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2.9 (287 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Live music
Casual
Very loud
Happy hour specials

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Jimi J.

Over the last year, year and a half ,food quality here has gone down significantly, but we kept returning because we always got great service. The last time we visited service was lacking at best and then last night. I was talked down to by the bartender that I was just trying to order a drink from and then instead of the hostess correcting the situation they mocked and ridiculed me and my wife, on the way out making jokes across the other customers that packed the bar. Talking down to a customer who simply walked up to the bar to order a drink while they waited for a table is not good business, even understanding that the black mat... which I was directed to by the host, is considered your service station. Telling a customer they need to get out of the way and go somewhere else makes you look small and petty and undeserving of the crowd you have at the bar.. Also, a host who would mock customers who are dissatisfied has no need being a host. I really hate that the ownership has let us go this far, but it seems to be an ongoing theme over the last year or so. Other customers we spoke with agreed, noticing the same decline. We will miss some of our old friends like the bartender known as MJ, who always was pleasant and fun and offered impeccable service but being treated like trash is never a good policy when you're wanting customers to return again and again.

Great outside patio
Jackie L.

Such a chill place. Live music. Good drinks. Our server, Jasmin. Was awesome. Food was good. Can't wait to come back.

Pepperoni pizza
Kailey F.

So, I want to start by saying that we came in with a party of 18. We did call ahead to make sure we could be accommodated. They gave us the okay, and they seated us near each other, but at separate tables, but this was fine. We sat outside and the atmosphere was great with live music. However, the service wasn't great. When our server actually came around he was good about getting the sauces and what not we were asking for, but he did not come around a whole lot. On top of that, in fine print on the menu, it states that there will be a 3% increase on all food due to rising prices. This just feels like a really shady thing to do. Like just increase the price on the menu. I did the blackened fish tacos which somehow ended up being a bit bland. A person who got the grouper sandwich said it was terrible and overcooked. The chicken sandwich was also overcooked. The restaurant was also incredibly weird about a splitting the check, and altering specifics of the food.

Kim K.

What a fun and welcoming tiki bar set right in the waterfront. We came here from a recommendation from our wonderful Airbnb host who mentioned they had a Happy Hour menu. We sat at the bar and we're immediately greeted by Bill the bartender. Super nice guy! He gave us a few local beer recommendations, which we really enjoyed. (Crazy Lady & Iguana Bite beer). Perfect for the warm day. We ordered Coconut shrimp and mango chili wings to tie us over until dinner. The shrimp was amazing! And the wings were wonderful and flavorful. We mentioned to Bill we would likely be back later that night for dinner. He said they were open until 11 which was great, as much of Marathon seems to close early. They had a band setting up, which we didn't stay long enough to hear but hoped to be back later to possibly catch. This place has a vibe! Comfy sofas, high tops, huge circular bar, TV's, band, friendly staff. Just the perfect place to just relax and let the ocean breeze and laid-back lifestyle take over. The bathrooms were clean and even offered small amenities like, spray deodorant, mouthwash, body spray & lotion. Parking was easy. We liked this place so much we came back later that night for dinner just before 10 o'clock. We sat down in the same barstools and smiled at Bill who was still there and said "we're back". We started looking at a menu that was left on the counter, but already had an idea of what we wanted from looking at it earlier that day. I was so excited about the bisque soup the cook mentioned he made that day. Then Bill said, if you're looking for food, the kitchen closed at 9:30 and that there was nothing, food wise available. Ugh.. we were so disappointed, as we looked forward to coming back for dinner and nowhere on the website or even told to us earlier, that the kitchen closed earlier than the venue itself. We literally had 5 minutes until 10, when Sparky's down the street closed, and picked up and head over with a frantic call to place a last minute order so we could have dinner. I would have given this place 5 stars but it was really disappointing to not been told this information when we were there. I think it's a missed opportunity for a restaurant/bar to not provide food for the last hour and a half, especially when it's over of the only places that closes the latest on the key. I really recommend they add their kitchen hours to their website and maybe seven have a sign at the restaurant with the hours. Just a bummer. But still a solid place overall. We would come back, should we ever be back in the Florida Keys.

