Everglades Tours – Top 5 Child-Friendly Restaurants in the Everglades

Everglades Tours – Top 5 Child-Friendly Restaurants in the Everglades

One of the best thing to do in the Everglades with kids is the airboat tours which take kids out on the marshy wetlands to see the mighty American alligator. Traveling with children can get quite challenging and hectic but if you plan your vacation well you will be able to avoid all the last minute stress and focus on having a truly memorable vacation with your kids. To help you plan your Everglades holiday at great prices, visit MiamiDoubleDecker.com Here are the five most popular restaurants to dine if you have children in tow.

• Camellia Street Grill

This local grill’s waterfront setting makes it a great place for families with children. You and your kids can watch the airboat tours and alligator tours glide by the water. Sometimes it could get a but noisy during the day because of the sound of the fan boat engines but your kids won’t seem to mind at all. A speciality is the herbed salad, and the herbs come from the grill’s backyard garden. Sample the shrimps and grits, the catfish basket, the southern-inspired Po’Boy sandwich, crab cakes and the lima bean soup. Kids will love to lounge out by the deck over the water.

• Everglades Seafood Depot

While you may think that your kids will turn their little noses up at stuff like gator tail and frog’s legs, you will be surprised just how open kids are about trying new and exotic foods. Give it a shot and take them to the Everglades Seafood Depot where you can find the most succulent frog’s legs and gator tail on the island. Apart from that there are other options to try too like oysters, crawfish, gator nuggets, and every kid’s favorite – the ham and cheese sandwich.

• JT’s Island Grill & Gallery

Just about a mile past the edge of the Everglades City, you’ll come across a restored 1890s general store. That is JT’s Island Grill & Gallery. This amazing little art gallery cum cafe is decorated with vibrant retro furniture, pottery, loads of kitschy books, maps and clothes – all for sale. Kids will love exploring through the messy piles of stuff and finding something they value. The food here is another added bonus with fresh crab cakes, fish platters, veggie wraps, and salads – all created from locally-grown organic vegetables and herbs.

• Robert is Here

Robert’s is more of an institution than a farmer’s stand. Kids can spend time at the petting zoo while you can listen to the live music or browse through their selection of homemade sauces and preserves. Your kids will love the flavored milkshakes and fresh juices. The little restaurant resonated old-world island charm with its ambience and history.

• Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream

What kid doesn’t love ice cream? Totally worth a visit, Tyler’s Homemade Ice Cream has been serving ice cold treats for 25 years now. Sample flavors like the Mississippi Mud or Maple Walnut. Slather on topping like hot fudge, rumbled candy bars, and nuts.