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Cajun, Caribbean and great Florida food, which they call Floribbean cuisine in the ultimate tropical setting! Always wanted to eat Key West style? This is the place! They even made the world's largest margarita here...
Blott
imported_n/a
12-09-2002, 23:39
Do they do other cocktails there? and why is it called Jimmy's Buffet?
Never been to City Walk and really want to try it - yet another thing we must do!! but never seem to get round to it.
Do they do cocktails or do they do cocktails? Just about the best b***** mary in orlando, and margarita's to die for!
Do try - the nachos - but share them because it needs at least 3 or 4 to eat them as a starter.
Cheeseburger in paradise - also have to say is the best cheeseburger I have eaten in Florida. It is named after a song Jimmy Buffet wrote about an burger he had eaten in an inn on one of those islands off Captiva - Cabbage Keys I think. We went there last year and had just about the worst food I have ever eaten in Florida, so they must be resting on their laurels somewhat! I have their crabcakes but ask for them with a salad instead of with veggies and potatoes. Chris rates their jambalaya.
I can't remember his big hit over here, but while you are there they play his music from concerts on video screens - and you will know the tunes!
If you have an annual pass to universal you get a 10% discount - you also get a discount on production of your AAA card.
Book or go early as there are nearly always huge queues.
Fiona
Edited by - fiona on 13/09/2002 13:03:29
imported_n/a
13-09-2002, 14:40
Thanks for that - it sounds fabulous - never been to City Walk (usually just want my bed after a day at Universal or IOA) but will definitely try - maybe after a leisurely day at the pool. Then again, just want my bed after that too!
caroline
13-09-2002, 14:50
Sounds like this is another must-do for October....just for the Margaritas if nothing else (my favourite cocktail <img src=icon_smile_tongue.gif border=0 align=middle>)
Caroline
tinkerbell
13-09-2002, 17:10
Is this the one where you can sit outside in a deckchair with a cocktail watching everyone pass???
Tink
Parrothead
27-06-2004, 04:28
If you have not been to Margaritaville in a while, there is now a sea plane, The Hemisphere Dancer' parked up outside! It is Jimmy's own plane, and if you look vey carefully, just by the cockpit window, you will see the patched up bullet holes, put there by the Jamaican police!! They tried to shoot him down near Negril Beach.! The band U2 were on board at the time, all were going to play some charity gig in Jamaica, nice welcome?[:I]
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If you have not been to Margaritaville in a while, there is now a sea plane, The Hemisphere Dancer' parked up outside! It is Jimmy's own plane, and if you look vey carefully, just by the cockpit window, you will see the patched up bullet holes, put there by the Jamaican police!! They tried to shoot him down near Negril Beach.! The band U2 were on board at the time, all were going to play some charity gig in Jamaica, nice welcome?[:I]
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Where exactly is Jimmy's?:)
Parrothead
27-06-2004, 14:12
It's on the lake, overlooking Hard Rock. You cant miss it, there is a HUGE parrot on the front of the building and a very large sea plane, I think it is a Gruman Goose, but not too sure.
About two doors round from Motown.
http://www.orlando-guide.info/forums/Data/Parrothead/2004627101241_margaritavillorlando.jpg
floridadreamvilla.co.uk
27-06-2004, 14:19
If yoo go from the parking lots to IOA you cannot miss is as you go right past it just before you get to the IOA lighthouse at the entrance to the park.
Cruella DeVilla
08-09-2004, 18:12
Jimmy Buffet is big in the US and many other places. I know him well because my Dad plays guitar and his cds have always been lying around our house. He is on the recent Alan Jackson CD, the track has just been no 1 in the US country music billboards recently. It is really catchy. Belive it is called Margaritaville???......funny that! It is never off our player, not as good as driving along in the sun feeling on cloud 9 though!!!
Catch you later Cowboy!
Parrothead
07-07-2005, 21:07
You cant beat Jimmy Buffett music to brighten your day, when it is rainy and cold in England, slip a cd in and crank it up loud. Bliss.
The last number one hit was 5:o clock somewhere, with Alan Jackson.
