Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar

The food at this place is totally MID. We got the pina colada, conch fritters and the lobster sliders. The sliders were easily the worst thing I’ve ever eaten in Florida. They were bland and completely void of flavor. The pina colada is about 7.8oz and super weak meanwhile it’s $12, actually it’s $13 for this tiny baby cup of sugar, they charge extra for clear rum (and don’t tell you). This place completely relies on its views of water and mangroves instead of making edible food. I would not recommend coming here. I was completely flabbergasted that this place could be rated 4.4 stars with such awful food and high prices. Literally the only thing going for it is the fact that it’s waterside.

Lorelei’s was an incredible spot with such a fun, lively vibe. The views over the water were gorgeous, especially at sunset, and the atmosphere was relaxed but full of energy. Great drinks, tasty food, and a fantastic place to unwind while taking in the Keys scenery. Definitely a must-visit for anyone looking for a memorable and scenic spot to hang out.

Lorelei is everything you hope to find in the Keys and more. From the moment I arrived, the atmosphere felt open, relaxed, and welcoming like a place that understands travelers, locals, and everyone in between. The staff were friendly, unpretentious, and genuinely kind. No judgment, no stiffness just good energy, good service, and people who seem to enjoy being there. It felt human in the best way. The setting is beautiful without trying too hard, the vibe is easygoing, and it’s the kind of place where you can breathe, reset, and actually enjoy where you are. After a long stretch of travel, Lorelei was a reminder of what hospitality is supposed to feel like in the Keys. If you’re looking for a spot with heart, warmth, and authenticity this is it. I’d come back without hesitation.

Wonderful drinks, excellent food and an ocean view with a beach. We were a wedding party of over 30 so staff was just a bit overwhelmed. They handled it gracefully and went out of their way to be sure everyone had what they needed.

The food was mediocre I thought. The lobster nor the steak had much flavor. My wife said her fish tacos were really good. The staff was friendly. It was outside dining and the flies were bad. The view was amazing. We all thought it would be a great place to go back and have drinks with friends. Not a dinner destination that we would return to.

Did dinner here on vacation. Our 2nd time dining here and highly recommend. They had a lobster special where it was fried and accompanied by a mango salsa. Yum. Macaroni and cheese was a bit plain but delicious (you can add pulled pork, lobster, shrimp or bacon and jalapeño for an upcharge.

Great little place tucked away, right on the water in Islemorada. Not quite in the hidden gem genre, but most certainly an off the beaten path stop if you're on your way to Key West. Right on the water, all tables offer a great view. Service is friendly and courteous. Food and drinks are all excellent. Definitely a recommended stop.

The restaurant is absolutely wonderful — the atmosphere is perfect. There’s beautiful music, an amazing view, and we’re watching the sun slowly set. The food arrived very quickly, and everything is incredibly delicious. Such a perfect place to enjoy the evening.

Amazing views and friendly staff. My husband and grandkids liked the food. I wasn't real happy with the pork. Wee bit on the dry side for me but we had a great time. If I could change anything would be the umbrellas outside. They are to small. We all couldn't sit in the shade. With our skin problems we need the shade. I still highly recommend the place. Go visit and have a great time.

We LOVED this place. The service was great, our server (I forget her name sorry) was outstanding and gave recommendations and also samples of a few drinks we were considering. I ended up with a candycane (daquiri + pina colada) and my wife with their signature key lime colada, with a graham cracker crust. Both drinks were excellent. For food we had chicken nachos and blackened snapper tacos. Both were excellent. The setting was very quaint with all outdoor seating, including a covered bar area with fans. I can't say enough good things about our experience. This was our favorite stop on a week trip in the northern Keys, Miami and Tampa. We hope to be back in the future!

Went there with a local and friend. Great location and atmosphere. The food was fresh and came out fast. All the staff seem to work together and that was nice. And great view. Will be back on the next time down.

Hey fellow sunset chasers! This is THE spot! Best place on the island! Service was amazing, our server shared with us her favorite apps and entrees which is what we ordered. We had the peppercorn crusted tuna and bacon wrapped shrimp as an appetizer both were great, but I loved the tuna the most! So yummy! We shared the pulled pork sliders with Carolina bbq for dinner and they were also awesome! I would order all three again! They had a live band while we dined, making it a fun upbeat experience. They have a patio for dining as well as tables in the sand right by the water. No matter where you sit it's ocean view and the sunset can be seen. Totally love this place. Can't wait to go back!

Stopped by at night for a drink, and sat at the back bar on the sand. Views were great, nice ocean breeze, and friendly bartender. They had a live band playing- nice to listen to them and relax, just needed a few more speakers to hear it well! Place seems to get very packed.

