Loved the vibe and location of this place . Shout out to Sonja and Marcus - excellent job behind the bar - They were attentive and friendly . Food was great ! We will be back when we are in the area again . read more

Skipper's Dockside - Loved the vibe and location of this bar /restaurant. Staff was amazing . Shoutout to Sonja and Marcus who were amazing behind the bar. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

I've been going to Skipper's Dockside and Coconut's before at that location for many years while Scuba Diving in Key Largo. Skipper's greatly improved the dining experience there, and it was always a solid bet. While spending the month of January in Key Largo, I was excited to dine there again. However, I found the magic was gone and experienced an apathetic staff and lackluster food for lunch. I very much hope this was an anomaly as it only takes one time experiencing this to bypass a restaurant when there are so many great choices in the area. read more

One hour for a wrap that never arrived... enough said... the waiter was apologetic but what a waste of time...

This place has sadly gone downhill. The menu has shrunk considerably. The prices have gone way up. We had to send back our fish for being undercooked. The portion we received we received was measly. At least the drinks were good. I likely won't be returning. read more

The dock & bar are great but the food is the worst we have ever had in the keys. Calamari & couch fritters were just as though straight out of the freezer. Calamari was mushy not crisp fried plus very weird round little peppers. The dipping sauce was just mayo & ketchup. Sliders were dry with no flavor. Don't go there. So many other great places to go ie: buzzards roost for example. Sorry for the bad review but they need bid improvements. read more

Been to Skipper's twice. Worth your visit. Love their great service that compliments awesome food. Not a tourist trap. By boat or car, great place to hang out and relax. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Relaxation - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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We always come here when visiting from WPB . Staying at the Marriott and was nice to be able to walk over. Bartenders always nice and enjoyed the gentleman playing music and singing. Happy hour special of coconut I very enjoyed,it was the dipping sauce that made it ! Honey had it for Nashville chicken ,gets it everywhere. Good flavor yet the sauce would be better on the side. Too much made the roll fall apart and hard to eat. Will b back , always do read more

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You're paying for the vibes and the amazing outdoor seating tiki hut. The staff is very nice but it's overpriced. It's definitely upscale but with above average food. I got the lobster Mac and cheese. It was market price. I lost on that price for the lobster I got. I do have to blame me because I should have asked more questions. I would pass on that next time. The coconut shrimp was amazing and the sauce had a little kick to it! So was amazing yo dip fries into as well. I also ordered Mai Tai ! It was good but 18$ and I will only get one from a plastic cup. Overall, this would be a great date night spot or fancy dinner but I think way better places feel more local! read more

Skipper's Dockside - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

this is by far for me the best key lime pie in the keys. the restaurant has great tiki vibes, it is on the water, canal side.

The smash burger is off the hook or hoof. lol. Our server was outstanding. Kudos to her. However bar service was poor at best. The drinks came right before the food. The Skippers Mojito was not a Mojito crushed mint with some stuff. The other drink rum runner was sugar water. It was horrible. The waitress asked us to replace the drinks but we just got a Beer. All said back for the food. But fix the bar. The mixed drink side. Thanks for the live music. It was great. Love the acoustic set !!! read more

Met a friend here for lunch a couple weeks back. It was busy, but nowhere near full. I was surprised how every employee we encountered was from the mainland. There was zero locals vibe. Service was attentive and we looked out on the marina and watched the African Queen putter down the canal and come back. We both ordered salads, which were huge, and they arrived quickly. My friend took a lot of hers home (she had chicken on top), while I finished mine. She had 2 white wines and I just drank water. My bill was $13 for the salad. Her bill was $47. Turns out while she had asked for "house white wine", they had served her more expensive white wine. Being local, we see this as a trick pulled by mainland servers. This is also likely why we were the only locals there. Double check what you order and what you actually get. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Coronarita with a great view! - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

We went here yesterday on a mini staycation. Christopher MC David was our waiter and knew the menu well. He made excellent recommendations and the food was top notch. We liked the ambiance. There was a man playing covers of old rock songs and it wasn't louder, overpowering and made the environment. Very laid-back. Everything was exceptional. Our only complaint was the excessive amount of flies. If there was a way they could get some of those zappers would be great. Otherwise it was amazing!! read more

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The overall look and vibe of the place is very nice. Drinks were good I got the key lime coconut rum and it was delicious tasted just like key lime . The food took a very long time to come that was really the biggest downside for me. I got the fish tacos and they were very delicious the salsa in top was great, I also got the coconut shrimp which was OK the sauce was sweet, I tried the mahi sand which and it was also good. read more

