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Fish Tales Market & Eatery

11711 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050
1-305-743-9196
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Ranked #2 of 52 restaurants in Marathon
4.5 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Price range: $0 - $15
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Good for: Families with children, Local cuisine, Dining on a budget
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Takeout
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Chuckospringpatch
Springfield, IL
Senior Contributor
29 reviews
10 helpful votes
“best value in the Florida Keys”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

This small restaurant and fish market doesn't look like much on the outside, but the food is fantastic. We had four different dishes and everyone raved about each and every one. The "locals" eat here so that says a lot for the place. The seafood was very fresh and very properly prepared. The price was right for a restaurant in... More

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Relaxedtravels57
Grassy Key, Florida
Senior Contributor
32 reviews
1 helpful vote
“Great local seafodd”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

Wonderful fish sandwiches and specials. The meat and fish market are the best way to take home a catch for your own dinner. More

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sc00ter44
Detroit, Michigan
Senior Contributor
26 reviews
8 helpful votes
“awesome sandwich”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012 NEW

George's Bavarian fish sandwich was delicious. It is only listed on the lunch time menu but our waitress said they would prepare it for us in the evening. It was a grilled "catch of the day" topped with sauteed mushrooms, onions, bacon and melted munster cheese on pretzel roll. Huge and yummy! More

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Liljet
Contributor
15 reviews
4 helpful votes
“Great fod and service”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012 NEW

The Teriyaki Steak Wrap was delicious. I have had the fish burrito previously and wasnt unhappy with that either. I would highly recommend Fish Tales. The owners are always there working and they have very friendly staff working with them. More

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Linda H
Columbia, South Carolina
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
“good food, good service, good prices, plenty of other places to see the view.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 15, 2012

We had been to Marathon some years back and were pleased with the food and service we got here. After reading the reviews on tripadvisor we decided it must still be good, and we were not disappointed. It does have a homey kind of feel, you can tell they want to please their customers. We had the fish burrito, shrimp,... More

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LarryR568
Dallas, Pennsylvania
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5 reviews
3 helpful votes
“Fresh Fish”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2012

Take your catch from the party boat next door and they will prepare it for you. Grat food and drink. More

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M K
Detroit, Michigan
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
5 helpful votes
“Good, inexpensive meal”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

Although there is no water view, the atmosphere inside is inviting and fun. Seems to be a locals hangout. Fish sandwiches and frozen key lime pie were outstanding. More

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UpnorthMN
Minneapolis
Senior Contributor
33 reviews
11 helpful votes
“Come for the fish, stay for the pie and take some sauces home”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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We stopped in for lunch today and were not disappointed. Very busy, many locals. We shared a sandwich--they are large. Wonderful fresh mahi-mahi, perfectly grilled. And I LOVE the cole slaw. Not the kind with lots of mayonnaise goop, but fresh ingredients and good use of spices. Fries were good also. But I could not believe how good the key... More

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travelers201109
Apex, North Carolina
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
2 helpful votes
“Great food and good service”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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Have eaten at fish tales several times in January 2012. Every time was good. The food is excellent and quantity was sufficient. Normally took a doggy box home. Service was always good, had to wait a couple of time for a table but that is a sign of good food. Lots of locals eat here and I know why... GOOD... More

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pmm55730
Denison, Texas
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10 reviews
2 helpful votes
“tasty fresh seafood, reasonable prices”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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We had the catch of the day, lobster bisque, ahi tuna. Delicious food and fast service. Good key lime pie More

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rae53_10, Owner at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this review
January 31, 2012

Thank you....I think our key lime pie is one of the best around (besides the great food served here). My brother in law, Johnny has put his own twist on the local recipe & the fact that we use real key limes makes it sooo much better. Again, thanks for taking the time to give us a good review. Jackie,... More

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