Camellia Street Grill

Top choice in Everglades National Park


In a barnlike setting with fairy lights strung from the rafters and nautical doodads lining the walls, Camellia is an easygoing spot for a down-home seafood feast. Come before sunset to enjoy the pretty views from the waterfront deck. Don't miss the tender stone-crab claws in season.

Other dishes range from fried baskets of catfish, grouper or shrimp to heartier plates of grilled seafood, barbecue ribs or shrimp and grits. There are also crab-cake sandwiches, fish tacos and homemade veggie wraps.


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