When You Visit

Under the watchful eye of a serene manatee sculpture hovering overhead, diners will discover a menu full of both familiar and exotic selections. A signature soup, Alligator Bay Chowder, is similar to a Manhattan-style clam chowder, full of tomatoes and spices, but native gator replaces the clams. Caribbean Crab cakes are some of the best ever, featuring lump crabmeat and only enough breading to keep them from falling apart. Served atop a sweet but spicy watermelon sauce and mango salsa, they rise a step above the crab cakes found in so many restaurants.

Salads include Everglades Garden Greens with fresh berries, crumbled feta and pistachio vinaigrette. Our George Barley Salad is tossed table-side with mixed greens, Florida Rock Shrimp, tempura croutons, cashews, grilled pineapple then dressed with sesame ginger dressing. 

But it is the entree offerings at Everglades that really set it apart. Filet Key Largo, Lamb Osso Buco, and Duroc Pork Chop are featured along with the more familiar offerings of steak, chicken and seafood.

And there are advantages to being located in the hotel. Unlike many freestanding restaurants that do not have a pastry chef aboard, the Everglades takes advantage of the Rosen Centre’s extensive kitchen staff to create luscious desserts. 

There are many reasons to visit the Everglades Restaurant in the Rosen Centre® Hotel. A dedication to excellence, exotic gourmet menu offerings, a beautiful restaurant. Tucked into a hotel on International Drive, it’s well worth venturing into the wilderness to experience the Everglades.