

Her next high-profile role was that of flight instructor Charlotte Blackwood (call sign "Charlie") in the 1986 fighter-pilot film Top Gun. Career Film Īfter making her film debut in Reuben, Reuben in 1983, McGillis' breakout role was that of an Amish mother in Witness (1985) for which she received Golden Globe and BAFTA award nominations. After getting her GED after dropping out of high school in 1975, she moved to New York City to study acting at the Juilliard School, where she graduated in 1983, Group 12. McGillis was raised in Los Angeles, and attended the Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts at Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, California. Her paternal ancestry is Scots-Irish, and her maternal ancestry is German she also has Welsh ancestry. When in Key West, dining on local fare from land and sea is essential.McGillis was born on July 9, 1957, in the Southern California suburb of Newport Beach, the eldest of three daughters born to Virginia Joan ( née Snell), a homemaker, and Donald Manson McGillis, a physician. SHOR American Seafood Grill at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa Surrounded by flowering bougainvillea and cool tropical breezes, the casual elegance of the Roof Top Café has overlooked historic Key West for almost 30 years. Located near historic Mallory Square, Roof Top Café is able to accommodate large parties for indoor and outdoor events and offers special event menus to simplify your plans and budget. The menu features a variety of island-inspired dishes and Caribbean cuisine. Seating is available on the outside deck or indoors with air conditioning. Go for the chicken and waffles for sure! Harbour View Café at Pier House Resort & SpaĪ beautiful setting for you and your guests! The Harbour View Café features pristine views of the Gulf of Mexico and Pier House's private white sand beach. It also offers a spectacular brunch on the weekends. One of my personal favorites because of the amazing view.

Locals and tourists alike consistently recognize the Hot Tin Roof restaurant of Ocean Key Resort & Spa as a "don't-miss" restaurant! It’s the perfect perch for spectacular sunsets overlooking the Sunset Pier at the end of Mallory Square. The menu and event team are superb, too! Hot Tin Roof at Ocean Key Resort & Spa First Flightįirst Flight is known for being the birthplace of Pan American World Airways (its first tickets were sold out of the building in 1927!) as well as the country's southernmost brewery! The lush garden patio or gorgeous upper deck are both memorable settings for a rehearsal dinner. The Main Dining Room is also available for private functions and can accommodate up to 110 people for a sit-down dinner. The Private Dining Room can accommodate up to 40 people for a sit-down dinner and 75 people for cocktails. This elegant upstairs space offers stunning Old Town Harbor views. Joan has been doing events at Blue Heaven for years and will take great care of you! Commodore Restaurant Despite the restaurant's well-deserved popularity, the upstairs area feels off the beaten path for events of 21 to 40 people. They serve incredible Floridian-Caribbean cuisine in a funky, tropical setting inhabited by free-roaming chickens and cats. Blue Heavenīlue Heaven is a Key West icon and a favorite among visitors and locals alike. Bagatelle can accommodate groups as small as 30 or as large as 250 in the whole restaurant. But for events, its rooftop Moon Lounge is a spectacular choice: spacious yet intimate and bright with fire features and string lights.
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This elegant restaurant, in a house built in 1884, has wraparound balconies and incredible lobster mac and cheese. Here is my list of recommended wedding dinner locations that can be a part of your celebration! Bagatelle No matter what kind or size of wedding you've decided on, Key West has many beautiful and classic restaurants to offer. A rehearsal dinner welcomes guests and sets the stage for the big day, or, a restaurant can be the destination after a small, intimate beach wedding.

Sharing a wonderful meal with loved ones is often a cherished part of wedding festivities.
