BREAKFAST
Hungry Tarpon
MM 77.5 Bayside | 305-664-0535 | 6:30am – 3pm Breakfast and Lunch
Keys cuisine, breakfast and lunch. Hand feed the actual “Hungry Tarpons” after a great meal! Voted best breakfast in the middle keys, waterside dining. Featured in southern living, coastal living, NBC today show, 60 minutes.
Green Turtle Inn
MM 81.5 Oceanside | 305-664-2006 | Tue-Sun 7am – 10pm Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Originally a roadside café/inn where fisherman, travelers and locals would sample fresh seafood, turtle steak and gourmet soups, the dining room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will find the prices are still moderate. Dinner selections include both a classic and contemporary menu of Florida cuisine, our famous fresh Turtle or Conch chowder, fresh salads, steaks, & seafood, a full bar, custom catering and our Chef’s corner containing wine, spirits, and specialty items and our very own Green Turtle product line.
Islamorada Restaurant & Bakery (Bob’s Bunz)
MM 81.6 Bayside | 305.664.8022 | 6am – 2pm
Traditional breakfast, fair, highly acclaimed pastries and treats. Voted best bakery in Islamorada. VERY busy on weekends, get there early to avoid a wait.
Mangrove Mike’s
MM 82.2 Bayside | 305-664-8022 | 6am – 2pm Breakfast
Retro style diner. Traditional breakfast, fair, very “kid friendly” place. Voted best breakfast in Islamorada.
LUNCH and DINNER
Habanos Ocean Front
MM 73.5 Oceanside | 305-517-6313 | Tue-Sun 11am – 10pm
Habanos Oceanfront Dining has authentic cuisine and home cooking. We have Cuban, Italian and American cuisine. With over 20 years experience we provide you with the best service and quality of food…. Catering, Take Out and Delivery Available.
Lazy Days
MM 79.8 Oceanside | 305-664-5256 | 11am – 4pm Lunch | 4pm – 9:30pm Dinner | Fri/Sat 4pm – 10pm Dinner
Best ocean view restaurant around! Everything about this place is great… the food, ambience (especially outside seating), all the way down to the overly comfortable chairs, and friendly staff. You won’t be disappointed here for lunch or dinner.
Kaiyo Grill & Sushi
MM 81.7 Oceanside | 305-664-5556 | Mon-Sun 5pm – 10pm
Since 2002 Kaiyo has become a landmark, heralded for its fresh Sushi, inventive Asian cuisine and a Connoisseurs’ wine list featuring specialty Sakes with inviting names like ‘Dreamy Clouds’ and ‘Star Filled Sky’.
Taki Outi
MM 82.6 Oceanside | 305-664-0600
Mon-Thur 11am – 10pm | Fri/Sat 11am – 10:30pm | Sun 12pm – 10pm | Take-out only
Authentic Chinese and Thai food.
Tower of Pizza
MM 81.5 Bayside | 305-664-8246
Whether you’re hungry for lunch or dinner, looking for casual dining or quick delivery, Tower of Pizza in Islamorada has something fresh and tasty for everybody in your family to enjoy. We make fresh dough by hand every day, and use only the finest ingredients – that’s the secret to our excellent Italian cuisine.
Ma’s Fish Camp
MM 81.5 Oceanside | 305-517-9611 | 11am – 9pm Lunch and Dinner
Fresh Seafood, Homemade Key Lime Pie. Take Out Available.
Debbiy Doos Deli & Fresh Market
MM 82.2 Oceanside | 305-664-8848 | Mon-Sat 6am – 6pm
Huge Sandwiches, fresh salads, breakfast, fresh baked breads and delicious bakery items. Debbiy Doo’s bakes fresh delicious cookies and breads everyday at the crack of dawn and Debbiy Doo will make your special days even better with the best birthday and wedding day creations. Try their home-made chicken salad and take home a bulk sized container. Its Famous! Debbiy also has homemade granola for sale by the pound with no preservatives or anything artificial added.
Islamorada Shrimp Shack
MM 81.9 Oceanside | 305-664-8433 | Mon-Sat 6am – 6pm
Affordable Seafood Restaurant that is family friendly, casual, full bar 1/2 price happy hour from 3-6pm daily
Lor-e-Lei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
MM 82 Bayside | 305-664-2692 | Breakfast 7am – 11am | Lunch 11am – 4pm | Dinner 4pm – 10pm | Happy hour specials 4pm – 6pm 7 days/week (Cabana Bar and Family dining)
Traditional plate dinners served here with a little extra flair. Relaxing atmosphere, reliable service and food. View of Lor-e-Lei’s fleet of offshore boats. At the cabana bar, on weekends, enjoy live entertainment, in a setting acceptable for children.
Islamorada Fish Co.
