No draft beer and not much selection in cans or bottles, either. Very friendly service and positive…read moreFlorida feel vibes, if they have your beer you will love the place.

I don't know a lot about JJ's Dog House because I'm not a local or a regular. We stay in Marathon…read morefor about a week between Christmas and New Years and sometimes visit JJ's for a drink or two... What I can tell you is that the bartenders are friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. You can smoke at the bar. Inside. Yes, it's true! I was surprised there is still a place that permits indoor smoking. I'm not mad about it - I smoke too so it doesn't bother me. In all of my visits, I can never remember ordering food at JJ's, so I can't comment on that. There's a pool table and a vending machine that sells lottery tickets for $1.00. Neat! The seating is only around the bar and for a small place, there seemed to be plenty of room for everyone. Even though we're not locals or regulars, we are never disappointed with a visit to JJ's Dog House. Thanks!

Excellent food - I recommend the conch fritters and the ahi tuna. If you only have room for 1, go…read morewith the ahi! It's an appetizer, so it's not massively filling, but it is super delicious. Margarita was great, too! Ambience gives off loud, locals mixed with cool tourists. Great dock location. Highly recommend.

Yessir this is where you want to go to relax and have some great food and drink! The 4 of us went…read moreon 12/29/2025 and were so happy to be there again - we've patronized this joint several times over the years and keep coming back. The drinks are made perfectly and there's a large menu to choose from. In addition, the prices are very reasonable. When you first walk in, there's a large wrap-around bar that is usually full to the brim with happy patrons. But don't worry - walk to the other side of the bar and there's a large patio chock full of additional seating. Thankfully, the view from any angle is beautiful because you are... dockside! You are right on the water! Check their social media accounts to see the who and what - because the place is always offering some type of live music act. If you need a low-key, super casual, and relaxing environment - but also want great drinks and fare - then go to Dockside Bar and Grill.

What a find! Don't be fooled that it is nestled in the corner of a strip mall: Marathon Grill & Ale…read moreHouse offers bar seating and a lot of dining space. But the real wow factor is their food. More than just typical "bar food," the menu is full of a variety of fresh and interesting options. We had more than a dozen people in our party, so we got to try a lot of the menu options. We were all so happy with our food, service, and drink! I am recommending this business and I know for sure the next time we are in Marathon, we will be back again!

Great little restaurant we came across. Husband was craving a hamburger and we just so happen to…read morefind this cute little gem. The atmosphere was sports/bar like but also family orientated. Food was amazing. Drinks were really good and their service was great. We will definitely come back when we are craving hamburgers and fries.

Outstanding Key Lime Pie Wondering people working here on a…read moreFriday night, every seat taken and I'm at the bar waiting on an order of Key Lime Pie To Go. 25 minutes later they made my dream come true with a whole pie wrapped & real whipped cream in its own container to go. People applauded, customers & staff alike. I'd put in the wait time and a good tip. Yum Yum I'll be back when it's not Friday.

Today we had our worst meal in Florida. Husband ordered the Catch of the Day which was Grouper…read more $45. The fish was so overcooked it was inedible. My wings were undercooked and rubbery even though I asked for extra crispy and my Greek salad was equally pathetic. It was just bad food. Not one ounce of care went into the preparation. I'm searching for something nice to say about the food but cannot. Of course when most of our meals were left on our plates and we didn't want a box the server asked if the food was ok. We let her know it wasn't good. The cook took 20% off the check. Whatever. What we wanted was an edible meal. The service was good. The outside deck is fine. Please don't eat here.

try the bang bang shrimp with cole slaw on the side! oh and the fish dip was delish with capers!read more

I've mentioned before how I'm hard on bbq joints.... This review will reflect that. It is attached…read moreto Green Turtle -which has never let me down... so I had reasonable hopes. But unfortunately it's some of the worse bbq I've ever had.... Burn ends? Deep fried? No...... pull pork was slathered in a terrible sauce that I hope they got from a jar and didn't spend time making. .... Service was great though, had a cool vibe, but short of that, I'll have to go someplace else to eat. If you're from NY you'll love it, if you're from the south.... Keep driving..... if you're from Texas - don't chu dare.... Burn ends F Pulled pork D Tater tots B

My wife and I had breakfast at Island Fish Co. this morning…read more She had the regular eggs benedict. I had the short rib benedict. The 2 plates looked as though they came from different kitchens. Hers was perfect. Large eggs, soft yolks, abundant meat. Mine was almost edible. Eggs the size of a golf ball. Hard yolks. Beef had the texture of shoe leather. Potato pancakes were tolerable. Service was par. Nothing special. Have eaten here many times before with no gripes. Not sure if I'll return. Grapefruit crush was excellent.

