The Oceanview Inn & Sports Pub

After another local sports bar denied our request to put on our soccer game they were more than accommodating here. In fact JJ behind the bar had the game on for us and four available bar stools ready and waiting. Nice cozy rustic bar with a large patio outback with plenty of additional seating. Lunch was excellent as was the service from JJ and prices are very reasonable.

The OV is the absolute BEST! JJ and Patty went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and wanted for our rooms and dining! Angie was our waitress and she was also awesome ! Love this place and these people !

Road side motel that’s great for pub grub and staying a night. Unrefined (they keep reservations in a notebook) and not a place that will have a “specialty drink” menu. My black and bleu burger was awesome! Great water view out of the back little dock.

We stopped for drinks at this place. There is a good size bar indoors with a couple of tables. The bartender was great 👍 The outside area has a large area with tables and also a bar to sit at. There are a couple of tables in the sand behind that area and a firepit which was burning since it was chilly that day. Nice place to stop. Lots of friendly people.

If you’re looking for a place in the keys I can’t recommend it more. Planned on only staying one night but the staff, prices, and local amenities were so good I canceled plans and stayed 3 extra days. If you’re in the keys this is the spot to be hands down

We were there with amother couple and the first day the pool was cold. On the 2nd day, miraculously, the pool was heated. There were no "noodles or floats" available. The rooms are old and have many problems. Very small and the walkway from your back door to the pool was very dangerous. Very rocky where one could easily fall. There weren't any lights on the back doors so you are basically walking in the dark. Their is also no beach and the website picture shows a children's play area. That is no longer there. Also, ther was no attendant that would come and open the umbrella for the tables by the pool so we had to do that ourselves (they are big and heavy). There is no ice machine, so you have to take your ice bucket that they leave in your room and go to the bar to get ice. BTW. the website picture is an old one. Our room certainly did not look like the one in the pictured. The bar and food are their biggest attraction, food was good for the price. We drove down A1A and looked at other resorts that were absolutely beautiful. Can't mention them, but that is where is would stay next time. I believe that the owner does not want to put any money into fixing up what needs to be done. I would never stay there again and would advise people with children not to do either.

A great motel to stop in before heading to Key West. Room was clean and had everything you needed. Pool was refreshing and the little sand path from your room to the pool or dock was nice. Food was amazing and the indoor and outdoor bars were great. Nice bartenders.

Good drinks and food. Friendly service. Classic Keys feel. Needs to invest in separate fryers for seafood and non-seafood.

The best local hangout ever. Loud and packed. They have the best steak night ever and we come for that. It's a real bargain in the Keys. Service is always good considering how packed the place always is. I recommend this place for a fun night out

The best spot to watch sports in the middle Keys, football in particular. The beers are cheap, the staff is friendly. This isn't a sunset spot - it's not on the water - but it's a good atmosphere to watch games. The cocktails are also reasonably priced compared to other bars in the area. Can't comment on the food since I didn't eat any.

Great sports bar friendly people good bar food. They have a great outdoor bar and pool area as well. I highly recommend the spot if you're in town and trying to catch a sports game.

Friendly vibes, good food and service Great place to watch Stanley cup with 8 huge TVs We have staid here for our birthdays for over 15 years Flip night on Wednesday toss a coin it may be free

My daughter enjoyed the Dolphin fingers. Mahi Mahi is her new, favorite fish. The serving size was perfect, and she demolished it. I ordered the wings, half garlic Parmesan, and half buffalo. The sauces come on the side. My wings were good, but cooked about a minute over, so they were a bit dry. Overall this was a nice spot to relax.

We have been coming here for the last few years when we make our trip to the keys. On Thursdays, they have a 16ounce NYStrip steak grilled to perfection. We split the steak and ordered a wedge salad to share as well. This year it was served with mashed potatoes, which we aren't a fan of but these were delicious as they dressed them like a baked potato. The staff was more than attentive to us. We were encouraged to stay as long as we liked, the guitarist/vocalist was great on the back patio. He sang lots of Cat Steven's who we grew up with! Patio was not the most attractive but that wasn't what we were there for. The steak was one of the best we have had. Who ever was grilling knew what they were doing! Menu was limited but I believe that is because of steak night. Most people were ordering the steak but the appetizers looked great that the table had next to us.

