Ziggie & Mad Dog’s

Thank You for making our 18th anniversary a night we won't forget, you guys Rock!! This was my second time at Ziggy & Mad Dog's and I gotta say I'm 100% hooked. The place is first class from the service to the amazing food its clearly managed and operated over and above the rest of the crowd, its easy to see its a place were people love to cook there hearts out, and put that extra love into the service and the patrons come to just indulge on some of the best food and friendly atmosphere in town. From the first moments your sat down its on!! Fresh bread and butter (absolutely delicious), cold imported bottled water served like wine all the way to the amazing desserts and everything in between. People you owe yourself a nice evening at this restaurant, its that good!!

If you’re looking for the perfect steakhouse experience, look no further! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality, an inviting ambiance, and the comforting scent of a grill done right. Our server Bill was attentive without being overbearing, and his knowledge of the menu really helped elevate the entire experience. The 16oz New York Strip was perfection along with its delicious sides of Au-Gratin Potatoes, Asparagus, and Pork Belly Skewers! Absolutely huge portion sizes thats worth the greatly reasonable price point. Parking lot gets packed really fast, but I see why :)

This restaurant blew me away! We tried the filet, Mac and Cheese and the fries - everything was perfection! I loved the outdoor seating but we opted for indoors for the AC 🤣. We were completely full, but had the key lime pie anyway and it was the best I’ve had, it had a cookie type crust and was so velvety and smooth.

Ziggie and Mad Dog's a historic and delicious restaurant in Islamorada in the Florida Keys. A varied, delicious menu of classis steaks and very fresh seafood. Check out the shrimp cocktail and Yuca balls we had for appetizers. The tossed Wedge salad was a great treat as well. The main courses of Filet mignon and double pork chops were cooked as requested and delightful to the taste buds. Come and treat yourself!

This place WOWed me n my wife. Every single dish we ordered was so delicious and filled with flavor. Sheri gave such great service that everything was just perfect.Definitely will be returning

Amazing food. Best steak I've ever had in the Keys. I would have given them a 5 star, but the seating was not the best. The person behind me was 3 inches away after we sat, and I shoved myself into the table. Right side, back corner on the left.... terrible seat and should be re arranged. Food gets a 5 star. Service gets a 5 star.

The filet was amazing! I havnt had that great of a steak in a long time. The flavors were perfect. The baked potato was enormous and completely stacked with bacon. Everything we had was wonderful and I will definitely be back! Our waitress was also very sweet and had great customer service.

The steak is fabulous. We ate here twice. The filet is very flavorful which is rare for filet. It’s about as good as other places ribeye. We had the hand cut fries which were very similar to fair fries, absolutely great. The key lime pie really is the best in that area too. I tried it at several other places and can confirm ziggie’s is the best. The first night we got the fries and mac and cheese . We skipped the mac on the second night. Depending on the night you may in fact need a reservation. The first time we went at open without one. The second time we barely got one for 30 minutes after open (and it was at a high top (Friday vs Saturday). I would absolutely eat there again. Its a smidge on the pricey side. Two filets, one side, two desserts, water only, plus tip puts you right around $200.

Just spent my 62nd birthday here. We walked in 830pm with only a 15 min wait on a weeknight. Drinks were great and food was too. We ended up taking it to go as we were tired from the sun all day and food was fabulous day after also!! We come here every year and it never disappoints!! Had previously posted about inept front end staff, seems to be better this year. Previously Food 5 stars Front end staff 1 star This year all around 5 stars

Very pricey but very good Excellent food and service Our go to spot for special occasions Have always had great meal there Kevin makes the best drinks around . He has been a fixture there as long as I can remember Think we have had everything on the menu and all 4 star Enjoy you'll be happy you went Need reservation

Terrible experience today. Manager is horrible Maddog would be very sad. Very sad been going there for 20 years just spent 1300 and treated terrible and he insulted me.

The food is so good and the portions are HUGE!!! The place is very nice looking inside and the service was excellent!

