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#4 of 32 restaurants in Islamorada
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  • Address: 90154 US Hwy 1, Islamorada, FL
  • Tel:  305 852-9424

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“Great fish sandwich”

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4 of 5 stars
south Florida
Aug 16, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stopped here on a Friday for lunch on the way to Key West. There was no wait although the place was fairly full. Service was a little on the slow side (again, the place was nearly full) but I was in good company so it was not a big deal.

The reason we stopped here was because we saw a roadside sign that said "Best fish sandwich in the Keys" or something like that. I have to say that the sandwich was great. Fried dolphin on toast, fully dressed with lettuce, tomato and cheese. It was easily the best fish sandwich I have ever had. The fish was firm and the bread was not soggy. I will definitely stop here next time down to the Keys.

The menu looked pretty big so there should be a good mix of choices for a picky group. There were some 6 and 8 top tables so they can handle a group and there were a few families will small kids. I didn't look to see if there was a child's menu, but with the amount of choices, kids should be able to find something they like.

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“Best Food On Trip”

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5 of 5 stars
Detroit, MI
Aug 3, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

Simply put, this was the best fish sandwich I've ever had. I've driven by Craig's for years, but didn't actually stop-in until a recent trip.

The fish sandwich is terrific, and was prepared in a way I've not seen before. It was moist and flavorful. In seven days in the Keys, I probably had at least four of them.

The fish sandwich is what's made Craig's famous, but by no means is it his only specialty. They offer a wide-array of other surprisingly top-notch dishes, like their escargot (again, delicious), perfectly prepared steaks (not what you'd expect in the Keys), and fresh, flavorful soups.

Don't make the same mistake I did for years by continuing to drive by. Do yourself a favor and pay Craig's a visit.

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“My FAVORITE Place in the Keys”

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5 of 5 stars
Washington, DC
Apr 17, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

My family stayed in they Keys for a week recently, and almost every night, someone was heard to say, "why not go back to Craig's tonight?"

You would never guess that this place is manned by a Culinary Institute of America-trained chef. You would never guess that he has the best conch fritters with garlic and butter sauce in the entire Keys. You would never guess that he serves dolphin surrounded by more scallops and shrimp than you've seen in your life. You would never guess because, really, this is the best kept secret in the Keys.

Why such a secret? Because from the outside, with all its blue and yellow paint, it looks like a tourist trap. It could use a new look and a better paint job, but the food, my God, is simply the best in the Keys.

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“Amazing Food, Very Reasonable Prices”

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5 of 5 stars
Northville
Mar 31, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

Craig's billboards boast , "The Best Fish Sandwich In the Florida Keys," and they are right. After driving by this place for years we finally decided to stop in and try it. The fish sandwich is the best. Not at all your standard deep fried filet on a bun. Some members of our party tried the other menu items and they were all fabulous. The escargot, conch fritters, French onion soup and various ways of doing up fresh fish were amazing for such an unassuming place. The prices are very reasonable. We ate there 3 more nights before we left. You won"t be disappointed. Craig oversees the dining room and makes sure everything is done right.

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90154 US Hwy 1, Islamorada, FL
Tel: 305 852-9424
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