Great menu choices with items such as steak, chicken as well as Italian items. Fresh tomato sauce…read morewas exceptional! Nice family run business !

Excellent food. Service was great. Reminds me of dinner at my Italian mother-in-laws house.read more

This fun restaurant had live music when we went, and it was packed. The service was friendly, but…read morethe food was a little slow. They had the best fried conch of the several places where I tried it while on this trip. It was not chewy at all.

Food was excellent. Reasonable priced and drinks were amazing. We had the key west shrimp and…read moreteriyaki chicken. Very tasty with sides of black beans salad and rice.

Stopped in with my wife, food was great and so was the atmosphere. Old school diner vibes. Next…read moretime we are in the keys, we will be back! - Jake & Lenny

We ate breakfast at the Wooden Spoon twice. Our first experience was 4 Stars. Quick friendly…read moreservice, no wait for a table even though they were busy, tasty food. Our second experience brought it down to 3 stars. We had to wait for a bit (which is not a big problem) and were eventually seated at the counter. Even though it was busier, everyone working seemed much more stressed out. We saw a lot of touching of food (toast, bacon) without gloves/washing by the servers. (Perks of sitting at the counter?) About halfway through our meal the owner? manager? started screaming at a table of customers. She said they had been disrespectful to her the day before and again that day, so she demanded they leave and told them their food was on the house. It was Waffle House level of drama, which we didn't expect from sleepy Marathon, FL. The rest of the employees didn't seem phased, so maybe this isn't a rare occurrence? It's worth a try if you want a place that's more locals than tourists, and the food is pretty decent... but be on your best behavior! :)

Best breakfast restaurant we experienced during our visit. Tasty food, ample portions, and timely…read moreservice. Large outdoor patio. FYI: cash only.

Food was pretty good, I guess but I probably would like it better if the service wasn't so…read moreterrible. My entire breakfast was cold by the time I got anyone to help us. I got the Waffle Pig, and when the food was delivered asked for a spare plate to put the waffle on (since they just place the waffle and eggs and sausage and bacon in a big pile on one single plate). The plate never came. It took asking 3 different people 4 separate times to get that extra plate. It seems like a problem with the definition of responsibilities? I think each time the person I asked just told someone else I needed a plate and no one ever actually got me a plate. We were visited by at least 5 different people during our meal - they had plenty of people working and it was not super busy yet, so it just seems like a break down of communication. They only accept cash, we needed to use their ATM to get cash - and the ATM fee was higher than if they just accepted cards and charged us the transaction fee on a credit card payment. Overall - decent food, terrible service, nothing that would encourage me to stop again though.

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.

I went for the McRib but they were out!!! OMG it's a short time special item so stock up! We…read moresettled for two Quarter Pounders with cheese. Mine was the best quarter pounder I EVER had. Rare in the middle not over cook d like they usually make them. The place is super clean with employees who liked being there. You don't see that everyday. All in all we will be back cause I was one of them McRibs!!!!

Well, they probably should do something with their website because it says they open at 5:30 AM but…read morethey don't and when I went inside, the door was unlocked and I went to the kiosk because no one came to the counter. And was told we're not open we're not open now ma'am. In a very rude voice, I said that's not what your website said and she aggressively said we're not open. Didn't bother to say when they opened. Rude!!

While this doesn't look like much when you pull up, these were some of the best tacos we had on our…read moretrip to Islamorada and Key West. Don't let the parking lot detour you. We had guacamole, carne asada tacos and Baja fish tacos. Guac was a bit small for $14 but delicious otherwise. The fish tacos were really crispy with great breading and flavor. The back area is adorable, quaint and welcoming ambiance. The two women working were attentive and provided great service. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone traveling on RT 1.

Had the carnitas burrito with everything. The carnitas tasted good and it was reasonably priced…read more The burritos here are not big, and I think for many guys it would be small. Service was friendly.

Glad I didn't read the Yelp reviews before stopping here. It was convenient before getting on the…read morebridge, so we stopped here for lunch. Everyone enjoyed their food and drinks immensely. The Mahi BLT and Cuban were excellent. The Ahi Poke Nachos had a generous portion of fish, and the dish was good but not as terrific as the other two. The pina colada and strawberry daqueri were delicious. We all enjoyed the ambiance and view. Would definitely come back!