Please make sure to make a reservation if you are coming on the weekend. We preferred a few things. From the specials we tried the Duck Confit, it was so tender that it came off right out of the bone. The bread they serve is SO good with the sweat butter that comes eat. Another special we tried was the bone-in filet mignon, super tender, perfectly cooked. The sautéed mushrooms are a MUST (if you want to order a side) they were so juicy and flavorful. It is shareable because it is a lot. Same with the lobster Mac and cheese, very filling, you need to share it. Another item that we tried was the bacon wrapped BBQ shrimp and WOW. Order it and thank me later. There is outdoor and indoor seating. The inside feels nicer. BTW, our server was Ariana and she was great! Last note is: even if you are not a key lime pie lover than me, you still need to try theirs. It was not too tart, just perfect. Delicious!

Highly recommend if you're in the Keys. AND I DO MEAN HIGHLYYYYYY. Incredible place through and through. There's parking as well as valet. The place itself is a charming self standing building that has some delightful history that is in the menu for your curiosity. The atmosphere is pleasant and dim lighting which i'm a huge fan of. The server was an absolute delight! She made us feel as if we were locals and also had some great recommendations. The steak was truly special. Coming from a major city even here so many times i go to steal houses and they don't get the right temp and this place knows EXACTLY how to cook a steak! Can't wait to make this place a tradition whenever going

Great food. 12 ounce fillet is my favorite steak in the keys. Mac and cheese was great and so was spinach. Not cheap, but great service at the bar.

I highly recommend making reservations, as this place gets quite busy. From the outside, it may not look like much, but the interior is surprisingly nice. The service is good, and the ambiance is inviting. They start you off with fresh bread, which is a nice touch. Since we were in Florida, we tried the gator bites--they were heavily breaded and fried, so the flavor of the meat didn't stand out, but they weren't bad. The steaks and fish were both well-prepared, with generous portions that are great for sharing. Just keep in mind that everything is served a la carte.

Great place for Dolphins fans who love steak! Make sure you order the potatoes au gratin. So delish! The bar and high top tables are also a fun vibe. Wonderful wine list.

Dined here with friends late last week. Food and service were excellent. Highly recommend!

Had excellent dinner with family and friends when I was vacationing in the area. Great steakhouse with excellent service and food. When I called to make a reservation the only thing they had available was a table outside. It actually turned out to be a beautiful night out and wasn't too hot or windy. We started off our meal with and order of the phyllo encrusted escargot which was amazing. The phyllo crust gave it a nice crunch and there was plenty of butter to dip the complementary dinner bread in. For entrees, i ordered the delmonico ribeye Oscar style. I really enjoyed the steak itself and probably didn't need to make it Oscar style. Don't get me wrong the crab meat, bearnaise sauce and asparagus were all excellent, but the ribeye itself was the star of the show here. They cooked it perfectly to medium rare and left a nice crust on the steak. My friend got the filet mignon Oscar style and he really enjoyed his as well. My gf got the fresh local catch. She thought this was just okay and could use more flavor. For sides we had the Pistachio Creamed Spinach and the Mac and Cheese. Both were great. Service throughout the meal was very attentive without being over imposing. Multiple members of the team there stopped to check in on the table, remove any plates, etc. You can tell the team there are all dedicated to giving good service. Overall what a great place to eat in Islamorada. Will definitely be back next time I'm down there.

We arrived in Islamorada late (10pm) and this was the only restaurant still open. Food was highly disappointing and definitely not worth the $$$. The service was slooooow. Overall a poor experience.

Delicious food, the beef tenderloin tips with blue cheese and the sauce was amazing. Every time we come here we have never had a bad meal! My son loved the escargot too. Delish!

Well if a picture speaks a thousand words, let my pictures do the talking. Food is always top shelf and prepared equally. Service top to bottom 5 Andrew the manager is beyond his years experience for his age. It is as if he was born to manage this iconic place. We absolutely love him. He has the respect of his team like a U of M FOOTBALL COACH. Our server Clare is just plain graceful at her craft. She and all the servers are special. The bus service gents are incredible too. They are all way above average. Shout out to the kitchen staff, that includes dishwashers as they must get a serious workout with the mountains of dishes and flatware. Ambience one word: PROPER See you soon Ziggies...

