Fabulous server Rolando! The food was delicious! Waterfront watching the people feed the tampons was fun

the food was great. we got to watch the tarpons be fed while we ate. Rolando was a great server

The drinks and coconut shrimp were perfectly strong and crispy! Ronaldo was absolutely wonderful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We got a table right by the water and got to enjoy watching everyone feed the harpoons[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It's part carnival, flea market, fish shacks, shopping drinking and eating. Add kayaking and feeding fat tarpon from the docks and your there. Good luck dining a parking spot as well but keep looking. Service was good and noise level was manageable since you're all outside. Good drinks and menu choices as well. Lime Colada, coconut shrimp and blackened mussels with a view that goes on and on. read more

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It pains me to write this because we've enjoyed coming here for over 10 years, but this visit was genuinely underwhelming. My wife and I stopped in for a quick dinner before a sunset cruise, and unfortunately it didn't live up to the experiences we've always had here. The conch fritters, which are usually a must-order for us, were mostly filler and lacked the flavor we've come to expect. The mahi tacos were equally disappointing, each taco had only a tiny piece of fish, the tortillas were stale and crumbly, and they were overloaded with salsa, causing them to fall apart. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our server was prompt and attentive, but the overall atmosphere felt rushed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We understand it's the middle of summer and the heat can make for long days, but one of the things we've always appreciated here was the warm, friendly hospitality. This time, that welcoming energy just wasn't there. It's disappointing to say, but this restaurant simply isn't what it used to be. I hope this was just an off day, because we'd love to see it return to the quality and experience that kept us coming back for so many years. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun spot right on the water.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped here for lunch after a morning of fishing. The service was fast a friendly in a very casual atmosphere, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we loved the waterfront views.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The Southwest Mahi salad was fantastic!! The server said it was the best salad she ever had and I now agree. The piece of fish was huge and the flavors were delicious. The burgers were also great if you're not in the mood for more fish. We fed the Tarpons after lunch ( watch out for those Pelicans!) - our teenage boys had a blast. A must do while in Islamorada. read more

Super cool dive bar with some awesome food !!! We always stop here to feed the tarpon . Our server gave service with a smile . Seafood was fresh off the boat and to the grill . The fish sandwich is my favorite and the kids love the tacos !!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a great dive bar with lots of pelicans and tarpons and a local crocodile that hangs out while you enjoy your dinner !!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will be back !!!!' read more

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Enjoyed an early dinner at Hungry Tarpon in Islamorada, FL. This restaurant's claim to fame is feeding the tarpon fish. Very cool concept, but be warned- if you've never handled dead bait fish before you might being feeling like a fish out of water! There's also some pretty feisty pelicans nearby so heed all warnings before approaching the dock. We enjoyed some conch fritters as an appetizer before digging into a mahi sandwich and mahi tacos. Standard warning is that in Florida, "blackened" means it has seasoning and not that it's charred. The meal met the standard of the enviornment, with generous portions and quick service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The whole restaurant feels a little bit like a Joes Crab Shack. Don't worry about wearing a hat or dressing up.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service team was excellent, Adrian was a real standout. Super friendly and very knowledgeable about the area. Overall, enjoyed the meal but wish the prices were a bit lower. read more

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Can't say I'd visit the Hungry Tarpon at Robbie's again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outdoor dining is nice with a decent water view and music[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but the food wasn't that good. Had the fried shrimp entree with included six medium/large shrimp. They were heavily battered and had unappetizing dark spots in the meat, with some being hard or chewy. The included coleslaw had little flavor except for a slight sweetness. The fries were pretty good, but didn't get a lot. It was a fairly small plate of food for a $25 lunch; I'd expect much more (even if just loaded with more fries). Once the food came we didn't see our server for a while so our drinks got low. It's also difficult to get a parking spot much of the time at Robbie's. Overall the food quality and quantity were lacking and I left not feeling like I'd had a decent meal. read more

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Awesome waiter Roma do !! Food came quickly and very fresh Service was great [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great view of the ocean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Everything was delicious !!! Rolando our server was super nice and helpful. Highly recommend !!!!

[[HIGHLIGHT]]I wanted to take a photo of the beautiful scenery, however I was stopped by a waitress and advised that I could not walk through a perfectly cleared area to take it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I advised her that I was a customer at this restaurant yet she insisted I could not walk through. Sometimes there are no words for the ridiculous and rude behavior of others. Will not be a patron at this restaurant again. Terrible. Just terrible. Had I been able to take the photo this review would have been different. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - View from bar area - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

We figured when we stopped that this was just atourist trap and the food would be mid. It was anything but! I splurged and ordered a Trailer Trash Bloody Mary. Don't kid yourself - this is an appetizer in itself. Our server, Sherry, made some recommendations and we decided to split an order of coconut shrimp. Holy cow! It was so good - fresh, large shrimp perfectly cooked. Sorry, but I didn't remember to take a pic until it was half gone. You can't get better ambiance than sitting by the water, watching the gulls and the water. We would happily return. read more

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Great versatile menu and food. Able to offer lots of gluten free options and vegetarian/pescatarian options too. Staff was super kind & guided us toward the cooler tables. Food was flavorful and well priced. read more

