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    Hungry Tarpon Restaurant

    3.6 (802 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    HUNGRY TARPON RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pelican
    Andrew H.

    Super cool dive bar with some awesome food !!! We always stop here to feed the tarpon . Our server gave service with a smile . Seafood was fresh off the boat and to the grill . The fish sandwich is my favorite and the kids love the tacos !!! The ambiance is a great dive bar with lots of pelicans and tarpons and a local crocodile that hangs out while you enjoy your dinner !!! We will be back !!!!'

    Jay T.

    Can't say I'd visit the Hungry Tarpon at Robbie's again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor dining is nice with a decent water view and music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food wasn't that good. Had the fried shrimp entree with included six medium/large shrimp. They were heavily battered and had unappetizing dark spots in the meat, with some being hard or chewy. The included coleslaw had little flavor except for a slight sweetness. The fries were pretty good, but didn't get a lot. It was a fairly small plate of food for a $25 lunch; I'd expect much more (even if just loaded with more fries). Once the food came we didn't see our server for a while so our drinks got low. It's also difficult to get a parking spot much of the time at Robbie's. Overall the food quality and quantity were lacking and I left not feeling like I'd had a decent meal.

    Mahi Fish Tacos (w/ Mahi-Mahi)
    Lucy B.

    Enjoyed an early dinner at Hungry Tarpon in Islamorada, FL. This restaurant's claim to fame is feeding the tarpon fish. Very cool concept, but be warned- if you've never handled dead bait fish before you might being feeling like a fish out of water! There's also some pretty feisty pelicans nearby so heed all warnings before approaching the dock. We enjoyed some conch fritters as an appetizer before digging into a mahi sandwich and mahi tacos. Standard warning is that in Florida, "blackened" means it has seasoning and not that it's charred. The meal met the standard of the enviornment, with generous portions and quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole restaurant feels a little bit like a Joes Crab Shack. Don't worry about wearing a hat or dressing up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service team was excellent, Adrian was a real standout. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Overall, enjoyed the meal but wish the prices were a bit lower.

    POV: lazy morning at the hungry tarpon
    Christi R.

    We figured when we stopped that this was just atourist trap and the food would be mid. It was anything but! I splurged and ordered a Trailer Trash Bloody Mary. Don't kid yourself - this is an appetizer in itself. Our server, Sherry, made some recommendations and we decided to split an order of coconut shrimp. Holy cow! It was so good - fresh, large shrimp perfectly cooked. Sorry, but I didn't remember to take a pic until it was half gone. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You can't get better ambiance than sitting by the water, watching the gulls and the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We would happily return.

    Maria K.

    Great versatile menu and food. Able to offer lots of gluten free options and vegetarian/pescatarian options too. Staff was super kind & guided us toward the cooler tables. Food was flavorful and well priced.

    Tarpon
    Shane B.

    Food was good it was busy I had the mahi fish tacos they had great flavors. My wife had the tuna sliders I wasn't a fan but she liked them. Of course this place is surrounded by shops and you can feed the tarpon for a fee which was neat. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool place to stop for a meal and some entertainment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Fried Cracked Conch Basket & Islamorada Ale

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a classic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A definite come if you have never been, now with that being said.... come for the drinks and the Tarpon not the food unfortunately. The service was great ! Definitely stop by to check it out, but I would eat somewhere else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great place to feed the Tarpon, have a drink & chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stop there lol

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    Awesome waiter Roma do !! Food came quickly and very fresh Service was great Great view of the ocean

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    Great service with Rolando at Hungry Tarpon!!! Great atmosphere, food and service from the staff.

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    Rolando was amazing server! Great food, great ambiance! love this place! will come again!

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    Fabulous server Rolando! The food was delicious! Waterfront watching the people feed the tampons was fun

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    the food was great. we got to watch the tarpons be fed while we ate. Rolando was a great server

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    Rolando was excellent. Very friendly, attentive, polite. Provided information on local things to do while on our trip.

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    Rolando took great care of us, super friendly and helpful. Gave us amazing local recommendations!

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