On our recent trip to Islamorada, we stopped in for breakfast at the Green Turtle Inn. We had actually ordered delivery from here earlier in the trip, so we already knew the breakfast was going to be good. I ordered The Turtle Breakfast with eggs over easy, added an extra egg, sausage, and bacon, and swapped the toast for a side of biscuits and gravy. Everything was cooked perfectly. The bacon was thick-cut, salty goodness, the sausage was packed with flavor, and the biscuits were light and fluffy. The sausage gravy was some of the best I've had, rich, hearty, and loaded with flavorful sausage. Whether you're staying in Islamorada or just passing through, I highly recommend stopping by Green Turtle Inn for breakfast. It's a great way to start the day in the Keys. read more

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The atmosphere at Green Turtle Inn is by far the best part. I ordered the Turtle Breakfast, which was fine, but the service ruined our visit. This was our third time giving this restaurant a chance, and unfortunately, nothing has changed. We were seated, received our coffee right away, and then no one checked on us for about 25 minutes, even though the restaurant wasn't busy. What made the experience even more disappointing was watching every other table receive attentive service, water, and condiments without asking. We were the only Hispanic guests, and the difference in treatment was hard to ignore. Whether intentional or not, it left us feeling unwelcome. From the hostess to the servers, the staff was rude and unwelcoming. There are much better restaurants in the area where guests are treated with respect. We won't be recommending Green Turtle Inn or returning. read more

Came here the other night for dinner as my bf and I were heading up to Miami. We sat at the bar and it wasn't busy at all. I ordered a key lime martini that was really good. To eat we ordered the sautéed mussels and then I ordered the traditional Greek salad for my dinner and he ordered the farmhouse pasta. Overall the food was good. The potato salad in the Greek salad was random but good I enjoyed it. It also had a good portion of chicken on it. My bf liked the pasta but not the sauce (aka broth) he said it tasted like ramen with the broth and I couldn't agree more. Not the best pasta dish we've had. I will say our service was awkward. Although our bartender was friendly she seemed very drunk. She was dropping glasses, slurring and just seemed out of it -- but not THAT out of it because our ordered came out correct so there's that! read more

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I'm loving Green Turtle Inn for breakfast. A real Florida Keys icon, their food is fabulous. As you walk in for bfast you smell the waffles (heavenly) and see happy faces from the staff to the patrons. I love their breakfast burrito. Today we ordered the skillet cornbread w maple butter. It's was delicious! read more

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Great food and great service a must stop place to eat breakfast or lunch! We ordered Roxy's omelette and the shrimp and grits for breakfast! Very, very delicious! Will definitely be back once we're in the area again. They offer seating for large parties indoors and also have a full service wraparound bar. read more

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We came this evening to celebrate our Anniversary and I am so glad we did. We have dined here before my husband and I renewed our wedding vows 15 years ago and we had the reception here. I had the sirloin dinner tonight and it was done perfectly. Served with demi glaze and mashed potatoes with assorted vegetables and they were also cooked nicely. My hubs had the Surf and Turf and his filet was cooked to order with bernaise sauce and they char the lobster in the shell and he said it was the best he ever had and worth every penny. Our server was very nice and polite. The dining room is quaint with a dark wood bar and it's atmosphere is varied with a mix of locals and tourists. I don't know if you know the history of Sid and Roxies Green Turtle Inn but it's very interesting and has stood the tests of time not to mention hurricanes. If you ever find yourself in Isle Morada on Highway 1 stop in for breakfast lunch or dinner, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Was driving to Fort Lauderdale from Key West and remembered seeing this restaurant mentioned in Guy Fieri's DDD show. The Turtle Soup was delicious and they give you a pepper sauce that adds to the flavor. The meatloaf wrapped in bacon was his recommendation and it did not disappoint. The waitress was so nice and food was brought out quickly. The memorabilia on the walls and the decor is inviting and warm. This is going to be one of my regular stops heading into the keys. read more

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Had a great meal at Green Turtle Inn! I ordered the Roxie omelet loaded with blue crab, and it was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and generously topped. The service was friendly and attentive, and the coffee was excellent as well. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I would definitely come back! read more

