Keys Fisheries

Fish & chips restaurant · Marathon

Keys Fisheries

Fish & chips restaurant · Marathon

3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050

Highlights

Chill spot for conch fritters & other Keys specialties in open-air fish house overlooking the bay.

3502 Gulfview Ave, Marathon, FL 33050 Get directions

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$$ · Menu

@infatuation

"Keys Fisheries, about an hour from Key West, is the perfect place to put you in a Keys frame of mind. It’s a classic seafood spot on the water known for their lobster reuben. It’s exactly what it sounds like—chunks of lobster, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing. Unlike so many dishes you’ll pass on Overseas Highway, it’s deserving of its self-appointed “world famous” title, but the other fried local seafood here is great, too. You can eat it all outside, while watching fat tarpon and opportunistic pelicans float by." - Ryan Pfeffer, Virginia Otazo

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@infatuation

"Keys Fisheries, about an hour from , is the perfect place to put you in a Keys frame of mind. It’s a classic seafood spot on the water known for their lobster reuben. It’s exactly what it sounds like—chunks of lobster, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and thousand island dressing. Unlike so many dishes you’ll pass on Overseas Highway, it’s deserving of its self-appointed “world famous” title, but the other fried local seafood here is great, too. You can eat it all outside, while watching fat tarpon and opportunistic pelicans float by." - Ryan Pfeffer

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@eater

"This casual island favorite is the front house for one of the coast’s largest fish exporters. Therefore, the food is literally "fresh off the boat." Locals swarm here for no-frílls seafood creations, like $2 stone crabs during season along with an order of its much talked about Lobster Reuben." - Mary Jo Almeida Shore, Olee Fowler

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Ana Caldera

Google

The greatest key lime pie. My sis and I enjoyed it so much, we bought another slice! We also had some french fries, and they were great as well! Loved the sunset view here over the water. Gorgeous unobstructed view for it! 🌅 plenty of parking. Pro tip: bring and wear insect repellent if you plan to watch sunset by the water. The mosquitoes are savage in the keys!!

Nick P

Google

I had lunch here the other day on my drive down and tried several things. I loved the atmosphere and decor with the order and pickup window and seat yourself picnic tables all around the property overlooking the marina. We did a grilled seafood platter with fish, shrimp, and lobster. Super fresh and delicious. Crispy and hot. We had some conch fritters and a cup of conch chowder as well as the lobster chowder. The lobster chowder was rich and delicious with a hint of sherry coming through. Very good all around. Fantastic lunch spot. You can easily spot some tarpon in the marina and they have fish food dispensers for the kids. You can also pickup some key lime pie, rum cake, and fresh seafood in the attached market.

David A

Google

This place would get a 3 and a half, better than a 3, too generic for a 4. We visited for a Saturday Lunch, small line that moved quickly. We had fried food, so this review is limited. Cracked Conch better that others, fish fingers over done. Coleslaw very generic, a little dry, no celery seeds, not to our taste. One visits this place for the atmosphere not so much for the food. Nothing about the food makes this place a standout. We’ve visited this area for 30yrs now, back then this place was a must, but there weren’t as many choices as there are now. I give it a half-hearted recommendation, for a new comer to experience the waterside dining. No table service, order at the window, they call you for pick-up. Picnic table seating, not so good if you have mobility issues. Great place for the sunset!!

Lori Nosal

Google

Cute little place right on the water, boats were pulling up to dock for lunch while we were there. Had the blackened mahi sandwich, good flavor on the fish but it got lost with the lettuce and tomato, might have to try it again on its own. Key lime pie tastes great but they use whip cream from a can 😔. They're known for their lobster Reuben but it's a bit out of my price range. Saw a couple of people get it while we were there, looked good. Nice fish market attached, got some grouper to cook at home.

Ben Vayo

Google

Honestly no complaints here. Even with a long line, this place is efficient. There is plenty of picnic style seating with views of the ocean and marina. Everything we tried on the menu was great. I would especially recommend the coconut shrimp and stone crab claws. They also have a great selection of beer, wine, and fun mixed drinks.

Carol Wessels

Google

Great, low key place to get fresh seafood and good drinks at a decent price! There is a big menu on the wall, and also a board with specials. You order your food, then go around the corner to get drinks. Lots of fun drink options plus the standard stuff and beer. We ordered conch fritters, coconut shrimp, peel and eat shrimp, grouper bolt and lobster bisque. Everything was made on the spot, fresh, great sauces. The only thing I would improve is the bisque was a little too thick and a tad bland. But I still think this is well worth the stop. Plus there is great watching with boats, pelicans and seagulls for entertainment. There is also a shanty bar on stilts, I don’t know if it is a separate place but you can take your food up there. I would highly recommend this place.

udhay m

Google

Price could have been a little less for some of the items. But, I can't complain about it as it's a tourist place. I expected a lot on conch fritters as I was trying it for the first time. It's not so good. I tried the fried whole Snapper, crab cake sandwich, fried calamari, coconut shrimp, grilled Snapper platter, and world famous Key Fiesheries's Lobster Reuben. The total bill was around $150-$160.

Savour Guyana

Google

I had heard Keys Fisheries was a popular spot and a local favorite from the reviews. Keys Fisheries was the first restaurant I visited when I arrived, and was the last place I visited because the food was so delicious. The Prices were a bit on the high side, especially for stone crab. I was fortunate enough to be there in April during stone crab season (Oct - May) They get their seafood straight from local boats making the quality of the food ordered worth it! This was my first time trying Conch fritters, coconut shrimp, stone crab Mahi-Mahi, rock lobster and keys shrimp. Found ordering the seafood trio was most economical. I would order all of these again. Next time I want to try conch chowder. The staff at the pick up window were friendly and welcoming. The casual picnic tables had a clear view of the water. A laid back keys vibe for sure. Overall, Keys Fisheries is certainly on my Favorite Restaurant list.