So good we came here twice on our trip for lunch. The vibe is tropical, fun tiki bar meets…read moredelicious fresh seafood with an awesome menu selection, fun drinks , friendly service & beautiful views. We started with the best coconut shrimp I think I've ever had. It's the famous pink shrimp of Florida & the coconut breading was divine ! light, delicate crispy, served with a tasty mango chutney, dipping sauce, just perfection. by the way, this went perfectly with a crisp, white wine and my husband's tropical drink. Next, we had to get an order of the delish oysters Rockefeller, smothered with creamy spinach, and tons of lemon juice. Wow those gulf oysters are wonderful ! So Tender. For our main, we got the Grouper Fish Sammie's with fries & coleslaw. I had mine blackened, and my husband went with classic. The fish was so fresh and seasoned perfectly. Don't miss this gem on your way down the keys.

Enjoyed The Food, and Service. View was The Best on Marathon. Key Lime Pie was Excellent. Will…read moreDefinitely Be Back!

The Lazy Gator was delicious! Excellent maple old fashioned and planters punch. Yellow tail Gus was…read morea huge portion and delicious. Such a great place to watch the sunset..

Keep it easy - this place is awesome. Very laid back and we always make sure to take a trip here…read moreevery Keys trip. Food, service, ambience - all fantastic.

Herbie's Bar & Chowder House in Marathon has been operating under that name since 1963, with roots…read moregoing back to the 1940s as Maggie's Chowder House and later Fishnet's. It's legitimately one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in the Florida Keys, which gives it a lot of built-in credibility before you even sit down. Walking up to it, you feel that history. The exterior, the gravel lot, the signage--it's pure roadside Keys. Inside, it leans into that "local bar meets tourist stop" vibe: long wooden bar, TVs, stickers everywhere, taps lined up. Then you open the menu and it pivots in every direction--New England chowder house, BBQ joint, burger shack, seafood spot. It's not clear what it wants to be, and that lack of focus carries straight through to the food. We started with both chowders. The clam chowder looks right at first glance, but the texture tells you everything--thick, almost gluey, clearly roux-heavy. The flavor leans aggressively fatty, closer to margarine than butter, with very little clam presence. No briny backbone, no pepper, no lift. We ended up dumping in black pepper and hot sauce just to make it remotely acceptable--but even then, that heavy fat note kept pushing through. Nothing about it reads as New England. The conch chowder fares a bit better. You can actually see a decent amount of conch, and there's a peppery edge that helps. But the broth is thin and lacks the chunky, stewed tomato depth you expect from a proper Keys-style conch chowder. After having it done right earlier at Key Largo Fisheries, the difference was obvious. Then there are the Texas Twinkies--and the photo really says it all. On paper, this should work: jalapeños wrapped in bacon, stuffed with brisket, pulled pork, cheeses, and sauce. In execution, it's just too much. Too much cream cheese, too many competing sauces, meats chopped into a soft, indistinct filling. It collapses into a heavy, muddy bite that feels more overwhelming than satisfying. Looking back at the menu, the simpler move--burger, ribs, even wings--probably would have been the right call. Instead, we ordered straight into the identity crisis. And that theory held up. We went back and grabbed a burger later--cooked a proper medium rare, with well-done, crispy fries--and it was easily the best thing we had from them. I wanted to like Herbie's. There's history, personality, and clearly a loyal following. But between the confused concept and uneven execution, the move here is simple: stick to the basics.

Crystal was great food was good we will be back George and…read moreBonnie Iroquois Love the menu and cocktails.

This restaurant sits on property at the Lime Tree Bay Resort where we were staying. We had dinner…read morethere the first night of our stay, and breakfast once during our trip. The Ahi nachos were absolutely delicious. Tuna could have been cut smaller for easier nacho-chip-piling, but the sauces were really good and the tuna was fresh and tender. Baby back rib grilled cheese was also very tasty. We ordered the seafood tortellini and the scallops had a *very* fishy smell and flavor that just kind of tainted the whole dish. Breakfast was meh. Everything was lukewarm, including the coffee that was self-serve and tasted old/bitter. Toast wasn't warm enough to melt the butter they added. Eggs were cooked perfectly (I always order over medium and 90% of the time they aren't cooked properly, so I was pleased with this). One waitress for the whole place and she was impressively efficient. If you're staying at the resort, it's a reasonable option for breakfast on your way out or a sandwich on your way back in for the day. Otherwise there are SO many great restaurant choices nearby.

Interesting pub to visit. Money stapled and taped to almost every surface. The small pizza is…read moreenough for two and very good. It's a very busy place at lunch time. Best to be a little early.

If you like everything fried. Then this is for you…read more If you have a dog. You have to sit outside & not enjoy the place. Also picnic benches are all one peace. You got a skirt or dress on. You're flashing everyone. I'm not thrilled with it. If you just want a beer. Belly up to the bar. Ride your Harley down. Dark inside AC dollars all over. That's about the only cool thing about it.