Islamorada Restaurants, Bars & Nightlife

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When you are on vacation, it is always difficult to know where you should go to eat your meals. Many vacationers rely on recommendations from friends, and some want to return to a restaurant they patronized on a previous visit to this area. The Florida Keys has an ever-changing population; some restaurants quickly fail and someone new is always trying to make their mark on the scene. Eateries often change hands and new management, and even new chefs, can mean a drastic change to food offerings and quality.

Islamorada consists of five separate islands, three of them connected by the Overseas Highway , two offshore and reachable by boat. Everything is so spread out in this area, it may take some exploring to find what you want.

Islamorada has some good restaurants, some of them known for their food, some for their ambiance, others for both. There are restaurants that specialize in local seafood, and many of the bar and grill variety. There is even a sports bar that serves food of that type. Some of the better restaurants are even attached to bars. Several of these establishments have take-out and delivery service. In addition, several fast-food franchises have locations in the Islamorada-Key Largo areas.

Most of the restaurants start serving dinner around 5 p.m. During season, it is advisable to call for reservations at the better restaurants. Children are welcome in most.