murder Mystery Dinner Train. Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, USA

  1. Blue Heaven (Key West, FL)

Flickr/Sam Howzit Blue Heaven is an iconic beacon of Key West culture. It has a whimsical atmosphere with folk art, live music, lush foliage and cats and chickens roaming free. Their food is well-rated and they claim to have the best Key lime pie on the island. Visit the Blue Heaven website to learn more. Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, USA

  1. Medieval Times (Kissimmee, FL)

Flickr/niXerKG Think of it as extreme dinner theater. Jousting and sword fights accompanied by spectacular modern lighting and production. Pretty good food with no silverware provided (to keep things authentic). Maybe it’s a little corny, but it’s also irresistibly fun. Check out the website for Medieval Times to learn more. Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events, 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA

  1. Lunch with an Astronaut (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex)

Pet_r Purchase includes a buffet and a presentation given by a real astronaut, with the opportunity afterward to ask questions. This sounds really cool, as long as it’s not space food. To learn more about Lunch with an Astronaut, visit the Kennedy Space Center website. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA

  1. Dick’s Last Resort (Panama City Beach)

Flickr/ John Piercy I tried not to put too many chains on this list, but this one piqued my interest. Servers are not only allowed but required to be rude to guests. It’s all in jest, of course, and supposedly a lot of fun (for those not easily offended). Plus the name cracks me up. Check out the website for Dick’s Last Resort to learn more. Dick’s Last Resort - Panama City Beach, 16210 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413, USA

  1. Lips (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Flickr/beleaveme Lips describes itself as “the ultimate in drag dining.” The food may be a little on the pricey side, but you’re really paying for the experience. For more information, visit the website for Lips. Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA

Have you been to any of these unique restaurants in Florida? Which one is your favorite? If you know of any of the best restaurants in Florida, please share them with us!

Flickr/Timothy Wildey

One theme just wasn’t enough for this colorful restaurant. The Bubble Room features antiques, stars of the silver screen, Christmas decorations, and moving trains on all three (yes, three!) floors. To learn more, visit the website for The Bubble Room.

Bubble Room, 15001 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924, USA

Flickr/Jeff Stevens

Satchel’s Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA

Flickr/Will Vragovic for VISIT FLORIDA

Having lived in Gainesville for several years, I’m pretty sure I’m legally obligated to mention Satchel’s. Not only is the food amazing, the decor all has a reclaimed, junk art vibe, and it has its own store (Lightnin’ Salvage) chock full of weird and fun little knickknacks and gifts. Check out the website for Satchel’s Pizza to learn more.

Flickr/Callie Reed

Clark’s Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258, USA

Similar to Linger Lodge, Clark’s houses a huge menagerie of stuffed animals, but not just those native to Florida. You’ll find lions, tigers and bears (oh my!), and even an exhibit with turtles, fish and a 5-foot live alligator. For the latest information, visit the website for Clark’s Fish Camp.

Flickr/VISIT FLORIDA Editor

This park is perfect for swimming and canoeing, and it’s home to a pancake house with a DIY twist: a griddle in every table allows patrons to flip their own flapjacks. Pancakes and nature? Sounds like easily one of the best state parks in Florida. To learn more, visit the website for The Sugar Mill Restaurant.

De León Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA

Flickr/attackcat

The Wreck Bar, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA

This unique bar was designed to look like a sunken ship. Weekend mermaid shows performed in the hotel pool complete the illusion and draw tons of visitors. Visit the website for The Wreck Bar to learn more.

Flickr/daniandgeorge

Not only do they fit all of this in the confines of a train car, the train actually runs during the shows! To learn more, visit the website for the Murder Mystery Dinner Train.

Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, USA

Flickr/Sam Howzit

Blue Heaven is an iconic beacon of Key West culture. It has a whimsical atmosphere with folk art, live music, lush foliage and cats and chickens roaming free. Their food is well-rated and they claim to have the best Key lime pie on the island. Visit the Blue Heaven website to learn more.

Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, USA

Flickr/niXerKG

Think of it as extreme dinner theater. Jousting and sword fights accompanied by spectacular modern lighting and production. Pretty good food with no silverware provided (to keep things authentic). Maybe it’s a little corny, but it’s also irresistibly fun. Check out the website for Medieval Times to learn more.

Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events, 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA

Pet_r

Purchase includes a buffet and a presentation given by a real astronaut, with the opportunity afterward to ask questions. This sounds really cool, as long as it’s not space food. To learn more about Lunch with an Astronaut, visit the Kennedy Space Center website.

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA

Flickr/ John Piercy

I tried not to put too many chains on this list, but this one piqued my interest. Servers are not only allowed but required to be rude to guests. It’s all in jest, of course, and supposedly a lot of fun (for those not easily offended). Plus the name cracks me up. Check out the website for Dick’s Last Resort to learn more.