MM 81.5 Bayside | 305-664-9271 | 11am – 10pm Lunch and Dinner
Outside dining overlooking the Florida Bay. If you’re looking for seafood of any variety, this is the place to come. Always fresh off the boat!
Ziggy and Mad Dog’s Crab Shack
MM 83 Bayside | 305-664-3391 | Mon-Thur 5:30pm – 10pm | Fri/Sat 5:30-11pm
Eclectic and Keysey. Basically what the name entails… crab, crab and more crab!! Great for lunch, snack or dinner. Wonderful menu, great variety and always wonderful staff.
Green Turtle Inn
MM 81.5 Oceanside | 305-664-2006 | Tue-Sun 7am – 10pm Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Originally a roadside café/inn where fisherman, travelers and locals would sample fresh seafood, turtle steak and gourmet soups, the dining room is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You will find the prices are still moderate. Dinner selections include both a classic and contemporary menu of Florida cuisine, our famous fresh Turtle or Conch chowder, fresh salads, steaks, & seafood, a full bar, custom catering and our Chef’s corner containing wine, spirits, and specialty items and our very own Green Turtle product line.
Whale Harbor Inn Restaurant
MM 82.6 Oceanside | 305-664-0600
Mon-Thur 4pm – 9pm | Fri 4pm – 10pm | Sat 2pm – 10pm | Sun 12pm – 9pm
Whale Harbor is the home of the world famous Seafood Buffet. It was given the honor of being named “One of the best seafood restaurants in the country” by The Food Network. The Seafood Buffet is recognized for having a delectable and diverse 85 item spread ranging from an impressive raw bar that offers crab legs, oysters, mussels, and shrimp, to mouth-watering meat selections like hot, carved beef and fall off the bone ribs.
Wahoo’s Bar and Grill
MM 83.5 Oceanside | 305-664-9888 | Mon-Sun 12pm – till…
Perched above the world-famous Whale Harbor Marina, Wahoo’s Bar and Grill offers the Key’s freshest selection of locally caught fish and seafood including mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper, tuna stone crabs and Florida lobster that come right from our docks. Recently voted as the 3rd Best View in the Miami Herald’s “Best of South Florida” Reader’s Choice Poll, Wahoo’s commands truly spectacular views from every seat. Whether you choose to dine on one of our two water-front decks or in our air conditioned dining room, the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean are always in sight.
Braza Lena
MM 83.5 Oceanside | 305-664-4940 | Tue-Sun 5pm – 9:30pm
Braza Leña is an authentic churrasqueria (Brazilian Steak House) that offers a continuous dining experience. We proudly serve 16 cuts of meat and a one salad bar extravaganza for one great price.
Morada Bay Beach Cafe
MM 81.6 Oceanside | 305-664-9888 | Sun-Thur 11:30am – 10pm | Fri/Sat 11:30am – 11pm
Morada Bay Beach Café & Bar is an outdoor Mediterranean bistro café set in the sand. Situated amidst a glorious, palm-lined beach overlooking blue waters, with walking paths thru tropical flowers and a thatched forest, The Café offers inside and outside bars and dining areas, live unique entertainment, spectacular sunsets, and a large child-friendly beach with giant Adirondack chairs. The Café is conceived to evoke the feel of a beach café where the Hawaiian and Californian surfers and sailboarders would relax after a day on the water.
Bars / Happy Hour
Safari Lounge
MM 74.5 Oceanside | 305-664-8142
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The establishment in question is not actually called the Dead Animal Bar – its formal name is the Safari Lounge. I assumed that “Dead Animal Bar” was just an in-joke among my brother and his friends…until I got this complimentary t-shirt. Since the Safari Lounge embraces its nickname, let’s just go with that. Along with the deer and rhinoceros busts, the Dead Animal Bar’s dark hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and wooden walls give it the appearance of a hunting lodge, while the vintage cigarette machine, pool table, dartboards, and air hockey table are more reminiscent of a dive bar.
Ocean View Sports Pub
MM 84.5 Bayside | 305-664-8052
The Oceanview Inn & Sports Pub in Islamorada, Florida is truly one of the great “Key-Z” destinations in the fabulous Florida Keys.
In 1996 former Pittsburgh Steelers standout Gary Dunn, and former Los Angeles Rams All-Pro Dennis Harrah purchased the Oceanview Inn. The two friends immediately started a complete renovation project with the goal of making the Inn an affordable, tourist-friendly location, while preserving its history and local charm.
Lor-e-Lei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
MM 82 Bayside | 305-664-2692 | Breakfast 7am – 11am | Lunch 11am – 4pm | Dinner 4pm – 10pm | Happy hour specials 4pm – 6pm 7 days/week Cabana Bar, and Family dining.
Traditional plate dinners served here with a little extra flair. Relaxing atmosphere, reliable service and food. View of Lor-e-Lei’s fleet of offshore boats. At the cabana bar, on weekends, enjoy live entertainment, in a setting acceptable for children.
