Super quick and fairly inexpensive considering Key West prices...so I gotta had more words because…read moreapparently a quick thumbs up isn't enough!

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!

Sat on the dock. Fun bar area. Got shrimp tacos and the…read moresmoked turkey club. Both came with a side, we both got fries. They were swirly curly. The shrimp tacos were so good!! Husband had the club and couldn't finish it only because it was a generous serving!! Sweet tea was very good. Brewed not from the machine.

Everything was amazing! We loved the deviled eggs, burnt…read moretips, and the drinks were amazing! We loved the two times we went there the service, food and atmosphere was just really great. I will for sure be back!

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.

We stopped here for lunch with friends bc another place we were going to didn't have a spot to park…read moreand boy was it lucky for us. We were seated right away outside on the patio. My friends loved watching the iguanas roam around outside in the parking area while we waited in our food. I ordered the poke nachos and they were amazing. The flavors were great together and the presentation was upscale. Only thing I would have done to improve them was to add a bit more poke itself on them. Otherwise 10 out of 10. My husband order the conch fritters. They were good. They were served with several options for dipping sauce. Although they also touted the best key lime pie in the keys we didn't get it. Maybe next time. This is a place I would stop back at just for the poke nachos. As an army mom I also loved that they were a veteran owned restaurant.

our bartender, Mallory, was amazing. care of accommodating…read more we loved the restaurant! great wings!

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.

We love this little local bar and grill. . Waitstaff are friendly, beer is cold and food is good!read more

Friendly vibes, good food and service Great place to watch…read moreStanley cup with 8 huge TVs We have staid here for our birthdays for over 15 years Flip night on Wednesday toss a coin it may be free

Great bar food. Yummy chicken wings. Great staff and drinks at the bar. Klara and the rest of the…read morebartenders are great

This is an Irish pub & grill. Large place with a big bar and lots of seating. They have a broad…read moremenu. We started with appetizers for the table- cheese sticks, artichoke cheese dip, and fried grouper with a Thai sauce. The cheese sticks were straight out of a bag, but everything else was amazing! Especially the Thai grouper. There were 3 large pieces of grouper, enough for a meal. For my entree I got the French dip sandwich with an au jus. Very good! They have a full bar and lots of beer on tap and the beer was cold! Our server was friendly and did a good job!

Stopped on the way to Key West for breakfast. Did not disappoint. Large portions and absolutely…read moredelicious. And super friendly service. Will be back next year!

This place was close to our hotel so we decided to go for breakfast on our way home. We got there…read moreand they sat us down we waited for 15 minutes and no one came not even to offer water. My husband got up and asked the server if she could come get our order. She snapped at him and said well there's other people before you. She then came to our table after a few minutes and slammed the water pitcher on our table. My husband asked busy day? She said is my first day so bare with me and then threw the straws on the table and rolled her eyes. She was extremely rude. I then said let's get out of here. Do not go to this place!!! is ghetto, dirty and horrible service. There were people there waiting for ever. Not me!!! I take my money someplace else. IHOP down the street was marvelous.

My family has a house in Key Largo right by the Golden Buffalo, and since they discovered this spot…read moreearlier this year it is all they talk about. After visiting yesterday, I can see why. They opened under new management in December and I love to see a small, locally operated family business thrive. Mary Lee helped us get our table and Joanna was our server - them two and the chef were the only employees in this tiny but mighty spot. They are so nice and welcoming, which is the perfect match to the delicious food. We were starving - so we started with fried pickles, mac and cheese bites and the star of the apps - the wings. You can get the wings tossed in any of their house made sauces but Mary Lee recommended the cilantro garlic sauce. Wow. that sauce was incredible and we all proceeded to put it on everything for the rest of the meal. Mary Lee is that kind of welcoming spirit that you would trust with your life after two seconds of meeting her - that's the energy of this place. You feel welcome an taken care of and I love that! Half of my fam doesn't like spice - but my cousin and I do, so she also brought the pineapple habanero sauce and a bottled hot sauce on the side for us to use which were great. For my meal, I got the 1/2 lb Bison Burger. Since it's so lean, you should order Medium. This was perfectly cooked and hearty. I do wish they toasted the bun a little less bc I prefer more soft than crunchy with my burger but that's my own preference. My fam enjoyed shrimp tacos, the linguini with steak, the chicken breast and the kids cheeseburger. No leftovers in sight. Now, to the star of the show - the house made desserts. My little cousin has talked to me about the Golden Buffalo endlessly but specifically the coconut cake. We didn't get the cake after lunch, but the night before my cousin drove to pick up a few slices and WOW. One of the most rich, flavorful coconut cakes I have had. If you don't stop to eat, please do yourself a favor and stop for the dessert. It is a winner. This spot has a small amount of indoor seating as well as an outdoor patio with plenty of parking in the lot. So happy to have discovered a local gem.

Key Largo's new sports grill has it all! Great food, excellent service, plenty of big Screen TV's…read moreand amazing desserts! Stopped in today for a Valentine's lunch with the kids. Ordered several delicious appetizers (could barely get pictures because they dug in immediately!). The bang bang shrimp is the best we've ever had... so lightly breaded and fried that you don't feel guilty! The naked wings were enjoyed by all because we each ordered different sauces. Loved the guacamole balls! As our main meals we ordered single smash burgers with the works! The bison burger was plentiful and cooked to perfection. The shrimp tacos were excellent!!! So glad we shared a dessert! The chocolate cake a-la-mode was decadent! Didn't get a picture of the homemade coconut cake because it was gone in just a few bites! We will be back!