Being from Florida and a very frequent visitor of the Keys we really wanted a burger. Well let me…read moretell you this place was A M A zing! We sat outside over looking the bay, which was nice. I didn't see any indoor sitting but hey, it's the Keys. Our server was so nice. He was very quiet and consistently smiling! Now let talk food! The hush puppies were absolutely perfect!! They served them with raspberry dip amazing. We both got the bacon cheeseburger. It was perfectly done, charbroiled, so juicy so good highly recommend. My favorite pie is a true key lime pie!! I took a leap and ordered the fried key lime pie....yes yes yes yes!!!! We will be back!

We only had a couple days left of our anniversary trip, and we have yet to find some great Key Lime…read morepie. Where we were staying, we met these lovely ladies out at the pool, and we got to talking quite a bit. They had mentioned this place and a deep fried key lime... so... it definitely piqued our interest and off we went. When we first arrived, I wasn't sure if we were going to the right place. It felt like it was off the beaten path, but we did eventually find our way to the parking lot. We walked upstairs to the terrace and took a look around at the view. It was just before sunset, and we watched a boat or two swing by and tie up on the dock below for some chow. That's pretty cool. The menu style is somewhat American traditional, where you would find a variety of burgers, fries, sandwiches, and some dinner plates. They served several types of meats from beef, chicken, fish, shrimp, you name it. We decided to go pub style and ordered the Fresh Cut Fries plate, with a Chicken Burger. We also ordered a Patty Melt Sandwich. The chicken burger had the perfect crunch, and it just hit right. The patty melt smothered in onion and sauce made it very tender and juicy. My wife and I split each other's meals to taste it all. As we enjoyed a couple of drinks, we were able to take advantage of the sunset and walked the dock for some pictures, although, I was staring at a beautiful view across from me all evening. We finished off the meal with one of their famous Deep fried Key Lime Pie... and I swear... that might have been the 2nd or 3rd most beautiful thing I've seen that evening. If you never had a KLP deep fried... oh my Goodness you are in for a treat!! We decided to split one, and it's every bit as good as you would think it to be!! Thank you for that experience, and for the whole evening. We are leaving FL with amazing memories! Absolutely recommend you try this place and for us, an easy return should we ever find ourselves back on the Keys again. As always, Enjoy & Happy Eating!

this place is 10000 percent a keys vibe. one single bartender/waiter working and the "manager"…read morehelping. a few chefs in the back. we called ahead because we were a larger party and they were all set up for us when we arrived. waiter was SO NICE (forgot his name) and was super transparent when they were out of something. the bar is zero frills. no bar menu just "these are the alcohols we have, we can kind of make anything within reason" food took forever because it got crazy busy fast. when the food came everything was fantastic. zero complaints even from the children! my daughter said the burger was amazing and the owner/manager even brought us a pre dinner key lime pie slice "because I cut it too small". super hospitable and lovely people. if you come on here and complain about a wait or lack of seating, you must be new to the keys. classic rock jams, bob marley, a fruity drink, and some relaxed service IS the keys. step outside the hustle and bustle and enjoy the meal!

Spring Break!! Oh yeah Floriduh! If you have ever stayed in Marathon Key then you know options are…read morelimited... especially for me. I am a picky seafood eater. Stopped in here for breakfast and ordered at the bar; seafood omelette. Eggs was done well incorporating spinach; mushrooms and smoked salmon. Unfortunately no other fish options were available. Waffles and grits to go with it, orange juice to keep it all down. Taste was not too bad. Portions were good. Services were quick and prices are little more than I expected.. it's spring break so it ok. Would I choose to return maybe.. especially if to order a mahi sandwich for lunch. Keep expectations low and you can have a good experience it's my new Floriduh moto.

Great spot to escape the heat and enjoy fresh seafood. The atmosphere was fancier than we…read moreanticipated. Jorge, our waiter was welcoming, friendly, and patient - impressive given the size of our party. We did make a reservation in advance due to having a larger group. Our table was ready when we arrived. While snacking on the complimentary baguettes, we ordered a variety of appetizers and entrees from the happy hour and regular menus. They have numerous menu options sure to satisfy any group. Everyone in our party enjoyed what they ordered. We recommend this restaurant to others!

