it was really good and feeding the tarpon was fun they have really good variety on food options

Great location, great food and Jana made it awesome. She was polite and excellent at her job and took great care of us. Thank you Jana! read more

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. 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

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. The whole restaurant feels a little bit like a Joes Crab Shack. Don't worry about wearing a hat or dressing up. 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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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

Can't say I'd visit the Hungry Tarpon at Robbie's again. The outdoor dining is nice with a decent water view and music, 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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This was a great experience, we came early in the morning to feed the tarpon and then has breakfast! Ambience was perfect sitting by the water, the staff was friendly and food was good read more

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

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

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

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!! Oh and the views were to die for since we came from "up north!" read more

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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Our customer service was horrible... It took us almost 10 minutes for get noticed to begin with. The food was ok, I ordered the mahi sandwich and the tomatoes had large green hunks in the center and the fish itself was almost overcooked. My wife got a bbq short rib griddle and it had almost no cheese on it. After we finished we were never offered refills on our drinks or dessert. Then our server disappeared! My wife finally went to the bar to ask where to pay, because we are feeling like hostages. The manager asked who our server was and my wife pointed to him and he said it wasn't his table. So the manager cashed us out and we left. The whole Robbie's place is such a tourist trap! read more

Fabulous Burger and Mahi sandwich. Make sure to try the Keylimecoloda! Great food, drinks and views. Service was fast and super friendly! Sherry was our great server! Thanks Sherry! read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Views and drinks! - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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

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

Cold and tasteless shrimp, fish, etc. place has gone downhill. They even charge to see the tarpon

Friendly waitstaff. Service was outstanding and attentive. For was wonderful. Biscuits and gravy were very good. The Glaze Donut French Toast was out of this world. Eggs and sausage & scallion potatoes were wonderful. Ambiance on the waterfront perfect. Nice breeze coming in. Heaters were on and felt good on this morning. A must not miss. Gift shops, kayaking, boat rides. Perfect. Can get very busy. read more

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Food was amazing, my husband got the lobster Mac and cheese. It was full of lobster and cooked to perfection. Worth every dollar of the price. I got the fish sandwich with the catch of the day. It was divine crispy, hot and flaky fish. Service was quick for how busy they were and they were down a cook the day we went so we waited for a table for a while but once seated we were served quickly. The only thing I did not love was all the wires above the tables, birds were sitting all along them and one bird pooped right down my front barely missing my food. Yuck! Not necessarily the restaurants fault but it was a downside of the experience. View was great and the fans were running to keep us all cool. Overall great food and fun time read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Fish Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Overall this is a nice place for a chill afternoon. The food is good. We had: 1. Lobster bisque. Has a mild kick of heat. It is a bit thinner than lobster bisque's I've had in the past. It could have had a bit more lobster but the broth was tasty. 2. Mahi taco (blackened) - has an expected kick but a great portion of fish and cooked to perfection. 3. Kids burger: juicy and very tasty. Fries were ok. Restaurant had a nice view of the water and people feeding tarpon. read more

We stop here every time we are on the way home from key west. 11/10 Shirley temples, had the bbq short rib grilled cheese and it was fire. The crab cake sando is fire as well. read more

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Our food was great, food was very fresh! Our server, Sherry, suggested the perfect lunch. A very neat place with lots of unique shopping!

Unfortunately, this place was a HUGE disappointment today. First off, our server was one of the worst I have ever had. I am a former server so I understand if things just aren't their fault but there was so much wrong with her. She could have cared less about us being there. I was a little worried after she came up to our table and didn't even really introduce herself and didn't ask us if we'd ever been there. She also took FOREVER to come and take our order. Now, we did ask for an extra minute to decide but then it was another 10 minutes before she came back. She may have had one other table than us. Unacceptable. Then when we did get our meals, my wife didn't get tartar sauce that was supposed to come with her sandwich and she was nowhere to be found. When we finally did get her attention, she ended up forgetting that we asked her about it. My wife's fish was cold by the time she got the sauce. Definitely one of the worst experiences of a server I've ever encountered. Just because of this, I would definitely stay away. If the food was really good, I would feel differently, but it wasn't. I will start with the positives... My son got the lobster pasta and he LOVED it. It was really good. Our other son got the bbq burger and he enjoyed his as well. My wife's Crunchy Grouper Sandwich was dry... Especially without any sauce. My Mahi Rueben sandwich was not good either. It was supposed to come with 1000 island but it did not. The fish did not taste well either. Our conch fritter appetizer was overcooked as well. Probably giving the a 2 is a little high but the view in the outdoor area was pretty cool overlooking the marina as fishing boats came in with their catches. Come here for feeding the Tarpons, not the food. read more

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Amazing food with the beautiful view. Natalie is amazing lady she attended incredible. read more

We LOVE hungry tarpon! (Also known as Robbie's Tarpon). On our way back from Key West we looked for a little stop off to grab some food on our way back to the airport at Fort Lauderdale. So glad we stopped here! The food was delicious and the place was pure magic; tarpon and pelicans feeding within a few feet. Natalie was the nicest server - so welcoming and attentive. Genuinely the most fun, bizarre and interesting place to eat and relax that you'll find in the area. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - The donut French toast with hash brown and sausage. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Came around 11:30 on a weekday for lunch. No wait outside with a great view! Came to feed the Tarpon's at Robbies, ate at the Hungry Tarpon instead! Blackened mahi sandwich with Pretzel roll was fantastic- fresh and well seasoned. Blackened mahi tacos "10/10" from hubby. Natalie is a rockstar! Quick service with a smile:) read more

Go here for ambience and excitement of looking like a hole in the wall but appealing to the masses. Food was fine - mahi mahi fingers, grouper sandwich (this stood out as most different dish with its fried crustiness), and fish (haddock, nothing great) and chips. Service was friendly enough, again, nothing outstanding. A better spot for enjoying alcohol if you're into it. read more

Go early for a break table by the water. Don't expect many healthy options but if you're looking for a great kid friendly option this is it!!Feeding the tarpons next door is a great experience but watch the Pelicans! read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Feeding area and beautiful water view - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Food was awesome, service was fantastic We have been here times. Jana are sever had a great personality read more

Service was very quick and friendly. Coconut shrimp were excellent and the triple tail sandwich was really good. They had a tarp over the seats to protect from the sun, which was a nice feature. The view of the water is excellent and it's definitely worth it to stop by and feed the tarpon, after eating. read more

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Great atmosphere and great food! We loved the Southwest Blackened Mahi salad, lobster mac and cheese and fish and chips. I know it's a big tourist spot so I didn't have really high expectations for the food but it more than exceeded them! Staff was friendly and service was pretty quick. Be sure to feed the tarpons, that's definitely a fun part of the experience! read more

Overall, very good experience. I had the blackened Mahi Mahi tacos. They were really good. The rice and beans were "meh" not so much. My son had Robbie's chicken sandwich. It was huge. The service was great and beer was cold. The ambiance at Robbie's is very cool to say the least. read more

Hungry Tarpon Restaurant - Blackened mahi-mahi tacos. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Last time l came here few years ago everything was great, l came back looking to Refresh those memories. This time everything horrible, since the hostess ( not even said Hi at least) Food - bad Service- super delay to take order, and to being food make sure that you are not Hungry took about and hour. Taste super salty Ambiance-ok l don't recomend this place at all- keep going to the next restaurant read more