Tucked in the back of a non descriptive center is a true gem. With Yelps recommendation we dove in and WOW, we were thrilled with our choice. Food , 5 stars, service 5 stars and the portions are on the large size. Neither my wife or I could finish their lunch offerings. Stop, you will not be disappointed read more

Frank's Grill was highly recommended by a local. We entered the inviting restaurant which was majority packed. Joanna made special room for us out of the heat! My hubby had the Oscar-style filet mignon in a luxurious dish that combined a perfectly cooked filet mignon steak with jumbo lump crab meat, asparagus spears, and a rich béarnaise sauce. My perfect dish of Grouper Francaise, the Grouper a firm, moist texture with large, flaky pieces. If you are in Marathon, you must stop at Frank's Grill and say hello to Beautiful Joanna. We heart Frank's Grill!! read more

Expresso martini was very good. Dinner was average at best. Pasta was over cooked. Service was good. Atmosphere was pleasant. Place needs an upgrade. read more

Frank's Grill - Exterior signage of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Went here on a double date with some friends and I was the only one who had a rather lackluster dinner but I would def recommend. I love restaurants that have outdoor dining. We had nice, chill live music as well. The locked bathroom around the corner is a pretty big bummer. read more

We go whenever we are in the area. Started with the creamy Lobster Bisque that had generous chunks of Lobster. The Linguini with White Clam Sauce is amazing. Crispy warm bread to sop up the clam sauce!! Shrim fra Diavolo had just the right "kick". Tiramisu for dessert should not be missed. Service was excellent as well. read more

Food is outstanding. Delicious. Service is also excellent. Ambiance is fine unless the guy tells you to sit outside because you don't have a reservation even though it's 4:30-5. That's ok I get it. But don't recommend sit outside because there is bugs All good very good. Maybe do takeouts. Outside seating not very good read more

We are new to the area and heard many compliments about this restaurant. I called to make a reservation and we were able to get in early on a Saturday. We had researched the menu on the website and happened upon Frank in the parking lot. He also came by our table to welcome us. Who does that??? The food is absolutely fantastic! We enjoyed the muscles, eggplant parm and osso bucco and both were outstanding. They make their blue cheese dressing in-house and the salad was very fresh with great tomatoes and crispy cucumbers. Theresa was our server and she is very pleasant, efficient as heck and overall amazing! We never had an empty glass or bread basket. After filling ourselves to the gills we indulged in the tiramisu and that too was "over the top!" I'd give them a rating of 10 if it were allowed. We will definitely return. Tom, the busboy was a really nice, hardworking young man too. Great team overall! read more

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We have lived here now for three years. Last night was our first time at Franks Grill, party of four. We all got the black grouper francais. Absolutely the best meals I had had in years. Our server Linda just made our time there over the top. I needed some shredded Parmesan so she had me tilt my head back And proceeded to shred the cheese into my open mouth. To much fun !!!! Ask for Linda she's an entertaine, and a sweet person. Thx Steve Dorothy Larry & Sandy. read more

This is an upscale restaurant that resides in a downscale strip mall. Excellent ambience, food and service. We'll definitely return.

Authentic as it gets! Came in on a rainy night before season. Normally, you're not getting in without a reservation. Our server Baha, was a delight and she thoroughly explained the menu to us first timers. We went with the veal Marsala that she suggested. We each had a salad and the house made dressings make you never want to settle for bottled, store bought crap again. We didn't have room for dessert but we cannot wait to come back when we're craving some truly authentic, feel good Italian! The roasted garlic is a nice accompaniment to the fresh warm bread. Yummmm.....I just can't say enough about this place. read more

Frank's Grill - Roasted garlic for the bread - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Stopped along the 3 1/2 hour drive from Miami to Key West. My son said it got good reviews, so we went in. He got cheesesteak sub and I got the grilled fish sandwich. He liked his sub, but OMG the yellowtail on my sandwich was fabulous! It was grilled to perfection, and with just a little lemon, it was perfect (I did not insult this filet with tartar sauce!) I didn't even eat it like a sandwich (the bun was very good, but this fish needed no accompaniment!) The service was very friendly, and the beer was cold! All in all a great experience! read more

