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The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant, Islamorada, FL

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant

4.2
4.2
174 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 32 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
Islamorada Seafood Restaurant in the Florida Keys with the best waterfront dining experience.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (305) 664-0535
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Islamorada
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View

What 174 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Key West / Florida Keys

    Kid-friendly

  • Florida Keys - Monroe County

    Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant offers "great views and a classic Florida Keys vibe," making it an iconic stop for visitors. While the atmosphere and location by the water are praised, the food and service receive mixed reviews. Notable mentions include fresh and delicious meals, but some found the cuisine "bland" and service inconsistent. Enjoy the scenery and consider a visit for drinks and appetizers.

174 Reviews
  1. Barry

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice food and feeding the Tarpons was great fun! However we reserved a table for ten people and requested a high chair. When we arrived we were told that we were a ‘high’ table which wasn’t suitable for a high chair therefore we were seated on two tables and not allowed to put them together. Very disappointing to say the least. The music gives a nice vibe and atmosphere but way too loud!

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  2. Lori

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When we're in the Keys, we love coming here with our dog. Great food and servers! Thank you Nicholas B. For a great Christmas meal!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Treasure Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect place for a large party, for our family to eat and enjoy, and for our little ones to run around without the worry that they are bothering anyone. Thank you for always being there for us!!

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  4. Hilda

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was not good except for the lobster bisque. Service was great!

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  5. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Highly overrated -- crowded, loud, and very mediocre food. The view of the highway was awesome.

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  6. Mindy

    Key West

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service….lots to walk around and see

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  7. Lydia

    Key West

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice place to eat, really good food. We included on our reservation we were there to celebrate a birthday/honeymoon, but that never came up while at the restaurant. Unsure why we were asked that if it wasn’t going to make a difference. A free dessert would have been cool, but obviously not expected. Other than that, good experience.

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  8. Meghan

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Yum. View is great. Tables packed in there. Server Jeremiah was great. Fish sandwich and ceviche were too good.

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  9. Tasanee

    VIP

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Slow and bad service, table is dirty. Took 30 mins and more to get check and water.I will never go back.

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  10. mark

    New York City

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Website talked about wonderful food…. Not so much. The two omelets had little to no flavor or taste. The gravy for biscuits was blah…. Not spiced but frankly no flavor. Service was slow and ineffective…. Needed to ask for condiments, salt pepper, etc and then get up and get ourselves. It’s a nice spot to buy a beer, side or ice cream but there are plenty of nicer brunch spots.

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FAQs

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (305) 664-0535.

The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant is rated 4.2 stars by 174 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 32 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Hungry Tarpon Restaurant

77522 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Islamorada
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 6:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View
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