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This property has identified as Veteran-owned and Women-owned.
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American, Seafood, Soups
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Amazing food and great prices! We have 2 gluten intolerant people in our group and it was so nice to be able to get gluten free buns for our grilled grouper sandwiches! They were delicious and very generous portions! The others in our group had...fried shrimp and the fish burrito and they all said that they were very good. Will definitely return on our next trip to the area!More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you!

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Not much to look at from the outside, but some of the best seafood in Marathon. We had conch chowder and hogfish. Both excellent.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank-you!

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

We had a great meal of Hogfish tonight. The platter was perfect! The homemade key lime pie is scrumptious! The have a seafood market you purchase too

Date of visit: February 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Thank you!

Reviewed February 2, 2023

This was a great find in Marathon! The menu is very diverse for a small operation like this. The food is very good, the portions are very generous, and the service is fantastic and friendly. Bring an appetite and expect to be treated like a...friend!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded February 4, 2023

Thank you! We hope you return soon.

Reviewed January 30, 2023

We've been coming to Marathon for 8 years but just found this place on this trip. Great menu...SO many choices. Very, very good food. We will be back!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded February 3, 2023

Thank you!

Reviewed January 10, 2023

Best hole in the wall joint around. Dine inside or outside. Great staff all around you, no waiting. Food was great and they have an array of seafood inside as well to consume or take away to cook at hotel/campsite. Try it out !!

Date of visit: January 2023
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded January 15, 2023

Thank you so much for the review! Stop in and see us again soon.

Reviewed January 7, 2023 via mobile

Very pricey for OK food on the hwy. Midday lunch outside left my fam ravaged in bug bites. Mud pie was ok. Seems to be under new ownership. Might want to cut back on salt & grease to just make yummy food.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed December 30, 2022

Stopped here for lunch on our way to Key West. The Conch Chowder was awesome and the Grouper sandwich extra good. Their homemade Key Lime Pie was maybe the best I've ever had. Great stop and we will be going again.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded January 1, 2023

So Glad you Loved your visit! We look forward to seeing you again.

Reviewed December 29, 2022 via mobile

Thus far, the best food we have found on Marathon. Good was fresh, and portions of fish were good. Prices better than places with mediocre food.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded January 1, 2023

Thank you! Stop in again soon.

Reviewed December 23, 2022 via mobile

We stopped here for lunch. Had the fried fish as and the half pound prime burger. Both were excellent. It’s a family owned/run business and they do a great job. We liked it so much, we went back the next day and had an equally...good experience. We haven’t tried it for dinner yet, but the menu looks excellent and they have daily specials.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded December 25, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Come join us next time for dinner!

Reviewed December 20, 2022 via mobile

I just want to move this entire establishment to my hometown! Maybe it’s a good thing that’s not possible, because I’m certain I’d eat there every. single. day. And then I’d become totally round and someone would have to then roll me in and out...of the door, back and forth to my car. Seriously though…these folks know how to cook!! Everything we had was prepared to perfection! The conch fritters were savory and flavorful. The calamari, shrimp, and hogfish were tender and perfectly battered and fried lightly golden. The smoked pork chops practically fell off the bone! We had mashed potatoes, fried potatoes and new red-skinned potatoes and all were delicious! Even the coleslaw was rave-worthy! And the service was excellent and the restaurant was clean and cozy. Whatta meal!!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded December 25, 2022

Awesome! We are so glad you submitted a rave-worthy review! We have no problem rolling you out to your car.... stop in again and see us.

Reviewed December 8, 2022 via mobile

Fresh off the boat local seafood. Stone crab claws that were perfectly cooked and delicious in flavor and texture. Conch chowder plus fried conch were tasty too. The homemade mud pie in your choice of ice cream flavors wood the perfect finish. Under recently changed...ownership this is a true local gem. Reasonable prices and friendly family staff were a bonus. We took 5 jumbo Stone crab claws to go and they were just as delicious the next day. The hand painted murals added to the simple market inspired decor. There is also great looking cut to order steak plus Wagyu beef burgers. You can't go wrong here for a great meal.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded December 9, 2022

Thank you so much for visiting Fish Tales! We are very happy that you enjoyed your visit and our home-cooked food. Please stop by again soon!

Reviewed November 26, 2022 via mobile

We were down to two choices when making our dinner plans and chose this place based on their response to the negative review below this one. It was handled very professionally. We did not regret our decision in the slightest. The service was professional and...quick. The food was delicious and the ingredients were fresh and of high quality. Nothing limp about it. The prices were lower than what we had experienced in the Keys so that was a cherry on top. Our additional thanks to the staff and the owner for accommodating us so close to the closing time!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

Thank you so much for your recent review. We are thrilled that you chose to have Dinner with us and enjoyed your meal and experience. We hope you will visit us again!

Reviewed November 26, 2022 via mobile

If you haven’t gotten fresh market seafood or meat cuts you’re missing out.! We have never been disappointed..freezer selection, salsas & spices round out the meals nicely.. Highly recommended..More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

Thank you so much for visiting our Market. We take pride in serving fresh Seafood and hand-cut Certified Angus Meats to our local community. We have over 130+ items in our Market for people to choose from to make a home-cooked meal. We hope to...More

Reviewed November 26, 2022

Cute, casual, little place, close to our hotel. Friendly service with a seafood counter and small restaurant. I had their blackened Mahi sandwich and conch chowder. The Mahi was fresh and delicious. The conch chowder was more average. I would definitely visit again!

Date of visit: November 2022
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Shawn R, General Manager at Fish Tales Market & Eatery, responded to this reviewResponded November 27, 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. We hope that when you visit again, you will stop in to see us.

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offer a gluten free bun, so any sandwich can be served on that. Have salads also, grilled fish or chicken....
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Fish Tales Market & Eatery is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 3.5