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Jessica M.
Miami, FL · Local 9 yrs
★★★★★
Versailles Restaurant
Every Miamian has eaten here. The Cuban sandwich is the benchmark — if a place can’t beat Versailles, don’t bother. Skip the tourist rush and go at 2pm on a Tuesday.
🍽 Dining · Miami
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Carlos R.
Orlando, FL · Local 6 yrs
★★★★★
Maxine’s on Shine
Tourists go to Disney. Orlando locals brunch at Maxine’s. The shrimp and grits will ruin every other brunch spot for you. Get there before 10am or wait an hour.
☕ Brunch · Orlando
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Amanda P.
Tampa, FL · Local 12 yrs
★★★★★
Columbia Restaurant — Ybor City
Oldest restaurant in Florida and it still hits. Order the 1905 Salad — they make it tableside. If you live in Tampa and haven’t been, you’re doing it wrong. Period.
🥗 Dining · Tampa
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Derek W.
Jacksonville, FL · Local 8 yrs
★★★★★
Intuition Ale Works
Jax’s craft beer scene is slept on nationally. Intuition has been the anchor for years. People’s Pale Ale on tap in the riverside taproom on a Friday evening is peak Jacksonville.
🍺 Nightlife · Jax
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Laura N.
Fort Lauderdale, FL · Local 5 yrs
★★★★☆
Las Olas Riverfront Walk
Skip the tourist strip and just walk along the New River toward the marina. Best coffee stop is Rocco’s Tacos on a weekday morning when it’s actually quiet and you can get a seat.
🌊 Outdoors · FTL
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Marcus K.
St. Petersburg, FL · Local 11 yrs
★★★★★
The Dalí Museum
St. Pete doesn’t get enough credit as an art city. The Dalí is world-class and somehow never overcrowded. Members get free Thursday evenings — absolutely worth it if you’re local.
🎨 Arts · St. Pete
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