We've been in the area 3 different times and never have tried Ziggie. They are know for steaks and that's what we had. I had the bone in ribeye and I could not eat it all. The steak was amazing and so was the service. My side was the macaroni and cheese and it was amazing. My wife had the bone in pork chop and that also was amazing. For her side she got the sweet potato. To top the meal off we ordered the made in house key lime pie and it was divine, amazing!! This is a great restaurant.

Classic steakhouse environment on the inside. The burger is divine. The sides are all fantastic. Bartenders make solid drinks.

This place is first class all the way. We went there for a special occasion. A birthday dinner and everything was pretty much perfect. Our server was fantastic. Steaks were cooked to perfection. I'll be in answers really nice inside. You would have no idea driving by this place of how nice it is inside. And if you're thinking about just driving by, don't. This was by far our best dining experience in Islamorada

We headed here after it was a little too cold to dine outdoors at our previous choice. Our waitress recommended this was the spot for steaks. We sat on the outside covered and mostly closed in patio and it was not too cold so that was really nice. When we first sat it was great. We got greeted right away and were able to order cocktails and a salad on the first go but from there we assume the inside got really busy because we were left alone.... Food wise: We got our wedge very quickly and it was nice and fresh. Our second app was the scallops and those were the highlight of our meal which is slightly ironic given how we were told this is a steak place and that's their bread and butter. But speaking of bread and butter that was delightful. Our steaks were good and large and cooked to our preferred specs but it wasn't anything to brag about. Overall I wouldn't go back. What started out super promising turned out to be a dud. Not the first night of our honeymoon we were hoping for.

Very surprised because the outside does not do the inside justice. Impeccable service and the food is superb. I can't recommend it enough. We really enjoyed our drinks and the food. Portions are very big and shareable. We had leftovers which made a nice lunch the next day.

Incredible atmosphere and food hidden in the Keys! Don't overlook this great restaurant for dinner or that special occasion. MUST have reservations!

Loved it!!! Top notch food and service.... Will return and let others know about my experience!

WOAH!! I was totally blown away by this restaurant. The service was amazing everyone was so friendly and the food was 5 star steakhouse worthy. They give you most delicious fresh made bread to start. We had the cheesy yucca bites, the catch of the day almondined, the NY strip and the potato au gratin. I would drive back out here to eat here again!! Was so delicious! I wasn't a fan of the chocolate torte we ordered but everything else was 10/10 incredible. Some of the best food I've had in Florida.

We had reservations for 7pm, arrived slightly before, and were seated promptly and had our water glasses filled. The waitress came over and said hello... we said give us a few minutes to look at the wine menu... 1/2 hour later she came back. It was disappointing considering we were hungry and wanted drinks... and a half hour of waiting to order, just means a half hour of another drink that I didn't order! The waitress was lovely, but I'm not sure why she disappeared for a 1/2 hour. And I'm not kidding, we didn't see her again until 7:30, when we were sat before 7. The table next to us was sat after us and had an appetizer before we ordered drinks. I am sure there was a reason so life happens. Once she came back to us, service was lovely. 3.5 for service. For appetizers we had the shrimp Islamorada which was delicious! I highly recommend that. We also split the wedge salad, which they offer to chop for you and we accepted it. It was a good idea wedge salad. For main course, we had the crabmeat stuffed snapper, the smothered medallions and the filet mignon. Everything was delicious. I would slightly say over indulgent. Everything had sauce on it and was "heavy". However it was all good. GET THE SPINACH". That was the best spinach I ever had in my life. We also had broccoli - which was good - and a baked potato. We split all the sides between the 3 of us and had plenty of left over. The food I would give a 4 out of 5. It was delicious, but slightly heavy. I hated the ambience. It was a dark, crowded, loud room. They started playing horrible 80s soft rock at some point towards the end of our dinner. There was some "outside" seating that we saw when we came in. I'm not sure what other types of seating they had as we were in the dining room. For ambience, I would give it a 3 out of 5. If it were winter in a city and I wanted some bourbon with the greet food, it would have been a great atmosphere. But we are in the Florida keys. I didn't take any pics of the food, because by the time it got to us, we were so hungry, we just ate! The food was delicious, ambience was ok, service was good (once it started). I would not go back, just because I'm in Islamorada and it was just too dark and heavy for me.... This restaurant definitely belongs in a metro city! If that is what you are looking for, this is it.