Wahoo’s Bar and Grill
MM 83.5 Oceanside | 305-664-9888 | Mon-Sun 12pm – till…
Perched above the world-famous Whale Harbor Marina, Wahoo’s Bar and Grill offers the Key’s freshest selection of locally caught fish and seafood including mahi-mahi, grouper, snapper, tuna stone crabs and Florida lobster that come right from our docks. Recently voted as the 3rd Best View in the Miami Herald’s “Best of South Florida” Reader’s Choice Poll, Wahoo’s commands truly spectacular views from every seat. Whether you choose to dine on one of our two water-front decks or in our air conditioned dining room, the crystal blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean are always in sight.
Morada Bay Beach Cafe
MM 81.6 Oceanside | 305-664-9888 | Sun-Thur 11:30am – 10pm | Fri/Sat 11:30am – 11pm
Morada Bay Beach Café & Bar is an outdoor Mediterranean bistro café set in the sand. Situated amidst a glorious, palm-lined beach overlooking blue waters, with walking paths thru tropical flowers and a thatched forest, The Café offers inside and outside bars and dining areas, live unique entertainment, spectacular sunsets, and a large child-friendly beach with giant Adirondack chairs. The Café is conceived to evoke the feel of a beach café where the Hawaiian and Californian surfers and sailboarders would relax after a day on the water.
Fishing
Reel Issues Charters
MM 75.5 Bayside (located in Coral Bay Resort) | 727-638-4849 (cell)
Experience the best in Offshore and Reef Fishing in the Florida Keys. Captain Chris DeMaio knows Florida Keys fishing.
Boat Rental
Bump & Jump Boat Rentals
MM 74.5 Bayside | 305-664-9404 / 877-453-9463
We rent nice clean ANGLER boats from 18 to 26 feet. The Angler 22s are extremely roomy, 24’2″ overall, as big as most 24′ boats inside. They are great for up to 8 people, perfect for 6 with gear. Fully equipped with GPS (and many fishing spots), Fish-finder, VHF and all Coast Guard required safety equipment. All 22s and 23s have an aft swimming platform with ladder, making them ideal for snorkeling and diving. 200-250 HP outboards will give you the power to go where you want. Waterproof chart, Dive flag and safety equipment are included.
Robbie’s Marina
MM 77.5 Bayside | 305-664-8070 / 305-664-9814 (boat rental) / 877-664-8498
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers you a wide variety of marine activities for over 20 years. From here you can embark on any of our popular tours… go on a snorkeling tour, rent a kayak, go on a jet ski tour, hire a Backcountry or Patch Reef Fishing Guide, or Rent-A-Boat and chart your own course.
Diving / Snorkeling
Key Dives
MM 79.8 Oceanside (Bud n’ Mary’s Marina) | 305-664-2211 / 800-344-7352
Key Dives is Islamorada’s premier PADI scuba diving center. We pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line customer service and the best scuba diving experience in the Florida Keys. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff takes care of you every step of the way to ensure each and every diver has the experience of a lifetime. From tagging your gear and setting up your equipment to detailed dive briefings and incredible guided dives on the top Florida Keys dive sites, if you want the best – Key Dives is your only choice.
Robbie’s Marina
MM 77.5 Bayside | 305-664-8070 / 305-664-9814 (boat rental) / 877-664-8498
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers you a wide variety of marine activities for over 20 years. From here you can embark on any of our popular tours… go on a snorkeling tour, rent a kayak, go on a jet ski tour, hire a Backcountry or Patch Reef Fishing Guide, or Rent-A-Boat and chart your own course.
Eco / Sunset Tours
Easy Adventures
MM 81.5 Bayside (World Wide Sportsman) | 305-451-8393
As the name implies, Easy Adventures, offers a stress-free relaxed charter with something for everyone: eco-tours, island exploring, snorkeling, lobstering, sunset cruises, reef fishing, tarpon and shark evening and night fishing, bar hopping, etc. You choose the adventure you want.
True Island Adventures
MM 81.5 Bayside (World Wide Sportsman) | 305-240-9998
Capt. Brett Hagood, will take you on a journey to places that only a small portion of visitors to this beautiful chain of islands ever get to see. Why spend the day trying to navigate our challenging network of shallow water channels in your rental boat or driving in circles on a wave runner when you and your family can sit back, relax and enjoy the immense beauty of our natural paradise while someone else takes the wheel.
Robbie’s Marina
MM 77.5 Bayside | 305-664-8070 / 305-664-9814 (boat rental) / 877-664-8498
Robbie’s of Islamorada offers you a wide variety of marine activities for over 20 years. From here you can embark on any of our popular tours… go on a snorkeling tour, rent a kayak, go on a jet ski tour, hire a Backcountry or Patch Reef Fishing Guide, or Rent-A-Boat and chart your own course.
