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Grassy Key Outpost AMERICAN
( 305-743-7373; 58152 Overseas Hwy; mains $8-28; 7am-10pm; )
The Outpost is an interesting spot that skews between fine dining and Keys casualness,
both in terms of atmosphere and cuisine. There's a Southern flair to the gastronomy;
shrimp and grits comes rich and smoky, while the mac'n'cheese is laced with decadent
slathers of rich lobster.
Wreck Galley & Grill AMERICAN
( 305-743-8282; MM 59 bayside; mains $10-25; 11am-10pm; )
The Wreck is a Keys classic, where fisherman types knock back brew and feast on wings.
It's definitely a local haunt, where island politicos like to prattle about the issues (fishing).
The food is excellent; it grills one of the best burgers in the Keys, and the aforementioned
wings go down a treat with a tall beer.
Hawk's Cay Resort RESORT
( 888-395-5539, 305-743-7000; www.hawkscay.com ; 61 Hawk's Cay Blvd, Duck Key, off MM 61
oceanside; r & ste winter $350-1600, summer $150-500; )
The Cay is an enormous luxury compound that could well have its own zip code, and be-
sides a series of silky-plush rooms and nicely appointed townhouses, it has a variety of is-
land activities. The Cay has its own dolphin pool, sailing school, snorkeling tours, tennis
courts and boat rentals.
Rainbow Bend HOTEL
( 800-929-1505; www.rainbowbend.com ; MM 58 oceanside; r $165-270; )
You'll be experiencing intensely charming Keys-kitsch in these big pink cabanas, where
the apartments and suites are bright, the tiki huts are shady, the bedsheets are ghastly, the
beach swing is…um, swing-y and the ocean is (splash)…right there. Half-day use of the
Bend's Boston whalers (motorboats), kayaks and canoes is complimentary.