Spent the weekend in Islamorada and hit several bars/restaurants... Lorelei definitely has the best drinks! I had the Rum Runner mixed with Key Lime Colada! Wish I would have come here first! lol

Awesome atmosphere, affordable libations and great seafood. Tried the grouper sandwich and stone crab chowder, both outstanding. Such a great spot en route through the Keys

Had a great early dinner the other day. Went with the local fish dip and the conch fritters for appetizers. I highly recommend the conch fritters some of the best I've had. Also the fish dip was fresh but nothing exciting. Grabbed the snapper sandwich! Blackened. The fish itself was light and delicate and the blackened seasoning had just enough kick and smokiness. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the bread it came on. It was too doughy and thick for that light fish. The sides were also pleasing to the pallet. I grab some sweet potato fries and fresh made chopped coleslaw. Our server was great.She put up with my friends, dad jokes, and was very attentive to our needs. The place is very casual. You can sit inside or outside and if you get there early enough you can watch the sunset. Go check it out.

Love the food. Great service and atmosphere. Bushwackers, Rum Runners, Coladas frozen. Well priced and delicious food. Great view. And places to pull up the boat. Small marina next door as well. Good people and local presence.

We had such a great time here! We tried the shrimp tacos, peel n eat shrimp, & the conch balls. Everything was so delicious! Not to mention our cocktails were tropical! The patio itself it worth the trip over there! I loved the bar and the service was great! Highly recommend :)

The decline in service, coupled with servers acting as if they're doing you a favor, diminishes the overall dining experience. This establishment isn't worth the wait, enduring the heat, and suffering through watered-down, sweating drinks and beers. With so many nearby restaurants offering excellent food and superior service, I cannot in good conscience recommend this place.

Good food great service Kaylie's service was outstanding she knew the menu and took great care of us at dinner The fish dip was tasty ppp

Not the best place to go for cocktails because they're watered down. But the price is reasonable and the appetizers are great. The real reason to go is for the sunset view. The must have is the bacon wrapped shrimp. The Loralie sunset is very watered down.

Do NOT visit this restaurant when raining. You probably should not visit this restaurant at all. We were seated at a table and then the manager that sat us down proceeded to complain and yell at us for where we were sat. Our waitress was very kind and understanding, but we were disgusted with the way we were treated and we left.

You've got to try their Key Lime Colada! On a hot day, that frozen colada cools you right down! Went for lunch and everyone had something different. Portions were huge. My burger was really juicy and also huge. Service was attentive and good, always checking to see if we needed or wanted anything else. We sat at what we used to call the "back bar" part along the water. It was fun to watch people attempting to dock boats. There were mostly locals at this time of day. Even with drinks, it's about $25 pp. That's a bargain for what they have and their location!

Loved this, we only had drinks and the fish dip, but it was great. The key lime colada here is the best we had on our vacation. The location is great, you sit outside and are on the water. If I recall, service was pretty good. There's a small beach area with tables where you can sit, which is probably the best spot if you want something more secluded. You can still hear the live music if a band is there. I'm surprised this has lower than 4 stars, but to be fair we didn't have a meal here so maybe it's best to relax with an app and a couple drinks like we did.

Live music , great atmosphere. Sunset was beautiful. Blackened mahi sandwich was ok. Fish tacos were a 4 1/2 would have been 5 if they offered jalapeño. French fries were mush. Tuna nachos were fishy.

My favorite place by far in the US. Sit in the sand and watch the sunset. Get the cabana madness and share with friends.

While staying on Islamorada for a few days, we really lucked out with a perfect table at Lorelei for some afternoon drinks. Their unique bar area right over the water allows for awesome views in almost every direction, and particularly great sunsets over the Gulf of Mexico. While we didn't get anything to eat, service was really friendly and the cocktails were delicious. I would definitely go back! I hope you get a chance to see the fun mascot cat that belongs to the bar...and that cat is totally unfazed by the many dogs who were with their owners for a lazy afternoon in the sunshine. Also, the mermaid logo is super cool and we did have to buy a T-shirt in the store across from the bar to remember our time at Lorelei.

Nice halfway stop if you're driving down to key west. Usual bar fare, great ambience, and the staff are super great! Definitely try their key lime colada!

We came back again for breakfast and got the breakfast quesadilla --- so good! Cool laid back atmosphere.

Oh yes, Lorelei's! This is a place you don't want to miss! Right on the water and the vibe is incredible! We sat at the bar and the service was excellent. The bartender suggested the mahi tacos out of the four fish offered! Thee best we have had ever! And the salad was really fresh and crisp! if you want good food, you need to go to Lorelei's!

Had such a lovely day at the beach followed by a delicious lunch here! We loved the atmosphere on the patio and the food was all delicious! The service was great our waiter was really funny and nice.

