Everglades City/Chokoloskee

Duane -

Fred and some others did a drive down there recently, I'm sure they'll pipe in about the trip; a great opportunity will be February 7-9 for the Everglades City Seafood Festival --> http://www.evergladesseafoodfestival.com/

I went about 6 or 7 years ago; never thought I'd get tired of eating stone crabs, but I did that trip!

 

when i lived in dade, we'd fly to everglades city to pick up crabs and get some lunch. now that i live in naples i drive. takes the same amount of time
orlo and pam are the owners 2396952662. bring yer cooler.

 

Duane,

As Griff mentioned, a few of us just went down there several weeks ago. It was a very rural drive, but very nice to get out of the city and into the relaxing scenery of the Everglades. It was really a great day!!!

Link to the post: http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=221869

You can either go I-75 accross then south to Everglades City, or on Tamiami (which is what we took). Once into Everglades City, you're right, it's VERY rural. However, there are many stone crab places to pick from, since that is where most of the stone crabs are harvested.

We went to Triad Seafood. It's a quaint little place where the owners welcome you, the view is nice, the service is fantastic, the stone crabs are delicious, and don't forget the home made key lime pie!!!

When are you planning on driving down there???? I'd like to go back again for lunch one day during the weekend. I'm sure there are others who would also join us.

 

Make sure to bring your fishing pole! You can catch Bowfin and Gar!

 

Triad is by far the best place to buy them. City Seafood is nasty and tends to be very overpriced. Take the Alley west to Hwy 29 and go south. Stay south through the Tamiami Trail intersection, cross the Barron River and turn right just past the first RV resort. That road runs down the east side of the Barron River. Once you see the river on your right, look for the school on your left. Triad is on the river and across the street from the school. Their sauce isn't too shabby either. This time of year, he may have fresh Pompano as well.

 

have not been there for a few years but have been there many times - go to Hamiltons on Chucko(will not attemp to spell) the island. The crab boats come in the afternoon and unload. They cook them immediately and you can buy them right off the sorting table - spend the money and get jumbos - Joes Stone Crab from Miami is there every day getting crabs for that night and they(or did) bring over key lime pies - pick up one of those.
If you need help cracking the crabs - email me and i will give you instructions - you can really mess up cracking - good luck

 

The cracker works great - I live in the Keys and we entertain a lot and the cracker is a little slow if you have to crack a lot - which I do - had the Ferrari Club at my house last February and had to crack 65 lbs

 

If you need mustard sauce instead of using butter & lemon, a good stand by you can get at the grocery store is Nancys

 

WOW!!..Great directions.....sounds like you could make that drive with your eyes closed Will.

Are you missing the ability to hop in the car for a drive down there for claws?

 

Since reading this thread earlier today, I have been craving Stone Crabs............. Anyone want to drive down for lunch this coming weekend????????

 

I'm working on Tuesday. Why not drive down this weekend, then you will know EXACTLY where to go on Tuesday!!

 

Tom, miss it a ton. I use to make that drive twice a month as I enjoyed fishing south of Chokoloskee. During Stone Crab season, my bride made it clear I wasn't welcome home unless I stopped by Triad first. I hope you're well and that we will see you at Cavallino this year.

 

We had a group of 15 cars out of Naples that took "A Long Ride to Lunch" in Everglades City. The little town is like a trip back in time. We had reservations but showed up a bit early since our speeds hit 160......yikes!! Great seafood can be found at many venues in EC.

 

Duane, did you ever make it down to Everglades City for Stone Crabs??

If you want to go for lunch there on Sunday, let me know!!! I plan on taking one of my cars out for a drive (see other post), and would love to cruise back there!!!

 

Yummy!
Glad you enjoyed them.

BT