Key Largo FL, Help on where to eat, & Entertainment

I will be staying at the Key largo grande resort in May with a few friends.

We have never been to the Keys,

does anyone have any suggestions about where to Eat in Key largo, or what is nearby, where are good beaches in key largo? and so on?

Key Largo FL, Help on where to eat, %26amp; Entertainment

I really like Mrs Mac%26#39;s. It%26#39;s about the 99 mile marker on the Bay side (right as you head toward key West). nuthin fancy - just real good.

Key Largo FL, Help on where to eat, %26amp; Entertainment

I like Ballyhoo%26#39;s restaurant. Visit John Pennekamp park.

I live in Key Largo and eat out nearly everyday. Snooks at MM99 is great for happy hour drinks and to watch the sunset, since they are on the bay. I do not eat there. They have live music each evening.

Sundowners is also on the bay and a pleasant setting at MM104. The food is good as is service. They keep increasing their prices and the last time my boyfriend and I went there by boat for burgers for lunch (1 beer, 1 ice tea), the bill was $35. We think they are overpriced.

Fish House%26#39;s Encore restaurant is absolutely my favorite. The have a garden patio (no water view) and absolutely superb food %26amp; service. Dinner for 2 (1 wine, 1 ice tea) runs $60+.

Mandalay restaurant has reopened about a week ago as they were part of Cay Clubs bankruptcy process. Chef Lupe from Lazy Days is now there. Should make a difference in their food, though I have not had a chance to go.

Buzzard%26#39;s Roost at MM106 has a view of the ocean and is on a canal. You can sit inside or outside. The service is excellent and the food can vary depending on the day. I have had superb food and average food. They only serve beer %26amp; wine (and non alcoholic drinks). They are probably considered one of several %26#39;best kept secrets%26#39; locals restaurants.

Our newest place in Key Largo, just open 2 weeks, is the Big Chill at MM104. They have a beautiful big tiki bar on the water with happy hour $1 beer from 4-6. It%26#39;s a good place to hang out and enjoy being in Key Largo. I have eaten here twice and found the food average and very overpriced (6 oysters, small salad %26amp; ice tea $18). Good place for drinks only and their live music each day.

Hope this helps.

How was your trip? I%26#39;m going soon and wondering if you had any advice.