City: Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (305) 361-8487

Address: 1200 Crandon Blvd. at Bill Baggs Cape Fl

Description: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is served at the open-air Lighthouse Cafe, located in the heart of the state park and 400 acres of natural surroundings. Served from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily, breakfast choices include traditional favorites such as eggs, omelets, pancakes, and French toast and options with a twist such as the shrimp omelet and customizable dishes. Lunch and dinner is available from 11 a.m. through sundown and includes traditional sandwiches (hamburger, Cuban, fish, and veggie options) as well as soups, salads, seafood, meats, and pastas. Drinks, desserts, and natural juices are also available.

City: Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (305) 361-9985

Address: 83 Harbor Dr.

Description: This greasy-spoon has been a local strip mall favorite since 1972 and is a no-nonsense, what you see is what you get kind of place. The house special, Ted’s Special, is a buttered English muffin topped with eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, and tomatoes. Dieters steer clear.

City: Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (305) 365-5399

Address: 26 Crandon Blvd.

Description: If you’re looking for a down-to-earth burger joint, this is it. There are dozens of variations on their traditional meat burgers, including the Greek burger with black olives and feta cheese, the kaiser burger with mozzarella cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms topped with a fried egg, and the Mexican burger with avocado, pico de gallo, and Monterey jack cheese, among others. Vegetarians also have options: the falafel burger, portobello mushroom burger, black bean burger, and California veggie burger. Seafood burgers are also available (salmon, wild shrimp, snapper, and tuna) and those who aren’t burger fans will also find salads and breakfast items on the menu. A particular highlight is the fruit sorbet, which is 100 percent Italian and available in seven fruit flavors.

City: Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (305) 361-0662

Address: 260 Crandon Blvd.

Description: This Argentine serves up a meat-heavy menu with South American flair. Weekly specials range from dishes including grilled chicken, various types of steak, and short ribs and are served with one side of lettuce and tomato, Russian salad, french fries, or mashed potatoes. Cold and hot sandwiches are reasonably priced and other locations in Miami include Doral (10375 NW 41st St.; 305-513-2624) and Coral Gables (244 Miracle Mile; 305-640-8376).

City: Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Restaurants

Address: 3201 Rickenbacker Causeway