Florida City
Everglades National Park, United States
Home to The Capri Restaurant, serving hearty Italian-American fare and fried alligator since 1958.
Places in Florida City
- The Capri Restaurant Has been serving hearty Italian-American fare, and fried alligator, since 1958.
Practical notes for Everglades National 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.
Other neighborhoods in Everglades National Park
- Everglades City — Home to Camellia Street Grill, a charming, rustic eatery focused on seafood and stone crabs.
- Homestead — Home to Everglades Gator Grill, off the tourist path, known for its grilled gator sandwich.
Read the full Everglades National Park guide