There’s corporately owned, locally owned and then there’s locally owned and operated.
In Key Biscayne’s culinary scene, that distinction matters. Locally owned and operated businesses often mean better food, warmer service and a deeper investment in the community that goes beyond what is served on the plate. That’s when real community partnerships, and real magic, happen.
Such is the case with the Gonzalez family. David and Reina have operated the three dining outlets inside Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park since Hurricane Andrew in 1992.
Today, visitors know Lighthouse Café, Boater’s Grill and The Cleat as part of the park experience. Few realize their humble beginnings, with a family’s hard work and struggles as the main ingredient which led to building something special…