Skipper's Smokehouse Talent   

Gilligan and Mary Ann would love it here. Part cracker shack, part Kokomo, Skipper's is a land-locked taste of Key West. Overturned boats, wooden walkways, splashy murals and a covered Tiki Deck make you think you can hear the waves lapping ashore. The Skipperdome, a big backyard stage for live entertainment, adds to the mood. Barefoot Peter Pans of all ages (and genders) drop in for Zydeco and blues, with live music featured on the weekends and throughout the week, too. And while it almost always feels like theres a party going on here, Skippers is popular with families, too, thanks to the spirited environment and fun setting thats akin to a tropical playground. Think Floribbean food with a Cajun edge: catfish and fresh wahoo, crawfish and crab claws, or maybe black bean gator chili. Conch is king here, in spicy Bahamian chowder, the ceviche salad prized by Caribbean honeymooners and a main course with hush puppies and sides. A blackened grouper Reuben sandwich joins gator tail and fried oyster for fun on a bun. And for the kids there are burgers and fish fingers.,The beer selection is great, and tropical drinks and a few wines by the glass wash things down, too. Drink specials are available on some evenings. And most people leave room for a slice of key lime pie.