Waterfront Restaurants
Every visitor asks us the same thing: “Where’s a hidden locals’ spot… on the water?” Here’s our little secret: on the water, the view is the main course! These are our favorite spots for a cold drink, a good meal and a sunset you’ll never forget. 🌅 Listed north to south by mile marker.
🌴 Heads up: lots of Keys restaurants close or cut back their hours for a few weeks in the off-season (usually September and October), so give them a quick call before you go.
Key Largo
The Buzzard's Roost
Waterfront seafood, steaks and a tiki bar overlooking Garden Cove Marina, with live music. The perfect last stop on your way out of the Keys! MM 106.5, oceanside
💛 Why we love it: sunset drinks overlooking the marina.
📍 21 Garden Cove Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
📞 (305) 453-3746
🔗 buzzardsroostkeylargo.com
Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe
Working fishery with a casual cafe out back on the marina: fish tacos, sandwiches, soups and salads. Great for lunch! MM 100, oceanside
💛 Why we love it: seafood straight off the boats, no fuss.
📍 1313 Ocean Bay Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037
📞 (305) 451-3782
🔗 keylargofisheries.com
Snook's Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki
Open-air waterfront dining under a sprawling tiki, with seafood, tropical drinks, live music and one of the best sunset views in Key Largo. MM 99.4, bayside
💛 Local tip: come for sunset and eat with your toes in the sand under the Grand Tiki.
📍 99470 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
📞 (305) 453-5004
🔗 snooks.com
Tavernier
Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar
Laid-back oceanfront seafood spot with a tiki bar, happy hour and frequent live music. Come by land or by boat! MM 94.5, oceanside
💛 Local tip: come by boat and tie up right at the dock!
📍 139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037
📞 (305) 852-5956
🔗 snapperskeylargo.com
Lido 73
Italian-inspired spot on Tavernier Creek with a beach-club feel: homemade pastas, Neapolitan pizzas and fresh seafood, with umbrellas by the dock and live music. Come by land or by boat! MM 90.5
💛 Don't miss: the Calabrian Bang Bang Shrimp!
📍 90451 Old Hwy, Tavernier, FL 33070
📞 (786) 982-0060
🔗 lido73.com
Islamorada
Marker 88
Bayside icon since 1967, freshly renovated with a sandy beach, tiki bars and boat docks. Come for the seafood, stay for the sunset! MM 88, bayside
💛 Why we love it: sunset on the sand with a cocktail in hand.
📍 88000 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
📞 (305) 852-9315
🔗 marker88.net
Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar
Look for the giant mermaid! Laid-back sunset tiki bar with live music nightly and breakfast, lunch and dinner on the bay. MM 82, bayside
💛 Must try: the Frozen Key Lime Colada!
📍 96 Madeira Rd, Islamorada, FL 33036
📞 (305) 664-2692
Square Grouper Islamorada
Waterfront former boathouse serving seafood stew and truffled lobster mac. No reservations; open Wed–Sun. MM 80.5
💛 Don't miss: the adults-only sunset lounge upstairs!
📍 80460 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
📞 (786) 901-5678
🔗 squaregrouperislamorada.com
Lazy Days Restaurant
Oceanfront dining with killer views. Get the fresh catch “Lazy Style!” MM 79.9, oceanside
💛 Why we love it: the banana bread in the table basket!
📍 79867 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
📞 (305) 664-5256
🔗 lazydaysislamorada.com
Papa Joe's Waterfront
Seafood and steaks in a rebuilt 1938 landmark, with a 21+ tiki bar, lawn games and boat docks. MM 79.8, bayside
💛 Local tip: the tiki bar is 21+, but the lawn games are for everyone.
📍 79786 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
📞 (305) 433-4662
🔗 papajoeswaterfront.com