We have been visiting the Florida Keys from Northeast Florida for over 20 years and have our go to…read morespots from Key Largo to Key West but always like trying new ones. This is not a typical spot I would have thought about as its exterior looks a little touristy and that's not our thing but based on the recommendations, we gave it a try for lunch and were not disappointed at all. I am a vegetarian but my hubby and Dad love meat and fresh seafood. They had a menu that accommodated us all. I had the tofu spicy rice bowl which was delicious and huge. I took more than half back to our rental house for others to try. My hubby had the bacon cheeseburger with fries and really enjoyed his burger but the fries were not good. It tasted as if the oil was old. My Dad had the blackened mahi sandwich which was a very generous portion and he loved it. He also had the sweet potato waffle fries and enjoyed those. I had several adult drinks and my Dad had a few beers. Our server Matice was very nice. My only complaint would be he brought my starter salad with my entree so that didn't work for me. All in all a very good lunch experience for us.

Really good experience in late April at Island Fish Co. The food was great and service was good…read more It's an open-air casual restaurant with water views; not the best water views but better than looking at buildings or a parking lot. They have a few ceiling-mounted fans to try to keep the heat at bay. The shrimp poboy and onion rings were superb, and the wife really loved the grilled chicken sandwich and fries. Absolutely no complaints about the food or service. The cocktails left a little to be desired however; very small cups that we found lacking in flavor, but they looked tropical. Otherwise, everything was great and we'd definitely visit again.

So good we came here twice on our trip for lunch. The vibe is tropical, fun tiki bar meets…read moredelicious fresh seafood with an awesome menu selection, fun drinks , friendly service & beautiful views. We started with the best coconut shrimp I think I've ever had. It's the famous pink shrimp of Florida & the coconut breading was divine ! light, delicate crispy, served with a tasty mango chutney, dipping sauce, just perfection. by the way, this went perfectly with a crisp, white wine and my husband's tropical drink. Next, we had to get an order of the delish oysters Rockefeller, smothered with creamy spinach, and tons of lemon juice. Wow those gulf oysters are wonderful ! So Tender. For our main, we got the Grouper Fish Sammie's with fries & coleslaw. I had mine blackened, and my husband went with classic. The fish was so fresh and seasoned perfectly. Don't miss this gem on your way down the keys.

What a find! Don't be fooled that it is nestled in the corner of a strip mall: Marathon Grill & Ale…read moreHouse offers bar seating and a lot of dining space. But the real wow factor is their food. More than just typical "bar food," the menu is full of a variety of fresh and interesting options. We had more than a dozen people in our party, so we got to try a lot of the menu options. We were all so happy with our food, service, and drink! I am recommending this business and I know for sure the next time we are in Marathon, we will be back again!

New Owners, Better Menu, Incredible Food! We stopped in for…read morelunch today. The new menu was just printed this morning. The choices were fantastic and it made it difficult to choose. They had the usual burgers and such but their hot dog selections and small bites added to the difficult decision on what to order. I love, love, love a great poké bowl. Ale House did not disappoint!!!! It is on their regular daily menu too We will be back, often. I can't wait to try the chili dog with Fritos....if I can give up their poké bowl

Excellent food. We had the risottos-both of them. I particularly enjoyed the scallops with mine…read more The flourless chocolate cake and the Key Lime pie were great contrasting desserts.

I absolutely love the staff and food at this fine establishment. When the waiters come over, they…read moreask how your day was and are very energetic. That really makes a difference. The food is great, it really blends with the ambience of the outdoors. I finished the entire plate. I strongly recommend this restaurant.

This fun restaurant had live music when we went, and it was packed. The service was friendly, but…read morethe food was a little slow. They had the best fried conch of the several places where I tried it while on this trip. It was not chewy at all.

Food was excellent. Reasonable priced and drinks were amazing. We had the key west shrimp and…read moreteriyaki chicken. Very tasty with sides of black beans salad and rice.

our bartender, Mallory, was amazing. care of accommodating…read more we loved the restaurant! great wings!