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They have both a large inside and outside. The outside has a ton of bar seating, slightly over the river canal. It was a typical Florida boardwalk bar. The inside was less divey and more of a resturant flare. The staff were talkative. Limited beer options and the one kicked. I didn't enjoy the one I had but that wasn't on them. They only gave 1 napkin, no extra bowl for peal and eat shrimp. The outside bar smelled like stale beer. And restroom doesn't smell better. Draft beers are 6-8 dollars for 12 oz. A pigeon pooped 18 inches from me. Music was Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffet Florida vibes. They have 6 TVs outside. And many inside. read more

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Convenient to the hotel and suggested by a friend, we had a good meal. Service was a bumpy start, they seated us and forgot us. Once they caught on, they bent over backwards to make sure we were happy. Typical to better than average pub fare. The key lime pie and bread pudding, both amazing! read more

Skipper's Dockside - Bread Pudding - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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What a fun find in Key Largo! The drinks were spectacular and the view is even better! We will definitely be back next time visiting. The restaurant was decorated awesome and the waiter was knowledgeable about food items! read more

Skipper's Dockside - Delicious drinks. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

I had my best bite in the Keys here. The shrimp po boy was maybe my favorite sandwich I've ever had. The service was great, we were offered a spot inside when it started raining. We sat on the covered patio right on the water and the vibes were immaculate. Perfect last night to our trip. Get the po boy! read more

Skipper's Dockside - Sauvy B and a local beer. Cheers! - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Quick little-pit stop on the drive back to miami from duck key. Friendly service, tasty bites, and reasonable drinks. Outside bar is on the water which is nice and breezy. Inside is very clean and welcoming as welll. read more

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Came with the family. Menu got a bit of changes with new stuff. Very beautiful day in Key largo and the food was great. Recommend this place especially if you are a family of 4 , works great for kids read more

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My food was ok/good but far from great . Tables and bar stickey, gooey. I think they have been wiped down but that is not the impression. Refinish the surfaces It's a real turn off. Bar service lethargic. read more

This is where you need to go for a fish taco so yummy! Thanks guys for the wonderful night

I loved the place, the atmosphere, Liz the waitress was super friendly, the appetizer was delicious, crispy calamary, and the second course was excellent, Key Largo platter. I recommend this place, I would come back again and again!!! read more

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What a terrible experience. First time here and last. First off, we sat at the bar and our bartender was unfriendly and inattentive. Kept dismissing me or every time I tried to talk to him he would cut me off and say to wait despite the place being on the not busy side. To add injury to our visit all we wanted was a whole fried fish only to be told they didn't have it. We settled for the catch of the day fillet to also be told they only had the fried option not grilled either. What a Mess of a place. Despite the menu being limited they didn't have the food and the service uninviting. Will not be back here. read more

Stopped for a quick lunch on our way to Key West, inside in the AC was empty and a few people were outside at the bar. We ordered club sandwich with mango slaw, and a patty melt with seasoned fries. Didn't expect our food to arrive on cutting boards but ok. The mango slaw was not good. It tasted like regular slaw with onions in it, I like Cole slaw, I did not like this. The club sandwich was good, the patty melt was a burger with cheddar cheese and carmelized onions. The burger was cooked to what I asked but the only flavor was the onions and cheese. I really didn't enjoy it, prob not order it again. Appeared to be a frozen burger that was cooked to order. As a quick stop on a 3.5 hour drive from Miami, I would visit again, would I recommend driving out of your way to eat there? Not sure. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Club sandwich with mango slaw - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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Service with a side of great food- now the Caribbean wrap is one of the few veggie options on the menu but was so tasty and I couldn't finish it cause it was so large! The service was so good, everyone was pleasant and the live music was lovely. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Caribbean wrap - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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We should have read my review from last year . Wayne had the same thing as a year ago - the smash burger - and it was great, again! I was also in the mood for beef but less hungry so tried the beef sliders - so good! Also, note the Coronarita - basically a margarita with a corona beer dropped in. The reason I said we maybe should have read last year's review is the fries were still not great - we only had a few, and it appears the slaw was a better choice. We enjoyed the water, the pelicans, and had great service - as before. read more

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Great atmosphere, good food, and friendly service! From the timely service to the fresh food and live music, we loved our visit and will keep it on our list of places to stop at on return trips to the Keys! read more

