Nice little spot for lunch on our drive to Key West. No reservation needed today and the hostess put us at a table on the deck with a great view of the ocean. The Wahoo and Sandbar are the 2 restaurants with fishing charters here at whale harbor and went to both. read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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In summary, good value for the food selection, as well as good selection available overall, service could not have been better, the dining area has a nice view of the ocean, and there's lots of parking. A 1/2 lb. serving of crab legs was an extra $5/person which was worth it, although of course I would have preferred unlimited servings! Guests are given tickets to pick these up and can order them hot or cold. The made to order pasta was a highlight for me. I know, that is not where you want to be focused in a buffet, but I had 2 delicious half-servings of pasta and regret nothing lol! Other than the pasta, other items I enjoyed most were the chicken wings, ribs, pan-fried fish, breaded shrimp, and mashed potatoes (but I'm kind of biased, because I really like mashed potatoes...). The most disappointing item for me was a seafood chowder. It was edible but the texture and flavor was very much one-note. Ok, it was a bowl of salty mush. Do not recommend. There are a ton of desserts available in the display case and a soft-serve machine with vanilla and chocolate flavors, plus various toppings. It's also worth mentioning that the diet coke was on point. No one enjoys an unfizzy or unbalanced soda, and theirs was perfect, as if I were drinking it out of a just-opened bottle lol. read more

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Honestly I had been here before. And I was kinda disappointed because the vary of foods have gone down by a lot . Not as much to choose from. And honestly the make your own pasta was the best thing. To pay 50 extra for crabs was crazy unless I heard wrong but I doubt it . I turned around and said No thanks. It was already 170 2 adults and a child and I didn't find it worth it. read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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This all you can eat seafood buffet was amazing. The prices for what you got were really reasonable. I opted for the crab legs which was a nominal fee. They had oysters on the half shell along with shrimp you can peel peel. Also you can request a fried fish dish from the back which is really good. The staff was very attentive and made sure that the plates were cleared. The place has a nautical theme and is very clean. read more

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Nice waterfront seafood buffet! All you can eat oysters, peel and eat shrimp, and for $4 per order of crab legs.. very fresh and delicious buffet! Very large room over looking the water with large windows and air conditioning! Recommend for a quick and easy meal. read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - View outside - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Easily the most affordable seafood buffet in the keys. The food was very good and the service was great. Mike was our server and did a phenomenal job. Definitely ask for Mike. read more

What a delightful treat...first time here...thumbs up the food & seafood was fresh very yummy & flavorful read more

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Who doesn't love a seafood buffet?!! Fir the price I was expecting more options so u was a little disappointed. The crab legs are limited they give you a coupon and you get two claw clusters per person . For me this was enough but if you are wanting more then this is not the place . My hubby had the whole fish and he said It was just ok . They had paella which was good , the fried shrimp was really good. They have a good selection of different fish cooked different in sauces It was ok .my favorite is their dessert they do have an amazing selection the flan and tres Leche was yummy . Service is great and I mean really great they basically stand around watching you to remove plates which made me somewhat uncomfortable but appreciated the service . Over all good but not great read more

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We visited Miami and decided to drive down to check this place out. Out server, David, was nice. The location is decent but the interior is very dated. We thought they would have a big variety of fresh fish being on the ocean front but that was not the case. Also, if you think you will have all you can eat crab legs, you are mistaken. I don't eat them, but they are offered as an add on the the buffet for an extra charge. In my opinion it's not worth going out of your way to visit but if you're in the area, it's an okay $100 for 2 spot. read more

The food was great... We have no complaints on that however the service was OUTSTANDING!! Our server was Nick (Red) and although the place was packed from wall to wall he made my husband and I feel as if we were the only ones there... He was on point 100%.... No wait time and the ambiance was laid back, beautiful view, and peaceful. read more

My wife has been hyping this for years and finally got the chance to eat here during our trip to the Keys and i can now officially give my review... in a word... average. Drinks seemed pretty watered down, food was not terrible but not great either, and desserts like the pie and mousse were a lot thicker than the normal pudding like consistency that I normally enjoy. The highlight was the seafood chowder for me, the seafood was all collectively... meh. The waitress was attentive and very kind however, no qualms there. I don't know, I just was underwhelmed walking away from there. read more

DO NOT EAT RAW OYSTERS HERE!!! Seven day, very expensive vacation to the Florida Keys. Spent three (3) days sick from food poisoning here. Three days sequestered in the bathroom. Four (4) of us visited Whale Harbor Seafood Buffet. Two (2) of us had the gulf oysters on the half shell. Both of us sick for three (3) days. Have gotten the Florida Department of Health involved. So much money lost... read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Death at the buffet. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Nefasto buffet por 40$/per person. Ahí tienen la foto del pescado frito más viejo de los cayos de Florida. Una vergüenza de sitio. Por no hablar de que su personal no tiene ni idea de lo que son unos spaghettis Carbonara. Nada recomendable este sitio. read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Dont come often but once in while is good to visit. The view is spectacular and the service is very good. It can be pricey but worth it. Nevertheless today the food was not warm enough and I am particular about the drinks where there is no need to ha e an empty glass of your drink. Water was not asked nor it was brought to the table. Again the biggest drawback was the temperature of the food which to me was not up to par. I have been here before and the very least is to have it to the right temperature especially after opening the business. Food is fresh and the ambience is perfect. There is a second floor and the view is even more fantastic, but be wary of the wind....other than the food, it would have been a 4 star review for today's visit. read more

