Food was great, ambience was great and our server was very nice! We tried the burgers, steak frites, fried calamari and more. All were super good. read more

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

You can't go wrong with skippers .. good food , by the water ... love the grilled chicken and rice ! Look

This was our second choice staying at the Marina Del Mar resort but after eating the good it should have been our first choice. I enjoyed the music in the evening and the amazing atmosphere. We will be back again! Great drinks read more

Been in for lunch a few times. Great waterfront views from the massive deck. Variety in the menu with lots of different seafood options and some for those not loving seafood also. I got the blackened shrimp tacos. Good flavor, but there wasn't much filling, it was mostly tortilla. If they used smaller tortillas, they'd be better. My fiancé got the dockside special burger and it was delicious. I loved their coleslaw! The house Bloody Mary had good flavor and an impressive presentation. My margarita was good, also. I'll be back again. read more

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Sorry to say because we've really enjoyed Skippers over the years but yesterday's visit ordering blackened fish Tacos and their Snapper platter dinner disapointed us, did not seem that the fish was fresh. read more

While on a boat tour, I heard this Caribbean-styled music, and the music was coming from a restaurant. That restaurant was this restaurant, so I had to stop. I'm so glad I did - everything was wonderful. The food was delicious, the service was great, and there were no cleanliness issues. First, the food. I ordered a bowl of their Conch Chowder, their Conch Fritters, and their Coconut Shrimp. All were incredibly good, especially the sauce that comes with the coconut shrimp - it's a must try. My Rating for this Category: 5/5 Second, the service. The waiter that I had was extremely friendly and attentive. He had an energetic personality, and he made sure all of the waters on the table were full as it was an incredibly hot, humid, and sunny day. The food took about fifteen minutes to come out, but the views of the canal made that feel faster. My Rating for this Category: 5/5 Finally, the cleanliness. There were no cleanliness issues that I saw. Nothing - such as silverware, dishes, the table, the chairs - was sticky. There were no bugs in my food (I have had this happen before at other restaurants). All of the food that needed to be hot came out hot. My Rating for this Category: 5/5 After hearing the fun music from this restaurant off of a tour, I am so happy that I stopped. On a Saturday, they even had live music, which is always a nice touch. The food was great, there was fantastic service, and there were no cleanliness issues. If you are in Key Largo, make the quick walk down the boardwalk area to this restaurant - you will not regret it! read more

Skipper's Dockside - One of the seating areas. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Best burgers, wonderful service and great location at the marina. I was craving beef for days and finally got a good burger. We sat outside, overlooking the marina with the salty breeze welcoming. They were quite busy- surrounded by hotels helped I am sure. We had a little wait while the sat a party of 18 ahead of us. The massive party was sat inside and as far as I could see- the only table occupied indoors. Everyone else was outside on the massive deck & at the outdoor bar. Our server was on top of everything, making sure we had everything we needed. The burgers were delicious and so were the fries and sweet potato fries. Couldn't ask for a better night out for dinner. read more

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While staying across the canal at the Courtyard Marriott for 15 nights, I found it very easy to wander over to Skipper's after work most days. I got to try a good bit of the menu. All of the food was very good (if a bit pricy as most things in the Keys are). My favorite was the Blackened Mahi tacos. I had them on 3 separate occasions. Key Largo platter was pretty good, too. Fish and Chips was top notch. Lobster Mac and cheese was good, but not really $34 good. Don't get me wrong, the whole lobster tail on top was great. Just not something I would get often even when the company is picking up the tab. Service was good if a bit slow on Friday and Saturday nights when they were busy. It was a challenge to myself to be sick of eating seafood by the time I finished here. I didn't happen. I could eat here several nights a week for a year. I will miss this place! read more

Skipper's Dockside - Blackened Mahi sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

Amazing afternoon spent at Skippers Dockside. Nya, Laurie and Dennis (bartenders) were amazing and provided great service. We had the sweet and spicy wings, as well as the calamari. Food was OUTSTANDING! View was beautiful and complimented the atmosphere. Highly recommend if you're in Key Largo. read more

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

When we arrived, there was no one in line ahead of us. The hostess was about to seat us, but then after we waited a few minutes, a server told us they were still cleaning our table, but that the hostess would seat us as soon as it was finished. A bit later the hostess returned and told us that the manager had told her there would be a thirty minute hold. No one explained why there was suddenly a wait. There were empty tables. Yes, I realize that a party of four might have to wait hot a server to be available, but she was pretty rude, so we left. read more

