Where to Eat in Key Largo & The Florida Keys Exclusive Interview with Robert De Giorgio, Part 2 of 3

Searching for the top dining spots and must-try dishes in Key Largo, Islamorada, and across the Florida Keys? Whether you’re cruising down from South Miami and Homestead on a weekend getaway or hunting for the best food and drinks along the Overseas Highway, welcome to part two of our deep dive! In Part 2 of our exclusive 3-part series on Who’s at the Chef’s Table, Chef Dan and Doris WithaD continue their exclusive sit-down with Robert De Giorgio, second-generation owner and operator of Bayside Grill, Sunset Bar, and Cafe Largo (Key Largo Restaurants). In this episode, Robert pulls back the curtain on culinary creativity and ingredient-first philosophy—breaking down why they refuse to serve boring appetizers, how they craft real chunk lobster-stuffed mushrooms, fresh street corn jalapeño poppers, quick-grilled Korean-style short ribs, proprietary-blend burgers, Bell & Evans fried chicken, and an upcoming Island-style Chicken & Waffles with house-made hot honey and yuca fries. 📸 TAG US ON YOUR KEYS ROAD TRIP: Heading to Key Largo? Pull up a chair at Bayside Grill & Sunset Bar! Snap plenty of photos of your food, specialty cocktails, and incredible waterfront sunset views. Tag @soflodining on Instagram & Facebook so we can feature your culinary adventures and share them with fellow foodies! ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: [00:00] – Welcome Back to Who’s at the Chef’s Table (Part 2) [00:17] – House-Smoked Brisket & Boniato Croquettes [00:49] – The Real Chunk Lobster-Stuffed Mushrooms & Fresh Street Corn Poppers [02:16] – Thin-Sliced Grilled Korean-Style Short Ribs [03:42] – Creating an Original Identity: Why Independence Beats Ego in Restaurants [06:08] – Catering to Locals & Creating Memories for Keys Visitors [07:51] – The Chef’s Go-To Snack: Proprietary Brisket-Chuck-Short Rib Blend Burgers [09:51] – Fresh Bell & Evans Fried Chicken [11:58] – Sneak Peek: Island Chicken & Waffles with House Hot Honey & Yuca Fries Subscribe to SoFloDining for unbiased reviews, dining guides, and exclusive chef interviews across South Florida and the Florida Keys! #KeyLargo #FloridaKeys #KeyLargoRestaurants #WhereToEatKeyLargo #FloridaKeysDining #Islamorada #SouthMiami #HomesteadDining #SoFloDining #BaysideGrill #LobsterStuffedMushrooms #KeyRibbean