Robbie's of Islamorada

"Overlooking turquoise waters, this spot knows how to get the vacation vibe immediately. Serving freshly caught fish sandwiches like tuna sliders and mahi Reuben and an extensive cocktail menu that includes the signature Trailer Trash Bloody Mary. Afterward, head over to feed the tarpon, where over 100 large fish will grab bait almost from one’s hand." - Alona Martinez

"If you’ve ever wanted to come face to face with a fish twice your size, pay $2.50 to hand feed the tarpon at Robbie’s of Islamorada. It’s one of those thrilling, only-in-Florida activities sure to liven up your scrapbook. If you just want to eat lunch at the restaurant here, that's fine, too — you'll get a heaping side of entertainment." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"A waterside shantytown featuring an outdoor marketplace, a marine sports outpost, and the Hungry Tarpon restaurant, where visitors can feed enormous tarpon fish and enjoy eco-tours or dockside drinks." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"It would be a shame to come to “the sport fishing capital of the world” and not make at least one finned friend. In Islamorada, Robbie’s Marina is the place where all that fishing action goes down. If you’re game to cast a rod and see what happens, the collection of docks is home to a variety of fishing boat tours and charters, including tarpon and shark fishing, offshore sportfishing, and party boat fishing. Boats are captained and guided by total pros who know these waters like no one else. If fishing isn’t your thing, there’s also snorkeling, parasailing, and eco-sunset tours." - Jennifer M. Wood

"If Islamorada is the sport fishing capital of the world, then Robbie’s Marina is the one-stop venue you need to experience all the area has to offer. Whatever your preferred mode of water-based transportation, it’s here for you to rent: kayaks, paddleboards, jet skis, and fishing boats. If you’d rather let someone else be the captain of your ship, fishing charters and partyboats depart all day (when the sun begins to drop toward the water, sunset cruises with Sundance Watersports offer an epic end to the day). But even land-dwellers will find ways to keep themselves occupied, whether that means shopping (there’s an open-air market onsite with artwork, nautical-inspired signs and the like) or grabbing a cocktail and a bite to eat at the Hungry Tarpon (the tuna tacos, shrimp burrito, cracked conch, and Thai-style mahi fish fingers are among their signature dishes). But the most popular thing to do—as long as you don’t mind a giant fish lunging up out of the water toward you—is to fork over $4 for a bucket of bait and help feed the hungry tarpon (yep, that’s where the name comes from) that surround the deck and are always ready for a snack." - Jennifer M. Wood, Terry Ward