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.

our bartender, Mallory, was amazing. care of accommodating…read more we loved the restaurant! great wings!

Herbie's Bar & Chowder House in Marathon has been operating under that name since 1963, with roots…read moregoing back to the 1940s as Maggie's Chowder House and later Fishnet's. It's legitimately one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the Florida Keys, which gives it a lot of built-in credibility before you even sit down. Walking up to it, you feel that history. The exterior, the gravel lot, the signage--it's pure roadside Keys. Inside, it leans into that "local bar meets tourist stop" vibe: long wooden bar, TVs, stickers everywhere, taps lined up. Then you open the menu and it pivots in every direction--New England chowder house, BBQ joint, burger shack, seafood spot. It's not clear what it wants to be, and that lack of focus carries straight through to the food. We started with both chowders. The clam chowder looks right at first glance, but the texture tells you everything--thick, almost gluey, clearly roux-heavy. The flavor leans aggressively fatty, closer to margarine than butter, with very little clam presence. No briny backbone, no pepper, no lift. We ended up dumping in black pepper and hot sauce just to make it remotely acceptable--but even then, that heavy fat note kept pushing through. Nothing about it reads as New England. The conch chowder fares a bit better. You can actually see a decent amount of conch, and there's a peppery edge that helps. But the broth is thin and lacks the chunky, stewed tomato depth you expect from a proper Keys-style conch chowder. After having it done right earlier at Key Largo Fisheries, the difference was obvious. Then there are the Texas Twinkies--and the photo really says it all. On paper, this should work: jalapeños wrapped in bacon, stuffed with brisket, pulled pork, cheeses, and sauce. In execution, it's just too much. Too much cream cheese, too many competing sauces, meats chopped into a soft, indistinct filling. It collapses into a heavy, muddy bite that feels more overwhelming than satisfying. Looking back at the menu, the simpler move--burger, ribs, even wings--probably would have been the right call. Instead, we ordered straight into the identity crisis. And that theory held up. We went back and grabbed a burger later--cooked a proper medium rare, with well-done, crispy fries--and it was easily the best thing we had from them. I wanted to like Herbie's. There's history, personality, and clearly a loyal following. But between the confused concept and uneven execution, the move here is simple: stick to the basics.

Being from Florida and a very frequent visitor of the Keys we really wanted a burger. Well let me…read moretell you this place was A M A zing! We sat outside over looking the bay, which was nice. I didn't see any indoor sitting but hey, it's the Keys. Our server was so nice. He was very quiet and consistently smiling! Now let talk food! The hush puppies were absolutely perfect!! They served them with raspberry dip amazing. We both got the bacon cheeseburger. It was perfectly done, charbroiled, so juicy so good highly recommend. My favorite pie is a true key lime pie!! I took a leap and ordered the fried key lime pie....yes yes yes yes!!!! We will be back!

This place used to be a staple to visit. I am officially crossing it off my places to visit. Too…read more many options. Sandwiches are all a carte. Mahi sandwiches over cooked and tasteless. Server didn't check in with us we had to flag him down while he was texting for water refills. My kid loved the quesadilla. Not like the old days.

We came here for a late dinner and to hopefully catch the sunset. We timed it fairly spot on. They…read moresaid it would be about a 20-25 minute wait but it actually took less than 15 minutes. We got seated inside just as the sun was starting to set. Sadly all the guests that had finished eating right before us decided to walk over to the dock outside the restaurant which just so happened to be the exact viewing location for the sunset so we didn't get any really good photos of it bc there were so many people over there videoing it and taking photos. It was still nice scenery while we waited for our food though. I ordered ceviche to start us off as our appetizer and it was really good. My dinner was a pasta dish with shrimp and scallops. The sauce was supposed to be a white cream sauce but it was really runny. Even adding extra Parmesan cheese to it didn't help thicken it. It tasted ok. Not my best pick. I had a choice of soup or salad with it. I chose their she crab soup and I'm glad I did. It was great. Almost reminded me of homemade chicken and dumplings soup just with crab. I really liked it. I should have stopped with that and the ceviche. My husband got a grouper fish sandwich. He thought it was good but the prices were a bit high for what it was. His fish sandwich was $29. Although good, not worth $29. My pasta definitely not worth the $31. May be a bit of a tourist trap but the food was decent.

A local favorite! They have the outdoor and indoor seating. Outdoor seating by the water has large…read morefans and sunshades as needed. For the July heat, our elderly did okay. We were a bit sweaty in the evening. Outside is dog-friendly and they provide water dishes. Hey, Snowflakes, if you're bringing your naughty kids down who decide NOT to obey the don't feed the bird signs (includes fish), do us a favor and use your offspring as bait. I know that asks a lot since you'd have to put your phone down and address your screaming brat. But seriously, the staff here are too professional to police your ignorance. The service and food were both fantastic! While they focus on seafood, there is something for everyone on the menu, even your picky eaters. Fresh and very flavorful!! The fish dip, lobster/steak, chicken, key lime pie, and cheesecake are all highly recommended. Restrooms have AC and are clean (with mouthwash). Note you need to go up a flight of brick stairs to access it. May want to call for accessibility options if needed. There is also extensive parking to the left AAs you drive in. Most go to the right, by the entrance. Great views and atmosphere!

