The Island of Cabbage Key

Wait until you see my “Cheeseburger in Paradise”

My boating adventure starts along the stunning Florida Keys, where we stumbled upon Cabbage KeyΒ from a recommendation.Β  I asked myself why is Cabbage Key so special.Β  We decided to go out and find this Florida Key along with theΒ history that goes with it.Β  So, we jumped into the boat in Cape Coral, Florida to find this interesting island.

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The adventure begins with navigating unfamiliar waters as we go full speed, hair blowing and dogs hanging on deck in theirΒ life jackets.Β  An hour and a half later we come upon Cabbage Key according to the channel markers.Β  We are surprised, half expecting a white sanding beach with a crazy beach bar but what we found surprised us.Β  A historic Inn and Restaurant, boat slips, cottages, with mangrove trees.

We decided to stop, docked our boat with the dock master directions.Β  Walked up the stairs through the restaurantΒ and in awe looked around the bar to see the dollar bills hanging from the ceiling or taped to the wall.Β  Do not miss the plaque behind the bar of a famous singer/songwriter who made a stop here on the Island.Β  We decided to stay for a meal but first, let us go back in time.

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Dollar Bill Bar at the Cabbage Key Island Inn, Bar and Restaurant

Back in Time – Cabbage Key

The winter estate on Cabbage Key was built in 1936 for Alan Rinehart & Gratia Houghton Rinehart for the price of $14,500.Β  Alan’s mother Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart was a successful writer in the 1920’s whose influence can be seen to this day throughout the Island.Β  Cabbage Key changed hands a few times to its latest owners Bob and JaAnn Beck who over the last 40 years have taken pride in preserving “Old Florida Charm”.

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Jimmy Buffet plaque in the Dollar Bill Bar…

Celebrity History – Cabbage Key

β€œCheeseburger in Paradise” phrase might remind you of a famous song?Β  The story starts out that Jimmy Buffet visited Cabbage Key for its famous tasty Cheeseburgers and amazing views.Β  The Cabbage Key Restaurant is where Jimmy Buffet wrote his famous song β€œCheeseburger in Paradise”.Β  Being a fellow β€œParrot Head” (fan) I was so excited to eat in the same restaurant the song was written to try a cheeseburger.

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Famous Cheeseburger at the Cabbage Key Restaurant…

Cabbage Key Island Inn – Bar – Restaurant

Address – Cabbage Key

ICW Channel Marker 60

Lat. 26* 39’ 24.162”  Long. 82* 13’ 20.635”

www.cabbagekey.com

239-283-2278

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Dollar Bill Bar…

Overview – Cabbage Key

Make sure to take a stop over to Cabbage Key to visit the Famous Dollar Bill Bar, Restaurant, Inn and Cottages.Β  Stay over for Fishing, Boating, Kayaking, and Nature Trails.Β  Along with those activities say a hello to Floyd the bird, Sneaky the Otter, Speedy the turtle, Mr. Quacker the duck and more.

If the restaurant is full do not worry the tasty food comes out fast.Β  There is a set menu if I am not mistaken with no changes.Β  The famous Cheeseburgers comes out only medium cooked but it is so awesome tasting.Β  I am ready to go back and visit again and take a look around and stay overnight in one of their cottages.

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My view of paradise while eating the famous cheeseburger…

The Restaurant serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.Β 

Breakfast:Β  Mon – Sat: 7:30am – 9:00am;

Sun:Β  7:30am – 10:00am

Lunch:Β  Β Β Β Β Β Β  Mon – Fri:Β  11:00am – 3:00pm;

Sat – Sun:Β  11:00am – 4:00pm

Dinner:Β  Β Β Β Β Β  Mon – Sun:Β  6:00pm – 8:30pm

Location – Cabbage Key

Off the coast of Coral Key, Florida

Is private boat accessed or by Water Taxi from Pineland Marina

Clientele

All types of people from young to old.Β  Boaters to vacationers & locals.

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Restaurant Patio…

My Favorite Experience

Sitting in the Famous Dollar Bill Bar and looking at all the dollars from people all over the world.Β  Also, eating the famous Cheeseburger while looking out toΒ Paradise.

My Least Favorite Experience

Dogs are not allowed.Β  I understand their position but it is sad they are not allowed outside anywhere on the property. Β It would have been nice to put them on the beach to cool off.

 

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My dollar on the dollar bill wall…

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