Frank's Grill - My son in anticipation of a delicious lunch. - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Not understanding the positive reviews for this place.. will start with the few goods.. bread, service and a clams appetizer special. We liked our waiter. Lobster bisque was like a bowl of tasteless thick flour - no lobster, no sherry, inedible. Piccata was very salty and sauce had strange gelatinous quality to it. Wine? Eeesh. No selection.. all Mondavi which is terrible.. it's not hard to find a few good house wines to offer. Couldn't even finish the one glass. Ah well. They seem to do well though so seems like they float a bunch of boats ‍ read more

More microwaves than cooks in the kitchen. Bland, basic stereotypical "italian" food in the corner of a run down strip mall. read more

We arrived later in the evening. It was me and my 3 kids, 10,4,3. Inside was full but they sat us outside right away. The wait staff was so nice. We Loved the actual Italian grandma waitress! We could tell it was going to be good. We spent 7 days in the Keys and had fried calamari at each place we ate. This was by far the best. No shmancy aioli and soupy salsa on top. Just the traditional marinara and the flash fried calamari, Crunchy and tender. My 10 year old loved the Alfredo. Very simple and creamy. All the food was traditional, very lightly seasoned to perfection. My yellowtail snapper was the best I've had this trip as well, Flaky and so fresh. Great service and great food! read more

Frank's Grill - Fried calamari ! - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Make a reservation if you plan to visit this classic Italian eatery. Small seating area but the food and service is excellent.

Where to began, the wait staff was very accommodating. We entered the restaurant and my wife didn't feel comfortable with how close everybody was inside and we requested to eat outside. They warned us about the flies (luckily they were not an issue). They cooked our Mangrove Snapper that we caught previously in our trip perfectly. We chose the franchise and blackened style. This was the best meal we had all week and wish we knew about this place sooner. They have the best blackened seasoning in the keys. We topped off our dinner with their homemade cheesecake and tiramisu. These desserts are literally heaven on earth. We had dessert at better then sex in key west and Frank's Grill desserts were 100% better in every way. We also had the privilege to meet the staple of the restaurant, the sweetest Italian grandma. She reminded me of late late grandmother and was the nicest and sweetest person I have met in a long time. She is definitely an asset too this establishment. read more

Frank's Grill - Tiramisu - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

It's easy to be skeptical of the positive reviews, but they are on point. This place is excellent. My wife and I stayed on Marathon not far from this restaurant, and we decided to get a nice take-out dinner after the kids were in bed. Note that I was unable to get through via phone to place a take-out order -- I stopped by in person and it was easy to do, and the food was ready in about half an hour. My wife ordered the grouper francaise and I ordered the shrimp fra diavolo. Both were wonderful. The grouper was perfectly cooked, and the shrimp fra diavolo had excellent flavor and plenty of clams (and a few mussels). The sauces for both were savory and delicious and great for dipping the included bread into. My wife got the Italian wedding soup with hers, and she thought that it was very good as well. For background, my wife comes from an Italian-American family, and she regularly makes Nonna's recipe for wedding soup for special occasions. Was Frank's as good as Nonna's? In our opinion, not quite, but pretty darn close (there was no egg or chicken in his, just meatballs), and that's saying something. Finally, let me comment on the pricing. I am a pretty frugal, value-minded person. I absolutely hate paying tourist pricing. There are other places on Marathon that charge $12 for a kids' cheeseburger meal, and that really grinds my gears. But this is not that; the pricing here is right in line with what comparable dishes of equivalent quality would cost in any major metropolitan area. And this is coming from someone who lives in a large city known for its food scene (Austin, TX). Ultimately, the calculus looks like this: you can spend $20-$30 for a mix plate of fried seafood somewhere else, or you can come here and get something truly excellent for ten bucks more. read more

Ok we are in marathon Florida again I think this is our fifth time here in Dec so obviously we make a reservation at Frank's grill the best restaurant in Florida. I ordered the clams and linguine . I order it like this one order linguine with an order of clams on the top to die for . Sherri ordered the grouper in a Francine sauce also to die for our step mother she always order the fried shrimp very good she also had soup lobster I believe we had a nice fresh salad. He even knows how to serve a salad crispy and cold delicious. Well this time I even got a t shirt to represent the place like I said in all my reviews of this place if you ever in marathon it's a hidden gem for sure . The best food in Florida try it you won't be disappointed. I almost forgot to mention he even has good taste in tshirts small logo in the front large in the back all tshirts should be that way instead of a big old logo in the front anyway enough about their tshirts go try their food that's what's up read more

