10 Neighborhood Restaurants In Florida With Food So Good You’ll Be Back For Seconds

Who doesn't love a little local gem, the kind you have to know someone to know about? These are always the coziest restaurants with the best food (and service, too). Here are a few of the best neighborhood restaurants in Florida that you've probably never visited (but you should, right away):

1. The Blue Hen Cafe, St. Augustine

This neighborhood restaurant in Florida serves some of the most delicious southern food around. Trust us, you need these chicken biscuits in your life. To learn more, check out The Blue Hen Cafe's website.

2. Sweet Pea Cafe, Tallahassee

If you've never had tofu (or never liked tofu), this is the place to try it (or try it again). Sweet Pea serves farm-to-table vegan sandwiches, salads and baked goods in an adorable setting. Try the tempeh reuben or buffalo tempeh. You don't have to be vegan to love this eatery. Check out Sweet Pea Cafe's website to learn more.

3. Hardy Park Bistro, Fort Lauderdale

This charming little restaurant is everything you could want in a neighborhood bistro. The ambiance is upscale but friendly, and the food is creative and fresh. Definitely stop by when you're in Fort Lauderdale. Visit Hardy Park Bistro's website to learn more.

4. Francesco's New York Pizzeria & Ristorante, Sarasota

If you can't live without New York pizza, but you live in Florida, you can finally rejoice. Give it a try, and this little family-owned gem will be your new go-to Italian spot in Sarasota. To learn more, visit the website for Francesco's New York Pizzeria.

5. Paris Bakery & Cafe, West Palm Beach

No one makes a better breakfast than the French, especially if you love a well-prepared omelet or crepe. This adorable little cafe brings a bit of France to West Palm Beach. To learn more, check out the website for Paris Bakery & Cafe.

6. Casa Mia Trattoria, North Miami

If you're in search of great homemade Italian food, add Casa Mia to your bucket list. Casa Mia is well named, because they always go out of their way to make you feel at home. For a variety of fresh, delicious classics of Northern Italy, head to Casa Mia Trattoria. Check out Casa Mia Trattoria's website to learn more.

7. Cafe Tango, Santa Rosa Beach

This little cottage on 30A is intimate, to say the least. With only eight tables, you never have to worry about a big crowd ruining your evening. This is the perfect place for a romantic evening or special occasion. Prices are high, but so is quality. Visit Cafe Tango's website to learn more.

8. Owl Cafe, Apalachicola

When you find yourself in the charming Northwest Florida town of Apalachicola (and hopefully you will), the Owl Cafe is a must. Seafood is the obvious choice in this Old Florida fishing village (oysters especially), but you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. To learn more, visit the website for Owl Cafe in Apalachicola.

9. Philly's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies, Pensacola

You probably thought you couldn't find an authentic Philly cheeseteak or hoagie in Florida, right? Wrong! You won't be disappointed, even if you're from the Northeast. To learn more, visit the website for Philly's Cheesesteaks & Hoagies.

10. Simply Sara's, Jacksonville

Simply Sara's will take you back in time to your mother's or grandmother's table, with homemade meals in a low-key, relaxed setting. Everything served here is Southern comfort food at its finest. Don't leave without trying one of their desserts, which are simply scrumptious. To learn more, visit the website for Simply Sara's Restaurant.

Have you been to any of the best neighborhood restaurants in Florida? Which one is your favorite? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below! And if you know another incredible eatery in the Sunshine State, nominate it for a chance to be featured.

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