Gilligan and Mary Ann would love it here. Part cracker shack, part Kokomo, Skipper's is a land-locked taste of Key West. Overturned boats, wooden walkways, splashy murals and a covered Tiki Deck make you think you can hear the waves lapping ashore. The Skipperdome, a big backyard stage for live entertainment, adds to the mood. Barefoot Peter Pans of all ages (and genders) drop in for Zydeco and blues.

Think Floribbean food with a Cajun edge: catfish and fresh wahoo, crawfish and crab claws, or maybe black bean gator chili. Conch is king here, in spicy Bahamian chowder, the ceviche salad prized by Caribbean honeymooners and a main course with hush puppies and sides. A blackened grouper Reuben sandwich joins gator tail and fried oyster for fun on a bun. More beers than you can count, tropical drinks and a few wines by the glass wash things down. Some folks leave room for Key lime pie. -- Tracey Meloni (Photo: Connie Kraus)