Nothing better than Sunday School at Lorelei's. With beautiful views, drink specials, and tasty breakfast options- how can you pass on "Sunday School"? Our party of three was seated quickly and got waters delivered as we decided on what drinks we wanted for SS. We decided on Bloody Mary's and a Screwdriver as we reviewed the breakfast menu. The Bloody Mary's weren't spicy but tasty but with a touch of hot sauce and pepper, I jazzed mine up to perfection. The screwdrivers were good. We ordered three different breakfast items. I got the breakfast burrito with home fries and we also ordered shrimp and grits and an omelette. All came to us hot and way more than we could eat at once. We ordered our second drinks - enjoyed the view- and kept eating. Finally we flew the white flag and got a to- go box. It was a great morning. You gotta try Loreleis for breakfast especially on Sunday. It's a fun way to start your Sunday.

We came here twice: once for brunch and once for dinner. The brunch was so good and we enjoyed the setting, thus the reason for our trying the dinner. Dinner was not good. Brunch/breakfast gets five stars, dinner probably deserves none, food wise. My catch of the day was so not good. The sides were even worse -- hard cold rice and vinegary slaw that was advertised on the menu as "creamy." We wanted to like this on our second visit, but it was not to be. We assume they have a different cook in the evening.

Beautiful scenic spot to come have a drink or eat. If I was to come back, I would just come here to have a drink and skip the food for the most part. The service is slow and if you don't get there early, there's a long wait for tables. I did not believe my fish was fresh and it was a little fishy and not the best fillet I've ever seen or had. We had a second fish plate and it was the same so I don't think it was a one time thing the salad was the clear winner here as it was huge and delicious and fresh. The comforters were OK. There was not that much conch and it was a little chewy the view is a five star view and the food is three star food so if you're coming here for the food, it's three stars if you're coming for the view it's five stars. As mentioned above, I would come back here and just get a table to get a few drinks and watch the sunset.

Great spot for some drinks, good view and live music! We only had apps which were average, but after a long day on the water Lorelei worked just fine!!!

Fantastic food and wait staff. Chris and Anne are the best, keep things moving and are always pleasant and helpful. Cook your catch is the BEST in the keys. This is our "go to" place for late night munchies. DON'T forget to mention the secret code word "TURTLE".

The food is good the tuna nachos Need lemon but you can just add that. It's good everyone is nice and doesn't take very long. Try to find a spot with shade because if you Sit outside you will get burned.

Went here for sunset drinks with the entire family. Ended up just going to the tiki bar section on the beach. Beautiful location but the bartender had such a pompous unbearable attitude. Tall guy with tattoos. He was so irritable to every customer I saw him interact with and is the sole reason we won't be returning

We went here for dinner last night. Had the blackened snapper entree and fries others had the blackened mahi mahi sandwich and fries. The only problem was that they sat us at the bar with a five year old and a lot of swearing and drunk people.

I'll start this off by saying if your server is CAMILA do not walk, RUN to another table. She is extremely rude. My mother had a question for the manager, as a professional adult, she went up to talk to him and Camila, as a spoiled 20 yr old, ran to her and followed her around the whole restaurant like a puppy who thought she was in trouble. She decided to have an attitude and put her hand in my mother's face when the anticipated convo with the manager wasn't even about her. I have been coming to Lorelei for years! And after this, I will never be back, thanks to miss.Camila who, unfortunately, was never taught to respect her elders. Food is mid. Utensils are dirty, drinks arrive with melted ice. Only good thing about this place is the live music. SKIP Lorelei GO TO SQUARE GROUPER!!!!

The views are great and they have live music. The key lime colada is an absolute must!!! The service is great but the food wasn't so great except for the crab bisque, that was good. The fish sandwich was not good at all.

Great atmosphere and setting,beautiful sunset views, food was good, appetizers were a bit on the cold side, service was not great

We came here for Thanksgiving dinner. We sat outside near the water. It was amazing atmosphere but bright and 87 degrees in November. They had a Thanksgiving dinner ( Turkey, mash potatoes, stuffing) much more for $15.99 per person. It was so darn good. They had Landshark which was so damn good. The service was great. The food was delicious especially the key lime pie. Overall great place to spend thanksgiving dinner

It was ok..nothing special. The drinks were so sweet and the food was greasy. Not bad but not good.

The main course is the Sunset Celebration! Considering "someone" like mermaids, finding this location for a quick day trip to the Keys looked meant to be. Located right near the entrance to Marathon in the Upper Keys, Lorelei is perfect for a day trip dinner date especially around sunset! We arrived with a few hours to spare before sunset and we're able to take pictures around the mermaid sculpture up front before getting a table on the sand right in view of the water. While they don't charge a cover per se, you can't just sit nursing a drink. Thus, we started with a run punch and daiquiri. While yummy in flavor, they did taste a little watered down and which is why I'm taking away one star. Next up was our fry appetizer with ketchup. The fries had a pretty good crisp and were great to hold us over until our main courses. She ordered a grilled grouper sandwich (which I didn't try) and mine was their cheeseburger with Swiss cheese, fresh greens and a nice Smokey flavor. I had to remind them to bring me Bbq sauce, and they did. The key lime pie (they serve both frozen and classic; we had the latter) which had the near perfect tart sweetness and whipped cream garnish. Service was pretty attentive, and the crowd was really friendly whether you chat up or help take pictures. There's also a live cover band, mostly late 90s early 2000/ rock and the string lights on the patio, and the lights of the afternoon sun on the bay make it a great and romantic dinner spot.

