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83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-4959
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Aragosta
Cheesecake
Mini Key Lime Pie
Oysters behind the counter
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Ranked #40 of 51 restaurants in Islamorada
3.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
Cuisines: Caribbean, Seafood
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Buffet, Late Night
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Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Buffet, Late Night
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Wayne, MI
Top Contributor
85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Fabulous Seafood Buffet”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2010

March, 2010
Buffet hours
Monday-Thursday 4 - 9
Friday 4 - 10
Saturday 2 - 10
Sunday 12 - 9
Food is wonderful. Large selection (Oysters, mussels, crab legs, steamed and fried shrimp, broiled fish, seared tuna, carved roast beef, BBQ ribs, sushi, paella, oriental stir fry personally cooked in the dining room, salads galore including shrimp and crab along with fresh fruit, homemade dessert bar with cheesecake, key lime pie, and ice cream sundae bar.

Whale Harbor is halfway between Miami and Key West and can be reached easily by car of boat. Less than a 90 minute drive from Miami Intl. Airport via Florida's Turnpike and U.S. 1 (Overseas Highway). Boaters can cruise down the Intracoastal Waterway or Hawk Channel to their Marina. Located at MM 83.5, Islamorada, Florida Keys.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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Orlando, FL
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Best seafood buffet for the money in the Keys”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2010

We go everytime we're in Islamorada and always bring friends who've never been, they are never dissapointed! Food is fresh and tasty and there is always a huge variety. The wait staff is always helpful as well.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Food
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sw florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great seafood buffet”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 24, 2010

Our wait staff was great. Food was fresh and delicious. This is really a great all you can eat seafood buffet. Make sure you try the Key Lime Pie, having been raised in Florida, We always try it when traveling. This is without a doubt, the best we have ever had.

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Florida
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
“The seafood is awesome! Love to come...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2010

The seafood is awesome! Love to come here and stuff myself!

    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Food
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Abergavenny, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
87 helpful votes 87 helpful votes
“All you can eat at a reasonable price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2009

You pay around $28.00 entry to the all you can eat buffet. The raw fish and salad bar is excellent as is the stir fry and desert. The hot fish section is kept warm under lights and is a weak area when the restaurant is not too busy as the fish tends to dry and overcook however the ribs and carved meat were good. The drinks waiter was excellent and recommended a $12.00 bottle of Californian Chardonnay

    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Atmosphere
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Food
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