Key Biscayne, FL, Decided.
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✦ Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami ($$$$)
✦ Eat: Boater's Grill — book walk-in — a casual in-park institution; go with your Bill Baggs visit (lunch after the lighthouse/ beach). Expect waits on peak weekends and holidays. The play: an open-air table over No Name Harbor, Cuban seafood + sangria, boats and mangroves as the setting. Remember park entry to reach it.
✦ Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami ($$$$)
✦ Eat: Milanezza — book walk-in — a casual village kitchen-bar-market; drop in for a family-friendly meal near the Crandon Blvd core. Expect it to be relaxed rather than a reservations scene. The play: an easy, kid-friendly meal (milanesas/comfort fare) between beach and parks.
✦ Stay: The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami ($$$$)
✦ Eat: Rusty Pelican — book days-to-weeks for a prime sunset/weekend table in high season — reserve on OpenTable and target a seating ~45–60 min before sunset for the skyline light. The play: a bay-facing table on the deck for the downtown-Miami view; go for the setting and cocktails/brunch as much as the food. Large venue, frequent events/weddings — confirm it's not buy-out-booked for your date.
When to go: November, December, March, April.