Herbie's Bar & Chowder House in Marathon has been operating under that name since 1963, with roots…read moregoing back to the 1940s as Maggie's Chowder House and later Fishnet's. It's legitimately one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the Florida Keys, which gives it a lot of built-in credibility before you even sit down. Walking up to it, you feel that history. The exterior, the gravel lot, the signage--it's pure roadside Keys. Inside, it leans into that "local bar meets tourist stop" vibe: long wooden bar, TVs, stickers everywhere, taps lined up. Then you open the menu and it pivots in every direction--New England chowder house, BBQ joint, burger shack, seafood spot. It's not clear what it wants to be, and that lack of focus carries straight through to the food. We started with both chowders. The clam chowder looks right at first glance, but the texture tells you everything--thick, almost gluey, clearly roux-heavy. The flavor leans aggressively fatty, closer to margarine than butter, with very little clam presence. No briny backbone, no pepper, no lift. We ended up dumping in black pepper and hot sauce just to make it remotely acceptable--but even then, that heavy fat note kept pushing through. Nothing about it reads as New England. The conch chowder fares a bit better. You can actually see a decent amount of conch, and there's a peppery edge that helps. But the broth is thin and lacks the chunky, stewed tomato depth you expect from a proper Keys-style conch chowder. After having it done right earlier at Key Largo Fisheries, the difference was obvious. Then there are the Texas Twinkies--and the photo really says it all. On paper, this should work: jalapeños wrapped in bacon, stuffed with brisket, pulled pork, cheeses, and sauce. In execution, it's just too much. Too much cream cheese, too many competing sauces, meats chopped into a soft, indistinct filling. It collapses into a heavy, muddy bite that feels more overwhelming than satisfying. Looking back at the menu, the simpler move--burger, ribs, even wings--probably would have been the right call. Instead, we ordered straight into the identity crisis. And that theory held up. We went back and grabbed a burger later--cooked a proper medium rare, with well-done, crispy fries--and it was easily the best thing we had from them. I wanted to like Herbie's. There's history, personality, and clearly a loyal following. But between the confused concept and uneven execution, the move here is simple: stick to the basics.

Four of us had dinner there last night and it was nice but does not warrant their big city prices…read more My plaza Old Fashioned was excellent. Baked Brie Provencale was tasty but a joke at $26. My wife loved her Chicken Parmesan. My son and I had Cowboy Ribeyes and while tasty, they were way too thin, maybe 3/4 inch and because of that, cooked more to medium than the requested medium rare. For $88 I'd have preferred a thicker steak with a smaller footprint. His wife's risotto with fresh catch of yellowtail snapper was very good. Lighting was weird and we were seating at the back in the service galley, which sucked. Our waiter, whose name escapes me, didn't seem to care about much of anything, For almost $600 for four people in the keys, I'd expect more.

We had an outstanding experience at the Plaza Grill tonight. The food was fabulous, the service was…read moretop-notch, and all was done in a lovely atmosphere. My husband got a perfectly cooked steak served with creamy potatoes and crisp broccoli. My chicken dish was delicious. This is the best fine dining experience in the Middle Keys.

I bypassed the Lobster Ruben, had the conch ceviche and a fried hogfish sandwich, it was one of the…read morebest seafood meals of my life. Bonus points for the bar next door, and having the tartar/cocktail sauce readily available. Their prices are incredibly low for the freshness and quality they serve up. I can't wait to return to the Florida Keys again to eat here.

It's a bit touristy, but I'm a perpetual tourist. I take every friend there when I sail down and…read moreback through the keys. It's always a favorite. Bartenders are cool. They are used to dealing with people from everywhere. The food is a bit pricy but solid for Keys Seafood Bar Food! We usually sit up on the deck (adults only) and order a few apps from their menu and then a few dishes from the actual restaurant. Kids are welcome. You can buy fish food to feed tarpon. Just have to eat downstairs. Weekends are busy. Plenty of parking. Sometimes they have live music. Sometimes they don't. On the weekends it can get busy. But plenty of seating and moves fast!