From Tampa Bay to Naples, these Gulf Coast favorites prove that a great fish sandwich is part meal, part Florida tradition.
There are plenty of foods that feel like Florida, but few spark as much local debate as the fish sandwich. On the Gulf Coast, that usually means grouper: grilled, blackened, fried, stacked on a bun, tucked into rye, or dressed up with slaw, tartar sauce, remoulade, or a tropical twist.
Ask ten locals where to find the best one and you may get ten different answers. Some will swear by a no-frills fish house. Others want a waterfront table, a cold drink, and a sunset view. Some want the sandwich fried and crispy. Others insist blackened is the only way to go…