Appealing location, interesting view and well appointed; service excellent BUT a huge disappointment food highly over salted! Shoestring potatoes so heavily salted, must've depleted a salt mine Ditto for battered onion bits and potato soup Fish of-the-day tasty -- only slightly more tolerable in the salt department Pork sandwich served with a chill and a colder sauce Has the chef checked out and no longer supervising line cooks' fare, unable to ensure sous chef oversight or not a believer in table side salt shakers for salt lovers? read more

Good food and a great location. Server was on point. I would definitely recommend going there.w

Delicious food! A bit more pricey but a beautiful location and super tasty. Our waitress was super nice and had a great knowledge of the menu and answered all our questions. The lobster mac and cheese was delicious but the menu is a bit limited. Would definitely recommend for a nice night out by the water! read more

Square Grouper - Lobster Mac and Cheese - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Don't miss this new place Great service Quality food One of the best place in the area read more

So good! Fresh local catch with the quinoa salad was refreshing and hit the spot. It was a large salad and I didn't think I would finish at first but I did! We went on a food tour the last time in the Keys and our tour guide recommended this place. So glad we caught it this time around. The Key Lime Pie Martini was a delicious treat! I ordered thinking it would be tart but it was surprisingly sweet. Added the lime garnish and it was a perfect cocktail to my salad. No dessert needed at that meal. My husband ordered the square grouper sandwich and he said it was amazing and the coleslaw was perfect, as well. Would eat here again! read more

Square Grouper - Quinoa salad with yellowtail - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Just great. Shrimp appetizers are perfect. No complaints from the group. Atmosphere is great too. No weaknesses.

Literally delicious, from the fries to the grouper to the dessert. Our new favorite spot without over priced entrre read more

Square Grouper - Grouper sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

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Great vibes. Very busy yet service was speedy and courteous. Neat happy hour locale just have to get there early. Food was great.

Food was awesome. But the only downfall is that u don't see ur check before paying. Food was super fresh and I would definitely go again when I'm in the area. read more

Such a cool vibe! We loved visiting the 3rd floor bar until the restaurant opened. We had the goat cheese appetizer and split the filet mignon sliders! The Key Lime Pie martini was the best I've had! Everything was SO good and the bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely be back next year on our annual Keys trip! read more

Square Grouper - Key Lime Pie Martini - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Wonderful cocktails at the bar, and delicious delicious food! Yellowtail special was amazing and my husband had the ribeye which was perfect - finished with peach bread and butter pudding with vanilla ice cream - superb! Tricky to find in Islamorada Marina....a must do in Islamorada. read more

Came here after a looong day. (like a loooong daaaay) We were waiting for a table downstairs so we went upstairs and had Chris as our bartender, and we LOVED him. He made sure we were taken care of, and was super kind and courteous. (usually when we go out to places people tend to ignore us/not care) BUT he was AMAZING! The food also did not fail to disappoint. Thank you to tony and everyone else on that team, you guys made our experience better than we expected. read more

Food is fantastic and the atmosphere is relaxing with a tropical feel! My husband and I went there this past weekend for our anniversary. We waited upstairs in the lounge while we waited to be seated and had appetizers and drinks at the bar. We will definitely go back! read more

The food is sub par and way too expensive. I've been there twice and it's the same. Nothing has changed as far as the quality of food. It's a shame because the place has such potential. Hopefully management will step it up or maybe it needs to be changed. read more

The food was amazing, the service exceptional and the ambiance perfect! We visit the area yearly, and always make a point to have at least one visit with the Square Grouper! read more

Couldn't ask for a better experience. Beautiful restaurant, food was great, but the service was even better. All the staff we encountered went above and beyond. It's a bit pricey, but when you eat their food and experience their service I think it's worth the money while on vacation. read more

So Happy The Square Grouper has an Islamorada location now!! The square grouper is great. Fantastic food. More upscale food. There are a million places in the keys to sit by the water and eat ok food but if you are looking for something special go here. I went with my girlfriend, 2 kids and grandma and grandpa. Everyone enjoyed everything. read more