Walked in and the sign says wait to be seated. No one around. Waited for two minutes no one came, so we walked around the corner. One of the waitresses says oh I was just going to get you. Ordered and got drinks and food in a reasonable amount of time. My cuban quesadilla was incorrect. Wrong cheese and chicken on it. I had to seek out a waitress because no one came back. Our waitress eventually came over to the table and I told her it didn't have the right ingredients on it. She took it and came back in approximately 10 minutes with the correct quesadilla. It had square lunchmeat ham slices on it with a little pork and some cheese sprinkled in the middle. Side salad was quite generic dressing was good. I would not go back.

Jen S.

Great drinks, great staff! Thanks to Bridget and Bill for making us feel so welcome! We didn't eat, so can't speak to the food!

Coconut encrusted mahi, veg of the day, fries
Alana L.

Delicious option on compact Colony Key. Breezy, relaxed waterfront dining with good music. The steamer pot in red sauce was absolutely delicious and we enjoyed our other selections as well! Service was quick and efficient.

Yadira R.

Going over the reviews there's nothing I can say that hasn't been said before. The vibes and the views of this restaurant are great. We came in for dinner with the family and the service was fantastic. The food took a while to come to the table but absolutely everything we had we enjoyed and was delicious. I do recommend the food 100% , however everything is extremely overpriced. Exp Wings $18 side of potatoes $8 ribeye $60 grouper sandwich $25. We been in the keys different times and I know prices here can be high but this location seemed to be on the higher end. Again everything was delicious and service was good. But prices were high. I would recommend for the food .

Had to leave our seats for this. Wow..decide what you want? Why throw loyal steady customers out of seats. Many other empty seats. DON'T TRUST THEM!

Linguine with homemade pasta.

So as I understand that they have a brand new Chef! Their specials last night was grilled swordfish over an eggplant onion, caponata , and clams with homemade linguine pasta! I can't tell you how happy I am that I finally found a restaurant that knows how to cook swordfish! It was so succulent! My husband had the clams and linguine boy that is a delicious pasta. Service was on point and very attentive.

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Highly priced food compared to the quality of the food. Drinks were good and ambience was good.

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Wonderful atmosphere and view. The food and drinks were delicious and service was really great too!

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Great view,good beer selection with several German beers on tap,live music and excellent service from Chris and MJ

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Beautiful view, lovely staff, huge menu. Definitely recommend this place. Live music. A great place for any occasion.

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Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton - Pool

Faro Blanco Resort Marathon Florida Keys, Curio by Hilton

3.6(90 reviews)
5.7 mi
•$$$
Boutique
Free WiFi

Loved this resort! Best part is you have access to 2. Both…read morehave pools with bar and ocean views. Music never stops and neither does the relaxing fun. Check in was easy (they even got us in early). Rooms were nice, sheets were clean, room was stocked and cool. Fridge in every room and all toiletries available. We jumped from pool to pool and when needed relaxation went over to the private beach area. The weather was sunny and windy. It was the perfect combination of a nap on there numerous provided hammocks. There's always some festivity going on to choose from but we went our own route. Happy hour is available even on the weekends and make sure to grab some bites. There are a couple of fast food places around just in case and local restaurants but all you really need is here at the resort. Our days were filled with ocean breezes, cold cocktails, naps by the sea, and the perfect sunsets. Also available were spa services and gym. Take advantage of it all!

