It's always a go to place when I take friends to the Keys, a beautiful building , great fishing…read moremerchandise inside a beautiful establishment that holds a replica of el Pilar , a beautiful art deco elevator

Inside the Islamorada Fish Company you'll find a piece of local flavor, Key history, lore and…read morelegend that is not to be missed. It's an exact to the detail replica of Ernest Hemingway's famous 38 foot wooden 1934 Wheeler boat, the Pilar. It was this boat that was Hemingway's love and refuge leading to literary masterpieces such as "The Old Man and the Sea." He captained it on fishing trips all over the Keys, offshore Marquesas, Bimini, where he became famous not only for his fishing, but his drunkenness, fighting and recklessness. Then of course the primary port, Key West, with the Pilar becoming a leading character of the famous Key West or Bohemian like Conch Republic lifestyle. Be sure to stop in to see and climb aboard the Pilar. It's free and will give the chance to vicariously live the life of Hemingway, standing at his helm, sitting in his fighting chair or at his typewriter desk

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!

Very friendly service and attentive. Food was delicious…read morebut really loved the key lime pie We ate outside on the patio and nice ambiance Yes, recommend this for everyone

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.

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.

Key Largo, the first and northernmost of the Florida Keys, is an hour's drive from the Miami area…read more It is a more laid back, nature-focused Key as compared to Key West for example. This Key is home to tropical hardwoods, winding creeks, two state parks, a national park and a portion of a national marine sanctuary, Key Largo boasts some of the most fascinating botanical scenery in the state. So if you are into outdoors, active life, water activities, this is the place to come. In Key Largo you can enjoy many sea activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, an underwater hotel, sport fishing, eco-tours, beaches and dolphin encounter programs. The island also offers numerous on-shore attractions including nature trails and a rehabilitation center for wild birds. Some of Key Largo's best tourist attractions are the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park and all the underwater sights of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Several eco-tourism and dive-snorkel services are also available here. Just a great place to be close to nature and the ocean.

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.

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.

My wife & I had dinner at the Italian Food Co. this evening. The ambiance is casual and slightly…read morequirky - a perfect fit for the Keys. The menu is extensive with any Italian appetizer, pasta, or main dish you could think of. They also have pizza which seems very popular. We both started with a house salad; It was fresh and tasty. For our main course, I had the Spicy Shrimp fra Diavola and my wife had the lasagna. We both commented on the incredible flavor of the pasta itself (mine was served over spaghetti.) I don't ever remember eating at an Italian restaurant where the flavor of the pasta was so memorable. My entree had large gulf shrimp in a spicy marinara sauce. It was noticeably spicy and tasted great. I tasted the lasagna which was also among the best I have had. If you are looking for Italian in the Key Largo area, I highly recommend the Italian Food Co. We stopped back before we left Key Largo. We shared a large house salad and a "meatball panini" (aka, a meatball calzone.). It was great and large; the two of us didn't finish it! To top off the evening we shared an espresso with ice cream. Our second trip not reinforced the first; just go & enjoy!

Live music, many seating choices and very attentive and friendly staff. A large menu to choose from…read moreand specials as well. We had the Quattro pizza special (small) and it was done really well. Sorry we can't stay longer and try more of their dishes.

Absolutely amazing visuals I highly recommend seeing the pieces showcased by Afrikin they are…read morewithout a doubt one a kind and a pleasure to soak in.

From the owner: AfriKin Art Celebrates African Excellence through Contemporary Visual and Performing Arts, Talks…read moreand more… AfriKin Art features a distinctive line-up of international artists and creatives from the Black world, whose works represent Global Africa. This deployment of contemporary Africana fine art presents a cultural panorama, highlighting the diverse and vibrant traditions of African diasporic art and culture.