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Personally, I was shocked that an all you can eat buffet would limit the amount of crab legs you can have. This was not told to us until we were sat and given tickets. We decided to give it a chance as we drove an hour to get to this location. Our server was exceptionally nice and checked in on us. I just had different expectations when it came to a seafood buffet. I got a few oysters from the station, and honestly, they were a bit concerning as the oyster meat was dry in the shell. It was very bland and did not taste fresh. The shrimp was not clean. The crab legs were fine but overly salty. The person manning this area of the buffet was not in a good mood and took his time whenever people approached the bar area. The buffet itself was just not for me. All the fish were covered in sauces, which is not my preference. I believe fresh fish should be able to shine naturally or with little support. I witnessed another worker just throw parsley on top of dishes to make it look fresh. My expectations for a seafood buffet were crab cakes, crayfish, baked salmon, maybe even shrimp scampi! The only other shrimp offering other than the peel-your-own was the fried shrimp, which is just a frozen appetizer you can get in the frozen section. We left hungry still. Although this place had a great view and great customer service, it was just not to my standards. Personally, I felt it was too expensive for the offerings it provided. Maybe we just went on an off day! read more

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The family and I loved the location, The view, the food and the service. Everything was perfect! The food was great and our server, Big Red (Nick) has chili pepper power! (inside joke:) Highly recommended! read more

Always delicious, large variety, freshest foods. Our server, Carlos, was exceptional. Very attentive, friendly. Overall excellent experience for our family outing! Thank you. read more

My recent visit to Whale Harbor Restaurant in Key West with my family, including my girlfriend who had fond childhood memories of the place, turned out to be a major disappointment. It's rare for an entire group to unanimously agree on a dining experience, but unfortunately, in this case, we all did -- and for all the wrong reasons. The food, which is a critical part of any restaurant visit, was distinctly underwhelming. Not only did it lack flavor and quality, even for buffet standards, but it also led to upset stomachs for the entire group, an unfortunate and distressing outcome. My girlfriend, who had cherished memories of Whale Harbor from her childhood, was particularly let down. The contrast between her nostalgic expectations and the reality of our recent experience was stark. Her sentiment that we will not be returning is a testament to how much the restaurant has changed and not for the better. While I must acknowledge the friendly service, it sadly wasn't enough to offset the poor quality of the food. It's disheartening to see a place that once held such fond memories fail to live up to its past reputation. In summary, our family visit to Whale Harbor Restaurant was a unanimous disappointment. The lack of flavorful and quality food, coupled with the unfortunate aftermath of upset stomachs, overshadowed the positive aspects of the service. It's a place we won't be revisiting, and it's saddening, especially for those who had once held it in high regard. read more

Amazing customer service, delicious food and even if you dont like seafood they had a big variety of other options like picanha, ribs, and italian station. Huge selection of dessert of every kind possible even the cookies were delicious and soft. And the loudest most awesome happy bday singing we've ever experienced. worth the money read more

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Our waiter is excellent, the seafood is fresh and tasty. My favorite are Salmon and fried fish. Shrimp and crab legs are good too. My advice is for the desserts, some are good however some are dried but over all is ok. We will try to come back ASAP read more

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Food service ambiance 5/5 Mike aka Kaboom was an amazing server! This restaurant is Good for friends and family ! read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Waterfront view - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Wow! That really describes a whole experience. I went there the first time with my friend, so it was just the two of us about a month ago. We had Mr. Nike as our server. Couldn't have asked for a better experience . when we went through the buffet line, we asked about certain items and what ingredients they contain, because my friend cannot have fish. She can have shellfish, but not fish. The people on the serving line were happily going back to ask the chef about some of dishes and what was contained in each. I really enjoyed the experience immensely. The food is delicious. Cannot miss this place. Then yesterday we went -It was weekend day and one of my friends had a birthday ,so there were eight of us at the table. Jen was our server. She was always attentive to all of us. Other staff were very attentive taking away our dirty plates so that we could get a fresh one. Remember it's an all you can eat seafood bar plus so many other delicious desserts, salad bar items , paella, raw oysters, steamed or cold jumbo so crab legs too ! You get a ticket for 2 really huge portions of snow crab legs, but everything else is unlimited. Beverages are the only extra cost. Hint. Keep your fork and knife and spoon with you. They don't replenish those unless you ask. That's not a problem. The dessert bar is amazing. The raw oysters are super high-quality. The fried shrimp were delicious. The roast beef was perfect. I can't say anything bad about this place. You have to go there. read more