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The little dock you can go feed tarpon from is a nice addition to the family atmosphere. Food is amazing. Everyone is super friendly. Our waiter was having a bit of a tuff night but he figured it out by the end. The serving staff and clean up staff were on it though and helped pick up his slack. The corvina ceviche was amazing. As well as conch fritters. Coconut shrimp, pan fried corvina, mahi mahi tacos and hamburger were all outstanding. read more

Food was good it was busy I had the mahi fish tacos they had great flavors. My wife had the tuna sliders I wasn't a fan but she liked them. Of course this place is surrounded by shops and you can feed the tarpon for a fee which was neat. Cool place to stop for a meal and some entertainment. read more

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Rolando is the man! The way he made us feel right at home was incredible. the Hungry Tarpon crew were amazing. Great place to grab a bite to eat and a cocktail and enjoy waterside views read more

5/5 for our server Rolando ! Very friendly and accommodating loved stopping by on our way to the keys

Rolando was great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]perfect atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], great service, and excellent food. Rolando knows a lot about Florida from South Beach down to the keys. Will be back with friends! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a classic.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A definite come if you have never been, now with that being said.... come for the drinks and the Tarpon not the food unfortunately. The service was great ! Definitely stop by to check it out, but I would eat somewhere else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A great place to feed the Tarpon, have a drink & chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Stop there lol read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Fried Cracked Conch Basket & Islamorada Ale - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Food was good. Service was fast and easy. Not overpriced or too much. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The view was nice although it was very windy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Mac-n-Cheese Bites - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Made reservations for a larger party and was seated right away by Lindsey. Nicole was our waitress and was right on top of refills. The lobster bisque soup has great flavor! Food was quick to come out for our large party. Everyone loved their meal choices. Would def recommend this place! read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Lobster Mac and cheese - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Such a great place. The views are extraordinary! There is outdoor seating and some indoor space, as well. This entire location is like a shopping village and a restaurant, as well as a coffee/ice cream trailer. It reminded me of South of the Border along 95, but with better merchandise and a tropical vibe. It's a great place to stop. You can feed fish and see pelicans too. There is ample parking, but this is a busy place. Ricky was our server and she was fantastic. Very friendly and very knowledgeable of the menu. She was super busy but never made us feel rushed. The food & drinks were FABULOUS!!! Get the trailer trash bloody!! So good. Everything that was ordered was amazing. Several different types of fish sandwiches were ordered, conch fritters, and sweet potato fries - all delicious. It is incredibly delicious and fresh. It was amazing that every single thing we ordered was just fantastic. Great place to stretch your legs, shop, get terrific food and just chill! read more

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Had a wonderful time and wonderful food. Service was fantastic. Would recommend. Ended our vacation the best way possible. Will start our next vacation to Florida Keys the same way. We will definitely be back!!! read more

Rolando took great care of us, super friendly and helpful. Gave us amazing local recommendations!

Friendly service from Rolando and the food was a perfect way to start the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Got to sit right by the water with a nice breeze to keep you cool[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

My beautiful wife & I tried the Hungry Tarpon this evening. Overall it was good. Service was fast & friendly. The food came out very quickly & hot. We had an appetizer of fried Mac & cheese which went very well taste wise with the marina sauce. My wife got the hummus platter which was overall good but could have used more garlic & lemon. I got the fish & chips. It was decent but not great. The fries were fine, the fish was ordinary not bad but nothing to rave about. My wife however gave VERY high marks to the coleslaw. She is a connoisseur of this item & really enjoyed it. We liked it but didn't love it hence the 4 stars. read more

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Our server Rolando was great. It was fun watching the Tarpon feeding next door. The food was great!

Excellent service and food not to mention the view. Rolando was wonderful! We have eaten here many times over the years and have not ever had a bad experience. Watching the tarpon is fun too! read more

This was a great experience, we came early in the morning to feed the tarpon and then has breakfast! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience was perfect sitting by the water[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], the staff was friendly and food was good read more

