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The Old Salty Dog

The Old Salty Dog

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I found The Old Salty Dog Restaurant to be a good place to eat in Siesta Key. We stopped by the Old Salty Dog our first week at Siesta Key for an early dinner.

The Old Salty Dog
Our First visit

I had the traditional English fish and chips which were great.

The Old Salty Dog
Fish and Chips

My wife had the Captain’s Plate, which is a filet of Mahi with shrimp and two sides.

The Old Salty Dog
Captain’s plate

We enjoyed sitting at the Old Salty Dog, eating our food and enjoying the view around us. The restaurant has open air seating beside the sidewalk allowing you to enjoy the warm breezes and a view of the area. With the word Dog in its name, you know that they would have hot dogs on the menu.  The Salty Dog has two hot dogs on the menu one is a regular hot dog, but the other is a beast. I think the people from Hillbilly Hot Dogs may have consulted with them. It’s called “Our Famous Salty Dog”. I read about it and wanted to try it but in the end common sense won and I passed on it.

The next week my brother and sister-in -law came down to stay a few days with us. We told them about the Old Salty Dog and we decided to go there for dinner.

Our second trip
The Old Salty Dog
Brother and Sister-in-law

The Ladies ordered hamburgers.

Hamburger

My Brother-in-law and I decided to tackle The Old Salty Dog.

Brother-in-law facing the challenge

I have to warn you this is not just a big hot dog. The wiener is dipped in batter and is then deep fried.  We decided to go a step further. We order the Loaded Salty Dog, which comes with Sauerkraut, Bacon, Grilled Onions and Mushrooms and three cheeses. After going through the items on this giant hot dog, I have to include the picture one more time.

The Old Salty Dog
Yes this is a Hot Dog

How did we do? Well, we clean our plates and we were glad to know we had stomach pills back at the Air BnB house if needed.

 

Garbos and Hanks in Key West

Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West

Florida, Food, Garbo's Grill, Garbo's Grill, Hank;s Hair of the Dog Saloon, Key West, Key West, music, Restaurant, , ,

One of the best places that I have been is Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West, Florida. I love Key West everything there is so different.  We have our restaurants that we enjoy and would have to go to, but you never know what you will find in Key West. While walking down a side street away from the lights and big names of Duval Street, we heard some great music.

We followed the music to 409 Caroline Street. I entered into a patio area with lights and chairs. In the back of the chairs were tables for those ordering food. In front of the chairs was a stage with a great band performing.

Link below is video hope it works. My first try at adding video.

Garbos and Hanks in key west

Garbos and Hanks in Key West
Garbo’s and Hank’s in Key West

Just past the sitting area is Hank’s Hair of the Dog Saloon.

garbos and hanks in key west

Hanks is a small building with a long bar offering a wild selection of drinks from soft drinks to nice wines.  Hanks also has waiters outside in the patio area and around the tables taking orders.

I walked down the walkway beside Hanks to find Garbo’s Grill.

Garbos and hanks in key west
Garbo’s Grill

As you can see Garbo’s Grill is a food truck.

Garbo’s Grill

I have ate some expensive meals in Key West and have enjoyed them, but Garbo’s Grill can stand up to any of them. We found the price to be really nice also.

Garbo’s Menu

We had the tacos and they were great.  I ended up spending a couple of hours there enjoying the music, food and drinks.

I hope the link to the video works this is my first time to try a video. Also I didn’t tell you the name of the band.  The members of the band laughed when I asked them, then explained that they had just gotten together and had not decided on a name.