Food was excellent, so was the service and the room. Definitely give it a try if you are in Islamorada.

This unassuming building just steps off the main road surprised up with excellent food! The saying. "Don't judge a book by its cover" really applies here. Chris was our server, and although proficient, he was apathetic. We had a very noisy table of 7 men directly behind us. He shrugged. I told him we were on our honeymoon. He seemed to not care. I told him again later - same non response. Disappointing. But, the food was excellent, albeit a bit pricey. Our total for 1 glass of wine, 1 appetizer, 2 entrees with 1 side to share was about $170.00.

The food was good, Service on the other hand has great. We never had empty glasses and the staff was attentive to remove empty plates. Inside was dark so it was a little hard to read the menu but I think they were going for romance. It was nice for a date night.

Food 5 stars Ambiance 4 stars Service 5 stars Making a reservation 2 stars This has been a family favorite for years as this is where we go when we want to make an evening special and memorable. It's our favorite restaurant in the keys and one of the very few, if not only, steakhouses in upper keys. The fish dip and lobster bisque are always good options to start. Any cut of meat is a winner along with making it Oscar style for extra deliciousness. For side dishes the mac and cheese is the way to go. The wine selection is amazing. Looking for something more "upscale" in the keys, this is the place.

We went here last night for supper. Had the blackened snapper Others had the scallops and shrimp snapper was good but the scallops had a hair in them and shrimp was tough don't know if I would go back

Service and food excellent. The only issue was we didn't have a reservation so we had to sit outside and in the summer the mosquitos are no joke. Luckily our server was able to point a fan at us. Next time we will make a reservation. House bread and honey butter was fantastic. Mac and cheese & steak was also good.

Zigg is the best steakhouse down in the keys it's a must visit if you're in the neighborhood

Just want to say the food was amazing, I had the best cowboy bone in ribeye and my wife had the scallops! But...... we were sitting at the bar since we did not have reservations. The bartender who was our server was having a conversation with a local discussing his date from the previous night. He had the audacity to say "that she didn't drink enough wine and had hoped she had been sluttier". My wife was appalled and the dining experience quickly turned uncomfortable. We are surprised that such a high end restaurant would employ someone of his caliber. Don't sit at the bar!

A visit to Islamorada is not complete without a visit to Ziggie & Mad Dogs! When you think of the keys your mind immediately goes to seafood, Ziggies has that as well, but the stars of the show are their delicious steaks! Love the vibe as Ziggies - it is dim, white table cloth, romantic. But, not a stuffy steakhouse. You can come in dressed casually and not feel like your underdressed. I've yet to order something that I didn't like. Their martinis are not only perfect but beautiful (each one comes with an orchid garnish) and their sides are large enough to share. Our favorite is the potato au gratin. Our steaks always come out to temperature with a delicious crusting (my mouth is watering just writing this review...) If you're down in the keys and looking for an different, elevated experience, don't miss this place! You won't regret it!

The food was very, very good. We loved their escargot, and the steak was fantastic. However, the best thing was the quality of service we received...the staff was first class!!