On a work trip, I found myself at Skippers Dockside for dinner with some coworkers. While it has outdoor seating, in the Florida heat we opted to sit indoors and let the tourists enjoy the weather while we enjoyed the air conditioning. And, of course, the inside was empty! Skippers is a fun sports bar slash island type of bar. They had live music playing while we were there which was enjoyable. There was a ton of space so I imagine this place is great place for groups as there was a ton of space. Our waitress was really friendly and helpful. She let us know about the happy hour specials so we ordered some wings and fried pickles. And I got a Miami Vice to drink. The drink was good, the perfect mix of strawberry and coconut. The wings I didn't try, but I did not like the pickles at all. They were too fried. The breading was not good at al. No amount of ranch could save them. And believe me, I did everything in my power to save them. Dinner was better as I got the flat iron steak and frites. The frites come topped with their parmesan truffle which was out of this world. Yes, I got steak in the Florida keys and yeah it was pretty good too. It was a nice portion too. I'd get it again if I were there too. So things to remember: Happy hour is daily from 3pm until 6pm Beverage Specials are: DOMESTIC BEER BOTTLES $2.50 DOMESTIC DRAFT $2.50 IMPORT/CRAFT DRAFT $4.50 ONE LIQUOR WELL $3.50 GLASS HOUSE WINE $5.00 Food Specials are: MINI NACHOS $7.00 CHIPS & GUACAMOLE $8.00 PULLED PORK SLIDERS $7.00 CHEESE STEAK FLATBREAD $9.00 GARLIC HUMMUS WITH PITA $7.00 BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS $7.00 JERK WINGS WITH AVOCADO RANCH $8.00 FRIED PICKLES WITH AVOCADO RANCH $5.00 Overall it's not a bad place for you and your family. Happy hour is the best bang for your buck. Even if you don't love what you got, it's a good price so you can always try something else too. Great atmosphere and decent food. Overall, not too shabby. read more

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We almost passed Skipper's by, as it looked a bit touristy, but we passed a musician unpacking his gear in the parking lot. He said he'd be playing classic rock at 5:00, so we made sure we were back in time to catch most of his first set (and then stayed for several more.) We sat at a table by the canal. Note that although you are much safer outside during covid, I'm not sure but believe the tables are permanently fixed in place as they were too close to each other for proper covid distancing. We ordered the nachos (tri-color tortilla chips, jack cheese, jalapeños, black olives, tomatoes, scallions, avocado ranch, and jerk chicken), curry chicken salad sliders, and a shrimp po' boy--both of which came with fries that were hot and crispy. The drinks and food were good, but the bigger draw is definitely the atmosphere and live music. Skipper's has a superior view over the nearby Sharkeys, with a larger water view that includes many docked boats. Be sure to check out the restrooms inside, as they are decorated very nicely. read more

Good food. Daily special conch chowder was tasty. Caprese salad was decent but $16. Fish seafood platter was good. Shrimp and mahi mahi were overcooked. The cocktails were amazing. Waterside seating plus a one man band playing. Good beach ambiance. Not a large menu selection but a good one. Kids menu available. Really nice views. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant! The vibe is chill; the food is delicious. You get to sit next to the water and enjoy a lovely breeze. I love the Calamari and the Fish Dip ( I get plantain chips as a side for the dip). My husband loves the Tiger glazed Wings. read more

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Oh my gosh this place is beyond amazing!! Food was delicious and the views can't be beat! We decided to stop on our way to Marathon and it was a great decision! Coconut shrimp was some of the best I've ever had! read more

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Cool spot to listen to some low key music with or after dinner. The bartenders are generally attentive although they can get distracted by other staff and customers. We have never eaten there, so I can't comment on the food. It is walkable from the hotel we normally stay at, so that is a plus. Have a seat on the deck out back and enjoy the evening! read more

Lovely first visit. Busy, yet promptly met by our waiter, Christopher McDavid and questions answered. Nice outside seating by the water with soothing music. Christopher recommended two favorite dishes. We're already looking forward to our return! read more

My husband and I arrived around dinner time. We were seated right away. Our waiter was very attentive. The meal was ok but kinda cold. We order the jalapeño margarita, island chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and pan seared grouper. There was live entertainment. The guitarist was very good. I would definitely come here for the music and drinks! read more

Fish n chips were good except fries where cold a While fish was good. About average food quality. read more

Food is alright but the price was insane! What do you mean I have to leave a 30 dollar MANDATORY tip. We had gotten 4 plates and it came out to a total of 180 including the tip. No apps, no nothing. The food was nice but the portions was not worth 180 haha. Service was kind and sweet but the kitchen was slow. Maybe it's a pet peeve but telling the entire table that the food will be out in a minute but it was actually half an hour is a bit annoying. Ambiance was also really mediocre but I will not criticize harshly as weather outside was terrible since the upcoming storm. Love the decor and general antique fish vibe. read more

