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Island Hotel & Restaurant
373 2nd St
Cedar Key, FL 32625
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Main Menu
*please Note The Restaurant And Bar Are Closed On Mondays.
**reservations Are Recommended.
Appetizers
Stuffed Mushroom Caps
$14.00
mushrooms stuffed with chef's choice.
Artichoke Hearts With Sauteed Shrimp
$13.00
as the name suggests, sauteed in butter, white wine and herbs.
Back Bayou Grits
$18.00
slow cooked grits with scallions and cheddar cheese formed into a cake and lightly floured and fried, served in a pool of bacon gravy with grilled shrimp.
Clams In Garlic Butter
$14.00
fresh cedar key clams, steamed in butter, white wine and fresh garlic.
Escargot
$12.00
In butter and garlic sauce, served with toast rounds. Shrimp may be substituted for escargot for an extra $2.00
Island Hotel Original Heart Of Palm Salad
$14.00
the island hotel restaurant is where this dish originated. created by bessie gibbs who owned the hotel from 1946 to 1973, this fresh salad is garnished with seasonal fruits, and served with the original dressing, fresh hearts of palm, and sugared dates.
Ahi Tuna
$15.00
Lightly seared and served with pickled ginger and wasabi aioli
Soups
Soup Du Jour
$8.00
chefs choice, made fresh daily and always with fresh ingredients.
Crab Bisque
$15.00
10 ozs of the finest crab bisque on the island, made with hand picked, local white lump crab meat and thick fresh cream. this classic recipe has been modified and perfected by our chefs.
Entrees - Seafood Dishes
Our Entrees Include Our Wonderful Salad Served With A Choice Of Dressings Or Soup Du Jour. A Basket Of Warm Fresh Bread Is Also Included. All Entrees Are Served With Seasonal Vegetables And Starch Of The Day.
Clams Island Hotel
$26.00
fresh cedar key clams steamed in white wine, garlic and butter, served over pasta.
Fish Piccata
$30.00
fresh fish of the day sauteed in butter with white wine and lemon juice then topped with capers.
Stuffed Fish
$32.00
fresh fish of the day, split to hold an artichoke, shrimp and cheese stuffing. baked in white wine and butter sauce.
Fish En Papillote
$30.00
Spinach, sun dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese baked on your choice of fish in an oven parchment paper.
Sushi-grade Ahi Tuna
$30.00
served with wasabi aioli. Seared to perfection
Fish of the Day
$30.00
Sautéed in garlic and olive oil or herbs and butter.
Scallops
$33.00
Sautéed in garlic and olive oil or herbs and butter.
Shrimp
$28.00
Sautéed in garlic and olive oil or herbs and butter.
Entrees - Meat Dishes
All Entrees Are Served With A Selection Of Seasonal Vegetables And Starch Of The Day.
Filet Mignon
$39.00
8 oz of the very finest choice aged beef filet, wrapped in bacon, seasoned, then cooked to your specifications.
12 oz. Choice Ribeye
$34.00
Seasoned and pan seared to your liking.
Sand & Sea
4 oz or 8 oz fillet mignon cooked to your specification accompanied by your choice of seafood (Tuna, shrimp, scallops, fish, or clams)
- Market Price
Citrus Chicken
$26.00
Lightly sautéed in butter, white wine, and a zesty orange sauce.
Chicken Piccata
$26.00
Sautéed in butter with white wine, lemon juice, and capers
Entrees - Pasta Dishes
Clam Island Hotel
$26.00
Fresh Cedar Key clams steamed in a white wine, garlic and butter, served over pasta
Apollo
$24.00
Angel hair pasta with spinach, mushrooms, onions and sundried tomatoes in a light tomato sauce. Choice of feta or parmesan cheese
Calypso
$25.00
Angel hair pasta with spinach, mushrooms, onions and sundried tomatoes in a garlic parmesan sauce
20% gratuity added to tables of 5 or more and on holidays. No sharing please.
Bar Food
Burger
usda choice ground sirloin served with all the trimmings.
- $15.00
- With Blue, Cheddar Or Swiss Cheese, Add $2.00
- With Sauteed Mushrooms Or Onions, Add $2.00
Fish Sandwich
$17.00
fresh sauteed grouper served on a hoagie roll with side of the day, or on a bed of greens and fresh vegetables, with choice of dressing.
Steak Sandwich
6 oz. ribeye, cooked as you like it, on a hot hoagie roll with side of the day.