EVEN IF YOU CANCEL, THEY"LL STILL TAKE YOUR MONEY. I made a reservation through Booking.com on May 7, which I canceled just 1.5 hours later. Despite this, I was still charged $209.58 and never received a refund. I have been in contact with Booking.com about this, and according to the cancellation policy, I should not have been charged. This is the kind of place that, once they have your credit card information, will use it indiscriminately.

There is no mistaking th The OceanView Pub & Sports Bar for being anything other than a sports bar. Oh, and you best be a Dolphins fan, as I understand that the owner use to play for the Dolphins and it's a Dolphins fan hangout. The OceanView has a nice setting, located right smack on the water with gorgeous open views and beachfront seating. There is also a large open-air but covered area where the televisions are located and where food is served. When there is a game on it gets really crowded, but the staff and food servers do a good job keeping up with it. Also, right on the beach area, there is a fire pit to keep you warm and cozy when it gets cold. And yes, there are some really cold days and nights in Florida. Maybe not cold to the Canadians but cold to we Floridians. As for food, it's little more than sports bar food, but rather good sports bar food. I had their sliders which I found to be rather tasty and good. But of what had, their chili is a hands-down winner. In fact, I would say it is one of the best chilis I've ever had. So, if you are a football fan, sports bar lover or just enjoy being on the beach, you can't go wrong with The OceanView.

Great place to watch football games. Pub food, but very tasty. Great atmosphere. Wait staff is very attentive.

Service was ok- it's a bar. Live band- good. Buffalo wings - good. French Dip . It was fatty and chewy. Rum Punch was perfect!

I love the OV. I have been coming here since I was three years old and haven't left! The food is always wonderful. I love to get the ahi tuna, peel and eat shrimp, or the chili on the "colder" days. I love Brandy the bartender. The ambiance is very casual. I run around barefoot half the time. Boat parking available on the dock and car parking whenever.

This is a great local bar. So friendly. We didn't eat but had drinks at the inside bar as it was too rainy and cool for the outside bar. So can't say about the food. Sarah, our bartender, was friendly and called us by name every time. We were just passing thru and saw the sign about being the oldest bar with the oldest bar license.

Great atmosphere! Kid friendly! Food is amazing and fresh. My husband had the burger and it was perfectly cooked along with french fries that were super tasty! I had the dolphin Reuben along with sweet potato fries 10/10 !! Service was great and quick. Kiddos wanted to play some corn hole and without hesitation, the bartender grabbed the bags for us! The view out to the water was amazing and an all around comfortable experience every time!

Nice place to stay for a day or two. The food at the pub is great and the kids loved the pool. Great customer service. We did see a raccoon at the pool which was cool for the kids to see. The view from the pub is really great.

Great place and one of my favorite watering holes... Terrific prices and service!! Love the crew and the views.. Outside bar is the best and the keg urinals in the bathroom rock!!

Love it. Lots of locals who are very nice. A little karaoke. Great view. Great sliders.

Had a fantastic time! Music was fun service was spot on! Next trip to keys we will definitely go back!

My first time at OV was a great experience. We went to watch a football game and were pleasantly surprised by the food. The servers were attentive and friendly even though they were busy. We will definitely be back!

OV's! I came here for the bar and the bar food. Drink in or out, it's up to you. Super laid back place to grab a drink and chat with other patrons. The owner, Gary Dunn, was a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL, which is why the sign out front says "NFL has been". The locals call it OV's.

Great sports bar in Islamorada. We asked our server what the best thing on the menu was. He suggested the French dip. Best French dip I've ever eaten. Service was awesome! One of the best meals we had in Islamorada.

Stopped for drinks & an appetizer around 5. They were out of conch fritters unfortunately! We had nachos & they were average. Soggy chips & chicken (?) chunks in a glomp. Drink refills were slow, but beer was only $2...my soda never did get refilled. Friendly wait staff & a beautiful setting make it a great spot to enjoy the outdoor vibe. A man with a pitcher of beer & a cat in a cage sat nearby. Folks docked their boats & came up to the patio for libations. There is an inside air conditioned room, but why would you want that? Worth the stop!

The food was great and the energy of the place is really welcoming. Service is a little slow but still super friendly so it's all worth it. Plus the prices are very reasonable!!