Good vibes. Good service, outdoor seating with TVs and on the water. I've had the mahi sandwich, the fish dip, and the fish tacos. All are fresh and tasty but it's a nice spot with options for all. read more

Discombobulated. That's how I would describe this place. The food is ok.- kind of like a bunch of other places. It's not bad but nothing stuck out as Wow! The issue was the service. Granted we were a party of 10 on a Saturday night- but it's their slow season and the place wasn't packed. In fact there wasn't a wait. The hostess gave my sister-in-law attitude for asking if we could sit together inside. She claimed it would take forever to clean the tables - so our party would have to be seated at 2 separate tables outside. Which was ok - it was a nice outside for a July evening. After we were seated it was about 10 -15 min and the waiter came over gave out silverware roll ups and said he'd be back with water for everyone. Sat for another 10-15 mins before the water came. Then another 10 min before he took our order. It was weird because after he took my brother's family's order - he just walked off and disappeared for 5min before returning to take our order. We ordered alcoholic drinks, appetizers and meals. It was another 15 min before we got our drinks. Then we waited and waited for the apps. My guess is it was at least 30 minutes (that's a conservative guess) before the food was delivered- all the food (for half the table). The apps came out with the food! We were so hungry we just accepted it. My side of the table (3 of us on each side- the other 4 sat at another table)- came out 10 min later. The waiter didn't check on us after the food was served. My brother went to the bar and refilled his own tea! We were considering ordering desserts but decided the wait wasn't worth it. For 3 adults our bill before tip was $98.00. We ordered an appetizer, 1 drink, 1 beer, a burger, mahi sandwich and flatbread. So this place isn't cheap. Not super expensive but not cheap. My brother who owns a small business, complained to the manager about how bad the service was and a messed up charge on his bill. They refunded $45. I should have done that! I don't see how this place stays in business. It is next to a resort area and a marina so I'm guessing the bar does well. The staff is poorly trained. If the kitchen is backed up - let us know. There was no communication. There appeared to be little or no concern from the staff about customer service. No checking on us - nothing. I understand it is difficult to get people to work in the Keys. Housing is crazy expensive so most commute from Homestead or Florida City. But how someone can operate a restaurant with little regard to service is mind boggling. And again- this is the slow season. I'd spend your money elsewhere. Unless you don't mind waiting a long time for food and being ignored by staff. Then you'll be fine. read more

We went to this place our first night in Key Largo as it was a short walk from our hotel. We sat outside. The view was phenomenal. There was live music playing. Our server, Gene (not sure if I spelled it correctly) was awesome and so welcoming. Our food was excellent. We had conch fritters to start- perfect texture, delicious sauce and slaw. My husband had the grouper that was pan seared and had a jerk gravy- phenomenal. I had the island snapper with coconut rice, tropical salsa, and a key lime beurre blanc- absolutely delicious. My daughter had the shrimp and pasta that had a key lime sauce. She loved it. Our ten year old enjoyed her Mac and cheese. Our meal here was a great start to our vacation in the Keys. We appreciated the hospitality, the atmosphere, and the service. When we are down that way again, we will return! read more

Good food, wonderful atmosphere! A keysey place to take friends or an intimate night with a sweetheart!

The ambiance was lovely! Sat outside and were able to enjoy live music while we ate. Food was very good as well. The jumbo coconut shrimp was outstanding! The watermelon caprese salad was delicious and perfectly refreshing on a hot summer day. For dessert, the coconut bread is a must! Went with a large party and the service was pretty quick too! read more

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Food was good. We regret they no longer have the delicious tender calamari strips they used to have. Now their calamari is too crispy rings. Too bad. read more

Went two times and tried different dishes. Everything was very good.... Peel & Eat Shrimp, mahi tacos, fish dip, Bahamian chowder (I'm a minorcan chowder girl and this one was excellent!), grilled hogfish and more! The location was looking over a marina. This will definitely be our go to when we're in the keys. read more

Nachos were terrible with little care into making them. They had a ton of chicken which was great but little other toppings and not evenly distributed. Mahi tacos were a joke. The tortillas were still cold at a refrigerated temperature. Small amount of fish. The sweet potatoes fries we probably cooked an hour before we got there and they just warmed them up. Very dehydrated. Conch fritters were over cooked in old oil. Lastly, the drinks were made very lean. I would not spend any money on them. read more

