10 Key Largo Restaurants On The Water

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Louise
Louise 
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Nestled in a captivating paradise-like area in the Monroe County, Florida, Key Largo is a wonderful and enthralling tourist destination ideal for couples on a honeymoon, a family on a weekend getaway, a vacation with friends, or even for solo travellers on a soul-searching escapade. Featuring breathtaking beaches and scenic views, your time in Key Largo will be spent with your heart crying happy tears. It’s a destination for all budgets; you can choose to stay at the best vacation rentals or the top cheap hotels in town. Aside from basking in the warmth of the morning sun, swimming in crystal clear waters, trying out exciting water activities, there’s one more thing that will definitely pique your interest while you are in this beautiful place, the delectable dishes! Sumptuous meals of seafood, served with flavorful seasonings, featuring a spectacular waterfront view, Key Largo definitely is a top tourist destination. Here is the list of Key Largo restaurants on the water just in case you need a guide. Feel free to browse below.

1. Skipper’s Dockside

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If your idea of the perfect date is gourmandizing on sumptuous and flavorful dishes, in outdoor settings, with a fantastic and calming waterfront view, you might want to head over to Skipper’s Dockside in Caribbean Drive. As one of the best restaurants in Key Largo on the water, it is very affordable, well-rated, and features mouthwatering food that will make your heart filled with so much joy. Plus, the ambiance is dreamy and relaxing. While in Skipper’s Dockside, you might want to try their famous tuna tartare, herb-roasted chicken, island marinated chicken, and more.

Skipper’s Dockside

Address: 528 Caribbean Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Skipper’s Dockside

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 11pm; Fri - Sat: 11am - 12am

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2. Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar

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We Are Open! Wednesday Burger & Beer Night $15 With Craft Beer of Your Choice 4pm-9pm

Posted by Bayside Grille & Sunset Bar on Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Imagine enjoying breathtaking sea views while eating exquisite dishes and having a good time with your family, friends, or partner. You will definitely have the time of your life in Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar, one of the best places to eat in Key Largo. Book a table for lunch or dinner or afternoon drinks, and taste flavorful dishes served with love. Also, what’s more, fascinating is the Sunset Bar, where you can enjoy your favourite mixed drinks while enjoying the live music care of the Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar.

Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar

Address: 99540 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Bayside Grille and Sunset Bar

Opening hours: 11:30am - 10pm (daily)

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3. Blackwater Siren

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Posted by Blackwater Siren on Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Featuring a breathtaking and relaxing waterfront view, your dining experience will surely be elevated with great food, a serene and airy ambience, and warm and hospitable people. Their staff is friendly and is always pleased to be of help. While in Blackwater Siren, it’s a must that you try their popular spicy shrimp gazpacho, New England clam chowder, an assortment of quesadillas, and a lot more. You may also enjoy their mixed drinks and local beers, depending on your mood.

Blackwater Siren

Address: 107690 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Blackwater Siren

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm

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4. Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar

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While you are in the beautiful area of Key Largo, you should not miss trying out Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar. Its ambience makes dining more enjoyable and relaxing. The place as a whole is spacious and airy. Not to mention, the food is equally superb, and the staff is very professional and approachable. While in this fabulous restaurant, be sure to try some of their best sellers such as their lobster and shrimp cakes, Mahi-Mahi meunière, centre-cut filet mignon, and more! Plus, a wide variety of mixed drinks and local and imported beers are waiting for you to try.

Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar

Address: 99470 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Snook’s Bayside Restaurant & Grand Tiki Bar

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri - Sat: 11:30am - 10pm

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5. Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill

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Posted by Ship Wreck on Friday, August 4, 2017

Looking for a wonderful restaurant to bring your family while on a vacation in Key Largo? Shipwreck’s Bar and Grill must be on your list. It features a charming and laid back restaurant with an airy atmosphere, fantastic waterfront views, and live entertainment to make your dining experience a more delightful one. If you happen to find yourself at this restaurant in the Key Largo waterfront, try their Mahi-Mahi fingers, conch fritters, jalapeño poppers, and more. If you’re into alcoholic beverages, don’t worry, they have a wide assortment of mixed drinks and beers for you.

Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill

Address: 45 Garden Cove Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Shipwreck’s Bar & Grill

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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6. Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

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If you are into exquisite restaurants with an outdoor setting, laidback but luxurious surroundings, plus a relaxing waterfront view, you must definitely head over to Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar and try their mouthwatering dishes as well as flavorful drinks, alcoholic or non-alcoholic alike. While in this restaurant, you might want to order some of their popular dishes such as the seared Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo ceviche, gambas al ajillo, applewood-smoked bacon-wrap scallops, and many more. Plus, they also have accommodations available for tourists if you are interested.

Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Address: 139 Seaside Ave, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Snappers Oceanfront Restaurant & Bar

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 12pm - 10pm; Sun: 10am - 10pm

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7. Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe

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Delicious and flavorful dishes while enjoying a waterfront view with warm and hospitable staff, Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe offers not just these features, but a fantastic dining experience as a whole. Popular for mouthwatering seafood dishes, served in generous portions, you will surely pile plates of exquisite food in Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe. While in this fantastic restaurant, be sure to try their lobsters, Mahi-Mahi, crab dishes, and a lot more. They also open early so you might want to consider this cafe if you’re looking for some great places to eat breakfast.

Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe

Address: 1313 Ocean Bay Dr suite a, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe

Opening hours: 8am - 8pm (daily)

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8. Buzzard’s Roost Grill & Pub

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It's a little gray out there, but it's nothing that a margarita and some fish tacos won't fix.

Posted by Buzzards Roost Key Largo on Saturday, November 17, 2018

Open every day of the week, Buzzard’s Roost Grill & Pub is ideal for lunch dates, dinner with the family, and even afternoon drinks with friends. The place exudes a relaxing vibe, featuring a serene waterfront view, and filled with hospitable and warm staff. Their menu has a wide assortment of seafood and non-seafood dishes that you will surely love. Try their blackened chicken Caesar wrap, fresh catch of the day basket, lobster fest, and many more mouthwatering delicacies.

Buzzard’s Roost Grill & Pub

Address: 21 Garden Cove Dr, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Buzzard’s Roost Grill & Pub

Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm; Sun: 10:30am - 9pm

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9. Pilot House Restaurant & Marina

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Found on Lake Largo, Pilot House Restaurant & Marina is right in the heart of Key Largo, within a short distance to the area’s top diving and water activities spots. This restaurant is beautifully furnished, airconditioned, and features a lovely waterfront view. Whether you come for lunch, dinner, or afternoon drinks, Pilot House and Restaurant has got you covered. Try some of their popular dishes such as the Old Bay peel and eat shrimps, oyster on the half shell, char-grilled octopus, all-natural centre-cut pork chop and so much more!

Pilot House Restaurant & Marina

Address: 13 Seagate Blvd, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Pilot House Restaurant & Marina

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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10. Sol by the Sea

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Always fresh, always delicious. Try the Tuna Poke at Sol by the Sea.

Posted by Playa Largo Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection on Monday, May 17, 2021

Craving for some mouthwatering seafood dishes? Well, you should head over Sol by the Sea on the Overseas Hwy. Open daily from 11am to 10pm, Sol by the Sea is a superb beach restaurant in Key Largo with a fantastic setting, relaxing waterfront view, and sumptuous meals. Enjoy casual dining in a romantic paradise-like beach, exuding a bohemian culture. It is not just delicious food they offer but a fabulous dining experience as a whole. Plus, it boasts of one of the best sunset locations in Key Largo.

Sol by the Sea

Address: 97450 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, USA

Website: Sol by the Sea

Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)

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Lovely Key Largo

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Imagine spending days in a fantastic place like Key Largo, with many fun things to do like swimming in clear waters to your heart’s content, basking in the warmth of the sun or walking on the shores as you watch the sun slowly set. This is definitely the vacation everyone longs for. It is a break we need from our routinary lives. To top it all off, imagine gorging on sumptuous and flavorful food in the presence of a charming coastal ambience and the calming waterfront views. If you like the idea and you are now planning a visit to Key Largo, make sure to remember this article and use it as a guide. May you have a wonderful vacation ahead. Be sure to check out the best beachfront hotels and houseboat rentals for your accommodation needs.

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