Always fun to feed these big fellas. Watch the pelicans. They are nasty rascals and will steal your…read morefish.

Came here to feed the fishies!!!!…read more Birds are pretty aggressive --- stole 5-6 fish total (from 4 buckets of maybe 30 total fish) ..... The fish are MASSIVE!! 5-6 feet long (some of them).. Lost my hat due to the strong winds ... (got it back). Not sure how I felt about the cleanliness of the restaurant and we didn't ~eat~ there but 10/10 recommend stopping by.

Islamorada dubbed the "Village of Islands" is a fisherman's dream boasting an array of fishery…read morerestaurants and aquatic sales shops. My wife and I literally had our honeymoon here thirty years ago. Came here today to the Tavernier Creek Marina with my friend to buy a boat trailer then ate lunch at Wahoo's Bar & Grill. Once a top 3 college spring break location with its main hot spot with big tiki bars and wet t-shirt contests called Holiday Isle is long gone and has since tranformed into a quiet private island. Today we are driving thru the area to grab a bite to eat trying to avoid the tourist traps.

Islamorada is a village encompassing 6 of the Florida Keys, known for their coral reefs. We have…read morevisited many times in the past for shopping and dining, but there are many things to do and see as well. Many of the top attractions in the surrounding area are: The Theater of the Sea, which features dolphin encounters. Exhibits at the History of Diving Museum include a 16th-century treasure chest. Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park is a former quarry. Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park has tropical forest. Indian Key Historic State Park is a tiny island with 1800s ruins. There's many places to shop, you can choose cute tourist spots like the Rain Barrel Village with its huge lobster statue, named Betsy...or regular brick and mortar places all around. Islamorada hosts a larger fishing fleet per square mile than anywhere else in the world. In addition to fishing, the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay offer a variety of activities from watersports to eco-tours. The four islands of Islamorada have numerous tranquil spots to relax under the sun. This area has history spanning more than 3,000 years so stop a few hours or a few days and explore this beautiful Key.

When I researched where to get the best grouper Rubin in the aisle, Maida area the Bayside Gourmet…read morewas the most common response I got. Went there for lunch and absolutely had to say that the blackened grouper Reuben WAS all that! It was nice large sandwich, the grouper was thick and fresh and the blackened seasoning flavored it perfectly. It was served with a side of very crispy kettle chips and with my cold iced tea it was a perfect meal. The service was excellent and I love the decor from the 80s! This is definitely a destination you need to try, especially if they're blackened grouper Reuben! I look forward to the opportunity to stop back in to try something else on their menu. Please make this a destination as it is very easy to drive by and not notice.

Bayside Gourmet is seriously the BEST!! I lived across the street for 8 months and wow wow wow. The…read morepasta is just incredible. I'm obsessed with their massive chicken parm, there's soo much melted cheese it's amazing. Also the tortellini is from another world!! So fresh, amazing cheese, and the parmesan cream sauce is so rich and delicious. My husband had the grouper sandwich once, that was also very good. They have good beer selections. Just come here, you won't regret it!! PS, sometimes the service is slow when they're slammed during busy hours, but who cares you're in the keys and good food is worth the wait. Love the food here!

Our Florida Keys Food Tour lead by Craig was a wonderful experience from start to finish. We…read moreenjoyed tasting local seafood, international dishes and of course libations! We learned a bit about the unique history of the area as well. Craig is a great story-teller who is passionate about food/beverage and history and weaves these topics together in an entertaining way.

I contacted FKFT since we (husband and I) were coming prior to season and I didn't see a tour the…read moreweek we were there. Craig was kind enough to put one on the schedule for us. Our four hours included: - Key Lime Pie from Trading Post Store - my favorite stop and most authentic pie - simple and delicious. Returned for another slice and tried their Cuban sandwich which was excellent (generous meat) - Iced Hibiscus tea and fresh fish taco from Bad Boys Burrito was delicious (a bit spicy). We'll be back next visit. - Coconut shrimp and shrimp fritter from Shrimp Shack - my husband's favorite stop. Plus large fresh brewed teas. - Stopped at Church with beautiful stain glass and the hurricane memorial next to it. - Flight of beers to sample from Florida Keys Brewing Company - Islamorada Art Gallery by Pasta - great paintings. We even went back for a hat with his colorful fish embroidered on it. - Battered fish taco and lobster fritter from Pierre's One stop was closed so Craig substituted another. Craig was very informative and shared history and great stories. Highly recommend!

This area is not as fun as Key West but has a few great restaurants. Weve been stuck in traffic a…read morefew times but the overseas highway is the only way back home to fort lauderdale. If you are in the area i strongly urge you to try Mrs Mac's Kitchen for lunch. I got the conch fritters and conch chowder today, Yummy. During our few trips to key largo we stayed at the holiday inn and listened to live bands at the big chill. Lazy town with a lazy crowd so dont expect quick service anywhere. Lots of places to sit out on the water and have a cocktail.

