Olivia’s Cafe serves an enticing array of Key West- and Caribbean-tinged specialties in a homey, small-island atmosphere. Breakfast includes the classics and a lineup of healthy items ($12–$16). Lunch and dinner bring conch chowder ($8), salads ($7–$15), shrimp po boy ($14.49), Southernmost buttermilk chicken ($18), Mallory Square Cobb salad ($19), seven mile sea scallops ($26), and island barbecue pork ribs ($23). Don’t pass up the Key Lime tart ($7). Kids meals are $10–$11 and feature fish, grilled chicken cheeseburger, and Mickey pasta. Reservations are not always necessary here. You can also book reservations for this restaurant on OpenTable.com.

A stylish spot for coffee and full meals. Its Asian/eclectic menu brings welcome sophistication. Breakfast favorites include banana-stuffed “Tonga Toast” ($15) and tropical Liliko’i juice blend ($5). Lunch offers tempting appetizers ($7–$13), a huge grilled steak salad ($18), a satisfying Asian noodle bowl ($17), and a traditional Polynesian plate lunch ($16). Dinners offer steaks, chops, chicken, and seafood with an Asian flair ($19–$34), including Kona-coffee rubbed pork tenderloin ($24). Sushi is available at lunch and dinner. Fabulous coffee bar (mornings only) and desserts ($6–$8), too!

Aloha, cousins! The Polynesian Village Resort welcomes you warmly to ’Ohana, a great, fun spot for families and groups. This is an all-you-care-to-eat feast for $38.20-$44.59 ($21.10-$25.23/kids). Appetizers (salad, fried dumplings, and wings) and veggies are served family-style, then the cast members circulate with long skewers of grilled steak, shrimp, chicken, and pork. Kids can do coconut races and hula hoop contests, and entertainers sing Hawaiian melodies. You may even see the Magic Kingdom fireworks! Soft drinks and bread pudding dessert included. The tropical drinks in unusual containers are extra. ‘Ohana also hosts a character breakfast for $28.36–$33.62 ($16.77–$21.90/kids) with Lilo and Stitch: “‘Ohana means family-style dining, which means no one gets leftovers!” See page 262.

Cajun cooking from down the bayou fits the bill perfectly. In keeping with the restaurant’s theme, a wooden boat hangs overhead and boat-builders’ tools hang on the rustic walls. This is a place for hearty, Southern-style dinners, with appetizers like Mardi Gras fritters ($9) and Crescent City gumbo ($8). Main courses include jambalaya ($19), etouffée ($19), voodoo chicken ($22), and General Fulton's prime rib ($34). Desserts ($6–$7) include bread pudding and pecan pie. You can also book reservations for this restaurant on OpenTable.com.