With more than 1,000 miles of ocean frontage, Florida offers a beach lover's paradise. Both the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the Gulf of Mexico on the west offer stunning views. Guests to the state wanting a gastronomical adventure while enjoying the endless views have several restaurants to choose from.
Oceans 234 is directly on the Atlantic ocean in Deerfield Beach in southeast Florida. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and features a casual decor. The menu features seafood, steak and ribs. Sushi is also available. The menu is mid-range to expensive with the average dish costing $30, as of September 2010. A wine list with more than 30 selections is available. Oceans 234 is open for lunch and dinner daily, with the bar open until 2 a.m. on Friday; 3 a.m. on Saturday. Reservations are recommended and may be booked online.
Ocean 234
234 N. Ocean Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-428-2539
oceans234.com
Frenchy's is a chain of four restaurants located in Clearwater Beach on Florida's west coast. The Rockaway Grill location enjoys direct Gulf of Mexico access. All Frenchy's franchises have a casual atmosphere and a nautical theme. The menu at all Frenchy's franchises comprises medium-priced seafood, with specialties including the grouper Oscar and shrimp scampi. Ribs, sandwiches and salads are available. Restaurants are open for lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are unnecessary.
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St.
Clearwater, FL 33767
727-446-4844
frenchysonline.com
The South Beach Grill is directly on the Atlantic Ocean in St. Augustine, in northeast Florida. The casual restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining and a nautically-themed interior. Specialty menu items include the fried crab cake and South Beach pasta. Chicken, wraps, steaks burgers and sandwiches are also available. Breakfast-menu items include the eggs Florentine as well as steak and eggs. The South Beach Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not necessary.
South Beach Grill
45 Cubbedge Rd.
St. Augustine, FL 32080
904-471-8700
southbeachgrill.net
Louie's Backyard offers a fine-dining cuisine and atmosphere coupled with a direct beachfront location in Key West. The restaurant has been open since 1971 and is inside a historic Victorian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dinner entrees average $35 as of September 2010 and include specialties such as sauteed veal sweetbreads, pan-seared Ahi tuna and grilled New York steak. The upstairs of the restaurant is a dedicated wine bar and is open in the evenings Tuesday through Saturday. Lunch and dinner are served daily. Reservations are recommended.
Louie's Backyard
700 Waddell Ave.
Key West, FL 33040
305-294-1061
louiesbackyard.com
