Everglades City

Everglades National Park, United States

Home to Camellia Street Grill, a charming, rustic eatery focused on seafood and stone crabs.

Places in Everglades City

Coopertown Restaurant A classic dining establishment near the national park offering authentic Everglades menu items such as frog legs, gator tail and catfish.
Camellia Street Grill A charming, rustic eatery offering casual dining with a focus on seafood and stone crabs.
Everglades Rod & Gun Club bar A rustic hotel offering dining options, an outdoor pool, and scenic river views.
The Flamingo Lodge & Restaurant bar Part of the sit-down dining option at Flamingo, deep within the park.

Best time to visit: November to April offers the dry season with fewer mosquitoes and better wildlife viewing.
Getting around: The Everglades' gateway towns, including Everglades City, Florida City, and Homestead, are connected by short drives, with Marco Island offering additional luxury lodging nearby.
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Language: English. Spanish is widely spoken across South Florida.
Timezone: EST (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Current trends: The gateway towns around the Everglades continue to serve distinctive regional specialties, with Everglades Gator Grill located off the tourist path in Homestead, known for its grilled gator sandwich, and The Flamingo Lodge & Restaurant offering a sit-down dining option, reflecting the wilderness park's small but distinctive culinary identity.

Florida City — Home to The Capri Restaurant, serving hearty Italian-American fare and fried alligator since 1958.
Homestead — Home to Everglades Gator Grill, off the tourist path, known for its grilled gator sandwich.