The marine driven town is not so quiet anymore. The once lazy area has drastically changed erupting…read morein mass tourism as noticed today. Not nearly as busy as Key West, but traffic south along the two lane Overseas Highway or U.S. Route 1, was just as brutal with very few areas permitting a lane change. If you get behind a truck or boat on your drive thru Key Largo get ready for a long day of driving 25 MPH. Still noticed the weekend flea markets as crowds gather in the parking lots across from the Publix. A few mom & pop shell shops and small tiki style eateries still stand but most are now commercially managed. Probably not the best place to raise a family but for late night partying and fishing this not so lazy city is awesome. My family owned a waterfront house here in the late 1980s and used it frequently on the weekends. Key Largo stretches 33 miles from MM107 to MM90. Not much a view of the bay or ocean while driving along the Overseas Hwy but its there. There are some restaurants that stood the test of time for over forty years like Hobo's Cafe. Lots of little flea markets to shop at on the weekends. Stayed at the Holiday Inn Resort at MM100 and had a great time. Spent the evening at The Caribbean Club listening to live 70's rock & roll and ate at Tower of Pizza, Doc's Diner and the Fish House.

Frank's Grill never disappoints! Authentic Italian food that tastes like it's made with love. Great…read moreportions, friendly service, and that cozy neighborhood feel. Highly recommend!

Went to Franks at 8:50 on Tuesday night, 6/23, they said kitchen was closed, yet sign clearly…read morestates 9pm. Still people eating inside. You can always tell when an owner is not at the resturant and staff want to leave.

While driving through the Florida Everglades, I saw a large Bigfoot statue on the side of the road…read more We drove by it without thinking too much of it but I couldn't just pass up the photo opportunity so we made the first U-turn I could make and backtracked to check out this funky, little place. Let's be honest here. It is a tourist trap through and through but if you don't like Bigfoot, you obviously have no joy in life. Just keep driving bub. Now, I'm not a local but I know plenty about the Skunk Ape. Bigfoot's smelly cousin basically. I've seen the interesting pictures (some are more believable than others) and I usually stay away from any story that starts with "It was a very dark night and I was stumbling home from the bar... But hey, I've seen the Patterson Gimlin Film and you cannot convince me that that is a man in a monkey suit. You can see the muscles of that creature move while it walks! But I digress, back to the Skunk Ape HQ. We stopped for three things: to snoop, to poop, and to shop for a souvenir (can't think of another oop, damn). The gift store has quite the selection of Skunk Ape and Bigfoot memorabilia to look through - t-shirts, stickers, mugs, stuffies, and a very oddly illustrated book about Goldilocks and the Three Squatches. The bathroom had some interesting articles clipped out from local newspapers about sightings in the area and even a flier for an upcoming Bigfoot hoedown. There was another one about Bigfoot stealing someone's girlfriend. Interesting. There is a small reptile zoo that you have to pay extra for and we decided to skip it and get back on the road. This place is also a rustic campsite, so if you are really serious about meeting the big, stinky fella, that is probably the best way to it. Just make sure you don't become the big guy's next hostage or snack, whatever those things decide to do with us. I've seen Harry and the Henderson's - I bet that camping trip would be tight. Anyways, I bought a sticker to put on my cooler. Oh, and yes we did snap a few pictures of that statue. Maybe one day I will drag the family back here and we will go hollering for some Squatches. Who knows, I might just get some pictures and video and you will all say - Hey, that's the guy that wrote the Yelp review about the Skunk Ape that one time... Yeah, that would be pretty rad.

Wonderful place to visit!…read more This place is a fun road side stop! Tons of things to look outside as well as inside! The gift shop is well stocked with assorted wear and trinkets. Plus there's a reptile museum inside! The outside has a huge skunk ape plus there's a giant panther and gator to see! Definitely a must stop road side attraction!

Excellent food - I recommend the conch fritters and the ahi tuna. If you only have room for 1, go…read morewith the ahi! It's an appetizer, so it's not massively filling, but it is super delicious. Margarita was great, too! Ambience gives off loud, locals mixed with cool tourists. Great dock location. Highly recommend.

Yessir this is where you want to go to relax and have some great food and drink! The 4 of us went…read moreon 12/29/2025 and were so happy to be there again - we've patronized this joint several times over the years and keep coming back. The drinks are made perfectly and there's a large menu to choose from. In addition, the prices are very reasonable. When you first walk in, there's a large wrap-around bar that is usually full to the brim with happy patrons. But don't worry - walk to the other side of the bar and there's a large patio chock full of additional seating. Thankfully, the view from any angle is beautiful because you are... dockside! You are right on the water! Check their social media accounts to see the who and what - because the place is always offering some type of live music act. If you need a low-key, super casual, and relaxing environment - but also want great drinks and fare - then go to Dockside Bar and Grill.

Went there on a saturday night and our pizza was amazing. Staff were nice to everyone at our table…read more The decor and inside of the restaurant was cool with a nice view of the pizza oven which made our delicious Margarita Pizza. This is a must try italian restaurant if you are having a visit in Islamorada Florida.

Nice alternative if you're looking for something not seafood…read more The meat lovers pizza was exceptional. It's traditional Italian- super thin crust, crispy edges, really tasty. The chicken parm with spaghetti was good enough. The chicken was fried perfectly- crispy coating, not soggy as so often can be. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, al dente. We sat at the bar- best chairs are there. Ozzi at the bar was great. This place has an authentic Italian feel to it. Real pasta, fresh made desserts and some imported from Italy. All the way around- a great experience.