Florida is renowned for its year-long sun and as a holiday destination, but some may not be aware of its world-class seafood, sun-drenched citrus offerings and the fusions of flavor available.
Justin Timineri is an international culinary ambassador representing the state of Florida, with a mission is to help the world rediscover fresh, healthy cuisine. This certified executive chef, author, award winner, teacher and television personality shares some of his favorite eateries in the Sunshine State here.
CLAMS
The Crow’s Nest - Venice, 1968 Tarpon Center Dr, Venice
Tony’s Clam Chowder, 597 2nd Street, Cedar Key
Casual Clam, 3336 9th Street North (MLK), St. Petersburg
LOBSTER
Norman’s, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando
Djon’s Steak and Lobster House, 522 Ocean Avenue, Melbourne Beach
Sunset Waterfront Grill & Bar, 500 W Cocoa Beach Cswy, Cocoa Beach
Roys, 2001 Siesta Drive, Sarasota
Bluezoo Todd English, Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd.Lake, Buena Vista
STONE CRAB
JB’s Fish Camp & Restaurant, 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach
The Oyster House Restaurant, on Chokoloskee Causeway, Highway 29 South, Everglades City
Marker 32, 14549 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville
Joe’s Stone Crab, 11 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach
Billy’s Stone Crab Waterfront Seafood and Market, 400 North Ocean Drive, Hollywood
GROUPER
Columbia Restaurant, 98 St. George Street, St. Augustine
15th Street Fisheries & Dockside Café, 1900 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale
Beach Bistro, Beach Bistro 6600 Gulf Drive Holmes Beach, Anna Maria Island
The Oceanaire Seafood Room, 9101 International Drive Suite 1002, Orlando
5 Sage Restaurant, 3534 Maclay Blvd S Tallahassee
STEAK
Not Your Daddy’s Steakhouse, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Jackson’s Steakhouse, 400 South Palafox Street, Pensacola
Bern’s Steakhouse, 1208 S. Howard Ave, Tampa.
The Capital Grille, 9101 International Drive , Orlando
Bourbon Steak, 19999 West Country Club Drive Miami
BURGERS
ROK:BRGR, 208 Southwest 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale
Café Maxx, 2601 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach
Captain Anderson’s Restaurant, 5551 N. Lagoon Drive, Panama City Beach
Salt, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Amelia Island
Crazy Fish Bar & Grill, 802 Henry Street, lake Wales, Central Florida
KEY LIME PIE
Key West Key Lime Pie Co., 511 Greene St. across from Old City Hall, The Keys
The Florida Key Lime Pie Company, 340 King Street in Cocoa Village, Cocoa Beach
Juvia, 1111 Lincoln Road, Miami
Cecconi’s, 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
Key Lime and Coconut Factory, 412 & 414 Greene St., Key West
CITRUS COCKTAILS
Cuba Libre, 9101 International Drive, Orlando
Ola at Sanctuary, 1745 James Ave, Miami Beach
Casa Monica Hotel, 95 Cordova Street, St. Augustine
Mise En Place, 442 W. Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 110, Tampa