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

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The service was excellent and the food was even better. Try the fish tacos and don't overlook the super fresh (and huge) salads. Surprisingly good food! read more

Truly good food in a nice, quiet atmosphere set off the busy main highway. A nice stop for our final meal before leaving the Keys

Honestly more 3.5 We are in Key Largo for one night before heading to Key West. I wanted to eat somewhere with a nice view, some live music, good ambiance & great food. Skipper's delivered on 3 of the 4 things. The food is ok, but the 2 things we got Key Largo tacos & Key Largo platter- well, I'm ok with fried, but this is def heavier batter than I was expecting & getting in the ballpark of almost being over fried. So will I come back? Not sure. I'm not in Key Largo all the time, but I might would give a try if I come back again. read more

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Tasty local fish (grouper). Live music, nice outdoor space. Service was good. Just the right amount of attentiveness.

Good food great service nice location !!! The outside bar is perfect to enjoy a the sunset read more

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

Love the outside HUGE bar with a tiki roof and it's on the water. Great service and food comes out fast. Loved the Ceviche & Calamari. The flat bread (shrimp) was just ok - it didn't have the flavors I was hoping for. Strong drinks which is nice. We walked from our AirBnb which made it even more awesome. There are some local places that will be cheaper, but this has the open feel and higher end atmosphere. That will come with a price, but all depends on what you are looking for. We had fun and would be back for Happy hour. read more

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Decided to drop in by myself on my last day staying at the Holiday Inn, I initially wanted to shy away from the busy bar area but decided 'why not?' And took a seat right at the bar. They had a live musician strumming some tunes and he sounded great! Enjoyed one of the best turkey clubs I've had in years and sipped on some tasty local beer. Try the blackberry margarita if you have the chance! An amazing finish to my stay in Key Largo read more

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

A pretty descent find. Service was good. Restaurant was clean. I do agree with another reviewer that it looked a bit like a chain restaurant on the inside - not your typical Key Largo vibe. My husband had the Fish and Chips with Mahi and absolutely loved it. Great tasting, fresh piece of fish, large portion, and bartered well. The Mango Slaw, we both agreed, was a "no-go". I opted for the Pasta Linguini with blackened shrimp. It was very good. Nice sauce and flavor and exceptionally blackened and well prepared shrimp. Definitely some good brine from the olives and tang from the sweet peppers. I wasn't expecting homemade pasta - and it was not, but that would have elevated this dish. Music was too loud for us on the patio (it was probably fine for most but we wanted to talk easily) so we ate inside. It is a different feeling inside than outside. The flatbread machine was not working so no pizza for the kiddo - he was not happy. Menu is limited due to COVID so I was bummed to not to get to try some other items I had seen pics of - no Shrimp Ceviche - which was why I came... We will be back though. (Oh! Watch out for crows around the sand/fire pit area. They stole my six year olds fries). read more

This place was so good we made it twice in our four days in town. My husband actually went three times (stopped in for another jalapeño marg while he was supposed to be getting coffee at Starbucks ) Can't beat the atmosphere and the service was great. Food and drinks both worth coming back for. And at 2 am the cold leftover pizza still tasted great read more

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

The food was good. But beware the guacamole was hot. The smoked fish dip was excellent. The live music was superb. The staff was friendly. The Marina view was fun. We will eat there again. read more

Skipper's Dockside - The view from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Key Largo, Florida

My partner and I stopped here on the way back from Key West. It's a huge place with a massive dining room and patio. We opted to sit inside as it was hot and humid and we were the only folks in there other than a table of cops for a while. The folks working here were beyond friendly, helpful and courteous. At one point, we thought about leaving because it was just so weird being one of the only tables inside, but I'm glad we didn't. We started with the crab cake, which is all market price and it ended up being $20 or $22. I was happy with it because it was pan fried and not deep fried. That said, it could've seen a bit more time on that heated surface. My partner felt that it was crazy expensive and I won't argue with that but I've definitely paid that much elsewhere. My partner opted for the blackened/grilled mahi sandwich and sweet potato fries and I got the smash burger with truffle fries. Both sandwiches were fantastic and the fries were quite delicious. That said, it was quite expensive. I believe it was just under $70 but closer to $100 with tip. Quite a pricey lunch. The only other things that were 'negatives' were the overall cleanliness. The table top had a lot of sticky residue on it and the seats of the booth hadn't been wiped down and had food crumbs on it. Also, in the mens room, one soap was out and the opposite side didn't have towels. So you had to do a fun little dance if you weren't alone in the washroom. read more

Loved the atmosphere and food was mediocre. Service was slower than we would've liked. Overall good spot but expected more.