Dick’s Last Resort - Panama City Beach, 16210 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413, USA

Flickr/beleaveme

Lips describes itself as “the ultimate in drag dining.” The food may be a little on the pricey side, but you’re really paying for the experience. For more information, visit the website for Lips.

Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA

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unique restaurants in Florida November 17, 2020 Elisa Regulski What are the most unique restaurants in Florida?

The Chattaway

These aren’t the only unique restaurants in Florida! If you’re craving another whimsical dining experience, visit The Chattaway in St. Petersburg. The atmosphere is lush and vibrant - it’ll make you feel like you stepped inside a storybook. And the burgers are to die for. You’ll love lounging on their gorgeous patio while sinking your teeth into a scrumptious meal. Believe us, this is one place you’ll want to return to again and again. What are the most famous restaurants in Florida?

Columbia Restaurant Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

Columbia Restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Florida, and it’s easy to see why. With a vibrant atmosphere and stellar menu full of authentic eats, this restaurant has it all. Plus, they are the oldest Spanish restaurant in Florida! You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten at this iconic eatery. Craving seafood? Head over to Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish in St. Petersburg. These beloved dishes will thoroughly dazzle your taste buds. What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida?

Dairy Joy Bob’s Train

Dairy Joy, located in Tampa, is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida. This old-school eatery has been scooping fresh ice cream for decades! Treat your sweet tooth to something truly spectacular at this Sunshine State staple. People of all ages love this retro restaurant! For another fun adventure, visit Bob’s Train in Sarasota. Like its name suggests, this restaurant is tucked inside a historic train car, and it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. No matter how old you are, you’ll love eating at this quirky cafe. Try it out for yourself and experience the magic first-hand!

The OIYS Visitor Center

unique restaurants in Florida

November 17, 2020

Elisa Regulski

What are the most unique restaurants in Florida?

The Chattaway

These aren’t the only unique restaurants in Florida! If you’re craving another whimsical dining experience, visit The Chattaway in St. Petersburg. The atmosphere is lush and vibrant - it’ll make you feel like you stepped inside a storybook. And the burgers are to die for. You’ll love lounging on their gorgeous patio while sinking your teeth into a scrumptious meal. Believe us, this is one place you’ll want to return to again and again. What are the most famous restaurants in Florida?

Columbia Restaurant Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

Columbia Restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Florida, and it’s easy to see why. With a vibrant atmosphere and stellar menu full of authentic eats, this restaurant has it all. Plus, they are the oldest Spanish restaurant in Florida! You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten at this iconic eatery. Craving seafood? Head over to Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish in St. Petersburg. These beloved dishes will thoroughly dazzle your taste buds. What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida?

Dairy Joy Bob’s Train

Dairy Joy, located in Tampa, is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida. This old-school eatery has been scooping fresh ice cream for decades! Treat your sweet tooth to something truly spectacular at this Sunshine State staple. People of all ages love this retro restaurant! For another fun adventure, visit Bob’s Train in Sarasota. Like its name suggests, this restaurant is tucked inside a historic train car, and it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. No matter how old you are, you’ll love eating at this quirky cafe. Try it out for yourself and experience the magic first-hand!

The OIYS Visitor Center

The OIYS Visitor Center

  • The Chattaway

These aren’t the only unique restaurants in Florida! If you’re craving another whimsical dining experience, visit The Chattaway in St. Petersburg. The atmosphere is lush and vibrant - it’ll make you feel like you stepped inside a storybook. And the burgers are to die for. You’ll love lounging on their gorgeous patio while sinking your teeth into a scrumptious meal. Believe us, this is one place you’ll want to return to again and again.

What are the most famous restaurants in Florida?

  • Columbia Restaurant
  • Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

Columbia Restaurant is one of the most famous restaurants in Florida, and it’s easy to see why. With a vibrant atmosphere and stellar menu full of authentic eats, this restaurant has it all. Plus, they are the oldest Spanish restaurant in Florida! You haven’t lived until you’ve eaten at this iconic eatery. Craving seafood? Head over to Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish in St. Petersburg. These beloved dishes will thoroughly dazzle your taste buds.

What are the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida?

  • Dairy Joy
  • Bob’s Train

Dairy Joy, located in Tampa, is one of the best family-friendly restaurants in Florida. This old-school eatery has been scooping fresh ice cream for decades! Treat your sweet tooth to something truly spectacular at this Sunshine State staple. People of all ages love this retro restaurant! For another fun adventure, visit Bob’s Train in Sarasota. Like its name suggests, this restaurant is tucked inside a historic train car, and it’s every bit as fun as it sounds. No matter how old you are, you’ll love eating at this quirky cafe. Try it out for yourself and experience the magic first-hand!