General - We came here for our 2026 winter vacation. We were looking for sun and sand and found it…read morein Marathon, Florida! Location - This hotel is located right in the middle of Marathon in the Florida Keys. Marathon is a fairly large city when looking at the keys and this hotel is right in the middle of everything this island has to offer. You are close to many different restaurants, a Publix, famous 7-Mile Bridge and the one of the best beaches in the Keys, Sombrero Beach. Rooms & Building - Rooms are all suites and spacious. They reminded me of what you would find normally at an Embassy Suites. The style and theme was modern, nautical which fit the surrounding area. The room had a fridge and microwave and a small living area. The bathroom had a spacious rainfall shower and large vanity with plenty of room to spare. Amenities - The hotel has two outdoor pools onsite. The pools are heated and stayed comfortable throughout our stay. The site also offers a small butterfly garden, green space with firepits and hammocks, and beautiful marina views (and sunsets). The property grounds are well maintained and beautiful. Food - Breakfast is not included in your stay but there is a restaurant and coffee shop onsite. The coffee shop serves Cuban-style coffee which was unique and very good. The breakfast sandwiches at the coffee shop were also pretty good. We didn't eat at the restaurant but the food menu looked interesting. Vibe - Easy going staff and customers. No complaints. Reality vs. Online - Pictures that I saw on their website and online matched the quality and condition of the hotel and rooms in-person. No surprises. Price & Final Verdict - If you are looking for a luxurious stay while in the Florida Keys, Faro Blanco offers a good mix of luxury and hotel-styled amenities. One neat perk - if you are a Diamond member, you can use the amenities at their sister resort next door (infinity pool, hot tub, and man-made beach). Prices tend to fall into the $300's+ for a night, so this place might not be in everyone's price range or interest.

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Sparky's Landing Fish and Cocktails

4.0(580 reviews)
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This was our very favorite restaurant during our week in the Keys. Palm-thatch roof over the…read morerestaurant is really cool. Outside seating area offers great views, but we took an inside table and the vibe was still awesome. Live music was great. Our server Zach was on the mark; checked on us frequently and took care of any requests quickly, and a very friendly dude. We tried: Sparky's Sunset and Coconut Margarita - both very good. Tuna tartare - the sesame sauce wasn't my favorite, but the tuna was fresh and tender. Coconut Shrimp - HUGE shrimp, nice toasty coconut crust, and the sweet chili sauce was a great compliment. 1/2 lb Peel and Eat Shrimp - these were served with butter, cocktail sauce, lemon, and a little cup of add-it-if-you-want cajun seasoning. I tried them all and loved the options. Bacon-wrapped Scallops - these were fantastic!! Super crunchy bacon on the outside, perfectly cooked scallops on the inside. Buffalo Chicken Wings - these had really good flavor, but the skins were a bit tough. Sparky's will be our very first stop on our next stay in the Keys.

Expected better. Read the reviews and checked the menu ahead of time. We liked the Bloody Marys,…read morehowever our meals were a little lackluster all around. I tasted each dish. The fish tacos had great flavor as did the chicken and waffles. The blackened grouper sandwich was a little bland and the crab cake Benedict could have done without the Canadian bacon. Eat inside - the heat on the deck may have impacted our appetites.

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4.3(6 reviews)
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UNRELIABLE, this chef was a NO SHOW, literally! Cynthia GHOSTED ME the day before our scheduled…read moreprivate dinner! She left me with ZERO time to book someone else and completely RUINED our plans. I was DEVASTATED! To this day she has never called or texted. I booked a private dinner for my family of 12 to be served in our large rental. It was a busy time between Christmas and New Years and we both understood this and between emails and text messages worked out what we needed. Just a few details left and I told Cynthia I would be in the Keys Friday Morning. Our last communication was Thursday with no indication she was not interested in catering our dinner. I contacted her Friday morning at 9:30am when I landed in Miami as our private chef meal was scheduled for Saturday night in the Keys where we were staying. I texted and called 3-5 times throughout the day with ZERO response. Cynthia COMPLETELY GHOSTED ME!!!! We had a sunset cruise booked and then home to our beautiful rental. Impeccably Gourmet RUINED our experience. She never called, texted or emailed to cancel. Friday night I sent a text asking her to please verify if she was coming or not. NO ANSWER! Saturday morning, the day of my booked private dinner, I was left with no other choice but to send a text stating since she was ghosting me, I assumed she cancelled the event. Again, NO ANSWER. We had to make last minute dinner plans at a restaurant for a party of 12 in the Keys on a Saturday night. Soooo difficult and totally devastating. I would not trust this company to follow through. I do not recommend hiring Impeccably Gourmet. This review makes me sad, I would have loved to have written a rave review. Edit: see the most recent text screen shot. I also have our emails I can post if you'd like. You were totally on board for catering my dinner. I asked if you needed a deposit and you never asked for one. Your wedding was Jan 1st. You never called or texted me on Jan 2nd, or Jan 3rd. You also never gave me any indication you wanted to cancel my dinner. You simply ghosted me.