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I'm just giving the rating based on my short experience. Went there with my wife & daughters for dinner. Walked in and noticed only 3 tables were occupied. Was then told by the hostess/waitress that they only take reservations and they have no availability. Wish they put that out there so here's your PSA. Don't waste your time unless you have reservations. Off to Triton across the street. read more

Wow! What a gem. So glad we came in. Veal francoaise, veal piccante, manicotti, and Italian wedding soup plus very fresh salads. Every thing was well prepared and delicious. We didn't have a reservation and were able to be seated quickly in one of only a few remaining tables. Linda was our waitress and was so pleasant, knowledgeable and attentive. Highly recommended. read more

Great food! Great Service! Feels like home ambiance! Love this place!!!Yellowtail Snapper! read more

No one answers their phone. May as well pray for a reservation. I don't think the owners or manager care if about you or your dinner party.

The place to dine if your in Marathon! Brought my catch of the day Black Grouper and they cooked it perfectly. Gonna go back next time I'm here! read more

I'm going to start off by saying I wish I had read the reviews. We were meeting friends and this was the halfway point so we made a reservation as recommended. We were greeted by a less than nice host not a good start. The place is small but it looks quaint and family owned. There were four of us and if anyone has ever been there you know it's a large menu. You need a minute. The highlight of our dinner was our server. She was friendly and she tried. We ordered our wine and beer (no full bar) and then dinner. I ordered a house Merlot and did not finish it. The four of us had three different dishes. The dinner salad was fresh romaine and had cucumbers, red onions, and tomatoes. It was great! The Lobster Bisque was a strange brownish color, grainy texture, and there was no distinct lobster flavor. We hadn't finished our soup and salads before they started bringing out our entrees. Ok, that happens sometimes but truly none of us had completely finished and we all felt rushed. Entrees are awkwardly served. We had three different fish dish preparations. The piccata was gelatinous and salty. My grilled fish was bland and soggy. The grouper looked better than the yellowtail however both fishes were soggy and overcooked. Perhaps they're cooking all the fish ahead of time? Also the spaghetti served in butter and garlic was less than fresh. We hadn't really finished our entrees and they were trying to clear our dishes. Three different people came to clear our dishes and then a man came over to pick something up and rudely said under his breath that people are waiting for this table. We didn't know there was a table time limit and after spending $200 plus tip on dinner we felt we should've been given a minute or two to finish up our evening. Personally, I would not come back for dinner. Maybe it's a better lunch spot but I wouldn't risk it. In my opinion they should take their "fresh fish" option off the menu. The other highlight was the sax player who both couples tipped on our way out. read more

Food was delicious! I got the spaghetti and meatballs with lobster bisque. It is probably my favorite Italian restaurant.

Fabulous dinner. Teresa was our server and did an excellent job, despite the previous review to the contrary. She recommended the carafe of wine as a better option than our 3 glasses, and was very attentive. We each got the yellowtail snapper, prepared 3 different ways (poached, Francaise, and picccata) and all were excellent. The fish melted in our mouth. We enjoyed the roasted garlic served along with the oil to dip our bread in, and the lobster bisque was good. It is a small place, so reservations are recommended, but they worked us in without one. read more

Frank's Grill - Yellowtail snapper poached in white clam sauce with oregano bread crumbs, accompanied by pasta in garlic and olive oil - Seafood Near Me - Marathon, Florida

Food was great. Old school Italian. We were lucky as place was packed....all the time. Local place. They are so busy they do not answer phone...only concentrate on customers. Service phenomenal. Online portal can be challenge for reservations. Only reason I give them 4 stars. It is worth the effort. read more

Fantastic gem in the Florida Keys. Don't let the exterior fool you. Inside this beautiful restaurant with some of the best Italian food you'll ever eat. Great tasting sauce and even better preparation. I really enjoyed the penne ala vodka sauce. Grade A service and food. read more

I was really looking forward to having dinner with my friends on my last night in Marathon and oh boy, I was so happy to not be disappointed. Whew. I had the Yellowtail Snapper francese with capers. Others who had that and I agreed it was very good. Very light. Others ordered lasagna and were very pleased. Our server Theresa was awesome, so friendly and attentive. We would all go back the next time we're in Marathon. It's a hidden jewel, literally. Use your GPS or you might not find it. It's off the main road in a shopping plaza. read more