Horrible experience. Worst service ever. The waiter didn't tell us the specials while we heard two other attentive waiters tell their tables. He never once asked us how our food was or offered us more drinks. We had to grab one of the other employees to get another glass of wine and he got it right away. There was a problem with our entree and the waiter just disappeared and sent the "manager" over who looked like a bus boy wearing his dad's suit. The manager replaced the entree hesitantly and we never saw our waiter for the rest of the meal. Dessert was not offered or after dinner drinks. I again spoke to the manager and shared my feedback which all he could say was "sorry it didn't meet your expectations." What kind of answer is that??? Doesn't everybody want bare minimum equal service at a restaurant that was highly recommended by various friends. Now the food. The wedge salad had soggy bacon which is the best part of a wedge salad but again the server was nowhere to be found. I ate half because I was hungry. The Islamorada shrimp was ok but barely had bread crumbs as the description stated. The filet mignon did not have enough seasoning and was served rare instead of medium but we just wanted to leave at this point so we ate a little and took it to go. The duck was horrible and soaked in sauce which the waiter did not make clear when asked. The bus boy was excellent and kept our water full and packed all of our items to go in a pleasant and speedy manner. The manager seems to need some training on how to handle bad service situations and customer service in general. He was not apologetic or understanding at all when I nicely explained everything to him. He seemed too busy acting as a hostess all night and seating people. He should learn what a manager is supposed to do. Overall the only good thing was the red blend wine. Big disappointment.

Our group loved dinner at Ziggie & Mad Dogs. The waitress Sherry was so knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful with recommendations. Everything was delicious with my personal favorites being the Truffle Mac & Cheese, the Cowboy steak, fresh Grouper, and the espresso martini

I review primarily for the food so will rate only on the food and lead with that but do have some comments on the experience... Service at table was very organized and efficient. The drinks were very good, appetizers were also good and all the entree's were excellent. Steaks (and we as a table had many variations were cooked to perfection and sides such as the spinach with pistachio (genius), rings, and other menu options we had were all prepared and executed with precision. Fish items which in the Keys are a must have were above average even for the keys. I had the snapper with hollandaise and crab meat stuffing, it was literally perfect in every way!!! I don't think our party left anything other than a few rings by the end of the meal. It was a very, very good meal overall and was enjoyed by all. I would recommend to anyone looking for a steak in the Keys, or even a fish dish if a larger party and not all patrons are into fish/seafood. I would absolutely recommend for the quality of the food and service by the waiters and waitresses. They need to figure out a better approach for people waiting for the rest of their party, or a table, etc. Its not what people say, its how they say it and i had a really poor experience at the bar when we arrived early and wanted to grab a few drinks while we waited for the rest of the party while we sat outside on Route 1 like schleps...for this reason i'd not go back, even though the food was really good.

Great food Great service Had the bone in rib eye and the key lime pie for desert Highly recommend

We walked in on a Sunday night around 630pm and was seated right away, thankfully we came on the earlier side because it did get busy! Doesn't look like much on the outside but it is very lovely and on the upscale side on the inside, and lots of wines to choose from! Now the food, I read mixed reviews but we decided to give it a shot and very glad we did! My husband and I started with the burrata salad & then proceeded with a filet mignon & a Delmonico companied with max & cheese, and au gratin potatoes, ALL very delicious! We ended our night with a chocolate lava cake bc the table next to us ordered it and it looked too yummy to turn down! All in all we would definitely come back here and continue to recommend it to our friends & family who make their way down to Islamorada!

We stopped in for dinner because a lot of people recommended this spot during our trip. First off, they give you bread which is warm, soft and tastes amazing, and it comes with soft butter that has a sweetness to it because they mix it with honey. For appetizers, I got the shrimp Islamorada and the lady got the escargot. I thought the shrimp tasted excellent but wish that there was more on the plate. The lady said the escargot also tasted good. For dinner, I got the snapper stuffed with crabmeat, which really was stuffed with crabmeat and that tasted good as well. The lady got the grilled duck which she thought was cooked right and had good flavor. For our sides, we went with the onion rings, which were crispy and enough for 4-6 people, and we got the sweet potato mash which tasted bland, but ask for more butter and mix it so it'd taste a lot better. The service was great by Iverson. Plenty of parking available.

We got the lobster bisque and a Caesar salad. The bisque was reviewed on Yelp and did not disappoint. Very tasty and delicious. The Caesar salad was made to perfection. Of course the dirty martini was made perfect too.