We loved this place we had the appetizer konch, we also had the almond fish dish. Server was amazing her name was Max she was super kind and helpful request her for sure, she is the best!! Side Note........, We went back another day before our last day in Florida we got a different server named John H. Not good at all!!!! He was horrible in describing the food and all he could say is "everything is good" no descriptions or trying to help give suggestions for the different dishes!!He was also super ABRASIVE Worst server EVER!!!! If I would have had him 1st I don't care how good the food is I would never recommend this place again. I felt rushed out from John H. Servers make a huge sell and he definitely didn't do a good job at all. Thank you Max for how amazing you are thanks for all the recommendations for places to see you are very personable!!! read more

Absolutely delicious. Cocktails, food and service. Started with oysters Rockefeller and macaroni and cheese. Ended with rib eye and scallops. Everything was perfect. Very laid back and loved dining outside read more

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Nicer up scale place to get some of them fancier Gordon Ramsey type dishes. They've got some great apparel so get yourself a shirt on the way out. read more

Food great as always. Best fish sandwich with some crispy fried onions on top. We're locals and this is our local go to. Tasha is an awesome server with great recommendations and attentive!! read more

Square Grouper - Awesome service - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Does not offer takeout. No exceptions. Not even COVID. Seriously? Offered a table in a roomful of maskless patrons. No thanks!

Great environment and awesome happy hour ! Crab claws and beautiful variety of Raw Oysters!!

This was one of my favorite spots in Islamorada! Came here just for a quick bite and loved everything we got. Also love the view of the water out on the marina. We got the avocado crab egg rolls and the snapper tacos - both were amazing. Our server was quick, so friendly, and helpful. I have absolutely no complaints about anything here to be honest. Definitely check them out. read more

My boyfriend and I were in FLL and after an hour of research on the road, we settled on Square Grouper. He's from California but travels a lot for work and Ive been working in the tourism industry for almost 15 years with the last 5 years in the DMC business in Hawai'i and the 4 years before that in the South Pacific. I say all this to show that we both have had some food travels and sensitive palettes. When we got to Square Grouper on the evening of Saturday, January 16, 2021, I honestly was a little pessimistic. We got there around 7:00 p.m. and there was a 45 min. to 1hour wait. There were also a lot of kids, which sometimes with this range of dining, you're not sure how it will go service wise. I was really blown away with this restaurant. We ordered three appetizers when our drink orders were taken at the beginning: the Chicken Wing Lollipops, Flash Fried Conch, and the Warm Edamame. We got all three items within 10 minutes of ordering and mind you this is at busiest time of the service. For the entrees my boyfriend got the Seafood Stew and because I was really craving fish, my entrees were two Salad Proteins: the Scallops and the Local Fish of the Day. I also made a couple of special requests for condiments that were not technically listed on the menu but I knew they had it. They gave me a side of Mayo, Kikkoman Sauce (thank god because if it was anything else I would have not enjoyed my meal honestly) and Siracha. They ran out of Yellowtail for the local fish of the day so our server recommended the Hogfish, which I had grilled while the Scallops I had seared. They were both so delicious. Cooked perfectly, not complaints. The salad was so fresh...and had these yummy wasabi rice crackers with a nice burst of spicy heat. I also tried some of the Seafood Stew and it was so rich and the depth of flavor was just...WOW. The variety of seafood in it was great and honestky I could have the sauce on rice (which we did with some of the jasmine rice they offer). For dessert, we got the mini tiramisu and key lime pie which were the best way to end the meal. Our server made a really great espresso too. They actually serve it with rock candy as a stirrer for your sugar, which was a really nice touch honestly. Service was amazing. They had bussers on the floor, clearing plates CONSISTENTLY. A finished plate wouldn't be in more than 5 minutes. We got our food piping out too. Last but not least our server, Kelsi, was amazing. She was so sweet and even though they were so busy, she was attentive and engaging and I felt really taken care of. Such a mark of great service, so thank you again Drink service was great too. There were a couple drinks they allowed me to substitute a different liquor. I got the Lychee drink they have but asked for the Ketel One Botanical Cucumber vodka. They also had a nice drink of the day with rosemary and gin...believe it was some type of Mule... I enjoyed myself so much that I opted to buy a round for the kitchen, which is in the menu for $20.00. Which I love because I know how it is after a long night like they had (4 turns on some tables!! GEEZ!!) I also bought a round for the front of house teams because those servers and bussers did a stellar job too. If you have a great time, consider doing this too!! Wish more restaurants did this. I normally take food pictures galore, but it was such a good time and we just wanted to enjoy the delicious meal and great service. Lastly, they are a very family friendly place. Would feel very comfortable bringing my nieces and nephews through and not feeling out of place. It's such a laid back, chill vibe. We'll definitely be back again and I'll be sure to recommend Square Grouper to others :) For any Oah'u, Hawai'i peeps: comparable to the Beachhouse in Hale'iwa but the prices are way better for the portions. For the Kona, Big Island, Hawai'i peeps: comparable to the Canoehouse at Mauna Lani For the Wailea, Maui, Hawai'i peeps: comparable to Sarento's For Lahaina, Maui, Hawai'i peeps: comparable to Pacific'O read more

