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Emily & Joel

December 16, 2023 • Islamorada, FL

Emily & Joel

December 16, 2023 • Islamorada, FL

Follow the link below for all things Islamorada, including dining and activities!


https://greatlocations.com/sub-city/islamorada-2/


Cheeca’s restaurants on property

Atlantic Edge: ext 4447 is located on the lobby level of the hotel with Ocean views. Outside and inside seating available. Offering seafood, Fish and Steaks. Reservations are suggested for lunch and dinner, NOT breakfast.


Nikai Sushi: Located on 2nd level the main lodge. Outside and inside seating available. Ocean views. This location accommodates DINNER reservations only. Reservations are suggested.


Mia Cucina: Pizza, Italian dishes, and gelato. Located on the lobby level in the main lodge. Very casual and great for the kiddos. No reservations


*All special diets are accommodated. The Chef will create a personalized menu when given a 10 business days advance notice.*





Cheeca’s restaurants off property

Pierre's Restaurant: 81600 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Overlooking Florida Bay an elegant setting for that special occasion offering inside and Veranda dining, the only four star in the area. French Cuisine. Dinner service only. For hours and for more details about the menu please visit www.moradabaykeys.com/dining/pierres-restaurant To make reservations please call (305)-664-3225.


Morada Bay Beach Café: 81600 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Great menu with Caribbean flair. Beach seating, great for sunset dinners, full bar offered. Does not take reservations. For the menu and hours please visit:

www.moradabay.com/morada-bay




Restaurants within shuttle range

Chef Michael’s: 81671 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Inside seating only. Beer and wine only. Fine dining. Advanced reservation needed. Closed on Sunday. Dinner service only. To look at the menu and the hours please visit www.foodtotalkabout.com. To make reservation call (305)664-0640 You must call Chef Michael’s directly, they require a Credit Card deposit with reservation.


Square Grouper: 80460 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Great ambiance & food. Located at a nearby marina. Great food and ambiance. outside and inside seating options. Does not take reservations. Closed Mondays & Tuesdays. 305-745-8880

For menu www.squaregrouperislamorada.com


Shrimp Shack: 81901 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. Family friendly. Locally owned. Inside seating only lunch and dinner. Closed Wednesdays. Reservations are recommended but not required. (305) 664-8433 For more information about the menu please visit: www.islamoradashrimpshack.com


Lazy Days: 79867 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 305 Extensive menu, kid friendly, offers seating inside and outside (beach side). No Reservations for lunch or dinner. 305 664 5256 For menu and hours please visit www.lazydaysislamorada.com/dinner-menu


Kaiyo Grill & Sushi: 81701 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 305 664 5556. Very versatile menu. Offers inside and outside seating. Closed on Sunday & Monday. Dinner service only. For the menu and hours please visit www.kaiyokeys.com


Lorelei: 81701 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 3303 -305 664 2692 Casual, fun beach vibe, offers music each night, sunset drinks. Full bar offered. No reservations. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A local favorite. www.loreleicabanabar.com


Wahoo’s, Sand Bar: 83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 305 664-9888, Sand Bar cocktails, nightly entertainment & seafood dining on outdoor deck; famous for their Seafood Buffet. For menu and more information about this location please visit www.wahoosbarandgrill.com


Islamorada Fish company: 81532 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. 305 664 9271. Great fish sandwich and other selections, kid friendly, outside seating under tiki thatched roof. Great fun to walk the docks to see large tarpon and shark. No reservations. www.islamoradafishco.com


Ziggy and Maddogs: 83000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. 305 664 3391

Casual, upscale stalwart known for its steaks, chops & local seafood served at the bar or in the dining room. Diner only. A Key’s favorite. Reservations recommended

www.ziggieandmaddogs.com/


Green Turtle: 81219 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 305-664-2006, Great menu, good energy. Inside seating only. Full bar service. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great for Sunday brunch. Family friendly. Closed on Sunday for dinner and all day on Monday. www.greenturtleinn.com


Keys Chocolates & Ice Cream: 81933 Overseas Hwy. 305-440-3178. Homemade ice cream, truffles, key lime pie and candies. In Plaza with Wild Lily Boutique. Open 11:30am-8:00 www.keys-chocolates-ice-cream.com


Florida Keys Brewing Company: 81611 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-916-5206 Great local craft brewery. Whether you are looking unique and tasty beer or just a unique and laid-back place to drink. Beer garden out back. floridakeysbrewingco.com/


Islamorada Brewery and Distillery: 82229 Old Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-440-2162. Offering local craft beers and distilled spirits. For more information visit:

https://islamoradabreweryanddistillery.com/


Bob’s Bunz: 81620 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-664-8363. Unfussy bakery serving breakfast and lunch with home-baked cinnamon rolls, key lime pie and cakes. Open 7:00am-1:00pm Monday-Friday; 7:00am-2:00pm Saturday and Sunday. https://bobsbunz.com/


Italian Food Company: 82779 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-780-7127. Authentic Italian Neapolitan Pizza, Pasta, Homemade Deserts, and Imported Italian goods; dine-in or take out. Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday thru Sunday. www.italianfoodcompany.com


Off The Hook Churrascaria: 82205 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-405-4551. Authentic Brazilian steak house. Nothing to look at, just located in a strip mall, but amazing menu and food. Open at noon daily for lunch and dinner. https://offthehookchurrascaria.com/


Bayside Gourmet: 82758 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-735-4471. Family owned and operated authentic Italian. Best pizza in town! Offering dine-in and takeout, free delivery after 5PM. https://baysidegourmet.com/




Breakfast spots

Midway Café: 80499 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-664-2622. Offering breakfast, lunch, pasties, coffee and a full espresso bar. Dine in at or take out, open at 7AM daily. https://www.midwaycafecoffeebar.com/


Mangrove Mike’s: 82200 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL

33036, 305-664-8022. No-frills diner for breakfast and lunch. Big locals spot. Offering dine-in and takeout from 6AM-2PM daily. https://www.mangrovemikes.com/


F-ing Bagels: 80925 Overseas Hwy #6, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-877-1591. Bagel and croissant sandwiched, pastries, coffee and espresso. Dine-in and takeout available. https://www.f-ingbagels.com/


Bitton Bistro Café: 82254 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-396-7481. Charming French café in the heart of Islamorada. Offering assorted pastries, coffees, sandwiches and salads.