Green Turtle Inn - Roxie Omelet - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

I was very happy to order the egg sandwich with GF bread! It was messy but delicious. The Bloody Mary was pretty good but I am not a fan of cucumber vodka which seems to be popular in the keys. The waiter had my drink remade when my request for regular vodka was initially overlooked. read more

Green Turtle Inn - BELT sandwich with GF toast! - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

The shrimp and grits were fantastic. My daughter got the blueberry pancakes and she said they were great.we got service with a smile. And ambiance is a small mom and pop diner experience. We will be back. Awesome place highly recommend !!!! read more

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Let me put you all on. Easily one of the best restaurants in the keys. Not only did they accommodate a big group on relatively short notice, but the food was amazing. Starting with the skillet cornbread, which I definitely recommend everyone should try and if you have a bigger group, definitely get two for the table not because it wasn't enough but because you're definitely going to to want to go for seconds. We had been in those keys for about a week at this point and we had gone to a few different restaurants. Everyone agreed that this was easily the best shrimp scampi they had ever tried. Well, I can't have shellfish. I did order the meatloaf and I don't think I would ever say this, but it was the best meatloaf I have ever had. This is a must stop and must try in the keys next time you're there. read more

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The food was great! The service was excellent! I lived the music they were playing... I will return! read more

Green Turtle Inn - Meatloaf!! Yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Late Friday night dinner Easy parking Decent food, service and atmosphere. Nothing horrible but also nothing remarkable Kinda pricey for what you get read more

My husband and I came here for breakfast after he told me that he had been there the day before with a couple friends and someone ordered the shrimp & grits and he tasted it... and we HAD to come get some. So... we did, and MAN! I never order shrimp & grits, but these were THE BEST shrimp & grits I have ever had. The grits were nice and solid, the sauce it was sitting in, the sausage was delicious... it was just perfect! Beside that, we were able to walk right in and get a table. Our server was very attentive and everything came out in a reasonable time. The restaurant was clean. We were pretty easy and just ordered 2 shrimp & grits, and a sweet iced tea (that was never empty) so all in all - it was a very good breakfast and we enjoyed it very much! read more

Green Turtle Inn - Shrimp & Grits - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

This was our first time eating here during all of our trips and this place was worth it. We ordered the mussels, cornbread, scallops, meatloaf and the lava cake. All the food tasted great and fresh. As far as the cornbread, that was probably the best thing we ate down here during this trip. It was amazing with the maple pecan butter, which is addicting. Do yourself a favor and get the lava cake. The service was also good and friendly. When we go back to the area, this will be one of the spots we return to. read more

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Food perfection, and service like this only available in the Florida Keys. Classic timeless traditional architecture. read more

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Got the 19$ 2 meat combo platter for takeout, outside menu showed the options as chicken, pulled pork, and brisket. Coming inside, they told me they don't serve brisket anymore and that it was just the pork and chicken. When the food arrived the pulled pork was cold, dry, and tasted spoiled. Sides tasted alright but could have done with a little more. read more

Green Turtle Inn - Some of the inedible meat left over - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

The food was great a little pricey but it makes upon size and quality! Our server was great she made us feel at home and she was very speedy! The bathrooms were also very clean same with our table! read more

The food was cold. We ordered the shrimp appetizer, it was room temp as soon as it hit the table. We ordered the dip and they brought the cornbread instead. What a happy accident, the pecan maple butter was awesome. We ordered the meatloaf and mashed potatoes and a side of mac and cheese. The presentation was excellent, but again, all room temp, all of it. The shrimp scampi came out hot, which was great. We shared the shrimp pasta and didn't eat the other stuff, what a disappointment. I won't return. 6/26/2025. read more

Have been vacationing in Islamorada for many years. Finally tried Green Turtle Inn and it was wonderful! Wish we would have tried it sooner!Atmosphere was very nice and service was great! Six of us dined here and we all thoroughly enjoyed our meals. All the food was hot, great portions and great quality! Definitely one of our new favorites, will be back!! read more

