Below are our recommendations (in alphabetical order) of local restaurants here in Marathon. If you find some new ones while in town that you think should be on this list, please let us know.
Brutus Land & Sea
Brutus Land & Sea has a great lunch menu, and along with it, a great fish sandwich. Eat your food outside on the patio, and browse the fish market…
Burdines Waterfront
The best burgers and fries in Marathon. Full stop. Also, try their Hush Puppies, and don’t blame us when you fall in love. You can also go by boat…
Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
A cool restaurant not far from Burdines but even more “local”. They have some great breakfast (get a Bloody Mary), a really good Happy Hour (4:00-6:00), and the best…
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Coast to Coast Pizza Company
Lucky for you, the best pizza in the Keys is here in Marathon (he said it, not just us). Don’t stop there, though; they also have great stromboli, calzones,…
Conch Custard
Looking for custard or water ice? Look no further. Conch Custard specializes in both with a wide variety of flavors, and paired with Sweet Savannah’s, you have the best…
Cracked Conch Cafe
Some will say the Conch Fritters are the best in the Keys. There is only one way to find out. In addition to the fritters they have a wide…
Dockside Boot Key Harbor
Dockside is a great place to start your night. Enjoy some light fare while taking in some great live music this bar is on the water and is typically…
Driftwood Pizza, Pasta, & Subs
A casual pizza place with the best wings in Marathon and a large menu including pizza, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and more. Be sure to explore all the items in…
Fish Tales Market and Eatery
The best fish sandwich in Marathon? Give it a shot and let us know what you think. In addition to their popular sandwich and other meals that take advantage…
Florida Keys Steak and Lobster House
If you want the best steak in the Keys, go here and get one cooked off their stone grill. They are also known for their lobster dishes (what gave…
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Frank’s Grill
Frank’s Grill has the best Italian in all of the Keys, so add it to the list of another “Best of the Keys” here in Marathon. Since it is…
Havana Jacks Oceanside Restaurant and Bar
Dubbed “An American Caribbean” experience, this is a great restaurant to relax, enjoy some standard dishes, listen to live music and get your night started. Head to Key Colony…
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Herbie’s Bar & Chowder House
Want to know where to get the best fish & chips in Marathon? Now you do. The menu has everything you’d expect with good chowder and conch fritters too.…
Irie Island Eats
Iries is a must-stop when you’re staying in Marathon (or even just passing through). They serve breakfast and lunch, offering everything from acai bowls and eggs to sandwiches and…
Island Fish Company
Everybody comes here for a reason, a Marathon staple that serves up all the seafood classics (including delicious conch fritters) and one of the best breakfasts on the island,…
Keys Fisheries
Not only is Keys Fisheries the best seafood market in Marathon, but it also serves up some delicious food, including their famous Lobster Reuben and a really good fish…
LA Chapina Restaurant
LA Chapina has the best Guatemalan food in the Keys. Try the bistec and carne asada, seafood soup, pollo en crema, and eat as many of the delicious house-made…
La Isla Taco Grill
IYKYK. La Isla Taco Grill has some great Mexican food right here in Marathon. Get great tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and, of course, some Key Lime Pie for dessert. Be…
La Niña Restaurant
Enjoy some great Cuban food in a down to earth, casual environment. “Just like Abuela used to make” or so I’ve been told this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and…
Lazy Days South
While they are the best place to bring your own fresh catch, you also can’t go wrong with most items on the menu here, including, if you are feeling…
Leopoldo La Verace Napoletana
Want some Neapolitan style pizza? How about a great meatball sandwich? Not in the Keys, right? Wrong! You can get that and more at Leopoldo’s. Every menu item is…
LJ’s Cafe
At LJ’s Cafe, not only will you get the best Cuban sandwich in Martahon, but you’ll also get the best coffee too. They also have great pastries and serve…
Marathon Bagel Co.
Looking for a good bagel in Marathon for breakfast? You will find them here. Even better are the many different kinds of breakfast sandwiches you can get on the…
Marathon Grill and Ale House
One of the best bars on the island, Marathon Grill and Ale House, is a great pub tucked into the corner of the Gulfside Village shopping center. You will…
Mr. Beans Books & Beans
Want something better than K-Cup coffee? Just take a short walk to the end of the street to Mr. Bean’s Books & Beans. If adding flavor to your coffee…
No Name Pub
You will have to leave Marathon for Big Pine but it is worth a trip to take in the ambiance and eclectic mix of food the No Name Pub…
Panda House
Panda House joins the “Best of the Keys” list for Chinese food (Burger: Burdines, Pizza: Coast to Coast, Ice Cream: Sweet Savannahs). Whether you want takeout or dine-in for…
S.S. Wreck & Galley Grill
At the other end of Marathon, this is a great sports bar that retains that island feel. It also features what many say is the best key lime pie…
Sparky’s Landing
Sparky’s has a huge tiki hut where you can dine inside or out or eat at the bar. Serving up a wide-ranging menu (from the best margaritas on the…
Sweet Savannah’s
Looking for dessert? Look no further. Sweet Savannah’s is the best ice cream and bakery in the Keys. They have award-winning Key Lime Pie and their small-batch, locally made…
Takeria La Palapa
Their truck says to live every day like it is Taco Tuesday, and with tacos this good, you’ll want to. Takeria La Palapa has the best tacos in the…
The Stuffed Pig
The Stuffed Pig has the best breakfast on the island and one of the best Bloody Marys, too. This is the place you want to go for your breakfast…
Upper Crust
One of the better pizza places in the Keys that also has good wings and garlic bread (get it with cheese). In addition to their tasty bar pizza be…
Wooden Spoon
The first iteration of the Wooden Spoon opened as a diner in the 1950s, and since then, it has been serving up a good (indoor) breakfast and lunch. It…