Lobster Shack Cafe - Rain Barrel Village…read more Beautiful spot in the Keys with friendly staff and solid food quality. The seafood is fresh and the sandwiches are well-made. The manatee cafe vibe is perfect for the location. Worth stopping by if you're in the area. My one significant gap: if you have a dairy allergy, this isn't the place. Nearly everything on the menu relies on milk, cream, or cheese. I couldn't find a single non-dairy option, and the staff didn't have substitutions to offer. I know Key West locations nearby have dairy-free choices, so it's possible here too--just not on the menu or offered as an accommodation. That's a miss for an inclusive food business in 2026.

This is a very neat stop when in Islamorada. From the huge lobster out front to the many shops,…read morethere's lots to see. Some shops offer great local artists' creations. Others have anything from upscale home items to very touristy trinkets. Definitely worth a stop. There are also comfortable chairs for those waiting on others to finish up their shopping.

I took a wonderful batik and watercolor class with Gloria Avner. She was a great teacher and I went…read morehome with two beautiful, watercolor batik paintings. Afterward, I browse around the gallery a little bit. There was so much to see from the 14 artists represented in the gallery, and the art show from the Art Guild of the Purple Aisles, that I will have to come back on another day to see it all. I highly recommend this studio and gallery.

From the owner: Our unique Art Gallery is your resource for original Paintings, Pottery, and Glass…read more Classes and Workshops are Available. Discover that perfect piece of art for your public or private collection that satisfies your senses, speaks to your soul and fills your heart with joy.

what a delight meeting Pasta and exploring his gallery. we are excited to hang out new original…read morepiece. Pasta's creativity comes out in every piece of work he paints

Love finding awesome little gems while out exploring new areas. I've always had a soft spot for…read morebeautiful artwork so while Ben was finishing up his local craft beers next door, I wandered over to this amazing gallery. The work was just so beautiful with perfect vibrant colors. I could tell they are loved by the locals as while I was there viewing, there was a couple that the owner's wife was speaking to and I could overhear that they were there to get another piece. This is the type of unique Florida artwork that I will want once I get the space for it because though it says Florida, it is just not like all the other typical painting or designs you see. And damn... I'll have to make another trip down to pick them out! :)

This is a nice art gallery representing many different local artist. I did not take any pictures…read moreinside since there is a sign saying "No Photos of the Artwork". The store holds artist receptions often and they have featured artwork periodically. The themes are mostly island and beach related and the colors are all vibrant and inviting. A great place to check out some local artistry.

As an artist at this gallery that has works available in 8 galleries throughout Florida... I highly…read morerecommend "Art on a Whim" to travelers and locals alike. Judy is a sweet lady and as the owner of the gallery, she actually cares for the artists she represents. It's always a pleasure to visit the gallery and talk with shoppers and buyers. When the artist has a passion for what they do... it makes the art part of them. When the gallery owner has a passion for the arts... it's like fertilizer for the artist. We work harder to produce so we can help support Judy. She is a staple in the art world. "Thank you Judy for all you do for us and the community. I look forward to producing the art of my passion so I can turn it over to your passion for the artist! God bless and stay well

Can't get ahold of them by phone or email. They have great stuff, you have to go there to purchaseread more

We were lucky to find this wonderful little shop filled with unique gifts while visiting Key Lago…read morefrom Pennsylvania. The owner is delightfully friendly, what a great find!

Nice and informative museum about the history of the Florida Keys. They have interactive exhibits,…read moredocumentaries, library, artwork, fish tanks, and much more. Great place to divert from the sun, too! Open Tuesday- Sunday 10am-5pm General Admission = $15.00 55yrs and 0ver Admission = $12.50 Student Ddmission = $6.00 Military = Free Admission.

Looking for things to do on an overcast day in the keys, we found a few museums in the area and…read moredecided to check out the Florida Keys history museum. First thing is that, yes, there's a big sign on the street to enter but, you feel like you're going the wrong direction after you have to navigate through a resort gate and drive-through what appears to be there maintenance area before arriving at the discovery center. The building itself looks newer and is very large and there's plenty of parking. Upon entering, we had no idea what to expect because we couldn't find the cost of admission anywhere so we had to ask and make the determination if we wanted to go. For $15 per adult and six dollars per student we decided why not. The museum itself is set out nicely with the first floor, including a history of the Florida indigenous people, and then the development of the keys. These are lots of computer screens with interactive items but, they need to be locked because we accidentally got to the desktop and saw we went this first with a variety of windows open, various search items and even Roblox and other games open that kids were playing. There is also a small aquarium section with three tanks. Upstairs there is a small art gallery and a theater that plays a rotation of historical movies. We saw one about state parks (1/5) and one about the overseas highway (4/5). So kind of hit and miss there. If you are a history or museum buff or really interested in the keys then this might be worth a stop but, would not recommend for a family with kids as they will get bored easily.

I was here to attend an exhibition opening on February 7th, 2020 and fell in love with this…read moregallery. The place has a perfect space, very good in size and the decor is attractive, inviting and relaxed. The exhibition was splendid, the curatorship was exquisite, the artists were very talented, all the artwork was captivating and the food was delicious and the Mojitos were the bomb! What else can you ask for? It was a perfect evening. This is a great place, next time y there's an exhibition there, you should not miss it.

From the owner: Italian born marine artist Roberto Pasta Pantaleo, invites you to experience his new coastal…read morelifestyle gallery in the heart of Islamorada. Together with world class bronze sculptor Geoffrey C. Smith of Stuart, Fl, making this fine art gallery a must see!

Beautifully designed unique glass art pieces. Commissioned pet glass pieces also available. The…read morehusband / wife team are so talented, they even produce hanging light pendants to order. Won't surprise me at all if these aren't picked out up by a high end interior design shop soon. Love this shop! Well worth the stop!!!

Looking for something to do for my birthday but didn't want to drive down all the way to Key West,…read moreso decided to go to Islamorada. We called the shop and even though there wasn't a scheduled class, she set up a jewelry making class for us. We showed up a little before 3pm (classes are Monday-Saturday from 3-5pm), she was setting up the area. She walked us through basics of glass and then showed us how to set up our pieces. She only had a few drawings on the glass of fish and palm trees, so she went to do more, she very kindly did a heart and a turtle on request. It was fun, she was nice to talk to and the shop did have some beautiful pieces. The cost was $95 for the 4 pendants and the class which I felt was very reasonable. She also does other classes and I will definitely be going back to make the sun catcher. I do hope business picks up in the area, I see a lot of the mom and pop stores closed down and the chain stores come in. The keys are losing their charm with all the chains.