Fried conch worth talking about, with a big menu and a laid-back Florida City vibe.
Rans Restaurant is a casual lunch and dinner spot in Florida City, just minutes from the main entrance to Everglades National Park. It's the kind of place where the menu is bigger than you'd expect and the prices won't hurt.
The fried conch is what people come back for. Regulars say the batter is well-seasoned and the conch itself is done right, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. If you've been driving through the park all day and want something satisfying and local before heading back north, this fits the bill.
The vibe is relaxed and low-key. Staff are friendly, and the owner tends to be around, which gives it that neighborhood-spot feel rather than a chain. Dine-in and takeout are both available, so it works whether you want to sit down or grab something on the go.
Portions are solid for the price, and the menu has enough variety that a group with different tastes can usually find something that works. It's a practical, affordable stop in a part of South Florida where good, cheap food near the park is genuinely useful to know about.
23 reviews
2 months ago
My first impression... Not good. Place needs a good cleaning and the "chicken" was no bigger than an average person's thumb... It didn't have flavor and didn't taste clean... Never going back. Must have been a bad day... Smh.
5 months ago
The chicken I ordered was not clean This place looks dirty and needs to be renovated to say the least. Rating this store anything other than a 1 is outrageous
2 months ago
I went in there today to get something to eat it was very enjoyable relaxing and the cook and the owner there was very polite I will go there anytime
a year ago
The food is exceptional, the conk is probably the best fried conk I’ve ever had my whole life and I’m not capping, the batter that they use on their Cunk is season to perfection. They have a real big menu that I have not had a chance to fully explore, but so far they do have the best fried conk.
a year ago
The food is delicious and the customer service is excellent.
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