Kayaking
Backcounty Cowboy
MM 82.2 Bayside | 305-517-4177
Guided kayak nature tours, kayak rentals or Sunset Kayaking. All great individual or family adventures.
The Kayak Shack
MM 77.5 Bayside (Robbie’s Marina) | 305-664-4878
The Kayak Shack offers the best kayaking in the Florida Keys for many reasons. We are nestled in a tropical place known as Robbie’s Marina. We have the best access to two historic state parks, Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key, as well as plush mangrove trails and tunnels. From first timers to the experienced, the Kayak Shack offers guided tours. For those who want to explore at their own pace our 1/2 or full day rentals are the way to go.
True Island Adventures
MM 81.5 Bayside (World Wide Sportsman) | 305-240-9998
Capt. Brett Hagood, will take you on a journey to places that only a small portion of visitors to this beautiful chain of islands ever get to see. Why spend the day trying to navigate our challenging network of shallow water channels in your rental boat or driving in circles on a wave runner when you and your family can sit back, relax and enjoy the immense beauty of our natural paradise while someone else takes the wheel.
Marine Life Shows / Activities
Theater of the Sea
MM 84.5 Bayside | 305-664-2431
At Theater of the Sea you can swim with dolphins, sea lions, and stingrays in their natural salt water lagoons through our interactive swim programs. The lagoons, and lush, tropical gardens at are home to Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, tropical and game fish, sharks, stingrays, alligators, marine invertebrates, colorful parrots, and birds-of-prey.
Dolphin Research Center
MM 58.9 Bayside (Marathon) | 305-289-0002
Bring your family to meet our family of dolphins and sea lions. Spend an hour or stay all day learning about these incredible marine mammals.
Turtle Hospital
MM 48.5 Bayside (Marathon) | 305-743-2552
Guests are invited to take a guided educational tour of the hospital facilities and the sea turtle rehabilitation area. This educational experience lasts approximately 90 minutes and provides a presentation on sea turtles as well as a behind the scenes look at the hospital facilities and rehabilitation area. At the end of each program guests are invited to feed the permanent residents.
Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
MM 93.6 Bayside | 305-852-4486
The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center’s mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release native and migratory wild birds that have been harmed or displaced, to provide or locate a humane shelter for those birds that cannot be released, and to educate the public toward the importance of coexistence with all wild bird species.
History of Diving Museum
MM 83 Bayside | 305-852-9737
The History of Diving Museum, in Islamorada, Florida Keys, tells the international story of mankind’s attempts to explore, understand and venture under the sea. Come visit us and marvel at the ingenuity and bravery of inventors over the ages and be thankful for advancements in technology that have lead to modern day SCUBA. Discover the history behind military, commercial and recreational diving. Learn how diving has contributed to marine science, underwater photography and treasure hunting. The Museum features the world’s largest international collection of diving helmets and artifacts.
Beaches
Anne’s Beach
MM 73 Oceanside
Dog Friendly
Sombrero Beach
MM 50 Oceanside (Marathon)
Sombrero Beach is without a doubt one of the nicest beach in the Keys.
Shopping
Latitude 25 Clothin Co.
MM 82.7 Bayside | 305-664-4421
Latitude 25 is a fun, affordable retail store in the Florida Keys with something for everyone. Established in 1999. We offer clothing such as Tommy Bahama shirts, Body Glove swimwear, Pelagic t shirts, Salt Life stickers and t shirts, a full line of Guy Harvey products. Florida Keys t shirts, gifts and key lime candy. We have a huge selection of Tervis Tumblers and Beach House decor. A pet department with lots of tropical dog collars as well as treats and toys. Footwear from Yellowbox, Flojos, Crocs, Margaritaville.
Island Silver and Spice
MM 82 Bayside | 305-664-2714
World Wide Sportsman
MM 81.5 Bayside | 305-664-4615
Complete tackle shop. Fishing equipment & sportswear.
Water Sports
Florida Keys Kiteboarding
Marathon | 305-942-96351
Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, second only to Stand Up Paddleboarding. It offers thrill-seekers an unforgettable experience on the azure colored waters of The Florida Keys. Don’t let the extreme look of the sport detour you from learning how to kiteboard. It’s a great family sport that most everybody can learn. Mom, Dad, Kids, and Grandparents all enjoy the sport alike. There is no need for big upper body strength, you can control the kite with one finger!
Conch Air
MM 65.5 | 305-396-1117
Carve through the air, above the crystal blue waters of the Florida Keys, in what has become one the safest adventure sports. Hang Gliding is a dynamic experience that can be as peaceful or exhilarating as you desire. Glide peacefully through the air with a birds eye view, or dive and carve the sky for a thrill that tops that of any roller coaster. Hang gliding is truly the experience of a lifetime.