The husband and I came here on a whim, to our surprise it was absolutely amazing from start to finish. The Avocado rolls, Shrimp salad and drinks were all super fresh and delicious. We ordered the banana bread pudding and it was the best dessert we had while visiting Islamorada. We loved the decor, and overall vibe/views while dining as well. We hopes this place does well and cant wait to be back next time. read more

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I want to start off saying the atmosphere of Square Grouper is great and the staff is absolutely lovely but unfortunately my burger is the reason for the review. This is the third time I've visited the restaurant (this time for takeout). This is supposed to be a medium burger but it is completely raw on the inside. I was able to take the meat out from the inside very easily because it was still very "moldable" (with raw meat you can mold it into its shape). When I called to ask to let the chef know (didn't want to drive back, just wanted the info to be passed along for future visits) the burger was still raw and definitely not medium, they said but you ordered it medium. Yes, I know what medium is, this wasn't even medium rare. It was raw. Hopefully they'll tell the cook so it doesn't happen to anyone else. Make sure your food is cooked when ordering takeout! read more

Square Grouper - House specialty burger - $14 - photo was taken 30 mins after I opened it, the meat has oxidized a bit from exposure. - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Excellent. Everyone loved their meals. Square Grouper sandwich was the favorite. read more

We had heard about this new restaurant from locals and we went for dinner with another couple. The place is gorgeous; they did an outstanding job on the design and decor. We were seated on the outdoor patio overlooking the marina. It was a beautiful evening and we couldn't help but be wowed by everything they did. Then, the service was even better, and the food some of the best we have had in Islamorada. We think this is going to be very successful and certainly one of our go-to places for dining or even lunch or Happy Hour! I had the panko encrusted yellowtail - delicious. My husband had the seafood pasta and it was all gone. Our friends had the seafood stew and the Filet Sliders. Everything was just excellent. Make plans to get there early! read more

10/10 food, drinks, and service!!! 9 people got sat quickly for brunch it. Beautiful atmosphere. All 9 of us loved our meals! Definitely will be coming back... read more

Square Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Great food great service Great atmosphere Second floor is a great place to go and hang out and have some great food Would highly Reccomend I have been to both locations and they are run really well! The food is fresh the ambiance is spectacular In the evenings you have a great view of the sunset from the second floor Oysters are fresh and there is a wide selection of beer brands and drinks from the bar. Awesome place to visit while your in the keys!!! read more

Fantastic view and the food was best ever! If nothing else, you have to get the peanut butter cookies for dessert. The secret ingredient is phenomenal. I won't give it away but we are definitely stopping by there so I can pick up some for my airplane trip home! This place is top priority to come back to!!! read more

Delicious food great service - very friendly Sat at the bar - bar tender was professional and super read more

Best restaurant in all the Florida keys! Everything on the menu is amazing. Great service perfect ambiance also out side sitting.

