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Lorelei Restaurant and Cabana Bar

Follow the siren call of the enormous roadside mermaid—you won’t be dashed onto the rocks. This big ol’ fish house and bar with great bay views is a fine spot for a snack, a beer, or breakfast/ lunch/dinner. A good-value menu focuses mainly on seafood; in season, lobster is the way to go. Other fare includes the standard clam chowder, fried shrimp, and doughy conch fritters. For those tired of fish, the menu offers a few beef options, but I say the simpler the better. Food is definitely trumped by ambience. The outside bar has live music every evening and a limited menu of snacks and light fare.