Chef Cynthia was the cherry on top of a great vacation sundae. From day one, she worked with us on…read morethe immense menu selections and was flexible on dietary concerns. We found her to be very responsive to any and all of our questions and very down to earth, with pricing as well. All of her meals were not only delicious, but had generous portions. The meals were also healthy, either "farm to table" or "ocean to table". We're so glad we found Chef Cynthia and highly recommend her.

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Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort - Sat in Adirondack chairs and sipped our drinks while we watched the sun set.  Do we really have to go home at all?

Tranquility Bay Beachfront Resort

3.4(243 reviews)
5.4 mi

Do not stay in villa 1. There is a sea turtle rescue next door and they have loudspeaker sessions…read moreeveryday. You will learn everything about turtles. Resort was nice. Food from tiki bar was average. Lunch for family of 4 was 150, dinner was 300. They allow dogs, so dog poop on beach was a thing. Gym was very small. Parking was tight also.

Gorgeous scenery, sunsets…read more Accommodations were lovely. Had a couple issues with room, staff resolved early on and quickly, but felt like for the insane $ we paid, have never done this kind of $ before, coffee maker should work, filtered water should work, things should not be left in shower.... We had room next to turtle rehab, could hear them talking on microphone every day, not horrible but ya know... seemed odd the left of our room outside was storage for house repairs, not a pretty view to the left but overall, nice experience, overpriced for sure, but it's the keys and vacation. Lots to do which was great! Key skis were great too, pools amazing! Weather was a mix. There were a couple days although the wk after Labor Day, weather was amazing, felt like for a wkend when it was busier, tiki bar should have been open earlier and longer, plenty of business. We were always looking for its staff. Bar tending staff wasn't impressive, didn't act like they remembered us, just kind of guys in 30's, good drinks but... eh Will prob be back.

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XOXO  - Do it like a native

XOXO

1.0(1 review)
7.5 mi

FRAUD!! This company is a complete fraud that no longer actually exists. Dissolution was completed…read moreon 12-9-24. I could spend hours discussing how disappointing Michelle Bell and her fraudulent company are, but I'll start with this: Michelle Bell ruined my wedding day. She is a scam artist who has clearly done this multiple times and takes advantage of brides. Just take a look at the numerous Instagram pages and websites she has. Here are just a few of the things that went wrong at my wedding: - My ceremony was delayed - My MOTHER (the mother of the bride) set up the majority of the wedding even though Michelle was paid to do this with her "staff" - Dinner was served an HOUR AND A HALF LATE because she mislabeled all the tables. Where was Michelle you might ask? Eating her dinner with her staff while all of my guests starved. - Our DJ and photographer were not able to do their jobs because of Michelle's inability to be a wedding planner - My husband and I ended up cleaning up after her because she left the room a mess - She stole all of our flower arrangements after the wedding - Pocketed most of the money that we paid her - Lost my mother in law's prescription glasses - Caused unfathomable emotional damage for my entire family. Michelle Bell is solely responsible for ruining the most special day of my life and I would advise any bride to stay far away from her. She will also tell you she is a florist but my bouquet and my bridesmaids bouquets all fell apart within minutes. Furthermore, she will claim she worked at the Biltmore in Miami but she in fact did not. I have received confirmation of this from the Biltmore themselves. Michelle is a disgraceful human being and a scam artist. Stay far away from her.

From the owner: Our team of experienced wedding professionals is dedicated to making your day stress-free and…read moreunforgettable. We work closely with you to ensure that every detail is taken care of, from the timeline to the decor. You could be as involved as you want or get dress and enjoy your love story.

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XOXO  - We design our own arches. You ask and you will receive.

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