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Porky's Bayside Restaurant: Traveler Reviews

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#24 of 53 restaurants in Marathon
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  • Cuisines: Cajun & Creole, Barbecue, Seafood
  • Address: 1400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
  • Tel:  305-289-2065

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“True Keys Atmosphere, Great Food”

Porky's Bayside Restaurant

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4 of 5 stars
Florida Keys
Jul 8, 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

We love Porky's, and started eating here 10 years ago when we moved to Marathon. Open air & smack on the water (you can feed the fish from the back-wall tables), Porky's, like the nearby 7 Mile Grill, has true Keys charm with various beer signs, marine tackle, and what-have-you hung on the walls. The latest owners have improved the menu & the food (which was always good), & their BBQ sandwiches and fried corn on the cob have been joined by frequent offerings of steak as well as the regular ribs, chicken (BBQ & otherwise), and of course great fresh seafood. A small bar usually ringed with locals is tucked into the essentially open porch of the dining room (the kitchen has walls, lol), and there is always at least one dog lazily patrolling the tables. Live entertainment many evenings (a few still by the semi-retired Rocketman) make this a great spot to watch the sunset while you feast and hum along. Very basic architecture--we were afraid to go look after Wilma, sure that Porky's must have met its match at last--but we found the owners busily repairing, and Porky's still very much there, to our delight. Famous for several historical figures who dined, fished, or drank here in its long history (such as Dashiel Hammett & Lillian Hellman--check the history provided on the menus), this is a true taste of the old Keys and --even though the free sunset boat rides are no more--a fun spot for the whole family.

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“Our favorite spot in Marathon”

Porky's Bayside Restaurant

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5 of 5 stars
Regina, SK
Nov 17, 2005
5/5 found this review helpful

Porky's doesn't look like much, and the name certainly didn't draw us in, but you won't get a better meal for your money in Marathon. The quaint open-air dockside location and laid-back entertainment are a perfect complement to the generous portions of delicious seafood and barbecued ribs. During our two-week stay in Marathon, this was our favorite restaurant.

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“Heaven on Earth”

Porky's Bayside Restaurant

Nov 14, 2005
5/5 found this review helpful

We have a rule when traveling - you can only eat somewhere once. But with Porky's we always break the rule. It is worth at least 2 trips during a vacation to the Keys. The BBQ is excellent, the all you can eat ribs on Tuesday & Wednesday nights are out of this world. The Fried Key Lime Pie is worth the money. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back. We always try to go when Mark Wesley is playing - just makes the meal that much better. Heaven on earth, good eats, sipping beer, and singing along with Mark.
Can't wait to go again.

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“Porky's place”

Porky's Bayside Restaurant

Mar 19, 2005
9/9 found this review helpful

I have been to Porky's several times. The food was good and was priced average for the Keys. It's not the cleanest place but has a good atmosphere.
Small dockside Restaurant.

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Porky's Bayside Restaurant Address

1400 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050
Tel: 305-289-2065
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