The place is spacious and welcoming. They have a large bar area. The alcohol on display points to somewhat of a high-end experience with The Prisoner wine standing out. Service was attentive and overall the food was good. Coming here for brunch on a Wednesday I had the Cinnamon Roll French Toast - Topped with Berries. I almost never do sweet stuff, but this is one exception for the year, well, maybe two, but you get the idea. Was it worth it? Pretty close! Outside of sugar being sugar I was very happy with it. Not too sweet and the syrup was still a great combination. Someone else at my table had the shrimp and grits. Well, if you are going to choose between the two Triple D places in town I would choose the other one for that dish. Otherwise, if you are coming here, breakfast is awesome and probably a lot of other stuff too. read more

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Pricey but very good. Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss

We stopped in to try the turtle chowder. Never had turtle before, we all joked, it will probably taste like chicken. Well, turtle has a beef like flavor, so maybe turtle is the beef of the sea! The turtle chowder is peppery, and loaded with vegetables; it made me think this is what happens when beef vegetable soup and gumbo get together but the beef and shellfish fish are replaced by a shelled reptile. Richelle said I don't want to eat turtle, so she got a turtle Sunday, which was a cake brownie. Service is excellent. read more

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Wanted to try the Ny Strip feature that they have on Wednesday Nights, so made the drive from Key Largo. I am happy to report that it was very good!! Cooked perfectly to medium-rare with just the right amount of seasoning. Steak comes with a large baked potato and was all that I could handle. Our server Kay was very pleasant and added to a great meal. We will be back... read more

I'm confused... why didn't anyone recommend this place to us ! Best meal we had in the Florida keys. came on a Saturday night bc everything was either closed for the season or jam packed , we sat at the bar and had one of the best meals in a long time. Ambiance was charming as was the bar tender. We had the tuna and the strip steak. Left so happy. Kept waiting for something here to match the meal but nothing came close. I highly recommend green turtle in read more

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Very nice restaurant large & noisy but the breakfast was spectacular & delicious...a must come back for lunch or dinner. Absolutely yes!!! read more

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Huge breakfast portions! Service was good, and all the food was tasty. The tater tots were especially delicious. This restaurant is not on the water, which is the only drawback, but it has local history and character that can't be beat. read more

Well, we were all looking forward to getting the barbecue to go to take to Hawks Cay based on previous good food. We live in Jacksonville and it's normally a 5-6 hour drive. Traffic was brutal due to wrecks and storms so I do want to give them credit for allowing me to cancel our to go order when we figured out we would not get there until 2 1/2 hours after our expected pickup. We were in three different vehicles and all of us faced the same situation. I am loyal to restaurants so I was determined to make it back up there during our week long visit. We drove back up the next day to do Sunday brunch and then get the barbecue to go for dinner. The whole vibe was off and the food was too. The waitress we had was so rude and not accommodating to any special requests. Despite repeating things, they came out wrong and we sat and waited while those mistakes were fixed. The food was also not at all what we have experienced in the past. The burgers were overcooked, the eggs in my breakfast burrito were brown, the chicken sandwich was overcooked and worst of all the barbecue we brought home for dinner was not good. The brisket was fatty, the chicken was dry, the macaroni and cheese was so weird and like mush. The pulled pork was good and the beans and slaw were OK, but just not as good as years passed. In the past, their brunch was excellent and the barbecue was too. Proceed with caution as of now is my opinion. read more

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Great breakfast spot for the entire family. Weekends can be busy, as all keys restaurants are. But on the weekdays you can walk right in with a party of 8 and get sat. read more

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Wow! That is all I have to say. I have been eating here for almost 30 years and it has always been great. Both the service and ambiance never disappoint. I have fond memories of coming here for prime rib night with my dad and that is typically what I have always ordered and it is fantastic. I even remember them serving hot meals to people after Irma devastated the area. Tonight, I tried the Bacon Encrusted Bone-In Pork Chop and it was, hands down, the best pork chop I have EVER had. It was moist and flavorful. I definitely found a new favorite meal when in Islamorada and it's not fish! read more

