Most people think they know Florida dining after visiting a few popular spots. The truth is, they have only seen the surface.
Across the Sunshine State, far from crowded tourist strips and predictable chain menus, there is a quieter food scene thriving in plain sight. It lives in small towns, neighborhood corners, and places you would never notice unless someone tipped you off.
These are the restaurants locals talk about among themselves, the ones that stay busy without billboards, hype, or long marketing campaigns…