Wasting away again in Margaritaville
Jimmy Buffett first got the inspiration for the song “Margaritaville” in Key West. Now, this Florida locale is more than the beginning of a hit song, it’s also the home of Buffett’s first Margaritaville restaurant.Alongside luscious water views, visitors can sip one of the musically inspired margaritas. Some of the most popular drinks include the “Who’s to Blame,” the “License to Chill,” and “Off to See the Lizard.” And since it is Margaritaville, the restaurant is home to one of the world’s biggest margaritas. For 14.50, you can drink a 20 oz “Big Rita.” In-fact, it’s so big, it won a World Record in 2001. Plus, by keeping the souvenir glass, you can prove to everyone back home that you actually drank it all.Outside of the margaritas, themed drinks vary from the “Why Don’t We Get Drunk & . . . . .” and the “5 O’Clock Somewhere.”Depending on how much you drink, your appetite is bound to follow. For an appetizer, choose from seven different options, including Buffett’s signature Conch Fritters and his Volcano Nachos, coated in your favorite ingredients, like jalapenos, chili, cheese, and more.Meal items vary from seafood (Calypso Mahi Mahi) to Roast Chicken, with Margaritaville offering something for everyone’s tastes. However, if you’re a Buffett fan, don’t stop yourself from trying the Cheeseburger in Paradise. . . you already know the ingredients: “I like mine with lettuce and tomato Heinz 57 and french fried potatoes” (“Cheeseburger in Paradise”)There’s usually nightly entertainment as well, but if you miss the live music, no worries. Each restaurant plays Jimmy Buffett music throughout your meal.Whether you’re a Jimmy Buffett fan or not, the Island inspired dcor and cuisine will help you find that Floridian vibe. And if you’re not singing by the end of the night, well, you can always grab another margarita!