These Unique Restaurants In Florida Offer A Memorable Dining Experience
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 near me” or “unique dining experiences near me” in Florida, these restaurants are sure to deliver!
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 Bubble Room's website.
2. Satchel's Pizza (Gainesville, FL)
Satchel's Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
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.
3. Clark's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant (Jacksonville, FL)
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 in Florida.
4. Sugar Mill Restaurant (De Leon Springs State Park, FL)
De León Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA
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.
5. The Wreck Bar (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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 Wreck Bar's website to learn more.
6. Murder Mystery Dinner Train (Fort Myers, FL)
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, USA
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 in Florida.
7. Blue Heaven (Key West, FL)
Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
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 Blue Heaven's website to learn more.
8. Medieval Times (Kissimmee, FL)
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events, 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
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.
9. Lunch with an Astronaut (Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex)
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
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.
10. Dick's Last Resort (Panama City Beach)
Dick's Last Resort - Panama City Beach, 16210 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413, USA
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.
11. Lips (Fort Lauderdale, FL)
Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA
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 in Florida.
Have you been to any of these unique restaurants in Florida? Which one is your favorite? If you know of any other crazy or amazing Florida restaurants, please share them with us!
Address: Bubble Room, 15001 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924, USA
Address: Clark's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258, USA
Address: De León Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA
Address: Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, USA
Address: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events, 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
Address: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
Address: The Wreck Bar, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Address: Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Address: Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA
Address: Dick's Last Resort - Panama City Beach, 16210 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413, USA
Address: Satchel's Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
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unique restaurants in Florida
November 17, 2020
Elisa Regulski
What are the most unique restaurants in Florida?
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 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, 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!
Address: Bubble Room, 15001 Captiva Dr, Captiva, FL 33924, USA
Address: Clark's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant, 12903 Hood Landing Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32258, USA
Address: De León Springs State Park, 601 Ponce Deleon Blvd, De Leon Springs, FL 32130, USA
Address: Murder Mystery Dinner Train, 2805 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966, USA
Address: Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Events, 4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
Address: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953, USA
Address: The Wreck Bar, 1140 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
Address: Blue Heaven, 729 Thomas St, Key West, FL 33040, USA
Address: Lips Drag Queen Show Palace, Restaurant & Bar, 1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, USA
Address: Dick's Last Resort - Panama City Beach, 16210 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413, USA
Address: Satchel's Pizza, 1800 NE 23rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32609, USA
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