I loved this place! We stopped for lunch on the way to the beach after reading reviews on yelp. We…read morewere greeted by a fun, cheerful waiter who made our lunch experience all the better:) I had a goat cheese salad with jerk chicken. Was yum! We had street tacos that were delicious. Strawberry margarita was fresh and hit the spot! My boyfriend enjoyed his blackened grouper sandwich with jalapeño coslaw( says that could have been spicier) The view is awesome- keep an eye on small children to not fall over into the ocean. I hope we have to go back! Really loved this place!

Came for lunch at key west after a relaxing morning at sombrero beach. We ordered buffalo wings,…read morenachos, blackened fish sandwich, jerk chicken sandwich and chimichanga. The settings by the water gave a very lazy look and was quite perfect on a lazy day. The menu is quite compact and so there is not much choice. But the blackened fish was very well done and so was the chimichanga. Portions are sizable so think twice before ordering appetizers. It would be great to just ride a boat to the place. Park it there and have a relaxed time. They have a live band and also a dance area. Should be good also to come one for dinner. The chimichanga and buffalo wings are the best dishes!! The buffalo sauce has a carribean edge to it. Maybe they have a special ingredient for the sauce. Overall I would rate as - Ambience - 4/5 (the heat is certainly uncomfortable but then the lazy feel is great) Food taste - 3.5/5 Presentation - 3.5/5 Food quantity - 5/5 Service - 3.5/5 Price - 4/5 Recommended dish - chimichanga and buffalo wings

Outstanding Key Lime Pie Wondering people working here on a…read moreFriday night, every seat taken and I'm at the bar waiting on an order of Key Lime Pie To Go. 25 minutes later they made my dream come true with a whole pie wrapped & real whipped cream in its own container to go. People applauded, customers & staff alike. I'd put in the wait time and a good tip. Yum Yum I'll be back when it's not Friday.

We stopped here for lunch with friends bc another place we were going to didn't have a spot to park…read moreand boy was it lucky for us. We were seated right away outside on the patio. My friends loved watching the iguanas roam around outside in the parking area while we waited in our food. I ordered the poke nachos and they were amazing. The flavors were great together and the presentation was upscale. Only thing I would have done to improve them was to add a bit more poke itself on them. Otherwise 10 out of 10. My husband order the conch fritters. They were good. They were served with several options for dipping sauce. Although they also touted the best key lime pie in the keys we didn't get it. Maybe next time. This is a place I would stop back at just for the poke nachos. As an army mom I also loved that they were a veteran owned restaurant.

Fun place to celebrate big events! Low-key atmosphere. We had a party of 10 for a birthday. They…read morehad plenty of space out back near the water on picnic tables. We attended on a Thursday evening. The indoor restaurant was crowded and had live music. The service was great. They brought out a huge team to sing happy birthday with a key lime pie slice for the bday boy. The food was good. Deep fried green beans and crab cakes were excellent! The sushi was top-notch. Soy paper available. The BBQ and salads were good. I would have appreciated more sauce and dressing though. Note: if you sit out by the water, you will get carried off by the insects!! The waitress did provide bug spray which was very generous, but we were still chewed. The indoor seating had lots of fans too. I'm thankful for the parking attendant. The lot is very tight, and hard to get into from right off the bridge. Overall, great memory!!

Went here with a group of friends. Six of us in total. Got seated right away. Nice tiki outdoor…read morevibe going on. We were seated at a picnic table with a fan which makes the heat bearable in late July. Our waitress came to take our orders right away as we were on the edge of happy hour ending to see if we wanted drinks or food from the specials. I thought that was good of her since often restaurants shut that down early. There is a LOT on the menu. With a name like Porky's we should've all just stuck with the pork. We placed our order. Various food around the table. Lots of tacos. Some grouper, Mahi Mahi, snapper and fried lobster. Some ordered pulled pork plates and I got the lobster bisque and pulled pork tater tot nachos. The pulled pork was good. There didn't seem to be a lot of fish in the tacos. The bisque tasted like Campbell's tomato soup with some lobster added. I wasn't a fan. It was all sadly underwhelming UNTIL the dessert menu rolled out. My husband wanted to try the deep fried key lime pie with raspberry reduction sauce and it was AMAZING!! Made the whole dinner worth it. We would come back just for that. So if you're coming here don't skip the dessert.

Interesting pub to visit. Money stapled and taped to almost every surface. The small pizza is…read moreenough for two and very good. It's a very busy place at lunch time. Best to be a little early.

We had heard a lot about No Name Pub and were excited to try it, but unfortunately it was the…read morebiggest disappointment of our trip. I'm not a picky eater by any means, but the food was extremely underwhelming. I ordered the burger, and it had almost no flavor. My wife ordered the Philly cheesesteak, and it was topped with what tasted like individually wrapped processed cheese, which really took away from the sandwich. Our soft drinks were flat and served in very small plastic cups. For about $70 for two entrées and an appetizer, we expected much better quality. The outdoor seating was covered with picnic tables, which was a nice break from the Florida sun and probably the most comfortable part of the meal. The atmosphere, however, wasn't what we expected. The staff spent much of the time sitting at a nearby table using profanity, and we never felt particularly welcome. As visitors, we got the impression that locals were the priority and tourists were just passing through. The one bright spot was the property itself. Seeing the Key deer and colorful chameleons wandering around made for some great photos and was honestly the highlight of our visit. Maybe this is a better stop if you're looking for a place to grab a drink and enjoy the atmosphere, but based on our experience, we wouldn't come back for the food.