Keep your eyes peeled when you head north on the Overseas Highway in Key Largo because this bayside “Shangri-La” is easy to miss. Tucked down a hidden lane under the tropical balm, Snook’s Bayside is the kind of place conjured up by the Beach Boys in their iconic hit song, “Kokomo.”
A dramatic chandeliered Grand Tiki sets the stage for tropical open-air dining that includes terrific island-inspired fare like Pistachio-Encrusted Yellowtail with mango salsa and chili beurre blanc, Lobster & Shrimp Cakes drizzled with Thai sweet chili, and mango chutney. Try the award-winning Blue Crab-Stuffed Lobster tails fin-ished with béarnaise sauce (Yowza!)
And then there’s the view. Oh, that incredibly beautiful view. Fronted by a sprawling 5,000 square foot patio with flickering torches and SOBE-style lounges, Snook’s Grand Tiki is backdropped with a gorgeous, unobstructed panorama of the Bay. It also provides a ringside seat to the best nightly Sunset Celebrations in Key Largo, which ceremoniously marks the day’s end with a loud blow from Snook’s ship’s horn.
The celebration continues well after dark with live entertainment and dancing under the palms. What better place to kick back with a fresh whole coconut filled Snook’s signature coconut rum punch and enjoy your very own piece of paradise?
Find Snooks Bayside & Grand Tiki at MM 99.5, Southbound Lane behind the Sandal Factory Outlet in Key Largo. Info: 305-453-5004; snooks.com.
Dinner at Snooks
Grand Tiki
Iguana Beach At Snooks Bayside Key Largo
Special Drinks
Waterside Ledge At Snooks
Waterside Lunch at Snooks