Good way to start the day. Homemade banana bread is really good but had to ask for it to be warmed up. Coffee is delish! Staff very attentive and knowledgeable regarding the menu. It's loud but not overly loud. Able to still carry on conversation. Not open on Mondays just FYI read more

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Great breakfast and it's easy to see why the locals eat there and its history. There were 6 of us with all different dishes. Each dish was cooked to perfection and service was spot on. If you are in the area - don't skip this restaurant. read more

Where do I begin - this place had the best breakfast I've ever eaten! Hubby had the shrimp & grits with a biscuit and said it was in his favorite, which speaks volumes since he is a Charleston, SC native. I had "The Roxie" omelet with crab, spinach, tomato and Boursin cheese with a side of grits and biscuit. OMG. Soooo good! The staff was great- attentive and very friendly. We overheard another group come in behind us and say they were there for lunch the day before and it was so good they just had to come back and try out the lunch menu the next day. Definitely do not miss this great spot! read more

Green Turtle Inn - Most delicious shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Ok, can we talk about this Breakfast spot!!! Wowza. In full transparency, my husband picked this spot because they have giant cinnamon rolls and he knows they're my favorite. Bravo hubs, this place might just be the best breakfast on Islamorada. Yep, it's that good. We ordered the cinnamon roll for the table and split the Key west Benedict (like traditional Benedict but replace the ham with CRAB!) Cooked perfectly. Super rich. The hash brown casserole is like a party potato - cheesy, gooey goodness. They have omelette, traditional breakfast platters/options, "fish and eggs", a seafood lovers dream. The story is really cool too, Sid & Roxie are the founders dating back to 1957. The establishment has remained open since. Casual vibe with hints of class with polished wood bar and decor. They're open for breakfast lunch and dinner. Attached to the "inn" where you can stay. As well as a pub. Our server was a sweet local lady. Great, welcoming vibe here. Add it to your list of places! read more

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Amazing breakfast. Avocado toast with poached eggs was delicious. Eggs Benedict was best we had on this vacation. Worth the wait

Started with the corn bread. My family partook in some fish dip and RAVED about it. Moving on with the turtle salad with chicken. Very impressed so far. Everywhere else is somehow all filled up for the whole night.... We are late eaters and stumbled in here. Service has been fantastic... food has been fantastic ... :) very happy !!! We are eyeballing the blueberry crème brûlée for dessert. If it's as good as everything else.... Should be excellent :) Edited this to a four because one of my members found a bug in her salad. Other than that we were very happy. Edited this back to a 5 because I like that the owner replied to my review!! Idk that that has happened yet and I've been using this app for awhile and we did have a good experience. 4/21/23 ... :) read more

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After hearing so many people rave about this place, we had to try it! Walking in we were seated immediately and this was a nice surprise as there was a lot of people sitting and waiting outside. Our server came over after a few minutes and told us this history of the place and gave some of her suggestions on the best dishes. We split the cinnamon roll first while waiting for our meals. We got the create your own omelette and the two egg breakfast. Everything was portioned well and tasted immaculate. The grits were especially cheesy and very tasty. Overall we love this place and would come back again. The unique history of this place just adds to the unique ambiance and gives the Green Turtle its "home" feel. read more

Green Turtle Inn - Create your own omelette - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

The service was great able to change our order after we ordered no problem. The ambiance was amazing candles on the table romantic setting for our anniversary. And the food was incredible best meal I had in a long time. read more

So bad I had to leave a review here and on google... what the hell?! I bought wings for dinner and ended up getting majority of them coated in FEATHERS over actual meat. Don't go here. read more

Green Turtle Inn - Wings, but with feathers. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Just stopped in to the Green Turtle Inn again on a trip back to the Keys and it was wonderful as usual. We literally ordered almost everything the same as last time so there isn't much to update although this time we had our toddler with us and he is is pretty messy and was being particularly fussy this evening. Our server was amazing with him and super patient. Also used the restrooms which I noticed were gender neutral and have sugar scrub by the sink which is a nice touch. I can't say enough about the lobster Mac and cheese and the cornbread. It's a must stop if you are dining in the keys! read more

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