By keys standards, this place should get 6 stars. Beautifully decorated, great location with tons of outdoor seating, and really solid, although not amazing food. Compared to the typical keys restaurant, these guys are heads and tails above the rest. read more

Wow! Definitely a must to try if you are looking for great food. Very neat atmosphere with friendly staff and friendly bartenders. Our food was delicious! The fried conch appetizer in ponzu sauce which was a nice twist and one I hadn't tried! I can't rave enough about how delicious my Almond Encrusted Grouper was.....a definite must try. I was so full but there was no way I was leaving any of this delicious fish on my plate. The key lime martini was so good I had three! So again if you are searching different restaurants in Islamorada look no more and make this a must try! read more

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This review is in addition to the review I posted from my visit over the July 4th weekend. I had heard that Square Grouper just opened a small plate or "tapas" bar on the 3rd floor of the same location. So, last night I decided to give it a try as there was a long wait for dinner seating at the main restaurant. The 3rd floor tapas bar (unfortunately, I don't remember the name of it) can be accessed by elevator or stairs right off the main entrance of The Square Grouper. The bar and seating area large with good views of the marina and water. And, it was "seat yourself" with seating available immediately. Very nice selection of wines and bourbons, etc., and VERY fast and friendly service. The wait staff was very knowledgeable about the menu and it was hard to tell that this addition was new to the Square Grouper. The menu was quite nice with aprox 10 or 12 cold items and 8 or 9 hot items priced in the $12 to $19 range with a few more expensive items. We chose the smoked mahi fish dip with seasoned crackers and crudités - very tasty and would definitely order this again. My coworker had a bowl of She Crab soup which was very good and we both ordered the lobster roll for a main. The lobster roll was about 5oz of lobster on a delicious roll and served with Old Bay chips. Very disappointed with the lobster as it had no taste other than the seasoned mayo. And I am not sure if it was Florida lobster or Maine lobster (I didn't ask). This lobster roll was $27 which I feel was WAY over priced for the quality of the lobster meat. In summary, I'd definitely try the upstairs again as the service is fantastic and I'd like to try other items on the menu. read more

This place rocks, one of my new favorite places in the upper keys. Will be back, our food was great and everything coming out of the kitchen looked fabulous read more

Having read reviews about Square Grouper our party of 5 and a one year old got there at 4:52 and we waited outside until 5pm. They sat us right away! We ordered a bottle of the Albariño and a watermelon margarita. Both delicious! Our appetizers were: the flash fried conch, baked goat cheese, yellow fin tuna and avocado egg rolls, seared sea scallops, and the sesame seared tuna. Everything was delectable. The fish was all fresh, the goat cheese dip was perfectly paired with the dates and honey, as were the scallops with the corn succotash but the table favorite was the conch. Truly unbelievable. For entrees we tried the seafood stew, loaded with fish and so tasty! The grouper piccata and the almond encrusted grouper were fresh and sweet, sauces were delicious! We also order the pasta bowl with fried shrimp and the jasmine rice bowl with fried shrimp. Both were incredible!! Also to note the kids menu is extensive (for a kids menu), my son had the pizza with fries and enjoyed it! For dessert we had a root beer float, tasty, the brownie and the chocolate peanut butter pie, also both delicious!! This meal was fabulous, and so was the service. read more

Square Grouper - Jasmine rice bowl with fried shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Islamorada, Florida

Far better than expected. We heard about it from a friend in NJ, then the Capt from Robbie's - who took us snorkeling said the same= highly recommended. The upstairs bartender was awesome. The restaurant downstairs was equally, as good. The calamari was spot on.. read more