- $17.00
- With Blue, Cheddar Or Swiss Cheese, Add $2.00
- With Sauteed Mushrooms Or Onions, Add $2.00
Steak Salad
$18.00
6 oz. ribeye on a bed of greens and vegetables with your choice of dressing.
Crab Bisque
$15.00
ten ounces of the finest crab bisque on the island, made with hand picked local lump blue crabmeat, thick fresh cream an a hint of sherry.
Stuffed Mushrooms
$14.00
mushrooms stuffed with chef's choice bound in a parsley sauce and sauteed with splash of sherry.
Heart Of Palm Salad
$14.00
the island hotel is where this recipe originates, a fresh salad garnished with seasonal fruits, and served with the original dressing.
Clams In Garlic Butter
$14.00
fresh cedar key clams, steamed in butter, white wine and garlic.
Back Bayou Grits
$18.00
slow cooked grits with scallions and cheddar cheese formed into a cake and fried, served in a pool of bacon gravy with grilled shrimp.
Soup Du Jour
$8.00
fresh homemade soup of the day.
House Salad
$8.00
choice of: bleu cheese, dill, french. ranch or oil & vinegar dressing.
Room Rates
The Island Hotel Has 10 Rooms, All Of Them Individual And All Having Very Little In Common With Any Hotel. To Preserve The Romantic And Traditional Ambiance, There Are No Televisions Or Telephones In The Rooms Of The Main Hotel. Some Of The Hotel Rooms Have Old Fashioned Claw- Foot Tubs (bubble Bath Provided!), Some Showers And Some Tub And Showers. They All Have The Original Hand-cut Wooden Walls And Floors, And Are Centrally Heated And Air Conditioned. Guests May Use The Upstairs Lobby And The Balcony, Where You May Relax In Our Rocking Chairs. Or Enjoy The Double Swing, Where Many Couples Have Succumbed To The Romance Of The Hotel And Become Engaged. Some Also Come Back And Get Married Here! Rooms Are Non-smoking. Additional Occupancy $20 Per Person.
Room 23
queen bed, claw foot tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $140.00
- Weekend/per Day $165.00
Room 29
king bed, shower.
- Weekday/per Day $160.00
- Weekend/per Day $175.00
Room 34
king bed, claw foot tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $160.00
- Weekend/per Day $175.00
Room 35
queen bed, standard tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $140.00
- Weekend/per Day $165.00
Room 36
queen bed, shower.
- Weekday/per Day $140.00
- Weekend/per Day $165.00
Room 30
2 queen beds, standard tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $160.00
- Weekday/per Day (extra Person) $20.00
- Weekend/per Day $175.00
- Weekend/per Day (extra Person) $20.00
Room 32
double bed, shower.
- Weekday/per Day $140.00
- Weekend/per Day $165.00
Room 33 (door To Porch)
double bed, standard tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $140.00
- Weekend/per Day $165.00
Room 27 (can Join Room 28)
double bed, private bath across hall, standard tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $120.00
- Weekend/per Day $130.00
Room 28 (can Join Room 27)
twin beds, private bath across hall, claw foot tub & shower.
- Weekday/per Day $110.00
- Weekend/per Day $120.00
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General Info
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Hours
Monday:
Closed
Tuesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday:
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Additional Information:
**Bar opens at 5:00pm
About Us
When Gibby and Bessie Gibbs bought the Island Hotel in 1946, Bessie concentrated her efforts on the dining room and quickly established the hotel restaurant as the place to come for seafood. Having very high standards, the seafood, vegetables and other ingredients used in food preparation, had to be fresh. The seafood was often just off the boat and the vegetables fresh from the garden.
As the Hotel was sold to different owners over the years, the restaurant also experienced changes. When Marcia Rogers bought the Hotel in 1980 she took great interest in the restaurant, hiring Chef Jahn McCumbers, therefore putting the Island Hotel back on the "gastronomic map" as one of the best places in Cedar Key and the surrounding area to eat good fresh seafood. The Island Hotel became a favorite of many from nearby Gainesville. Jahn McCumbers continued as Chef for the next fourteen years, adding steak, chicken and pork tenderloin to the menu. Our Crab Bisque and Heart of Palm Salad are examples of her superb skills in the kitchen.
You may dine in our "casually elegant" dining room or on our screened porch. Either way, your dining experience will be relaxing and enjoyable. While we offer fine dining in our restaurant, we provide a casual, relaxing atmosphere in keeping with the Cedar Key attitude.