Skipper's Dockside - View from the parking lot - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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**Disappointed - Standards Have Dropped** We've been coming to Skippers Dockside for years, but after our most recent visit, we won't be back. The drinks and service have gone severely downhill. First, there was a dog *seated* at the bar *eating*--not just sitting nearby, but actually up at the bar. Servers were stopping to pat the dog on the way by and then immediately handling drinks and food orders *without* washing their hands. It was beyond unsanitary. We ordered *skinny* blackberry lemonades, which used to be freshly made, but this time, they were *sickeningly* sweet and completely undrinkable. When I asked the bartender why, he casually told us they now use a *pre-made mix*--completely missing the point of a *skinny* cocktail. To top it off, the bartender told us we needed to settle our bill *before* our food even arrived because they were in the middle of a shift change. We had only ordered an appetizer, and at that point, we decided we were done. We took our business elsewhere for dinner, and frankly, we won't be back. What used to be a great spot has completely lost its standards. If management doesn't step up, I imagine more regulars will be walking away just like we did. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Dog literally at the bar where servers are patting and not washing their hands. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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Skipper's Dockside looked like a promising lunch option, but our experience was a bit of a mess. The service was SLOW, despite not being busy. The other couple of tables around us complained multiple times. When we did get our food, it was a miss. The shrimp were way overcooked, the coleslaw was vinegar-based with lots of red onion and just tasted off, and there was no sauce for the conch fritters (and no server that returned so we could ask for it). The fries and shrimp were cold but the fish and fritters were hot. The key lime pie was good, but I wouldn't return just for that. Considering our server was pretty MIA, it was super odd that waited tableside for me to put my credit card down once she finally brought the check. There are too many places in the area providing better food and service to give Skipper's another try. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Key lime pie - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

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Outdoor seating is a must in the Florida Keys to enjoy the ocean air, and this eatery delivered! Great ambiance, great tasting drinks and appetizers, entrées and desserts. Upon arrival, we started with slow hosting, but it picked up with our server which was nice. Notes for all you history buffs: Just a short stroll down the adjacent dock from the restaurant, you can see the original boat used in the 1951 movie, "African Queen". It featured the iconic stars, Katherine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart :) read more

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First time visit as a local and I already look forward to my return! Must haves: Conch fritters Coconut shrimp Bread pudding Service was great for our large party and easily accommodated! Out and indoor seating available and we had the luxury of a free show with the boats docking the marina! We also got to enjoy fishermen cutting their dinners and feeding the nurse sharks! Overall great location, good music and most importantly great bites! read more

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Next to the water way where the boats travel. Outdoor seating was very pleasant and music choice was nice. Had a few different burgers in the group and everyone really liked all the choices. Very convenient to both courtyard by Marriott and holiday inn if staying there.... Just walk along the water. Would definitely go back if in the area. read more

The place is clean! Staff is great. All of our meals were delicious! The calamari were soft and perfectly seasoned. I ordered the tuna poke bowl which was fantastic! My brother said his grouper sandwich was the best he had so far! My son had the pasta with marinara sauce which was also great read more

Skipper's Dockside - Tuna poke bowl - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

We didn't wait long, sat at the bar. Bartender was fast and attentive. The cocktails were good, not too strong not too weak. The beer was cold!! I highly recommend the Havana flatbread. It was delicious. Beware when ordering the nachos. The guacamole and salsa are $3 each! Not worth it. The jerk chicken was so mildly seasoned that you could really taste it. The tiki bar was delightful to sit at. The view is great! You see the large fishing charter boats. We also saw two F-18's fly by twice. Made my husband's night. read more

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The outdoor space in the bar area seems magic at night. Edison lights and an acoustic band playing really awesome Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash songs made for a peaceful dinner. There is a beautiful view of the bay and adequate seating. The service was very fast. I was so in love with the chef salad. They had tomatoes and basil marinated in oil and actually served it with the salad, which was a nice surprise. All of the toppings were fresh and it was a very large portion size. Good value and a great place to have some dinner and enjoy music when you are in Key Largo. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Chef salad - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Sat outside at the bar on Saturday night. Bartender was friendly, great service. The food was not the greatest. Conch fritters were chewy. Got the crab crusted grouper. I couldn't even tell you if there was a piece of fish on the plate because all we tasted was cheese. Would definitely go back for cocktails but skip the food at this establishment! Save yourself the money read more

My new favorite spot in key largo ish area. I come down to the keys often for fresh seafood and sunsets. I found this little gem and I won't gatekeep it. Appetizers are so yum and do try the grouper; they offer two different options for the sauce it's paired with. No complaints only praises for this place. read more

Skipper's Dockside - Conch Fritters Smoked Fish Dip Coconut Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Skippers was a beautiful atmosphere, good food. Service was slow, server only came to the table to take our order, drop the food, and drop the check. We had to go inside to ask for a side of sauce that we needed and didn't get refills on our drinks. The food was very good, just don't come thirsty and know you'll need to be patient! read more

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The food was excellent! We got the conch fritters app, key lime Alfredo, the Dockside Smash Burger and a slice of Key Lime Pie for dessert. The restaurant was gorgeous (we ate outside) and our waiter was terrific with helpful suggestions on what to order. Everything he suggested was a homerun! Live music was also a treat. read more

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Ambiance was nice..by the water, nice view. We ordered appetizers, that included a fish dip--delicious. We ordered the fish tacos and a fish dinner. We enjoyed assorted drinks--Margarita, Pain Killer, cold Beer... overall, everything good. I would say the service was a bit slow. Food was good. Drinks were good. Just Good all Around. read more