The outside seating area was super nice with rolling tables and awesome views. The food was delicious too!

Cool atmosphere with a small pool. Beers are cold and there's music. There's a cool little path through the mangroves that takes you to a dock. I haven't had the food here yet. But would definitely return to try it out.

Slow service. Bartender more interested in doing shots with his friends than doing his job. Ridiculous price on drinks. Charges $3 for ice with my bourbon. There was more ice in my wife's coke which cost $2.50. On the plus side, the patio is comfortable with a nice view of the ocean in the distance and I was able to watch hockey.

Local bar Great food everything on the menu that I have had had always been good quality at a great price. Awesome Cuban sandwich!! Live. Music And great staff! I would consider this place to be a must if in Islamorada.

The OV is a family favorite for mid-day drinks and nibbles after an early afternoon on the sand bar. We love the ease of access by boat and the beautiful raised walkway among the mangroves! On our latest visit, we traded in the fried Mahi fingers for blackened Mahi fingers at the waiter's recommendations, and he did not lead us astray! Blackened Mahi fingers will be the move from here on out. Next time I would go coconut shrimp over Buffalo shrimp. Great kick and flavor on the Buffalo shrimp, but the crisp just wasn't there. The staff are friendly and always eager to provide recommendations. They even stuck around to take a shot with us (once they were off the clock of course!).

Good service, very nice views and atmosphere was fantastic. We go there every time we are in Islamorada. Laid back and fun.

Stoped in to Gary Dunn's (ex Pgh Steeler) The OceanView while we were in Key Largo for the Steelers pre-season game #4, missed meeting Gary by a few minutes but met Gail & Mia, 'bartenders extroidenaire' who were super friendly & welcoming...! This is the Pittsburgh dive bar of the Keys! Unpretentious, Laid back, chill, dark, well worn, gritty... this is the kind of bar you walk in to as a virgin but walk out with a ton of new friends... We just came to drink but we saw the food and the steak sandwich was stellar! Prob a pound of steak on a 12" hoagie roll. Don't come in here for 5 star food but come in for bar food & the company... This place is a gem in the Keys...!

Came by boat today and were greeted by Sarah who seemed nice at first but then our group of 18 overwhelmed her in seconds and she became a B, a few of our group were at the bar as she complained that others at her table were ordering drinks with lemons and limes, WOW who does that??!? Won't go back she was not a happy B

The OV is honestly one of the best places to eat in Islamorada. The food is delicious and the staff is awesome. Every time I visit Islamorada I have stop at the OV. They have some of the best chicken wings in the Keys.

The very definition of a locals Keys dive bar. Look it up in Webster's. Not someplace I would recommend to my fastidious friends. That said they do have GREAT food, cold beer and stiff drinks in a dirty glass. I ordered a grilled dolphin sandwich and onion rings and it was just what I was looking for. Fresh, hot and delicious and at a reasonable price.

Staff is awesome- Food is usually ok, staff makes up for it - Prices are the same everywhere here , atmosphere you can get anywhere in the keys - Owner needs to retire - old and cranky to everyone- yells at customers - Lots of places to spend your money and time - I live here and there are plenty of better options to spend your money -

Good bar food, good prices. Great spot to watch sports. Has a pool. Can get there by boat.

This is my first time here and I couldn't be happier. The bartenders are all amazing especially, Sara. Cindy, the manager, was also super accommodating. There were bands and karaoke nights. Highly recommend!!

I struggled whether this was a two or three star review. Ultimately I decided that I would base the review on good. The place is big and the "ocean view" is sad in the daytime and non-existant at night. We went after a day of diving to grab some food and beer and to watch some football. They have an enclosed bar up front which has a lot of TVs and, to me, seemed to be a locals joint. There is a big patio area and bar out back with numerous TVs. Our server was good. A little slow, but having lived in the Keys I attribute this to island time. No one is in any hurry which is fine. Beer and whiskey are beer and whiskey. You can't screw it up unless you are watering things down. The beer was fine. The food, unfortunately, all tasted like it came out of a bag and was dropped in a fryer. I had shrimp. I mean, come on, we are in the Keys. These tasted no different than the frozen breaded shrimp you can get at any grocery store. The fryer sauce may Be homemade but they need a new recipe. It tasted like they freeze the little cups of sauce and thaw some (mostly) depending on what they think they need. Finally, the game I wanted to see was not on. I asked the server and he found the game but for some reason it would not come up. I give him credit for trying but we decided to cut our losses and got back to our room where the game came in perfectly. Would not stop here again.