Cheeca Lodge Activities

Watersports (305) 413-8307: Snorkeling, sunset cruises, private charters, and mini catamaran rentals.

https://www.clearlyuniquecharters.com/


Guest Adventures ext. 4446: Paddle boards, kayaks, water trikes, pedal boats and fishing off the pier, bikes, tennis, pickle-ball, golf clubs, golf balls and basketball. Racquets and balls, billiards, ping pong, air hockey, and foosball located in the Guest Adventures cottage and are available for guests to use.


Tim the Tennis* & Golf Pro (352) 504-7548: *Private lessons*- $80 each. *Group clinics*- 9:00am Tue, Thu and Sat $25 each.


Spa ext. 4485 : Advanced reservations are recommended. Skin therapies prices ranging from $165 - $275. Body therapies from $275. To learn more details about treatments offered please visit, www.cheeca.com/spa


Fitness Center: Located adjacent to the Spa at Adult Pool. Open 6:00am-8:00pm daily




Cheeca guest exclusives

Water Aerobics: Tuesday - Saturday at 10:30am

Water Aerobics is resistance training done in a pool in the waist to chest-deep water. Water Aerobics tones muscles, burns calories, improves balance, increases flexibility, and boosts cardiovascular fitness. Water pressure helps put less strain on the heart by moving blood around the body.


Sunrise Yoga: Monday - Sunday at 6:30am

A beautiful way to start your day.... enjoy our beautiful Florida Keys sunrise surrounded by the natural landscape of palm trees, water, sky and sun. (All Levels, 50 mins).


Energizing Beach Yoga: Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30am

Join us on the beach for an energizing vinyasa flow. Be led through an intuitively inspired experience that allows you to tune into your body, breath, mind and spirit surrounded by the backdrop of the beach at Cheeca Lodge. (All Levels, 60 mins).


Gentle/Restorative Yoga: Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00am, and Sunday at 7:30am.


Private Yoga: Contact the Spa (305) 517-4485




Off property activities

Theater of the Sea: (305)664-2431 Great for families of all ages. Dolphins show & encounters. Reservations are needed for encounters. The website includes a link to confirm your visit. https://theaterofthesea.com/.


Island Dolphin Care: (305) 451-5884 Not-for-Profit Dolphin care facility. Therapy for those with special needs. Public guided tours, yoga with Dolphins, educational interactions. For more details about this location and to schedule tours please visit their website. www.IslandDolphinCare.org


Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve: Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 walking distance green space with pond, foliage, and two short walking trails. Open sunrise to 5pm daily.


Florida Keys Farmers Market: 81001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036. 305-452-6900· OPEN YEAR ROUND • RAIN OR SHINE Every Sunday 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM ·Local, Fresh, Organic & Sustainable Shopping! please visit www.floridakeysfarmersmarket.com.


ECO Tours with Capt. Caroline: 80460 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (786) 847-3705 Cruise the waters of Islamorada with local resident and tour guide. Snorkel Alligator Reef. Sunset and sunrise trips. Stone crab charters. Other tours offered by request. 305-393-1394. http://foreversaltycharters.com/


Private Charters with Capt.Don: 8046 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 Private charters

For up to 6 people. Sandbar, Nature and Wildlife, Sunset tours daily or customize your own private tour. Congenial and versatile offering light tackle fishing and pick-up at Cheeca Dock. www.islamoradaprivatecharters.com


Robbie’s Marina: 77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, (305)664-8070. Popular stop to feed the tarpon from the dock, Offers outdoor market, rentals, fishing charters and casual dining. For more details and hours regarding this location please visit their website at www.robbies.com (Cheeca shuttle does not service Robbie’s)


World Wide Sportsman: 81576 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, Born in the Florida Keys in 1967, it holds a special place in the heritage of fishing. Hemmingway’s boat the “Pilar” is the centerpiece 'in the Bass Pro Shop. The Marina is home to Tarpon and Shark swimming in and out from under the fishing docks. www.basspro.com/shop/en/world-wide-sportsman


Bud n’ Mary’s Marina: . 79851 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-664-2461 Established in 1944 and home to over 40 legendary fishing captains and guides, it is the oldest and largest fishing fleet in the Florida Keys Fishing industry. Charter your Off Shore, Back Country or Group Fishing Charters with the Marina offering Boat Dockage, Fuel and a Deli. https://www.budnmarys.com/


Diving Museum: 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, 305-664-9737 Learn about the history of diving. Walk-ins are welcomed. For museum hours please visit their website at www.divingmuseum.org




Salons and spas

Offering: Nails and hair, facial. Offers onsite services for wedding hair and make-up and other treatments. For more detail about these locations and to make reservations please visit their websites.


Aqua Salon & Day Spa: 305-902-8286 www.aquasalonislamorada.com


Ciao Bella Salon & Spa: (305) 664-4558 www.theislamoradaspa.com


Beautiful Bride: Outcall Hair and Make-up. (305) 522-4932