Restaurants near Florida Keys Wild Bird Center

Atlantic’s Edge is an interesting place for dinner. It’s located in Cheeca Lodge which is a gated resort. So in order to enter you need to show proof of your dinner reservation, and apparently you need to arrive around the time of your reservation. So it’s a bit off putting in terms of feeling welcome or appreciated. Similar experience at the host stand. The greeting was lukewarm at best. As to the food and service, overall the food was good. The dishes were nicely prepared and seemed very much as described. But I wouldn’t say that any of the food was delicious or extraordinary. One of the dishes we tried was the blackened grouper. It lacked any seasoning and certainly didn’t show the char typically associated with “blackened” style of cooking. Food temps were also a bit off. Items were warm or room temp. So no cool crisp salads or hot entrees. This was our second trip to Atlantic’s Edge and I’m not sure we will repeat.

The spaghetti and meatballs in the arrabbiata sauce were the best I have ever tasted! The ambiance is a fun setting. We can't wait to try the Islamorada location, as well. Thank you for a fun evening!

Made my Mediterranean heart happy! Amazing food. Spectacular service. And absolutely wonderful ambiance! Perfecto. Grazie!

Service was fantastic and the view is gorgeous. Vivian, the manager, accommodated our table request and stopped by later in the evening to check in and gave us some recommendations in the area. She and her staff really made it a great dining experience. Cocktails and food were top notch - highly recommend the espresso martini and ceviche.

We decided last minute to go to Calusa for Christmas Day brunch. The food and service was great. We always love it down at Bakers Cay Resort.