This is an update on another time eating here! Usually the dinning area is soft light candles lit and it sets the mood for an amazing experience however This light was in our eyes the entirety of our dinner . It is nice to see them trying to sell there merchandise however might I suggest a soft white or another color light , this brilliant bright white light was way to much on this visit. Food was great as always , live laugh and bring sunglasses if your in direct light of this..

My husband and I came to the Keys from Texas for my birthday. Was so looking forward to eating at my favorite restaurant. Arrived in Key West drove 2 hours to Ziggies to make our 7:30 reservation. We waited until 7:45 and our table was still not ready. A group of women walked in, and were immediately taken to a table and seated. I asked the hostess why they were taken to a table, she said oh, they come here all the time, and they are friends with the owner. Didn't wait around any longer and won't be going back.

I gave a 3 star because the food was nowhere near what it used to be. It WAS my go to when in Islamorada. But I would have given less stars had it not been for our server Iversen. He was AWESOME! We had to return our Cowboy Rib Eye (something I have never done at Ziggys). We got the NY Strip instead which as well , was diasappointing. Sadly, I won't be back anytime soon. I will miss Ziggy and Maddog

While the service was excellent, the ambiance is dark and dank--windowless dining rooms with tvs. The food was heavy and uninspired, and everything was drenched in pooling butter. So many other options in the Keys with beautiful views and fresh food. We had heard amazing things about this restaurant and were shocked at how bad it was.

This was a wonderful place for my birthday dinner with my husband. The food here is amazing and the ambiance is lovely. We loved our server, Ashley. She was really on top of things and surprised me with key lime pie for my bday. She also spoke up to the filthy mouth loud guy near us, which I really appreciated! Can't wait to come back next time we're in the Keys. Highly recommend!

The food is amazing. I recommend that you make a reservation because the restaurant is small and fills up fast (because it's so good). Andrew took amazing care of us. A true taste of Italy. I had an extraordinary experience from the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with warm hospitality, and a charming atmosphere, that set the stage for a truly memorable evening.

Stopped by for dinner this past weekend after not dining here in quite a few years. We've always had a great meal here so we were expecting the same experience. Both our NY strip and Bone-In Ribeye steaks were tough and flavorless, even while covered in their garlic butter sauce. These were not quality cuts. I don't care what their menu says. Truffle Mac was decent. Lobster bisque was ok. What a disappointment. Expensive and overrated is what they've become. Won't be back!

For a steak house in the keys this is 5 star. Is it a laid back attire for a steak house ... yes, but the food and service is a match for a steak house in Miami. First we started with the escargot, which I'm pretty picky about, let's just say we ate it all. Then we moved on to entrees, I had the filet medallions and my husband had the ribeye. The sauce on the medallions made them even more delicious. Also for the price it is 100.00 less atleast of what I would pay at a Miami steak house. You won't regret it.

Very seldom does a restaurant live up to expectations and Ziggie and Mad Dog's delivered in a big way. My wife and I had our first date as a potential couple in 1989 - almost 34 years ago on Labor Day weekend. We had expected to have our 30th anniversary dinner here in 2020 but we all know what happened then. COVID destroyed many restaurants but Ziggies managed to survive that and is actually better than we remembered it. My wife ordered the special of the day which was Filet Mignon with Scallops and I had the Scallops along with a side of mushrooms. Everything was top notch. The Steak was tender and the scallops were cooked to a delicate perfection. The spinach was an excellent compliment and it all paired well with a nice pinot Grigio, that mellowed out the butter sauce perfectly. A table was set up just for us near the unlit fireplace- the stonework trimmed in a start dark pine set the mood. When I say set up for us- I mean they literally removed the complete setting including the table cloth and reset the whole table. So when you come to Ziggies you get the complete experience. Ashley was our server and she made our night very special. She was very attentive but not intrusive if you know what I mean. To the management team, thank you for making our walk down memory lane better than our first experience 33 years later. We will be back next year.