We found Frank's Grill on Check Please South Florida traveling there 120 miles one way from Broward County to dine. Our favorite is the classic escargot prepared as they should be garlic parsley butter. (A week before Lazy Lobster served escargot with onions, mushrooms covered in thick stringy cheese soaking in a water bath - disappointment). The fried calamari was absolutely FRESH and cooked perfectly - this is THE BEST calamari we have ever eaten. Lobster bisque was spot on. Jalapeno poppers were fresh & cooked perfectly. The meat lasagna was to die for. Warm bread was served along with real butter. Tiramisu was fresh and delicious. Yes, it is a small restaurant with some patrons lingering for hours so tables need to be turned over. Waitress was gracious and looked after us like a mother hen meeting our needs. During lunch the cook let us order off the dinner menu which was a plus i.e. Snapper Francaise. Frank runs a fine restaurant - that is why we make the 240-mile trip bypassing Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, South Miami & Homestead. It's worth the trip. read more

Don't be fooled by its simple appearance. This place is the real deal. The staff is attentive and the food is delicious. Their bread with olive oil and roasted garlic is a yummy start and then the entrees just take it up from there. Definitely a great non-beach option for when you just want to relax and enjoy great food. read more

Do you close at 2:15 PM or 2:30 PM? I've been going to Frank's for many years. It's never been my "go to" but it's been okay. I was going to take a friend of mine to lunch and google showed them closing at 2:30 PM. I called to verify that they did ind d close at 2:30 PM and was blown away at the conversation. The lady answering the phone told me that they closed at 2:30 PM. I told her that we would be there shortly before closing for lunch. Then she hemmed and hawed and sounded concerned. I laughed and asked if we were good. She told me that the kitchen would "start to close at 2:15 PM" to which I asked if they closed at 2:15 PM or 2:30 PM. She couldn't or wouldn't give me a clear answer and didn't sounds very friendly about it. I find it pretty pathetic to have hours until 2:30 PM when that's not the case. In my opinion they would be better off to just announce closing at 2:00 PM but then be gracious enough to let people order until 2:15 PM. Of course then the kitchen staff would start closing at 1:45 PM. The Italian food at Key Colony Inn is significantly better than Frank's anyhow so no great loss and I've had my last meal at Frank's. read more

Frank's Grill is an Italian restaurant in the middle keys, Marathon. It is a small place in the corner of a business plaza that looks like it used to be an old hotel. The food is good and certainly worth giving the place a try if you're looking for something different in Marathon. We enjoy the 'Shrimp fra Diablo' which is spicy and does come with 1/2 dozen mussels on top. The place is VERY small so if you're at prime dinner time, be prepared to wait as it is popular. They do have limited seating outside if the weather isn't too hot. read more

Didn't eat here. Why? They don't answer their phone. From out of town like to know if I need a reservation. How about a proper answering service. Guess you don't like money. read more

Being from NY and transplanted to Southern Vermont we have missed good Italian food. This place did us good! We are definitely going back, make reservations as the place is small and fills up fast. Don't miss the francese, (chicken, fish) or anything francese. Excellent! read more

There were 3 of us. My guests had the baked lasagna and the scallop over pasta in a lemon garlic caper sauce. Both said it was excellent. I went traditional with penne pasta with meat sauce and meatball. Had great flavor with a generous amount of meat in the sauce. The meatballs were also really good but would say the needed more parmigiana in them. I finished my meal with cannoli's. The texture was just right, not runny and not paste. The flavor was perfect. Growing up in Little Italy in Baltimore this place was great. read more

Be sure you call by 4pm if you want a reservation... We got turned away on Friday and instead dined on Saturday night. Only 6-8 inside tables and outside is weather dependent. They did have a saxophone player outside....he was good too. Food is excellent and portions are large.... Escargot was so so...lobster bisque was great as was my Duck and her Veal chop.Also came with nice warm bread and ample salad. For 2 total came to just under $120. We would definitely return. read more

Great food and service Plus they have great gluten-free pasta When you are tired of the same seafood come here read more

This small establishment is a true winner. From the on point espresso to the fresh bread to start. We enjoyed italian wedding soup and a side salad to start. Soup was A+ salad was par for the course. We followed it up with baked manicotti and a side of meatballs which did not disappoint. We will be returning here. read more

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Very authentic. A great hole in the wall. I recommend the ribeye French dip. And enjoy the fresh oil and vinegar and dipping the fresh baguette read more