First, let me reiterate, our winter
home is on the main land of Florida. We are about as far south as you
can go without being on the causeway to the Keys. We like it here for
several reasons, the most prominent being the tropic weather.
Our campground is located just to the
left of the last traffic signal in Florida City. Just past our RV
park you are funneled onto the blue barrier lined causeway that takes
you to the islands. At the southern end of the causeway the road
climbs a high bridge over Jewfish creek. Cross the bridge and you
have arrived in the Conch Republic, aka the Florida Keys.
Under the bridge is a
marina/hotel/restaurant/Tiki Bar called Gilbert's Resort. Hidden from
view for the passing parade rushing by on the high bridge, the
resort, specifically the waterfront Tiki Bar is a popular spot for
locals and tourists alike. Whether arriving by bike, boat or buick
the open air seating by the docks is the big draw for those in search
of that mythical Margaritaville.
Millie and I have never stopped at
Gilbert's on our trips to the Keys and decided to drive down and
check it out. The Resort has provided the atmosphere; three large
open Tiki Hut bars, waterfront tables along the dock and
wanna-sound-like-the-islands entertainment. All you need bring is the
attitude, which should by now be mellowed by the latitude.
There is a full menu for food, our
opinion is based on just the two selections we made in our one visit.
In our humble view, it is typical water view bar quality, deep fried
and overpriced.
Gilbert's Resort is a fun place to enjoy
friends, people watch and take in the ever changing spectacle of
boats that cruise by or tie up at the dock.
Agree with your Gilberts revue. Used to be a lot more reasonable price wise.
ReplyDeleteDon't know if you were ever a Joe Cocker fan but this Sunday the group features Johnny O who could be him!
We'll be there.