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Dining


The Florida Middle Keys offer some of the finest and unique restaurants found in the United States. From peel-and-eat shrimp enjoyed in a dockside setting, to the most elegant continental cuisine served by candlelight under the palms. We have something for everyone, from the freshest local seafood to the finest cuts of beef or maybe you would like to try our local Cuban cuisine.

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our restaurants, where typically shorts and sandals are the norm. Enjoy your stay here, so kick back and relax and take pleasure in some of the finest dining in South Florida.

You’ll find some of our culinary treasure off the beaten path, but we will help you find them.

Captain Mike’s Favorites…..Castaways, The Island Tiki Bar, Frank’s & Sparky”s ****

ISLAMORADA

The Lorelei

  • MM 82 Bayside
  • 305-664-4656
  • Dine inside or dockside
  • Sun-Thurs 5pm – 10pm
  • Fri, Sat. 5pm – 10:30. (Entertainment)

Islamorada Fish Company

  • MM 82 Bayside
  • A convenient stop on your drive from Miami airport
  • Behind World Wide Sportsman
  • Casual, fresh seafood. Very popular! On the water.

Manny & Isa’s Kitchen

  • MM 81.6 Oceanside
  • 305-664-5019
  • Lunch, Dinner.
  • Cuban specialties.
  • This is where you get your Key Lime pie/ take out
  • Wed-Mon 11am – 9pm

Morada Bay

  • MM 81.6 Bayside
  • 305-664-0604
  • Caribbean menu, stylish seating on the water.
  • Also, gourmet Pierre’s for dinner.

Little Italy

  • MM 68.5 Bayside
  • 305-664-4472
  • Fine Italian cuisine in a sumptuous home-cooked style.
  • Excellent value like its sister establishment, The Key Colony Inn (in Marathon). 
  • Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. 
  • Daily 6:30am – 2pm, 5pm – 10pm.

GRASSY KEY

The Wreck

  • MM 59 Bayside, off US1
  • 305-743-8282
  • Nice open-air ambiance.

Hideaway Cafe

  • MM 58 Oceanside at Rainbow Bend Resort
  • 305-289-1554
  • Award-winning gourmet fare on the ocean in European atmosphere.
  • Dinner 6 – 10pm

MARATHON

Island Tiki Bar *****

  • MM 54, bayside 12648 Overseas Hwy.
  • 305-743-4191
  • The Island Tiki Bar & Restaurant is your island for great food, good fun and cool drinks in the heart of Marathon. Plus, Fun Land Watersports right next door offers a whole day of fun on the water for the entire family. Wrap it up with an awesome sunset!

Fish Tales

  • MM 53
  • 305-743-9196
  • Fresh caught fish served the way you want; shipping available.

Herbies

  • MM 50.5 6350 Overseas Hwy.
  • 305-743-6373
  • Today at Herbie’s, we offer you some of the same great food that was served back in 1972, when this was just a lazy spot for locals. Once only a raw bar where a cold beer could be had, we have gathered momentum and have become a place for everyone. Now a full-service restaurant, in the heart of the Florida Keys, we offer you a menu of many choices, allowing you to get your wish at lunch or dinner.
  • One of the most popular places in Marathon.  Classic Keys ambiance.  Fresh seafood.  Great burgers.
  • Taste the Keys’ Tradition! Award-winning seafood…Best Fish Sandwich, Fresh Fish of the Day, Conch, Conch Fritters, Florida Lobster, Mussels, Oysters, Scallops, Shrimp and Chowders + MORE!
  • Cash only.
  • Daily 11am – 10pm, except Sunday.

 

 

Cabana Breezes [ another link ]

  • MM 53.5 Oceanside 425 East Ocean Dr., Key Colony Beach.
  • 305-743-4849
  • It is on the ocean side between 4th and 5th streets. It is within walking distance or short bike ride from any of our Key Colony vacation rentals.
  • Private beach club which entitles guests staying in many of our vacation rentals to use its facilities at no charge. Offering a private ocean beach, 65′ heated pool, hot tub, cocktail lounge and a snack bar. It is truly a place to escape for relaxation
  • Public full service restaurant with sweeping ocean views and a waterside outdoor seating area
    and a great Tiki Bar
  • Full service liquor store

Key Colony Inn

  • MM 53.5 Oceanside
  • Continental & Italian. Seafood, pasta & steaks.
  • Reservations recommended.
  • Lunch: 11am – 2pm
  • Dinner: 5pm – 10pm

Fishtales Market and Eatery

  • MM 53 Oceanside
  • 305-743-9196

 

Leigh Ann’s Coffee House & Antipasti Bar ****

  • MM 51 7537 Overseas Highway ( Next to T.L.C. Nursery/ across from the airport on the ocean side )
  • 305-743 – 2001
  • Breakfast muffins, breads, coffees, relatively expensive.Homemade Italian Subs.
  • Leigh Ann will prepare full Italian meals for take-out
  • Monday through Friday, 7am – 7pm
  • Saturday, 8am – Noon
  • Closed Sundays

Panda House Chinese Restaurant

  • MM 49.9
  • 305-743-3417
  • Excellent Chinese Food, Lunch Buffet, Full menu lunch and dinner.

Cracked Conch Cafe

  • MM 49.5 4999 Overseas Highway
  • 305-743-CAFE
  • Serving Conch specialties and delicious Keys seafood every day of the year!
  • Breakfast Friday to Monday 7:00 A.M. until Noon
  • From 11:00 A.M. until Midnight Every Day

Barracuda Grill

  • MM 49.5
  • 4290 Overseas Hwy.
  • 305-743-3314
  • Selections are dependent on availability of fresh products and the fisherman’s catch.  They adhere to a proven recipe for success: Quality, Consistency & Value. Try the Barracuda Bites Hot Sauce
  • from Zagat.com…”This ‘great bistro’ in Marathon has acquired a rep as a must stop on the way to or from Key West’…..”

 

Annette’s Florida Keys Lobster House

  • MM 48 3660 Overseas Hwy.
  • 305-743-3059

Burdines Waterfront Restaurant + Marina ****

  • MM 47.5 15th Street, Oceans Drive
  • 305-743-5317

Castaways Restaurant *****

  • MM 47.5  (15th Street oceanside)
  • 305-743-6247
  • Great seafood!
  • Directions By Car: Going south on US 1 turn left at 15th Street (Mile Marker 47.8 Ocean side). You will see the Best Western Hotel on your right (Bay side) as you approach 15th Street. Follow the street to the end as it turns to the right and follow to the restaurant straight ahead. You will see a marina and fish house on your left side just before the main entrance.
  • Directions by Boat: Go north up canal next to Poncho’s Fuel Dock – Ocean side.

New China Chinese Restaurant

  • MM 47.5
  • 305-743-2140
  • Fine dining
  • Lunch Buffet $4.99 11am – 3pm
  • Dinner til 11pm
  • No MSG

Seven Mile Grill

  • MM 47
  • 305-743-4481
  • World famous landmark restaurant. Small, relaxed and casual on water.
  • Go by boat! You can dock right outside the restaurant.
  • Simple yet eclectic menu. Great chocolate/peanut butter pie. 
  • Fri through Tues., 11:30am – 8:30pm

Frank’s Grill

  • 305-289-7772
  • Fine Italian dining and seafood specials.
  • All cooked by Frank himself.
  • mm 54 in the Townsquare Mall shopping center

Sparky’s Landing

  • 305-289-7445
  • A true Keys experience.
  • Taste why it’s a local favorite.
  • On the water at the Key Colony Beach Marina.  ( 6th Street )