Found this buffet at Islamorada thru Yelp. We had our late lunch after our visit at Key West. If you love AYCE seafood, definitely this is the place if you're at Florida Keys. We were greeted as soon as we entered the restaurant (not sure if he's the manager or owner). It almost 1pm when we arrived and was seated quickly. We came on a Thursday afternoon, a non peak day/hour. The server at the buffet line are friendly and helpful. Had some crab cakes, seafood chowder, oyster, crabs mussels, tuna and fried Yellowtail Snapper (you have to order this Al a carte but included in the buffet from your server). Foods are properly prepared and tasty. The fresh, raw oysters are a pick 4 at a time per staff service at the buffet line. But you can come back as much as you desire. They have a good selection of desserts too (of course with Key Lime Pie). I ordered for a cup of coffee, unfortunately the server gave me a cold one...I have to ask for a hot and fresh one, which he did. Overall, 4 star for the foods, 3.5 for service and 4 star for buffet line staff. Definitely worth for the buck. read more

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Raw oysters were sweet, fresh, and delicious. Was surprised that they give you a ticket for the snow crab. One serving. Delicious but would have enjoyed more. Used to LOVE this place years ago so went back 2024. Was still very good, but I'd say only if you were in or passing thru Islamorada. read more

Service was attentive and polite. Buffet style food was good. Restaurant was clean******

Good food! The environment was great inside and outside of the restaurant even with the rain! Wonderful experience!

$30/pp and they have NO SNOW CRAB. Snow crab at the moment is optional and costs $39.95 a pound. If you can get away with eating everything else then come here. read more

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This is a seafood buffet, where are you will eat crabs (we had blue claw), clams, mussels, shrimp, oysters, grouper and many other types of fish. They also had two types of seafood bisque. Also, non seafood items. A full selection of desserts with ice cream too. They have toppings & sauces for the ice cream. Bonus- good view of water & you can take nice pics around the harbor! We enjoyed it. read more

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Nice place nice view nice food and very pleasure trip throu the Keys I recomend this trip to enjoy with family and friends read more

Gotta bump it up to 5 stars after our last excellent experience. It sucks that unlimited snow crab isn't included, but you get a sizable portion included for just $40 and can add more for $15 a pound. Regardless they have fresh oysters as an option and several other delicious items to choose from. My personal favorites were the different salads, one of them being octopus based and was especially yummy! TLDR version.. we'll worth the $39.99! read more

I was so looking forward to a meal here after sooo many years since my last visit. Pros: so many food options it is dizzying. Cons: not all food options are good. Crab claws (for which I was there) were limited and overcooked and rubbery (so sad). Fried stuff had too much breading and cold, waiting for claws and shrimp was forever, since you have to wait for someone to give it to you. Which by the way, if you got the old guy (sorry, no better description), he gave you like a crab claw with 3 legs. I got lucky and got the cute girl who gave me 2 big claws. Shrimp, which I waited for like 10 minutes ( actual time) were not even cleaned: had the black line yuk. The only thing that was good was the picana but the server was so stingy, I had to ask twice to give me another tiny slice. Will I go back: no. read more

Muy buena toda la comida! Los crab legs son lo máximo! Gracias Edward por tu atención! Obviamente volveremos read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Crag legs - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Really spensive .The quality of the dishes is not good, the ceviche is very spicy, the waiter has a very bad attitude, with irony and on top of that you have to leave no less than 18 % tip,we ask why and he said, becouse it is mandatory , the rude waiter serves in the outside dining room and speaks Spanish.I don't agree with leaving a tip if the food is bad and the service is worse. read more

I came here for dinner around 7 pm - do not recommend coming for dinner. There were maybe 4 other parties besides myself and it was towards the end of dinner service (I was the last customer to enter and to leave). The food had been sitting out for awhile and it was apparent at first bite that most dishes were dried out. The chicken, krab cake, and salmon were almost inedible. The chilled shrimp was overcooked and the mussels were not that fresh. I enjoyed the fruit, flan, and sauteed clams. You get 1 serving of crab legs as pictured. The legs themselves were a little puny and somewhat salty. Overall, not worth ~$50 after tax and tip. I would not return. read more

Whale Harbor Restaurant & Seafood Buffet - Fruit, mussels, and the 1 serving of crab legs you are allotted. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Had the best time! Giovanni was so attentive and kind. The entire staff was wonderful. The food is fresh and so tasty!

Food , service , ambiance all amazing Giovanni was excellent very pleseant and attentive.

It was amazing the ambience food and service I had a great time with my family recommend eating here 100 if you want a great time too!

Hate to write a bad review But should've walked out .Food quality and presentation all poor. No recommendation for this at all.

Good food & great service! We drove all the way down from Miami to eat here and it lived up to expectations. Mr. Nike took care of us and he was attentive from the moment we sat down, cracking jokes, and consistently checking on us to see if we needed anything. He made this dining experience very enjoyable!! Thank you Mr. Nike! 5/5 recommend! Just do it! read more

We would like to commend Giovanni for such an excellent service. Everyone was very friendly. Food and ambiance were great.