Tropical-Themed restaurant
If you've never visited Guanabana's Restaurant in Jupiter, FL, or for that matter, the Square Grouper, also there, you owe it to yourself to take the approximate one hour drive north to experience two restaurants that have deftly captured South Florida's tropical vibe. Perhaps you could say that what they have done is to bring some of the cool Key West feel to those of us trapped in the everyday work life of South Florida.
Neither of these places has indoor seating. All the action and fun takes place outdoors under tree canopies, umbrellas or tiki roofs. But, the fact that there is not an air-conditioned room to be found seems not to have deterred the patrons of Guanabana's one bit. Other than during times of rainy weather, there's typically a wait to get a seat, even a seat at the bar. It struck us that no similar place exists further south in Florida until you reach the Keys. We can create that place. |
Guanabana's is waterfront on a mangrove-lined canal - not a huge water view, but a water view nonetheless. The food is just okay, sort of an above average version of bar food. And, the drinks are good, but nothing special. So what is it that makes Guanabana's so successful? We think we know. It's the tropical outdoor environment that they created. With clever landscape, coquina stone walkways, a tropical stream and waterfall, cooling shade from the overhead tree canopy, and a colorful Key West/Caribbean theme Guanabana's made it all click with locals and tourists alike.
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Our plan for Hollywood Gardens gives us all the elements we need to create a tropical-themed Guanabana's of our own for Hollywood. We'll have excellent waterfront with a six acre lake. We'll create docks and boardwalks at the water's edge and across the water. With our 42' high rock climbing wall we have a dramatic structure, the backside of which is a blank slate. And, we intend to create that dense, tropical environment surrounding it all. Add a dramatic waterfall plunging from the back of the rock wall and a Jamaican style tropical lagoon at the base and we have the makings of a great outdoor restaurant scene.
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Following are some images that provide the inspiration. Gardens everywhere.
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