Florida has gorgeous sandbars and clear turquoise waters that many enjoy as they have fun in the sun while grabbing a bite to eat... and they don't even have to go that far to do so.
There are floating restaurants all around the Sunshine State, and while many are at Crab Island, there are others around that allow you to enjoy a good meal in the middle of the water.
You can swim up or even have an elegant date night at a steamboat restaurant. We found seven unique experiences to level up your dining habits.
Paddlefish Orlando
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Seafood and American
Address: 1670 Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32830
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy delicious seafood or American meals for lunch or dinner. It's located near Disney World and you'll be eating on a steamboat that's docked with gorgeous waterfront views.
Accessibility: Wheelchair/stroller accessible
In The Pink!
Price: 💸
Cuisine: Ice Cream and popsicles
Address: Keewaydin Island, FL
Why You Need To Go: The perfect way to cool off in the sun is not only splashing around but also having mouthwatering ice cream bars to cool you down. This vendor comes right to you or you can line up on the island.
Wild Destin
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Acaí and dragon fruit bowls, as well as pineapples and coconuts.
Address: Crab Island, Destin, FL
Why You Need To Go: Crab Island is a unique vacation spot, and this boat will ride to you and your friends for a nice healthy snack to keep you going for the rest of the day.
Gulfstream Ice Cream
Price: Not listed.
Cuisine: Ice Cream
Address: Crab Island, Destin, FL
Why You Need To Go: On this huge sandbar you can have a great time with others docked on the Crab Island, and when you get hungry, you won't have to move around too much to get this "at-your-service" ice cream. They'll make their way over.
Hot Boiled Peanuts Boat
Price: Not listed.
Cuisine: Boiled peanuts
Address: Crab Island, Destin, FL
Why You Need To Go: When you see that red boat, you know a good snack could be headed your way. This boiled peanut boat rides around the crystal blues to feed your hunger.
Reef Burger
Price: 💸
Cuisine: American
Address: Crab Island, Destin, FL
Why You Need To Go: Who doesn't love a good burger or some chicken fingers? It's an American pastime, and all you have to do is swim up to the barge and order a tasty menu item.
Calypso Queen
The Calypso Queen on the water.
Price: 💸💸
Cuisine: Tropical Dinner Buffet
Address: 25 Causeway Blvd., Slip #18, Clearwater Beach
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy a fun evening out on a mini-cruise ride, where you could receive complimentary adult beverages, go dancing, and even eat a good meal that's buffet-style. The sunset views act as a perfect backdrop for your dinner plans for this boat ride experience.
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