1. Craig’S Restaurant
City: Tavernier, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (305) 852-9424
Address: MM 90.5 Bayside
Description: Chef-owner Craig Belcher opened his namesake establishment in 1981 with his signature sandwich, which he bills as the “World Famous Fish Sandwich.” A diner-style restaurant with an all-day menu, Craig’s tries to please every palate, be it down-home or gourmet. The Jon Chicken Sandwich, a grilled chicken breast with Dijon mustard, Cajun seasoning, melted cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms, and bacon, puts a little pep in the ubiquitous poulet. Open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Craig’s does not accept reservations.
City: Tavernier, FL
Category: Restaurants
Address: MM 90.1 Oceanside
3. Chad’S Deli And Bakery
City: Tavernier, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (305) 853-5566
Address: MM 92.3 Bayside
Description: Lots of good food at reasonable prices and quick service! That is not only a winning combo (just like some of their menu items), it is also what makes Chad’s Deli and Bakery a success in the Upper Keys. The waitstaff is very friendly and knows all the regulars by name, which goes a long way in a small place like Tavernier and the Keys. Their specialties are four-way sandwiches, specialty pizzas (try the bacon cheeseburger pizza), calzones, pasta, and salads. They also serve beer and wine to round out your meal.
4. Sunshine Supermarket
City: Tavernier, FL
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (305) 852-7216
Address: MM 91.8 Oceanside
Description: There isn’t a Tavernier resident who doesn’t know about the rotisserie chicken and Cuban bread here. Family owned and operated, Sunshine Supermarket offers some tasty Cuban specialties as well: roast pork, ribs, yellow rice, and black beans and rice, all at reasonable prices and huge portions. The pork is marinated in mojo sauce—a Cuban concoction of oil, vinegar, garlic, and other spices. It is available for chicken as well, upon request, and you can also buy it by the bottle.