Our restaurant in Isla Resort was full so we went next door to check out the sunset! Casual dining…read more Service was good but kitchen and bar gets backed up due to the amount of orders going in. Very busy place for sure. The server Chris kept us informed. The food was ok. Calamari and curry sauce. Sea Bass and Miso Appetizers to start. I ordered the Cobb Salad with grilled chicken, wow the salad was amazing, so much food and three blue cheese dressings! All ingredients were very fresh. My guest had the Crab cakes which were "ok". I had a Corona and he had the frozen Mango mocktail. Finished with a key lime pie. It did taste store bought not homemade. The view of the swimming pool and sunset was awesome!

I towed my 2004 Super-Charged Jeep Wrangler TJ to the Keys with a full tank of fuel, now that I'm…read morehere I keep my eye on the fuel gauge, every place here seem like running a marathon and being this old gal gets about 10-12 miles to the gallon and she only consumes 93 Octane or higher so while making a run to Key West and after noticing I already use almost 3/4's of a tank the first few days I felt compelled to fill her up. This RaceTrac is located in Marathon and seems to be one of only a few stations that I know and trust. It seems I wasn't the only one with this opinion on a weekday morning - this place was busy, either they are competitively priced or they have great coffee, I filled my coffee cup before leaving the campground so I only need a credit card and a empty lane at the fuel island. No issues with the pump everything worked alright including the receipt dispenser. Navigating my exit was a little like playing "frogger" it seemed everyone was in a hurry to exit but me. I exercised my patience and waved a few vehicles on being they apparently were late for something as for me I only need to get behind a line of cars heading south with the windows down and the tunes turned up breathing in the salty air. I'm not saying this is the only option or even the best option to fuel up but it is on the right side of the road if you're heading southbound making your exit and entrance onto the overseas highway pretty easy as for the Jeep she purred like a kitten with her tank filled...

Absolutely the cleanest most organized RaceTrac that I have ever been in. Large gas station out…read morefront for easy access. Several hot pizzas in the display case ready to eat by the slice or whole pie. Big beer and candy section. A wall of tobacco products behind the cashier - not a fan. They offered a nice gift card rack and a self-checkout aisle. The bathrooms were very clean.

So good that we went back for day two. We were staying at Casa Morada and this place is easily…read morewithin walking distance. My husband and I went for breakfast on both Saturday and Sunday of our trip. Both days the place was full and very busy, but we never waited more than five minutes because we sat at the counter, which was very comfortable. The staff were friendly and inviting and the service was excellent. They gave us time to peruse the menu and answered our questions. The first day I got the pancake combo with key lime pancakes. The pancakes were perfect, fluffy with crispy edges, but I would've liked a little bit more key lime sauce on top (I should have asked.) The whipped cream with the key lime sauce was a perfect combination. They brought out maple syrup, but I didn't use it. The second day my husband and I shared the French toast sampler and an omelette. The omelette was fluffy and well-filled with toppings. The French toast sampler allowed us to try a bunch of different flavors. We had the regular, cinnamon roll, blueberry, and apple cinnamon. We enjoyed all of them. The only "issue" we had was that my husband ordered the corn beef hash on the first day and did not end up eating it because he thought it was made in-house, but it was not and he really wanted it fresh. It's not necessarily a complaint. It's just something to note. Oh and I almost forgot that both days my husband got one of their fresh made cinnamon rolls from the case upfront. The first day it was an appetizer for him and the second day he took it home so we could enjoy it later. The atmosphere of the place is laid-back, keys vibe with lots of fishing and ocean related decor. They have a huge gift shop with a lot of art that you can walk through while you're waiting for your table. I would definitely go again if I'm back in the Florida Keys.

Overall, a decent dining experience! We were seated promptly, and the staff was friendly although…read morevery matter of fact haha! There was lots of seating available and the atmosphere is lively - definitely a great place to grab breakfast or brunch. The food was decent, but nothing exceptional. We ordered the Mangrove Special and the fish benedict with hogfish and it was decent.