Service at the bar excellent. Food is good, husband loved Thursday night special, and I would recommend the ahi.

We were in town during the last game that mattered for the Chiefs so it was an important game and could not be missed. This is the perfect place to watch. Outside in the fresh air, a view of the bay, tons of TVs (though the big ones and volume were tuned to Pittsburgh game), pretty decent food and cold drinks.

Food, service and ambiance were great but the prices was jumped lots over the past year. Will go here less but it was nice. Service was the best.

Went there to celebrate my daughter's 21st with her friends. The bartender/waiter was going to take good care of her and friends. Special was loaded potato skins for $4.95. They were great!. We also had the fish dip which came with fried pita chips, celery, and traditional crackers. I had conch chowder and the dolphin blackened platter with seasoned fries... HUGE portions and reasonable prices. We had the place mostly to ourselves at 9:30 almost 10 pm on a Sunday night which was great! Son had the steak sandwich, daughter had the appetizer size burger (OV-3 pcs.), husband and a few others had the OV burger. Everyone liked what they had and some went home with half their sandwich or burgers because they do serve large portions! I can imagine how crowded it gets on game day with locals and tourists. They even surprised the birthday girl with a frozen key lime dark chocolate covered popsicle with two happy birthday kids songs. Embarrassing but really cute! I totally recommend this bar.

It's a hole in the wall but that is totally ok! Found this place on the last day of my trip to Key West sadly. It's definitely a local joint but the food was great. I knew walking in from the states that the locals could sense an outside presence but the waitress was friendly. The Cuban sandwich I had was probably the best I have ever had. The kiddos had burgers and those were good also. The wife went with the bbq sliders and she had no complaints. The best thing was the price. Definitely great food with great prices. Great way to enjoy some local scenes and save some dough as well!!

Clean and comfortable little spot with a convenient sports bar attached. Great value. Would come back again.

This is my new favorite spot! No frills but good food service and a good atmosphere. Love the chili they have an awesome special on Thursday night for steak and baked potato. They have a great happy hour as well.

Worst place I've ever seen complete scam no pictures match the reality that is this bike in the wall, 4 or 5 units facing the road was very seedy send like a bate and switch to me

Aj was the best server ever! So welcoming to us from Chicago! We love Aj and will definitely be back! Best service, best place. A+ Aj!

The food is average However what is holding back this place is the poor management. On multiple times we have sat inside at the bar, had the bartender walk past us 4 times without asking if we would like anything. At the time there were only 5 customers including us in the bar. Additional the manager walked past us twice without asking if we would like to order anything so we were just going to wait and see how long it would take to get waited on. After 14 minutes 2 ladies sitting across from us yelled at the bartender and said you know you have customers. She finally came and took our drink order. We wanted to stay and enjoy the patio so we went to the outside bar, this was mass confusion both bartenders were running around customers were sitting at the outside bar not getting waited on, because both bartenders were running tables. 1 should of been behind the bar. This was not the outside bartenders fault it is the managers fault for not training the staff on how to run their stations

Great food, great staff. Made the keys enjoyable! Showed prelims of the UFC fight but unfortunately didn't get to see the PPV! Jameson Ginger drinks definitely helped my night.

If you like wine in a particular cup this is your place!! Just came to drink not eat!! Food menu is typical dive bar food. Still looking for the ocean view!! Maybe perhaps through the mangroves past the cars than I might have a view of the bay!! Anyways cool Steeler themed bar!! Nothing fancy but just what you would expect for the keys local!! FYI don't always judge a book by its cover !! Cheers

As we let hopped down to Key West, we stopped by here with the dogs. Chris, the bartender, was super friendly and took great care of us and the dogs!! The chef came out and gave the dogs a treat. Staff, patrons snd location were fantastic!! Lots of TVs for sports, decent bar food and fabulous drinks! We even witnessed the local raccoon steal a snack from behind the bar :) we will definitely be back!