Where to Eat

Fresh clams, Gulf seafood, and one of the easiest small-town waterfront food scenes in Florida.

Where to eat

Meal stops worth planning around

Keep these meal stops close: an easy first bite, a casual reset, and one dinner that gives the trip a better evening.

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Casual meal

Annie's Cafe

The easy answer when the point is fresh Gulf seafood, local clam chowder, and a meal that still feels like Cedar Key instead of a polished destination-restaurant version of it.

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Special dinner

Island Hotel Restaurant

The strongest sit-down dinner move when you want historic atmosphere, local seafood, and one meal that feels a little more memorable than just docking for fried baskets.

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First-night pick

Tony's Seafood Restaurant

A dependable waterfront choice when the group wants clams, fish, beer, and a sunset table without overthinking the evening.

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Breakfast / coffee

Brown Pelican

A good move when the trip needs coffee, a slower morning, or a break from seafood-heavy meals while still staying squarely in Cedar Key rhythm.