I'm a permanent reminder of a temporary feeling [msnwink]
Cruella DeVilla
07-07-2005, 22:11
Just had dinner in the one in Key West, they had a great live band the night we were in and it is a great place to visit. Yes Parrothead you are right its always 5 o'clock somewhere. (Its Alans song with Jimmy doing guest vocals)[8D]
Parrothead
19-07-2005, 15:26
Hi CDV
Margaritaville Key West, is the first and the best, I think. We were in Key West in March,managed to hit town for the Spring Break weekend and Biker week!! Managed to book the last room on the Island. Margaritaville was packed but got a seat. We always have a good time there.
Jimmy brought out 5 live cds last year. I had to have them, the nearest I have ever been to one of his concerts[msnsad]
Nice to meet another 'phan'
Cruella DeVilla
20-07-2005, 20:06
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Parrothead
Hi CDV
Margaritaville Key West, is the first and the best, I think. We were in Key West in March,managed to hit town for the Spring Break weekend and Biker week!! Managed to book the last room on the Island. Margaritaville was packed but got a seat. We always have a good time there.
Jimmy brought out 5 live cds last year. I had to have them, the nearest I have ever been to one of his concerts[msnsad]
Nice to meet another 'phan'
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I was brought up on his music, my Dad plays guitar and that is his sort of stuff!
No Shoes
27-09-2006, 21:27
Pleased to find I am not the only british parrothead on the forum!
For me Florida isn't complete without the music of JB
For those not yet addicted - you can listen in on the internet at www.radiomargaritaville.com or get all the latest news at www.buffetnews.com
Two concerts coming up in Florida for anyone out there at the time:
West Palm Beach November 14th
Tampa November 16th
New album due next month!
I can take my anorak off now [8D]
Happy listening.........
freddiehollie
27-09-2006, 22:14
When you are on Lazy River in Typhoon Lagoon you will hear Jimmy Buffet's music playing as you drift round. So relaxing [msnsmile2][msnwink]
Parrothead
06-11-2006, 16:02
"Pleased to find I am not the only british parrothead on the forum!"
Being an 'Island Girl' you have to be a Buffett phan. I am just over the water in Poole
I have just returned from the Sahara desert, where Jimmy helped me get along. Had to leave a CD in a bar for the owner. Another convert.
I love the lazy rivers with his music.
No Shoes
06-11-2006, 18:03
Greetings from the sunny Isle of Wight! Suprising really when all we could hear this morning was the fog horn.......
What do you think of the new album? I have to say I thought it was one of the best he has done for a while. Has a much more country feel to it, more like his old stuff.
I like the sound of the Sahara - off to Florida in 3 weeks. Unfortunately just too late for the concerts.
Have you managed to make it to a concert?
Parrothead
06-11-2006, 18:47
<span style="color:orange"><span style="font-family:Comic Sans MS">I love the new stuf, particularly Bama Breeze. Was singing all through the mountains.
No sadly [msnsad] I have not been to a concert, but am hoping to get to one in Vegas next year. [msnwink] Keep fingers crossed</span id="Comic Sans MS"></span id="orange">
No Shoes
08-11-2006, 22:35
Bama Breeze is my new favourite - have you seen the video? It really fits the song.
Hoping to do a concert next year - do you think the Las Vegas ones will have the same atmosphere as the outdoor ones? I suspect the audience will be part of the fun of attending. Just going on the videos of previous concerts.
Can you believe JB will be 60 on Christmas Day?
Have been listening to Kenny Chesney a lot recently - the more I listen the more I like him!
Take care
freddiehollie
08-11-2006, 23:16
Listening to K92FM on internet. Great music gets you in the mood for Florida [clap][clap][clap]
No Shoes
09-11-2006, 01:02
I really enjoy listening to K92FM - what would we do without the internet!
Have you tried www.live365.com ? You can select Orlando as your location and chose from a variety of stations available. Some interesting music if you fancy a change.
Happy listening
Parrothead
09-11-2006, 15:14
I do like Kenny Chesney, but he does seem to want to be Jimmy Buffett!! A lot of his song titles are so close to Buffett ones! Liked him on "License to Chill".
I hope I look as good at 60 as Jimmy does [8)]
The Bama Breeze video is excellent. Have watched many, many times. :D