We've been coming to The Hungry Tarpon for over 15 years, and it has always been one of our must-stop spots -- especially for the Thai Mahi Fingers. Unfortunately, over the past two years, the quality has gone downhill, and it's really disappointing to see such a longtime favorite change for the worse. The Thai Mahi Fingers used to be amazing -- perfectly cooked, flavorful, and served with enough of that incredible sauce to dip every piece. Now, not only are the portions smaller ($19 for just 4 fingers when it used to be 6-7), but the sauce has been watered down significantly. When I asked for an extra side of sauce, I realized they're actually mixing it with water. For a place that does as much business as they do, there's no reason to cut corners like this. The sauces are what made the dish, and without them, it's just not the same. Some things should never change, and this was one of them. Sadly, the value and quality just aren't there anymore. The server was amazing, loved her. I can't speak to much on the atmosphere as they moved all the tables under a shelter so we have no view of the water. Unfortunately we will not be back here. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Moved the Mahi fingers to show the watery sauces on the fish that made them soggy instead of crispy. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Robbie's Islamorada 5-1-25 When we are in the Keys we must stop by Robbie's. This place is a true Keys wonder. Lots of items for sale and tons of things to do. You can Fish, Rent Kayaks, Rent Paddle Board, or Rent Boats. You book a ride on a Glass Bottom Boat, Jet Skies or Eco Tours. You can go scuba Diving, Snorkeling, or a Sunset Cruise. You can feed the Tarpon at thew docks or eat in the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant overlooking the Harbor or just plain Shop at all the little buildings on the property. There is just so much to do and see no wonder this place was voted #1 for tourist to visit. We go there early on Friday morning around 10ish. This place was already hopping with lot of people. We decided to get breakfast at the Hungry Tarpon Restaurant as it was too early for lunch. I ordered 2 eggs, Home Fries, Sausage and Toast. My wife ordered 2 Eggs, Home Fries, Bacon, and Toast. My dad order 2 blueberry Pancakes. Our order came out fast and it looked very good. All our eggs were done just like we wanted them and the Hash Bowns were even good. My dad stated these were the best Pancakes in the Keys. All our food was hot and every tasty. Our waitress kept checking on us to see if we needed anything else. Only negative was when we went to pay the bill somehow the internet was down, and it took a long time until they could take our cash for payment. I would give Robbie's 5 out of 5 stars simply because this place is so cool, and the food is not that bad. After we were done eating, we went over to feed the Tarpon which is a little charge for the fish food then on to shopping for the wife. Follow Me On FB For More Reviews & Fun. Gulf Coast Terry read more

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Hungry Tarpon truly welcomes you into the Keys. Great spot overlooking the Gulf and the tarpon feeding on the marina. It's a fun mix of watching tarpon flying out of the water and pelicans going for the gold. Perfect place to start off the day with a Trailer Trash Bloody Mary. This was the best Bloody Mary I've had in all of Florida -- Savannah, GA coming in a close 2nd. It was topped with a succulent shrimp, sausage, bacon, 3 olives, and a hearty stalk of celery. I went with the Blackened Mahi Reuben -- a fresh and generous portion of Mahi topped with Swiss cheese. 1000 island, and coleslaw on griddled rye. They made it legendary! After lunch, we got a bucket of fish to feed the tarpon. Hold onto your buckets! The pelicans eyeballed them and will get those fish! This was an unforgettable early lunch before the trip to Key West. read more

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Food was very mid but feeding the tarpon and nurse shark was pretty cool (look out for the seagulls - illegal to feed them too). You pay 5$ for about 5 fish to feed the tarpon and then $2.50 entry charge. Food is also pretty expensive for how it tasted (got the ribs which were okay, and the ceaser wrap and chicken sandwich fried- both had no flavor). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also be aware that we came on a Sunday and it was SUPER busy and crowded.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The area of the restaurant has a bunch of other stores and amenities too. I'd say come here for the experience, not food. read more

Not worth the money or the wait. We stopped in based on recommendations and tried their crispy grouper sandwich. To say it was average is a compliment. It was over cooked and one side was so thin, that must be where the "crispy" part of the name comes from because it was inedible. My wife and I split the sandwich and ceviche and just those two items took over an hour to get. After the long wait, I can't even say the food was worth it. Definitely tourist trap and not worth the money or the time. If you want seafood, head a little farther down the road and there are much better options. read more

Not really a big fan of those place. Thought we would give it a try since it was a cozy area area just right off the bridge of the main route. Good luck finding parking. Had to park alongside the bridge all the way almost to the entrance. So I thought that was a good sign to a certain extent because of so many people coming there. We ate outside and it was windy. Not their fault, but that's OK. Our table that we sat at had food bits all over. So we asked the server to please wipe it down. Our server only checked on us once once the Food came out. That was it. Had the lobster bisque and it was lukewarm to almost cold. Wife's mahi-mahi tacos were decent. Again the fish was kind of cold. My son and I had the seafood jambalaya. It was under seasoned and again, the food was cold. So for the cost, not being checked on, and eating a cold food, we give it two stars. Also the bathroom is off the way. And it was absolutely disgusting. I don't even wanna go there, but if you can hold it, go to the bathroom before you get there. And bring hand sanitizer. You're gonna need a lot of of it. Not a big fan of those places as you can tell. Look elsewhere. Unless if you want to feed the tarpon's. Then be my guest. read more

Natalie did a fantastic job. We had a group of 5 teens and an adult and she was patient and enthusiastic. The lobster tail was great. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Lobster tail - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

We have eaten here quite a few times and the food is always exceptional!! Out waitress today was Barbara and she was great, checked on us but wasn't bothersome!! We will be back!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oh and the views were to die for since we came from "up north!"[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Service was great. I had the whole snapper, it's a Fresh catch. Only thing I wish I would of asked it without the Thai sauce, I think it would of tasted better without it. But still would order it again. The asparagus was delicious. Ou table also got the calamari, you can tell it was fresh. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Whole red snapper - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

The food was very good! My only problem was I got a dirty plate at the beginning and the staff fixed it rite away! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I does smell fishy here because it is next to the tarpon feeding.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more