Used to be a great place for dinner and sunset but we only go for breakfast or lunch, hostess is hateful and staff at night are rude! They obviously have too much business and cannot handle it. By contrast the morning and lunch staff are awesome

Loved, loved this place! The food was very good. Loved the dockside dining. Great frozen daiquiri.

Wonderful place to watch the sunset while you enjoy dinner on the beach. Dinner was not fancy and very good. I enjoyed my grouper sandwich. Prices were reasonable.

Great outdoor seating and service but my purse was taken I think right off the table and the credit card was used so we had to cancel and redo everything. Mixed feelings now about this place we have always enjoyed.

Delicious food. Today we ate coconut shrimp with delicious horseradish orange marmalade, conch, and blackened fish sandwich. Our server was attentive and fast, even for busy happy hour. Happy Hour prices are good deals

Come here for the Key Lime Colada at a minimum. It was fun and delicious. Our server, Thomas, was friendly and energetic. The views of the water are must see. Food was average but you're here for the sun, drinks, and atmosphere.

Great service. Great views. Great food. Can't ask for a better time to spend dinner with family, listening to music and watching a beautiful sunset. Thier Sampler is huge and delicious. Wings, Crab, Fish dip, conch fritters, and shrimp. What else can you ask for?

We had great service or waiter was super prompt and attentive which you don't get a lot of this in the keys's. Sadly they did not have any for lobster only Brazilian and northeastern lobsters and ultra season had already started but besides on plenty of outdoor seating on the water and sandy areas for kids to play in while you're eating. The smoked fish dip was delicious as was the hog fish and Adaway variety of children's options

Though I've only had breakfast at the Lorelei Restaurant & Cabana Bar, I'm more than thrilled with the place. My service was top-notch. I had their Spanish Omelet which was made with sautéed ham, onions, peppers, pico de gallo, and Cheddar/Jack cheese. Which at $8.75 s a delicious bargain. But the real WOW is the stunning on-the-water views. Both sunrises and sunsets from here are totally awesome. Plus, you have the bay with its anchored and harbored boats to enjoy, and to add to the charm there is a visible but sunken sailboat. Yes, it's the views and location that go to make it a Yelp Five Stars for me.

On the water and popular for watching sunsets. There is a huge parking lot here. Depending on where you park, it could be a bit of a walk. Only about 1/3 of the tables are under the tiki roof. The other 2/3 are tables with umbrellas that do not tilt or adjust, which I imagine works well around lunch time when the sun is high in the sky. However, in the late afternoon the sun slants at angles causing everyone at the tables to be in full sunshine. It got overly warm quickly. The live entertainment wasn't to our taste. It was a rambly, somewhat mumbly, folksinger type thing. The lyrics seemed to be whatever came to the mind of the entertainer in that moment. This is our opinion only, of course. I ordered a quesadilla with steak, onions and cheese. The tortilla was nicely crisp and it was good, if on the oily side. They stacked one half on top of the other half. By the time I ate most of the top half, I was getting full and the lower half was unappealing from having the top half drain on it. My husband had a bacon cheeseburger and said it was pretty good. The staff working here are constantly moving. Our server was moving so quickly, she got a few things wrong. First our drink order, which was replaced, and later she brought me a regular key lime pie instead of the frozen key lime pie I ordered. By that time, I was uncomfortable in the sun and ready to just leave, which we did. I do not doubt they would have replaced the pie, if I had asked. Had the seating been a bit more comfortable, we may have extended our stay and waited for sunset.

You can seat yourself so we snagged a dockside view and got to watch the sunset. Service was very fast and friendly and food and drinks were all amazing and quite well priced for the area. Live music was also great, perfect way to end the day!

We always come here when in the Keys. Partly because our daughter's name is Lorelai, partly because food is good and it's a pretty view. We enjoy the seafood. Fun cocktails. Open restaurant so you can appreciate the outdoors like you should in the Keys.

I am giving the Lorelei 3 stars because as I remember the restaurant pre Covid the food was good. I ate there this past week and the food was horrible. The view is exceptional! Get a drink and the bar and relax. We stopped into the t shirt shop & purchased t shirts and more. The lady working was so cranky!! Honestly a huge disappointment. There are wonderful views all over Islamorada.