Marathon Restaurants Are Some Of The Best Florida Keys Restaurants

Key Colony Beach and Marathon restaurants benefit from being in an area rich with laid back attitude, and an abundant selection of tastefully delightful, fresh seafood.

No matter where you dine, you'll quickly discover that your choices are as endless as the expansive ocean views you're treated to.

Whether you opt for an intimate evening at one of the fine Florida Keys restaurants in Marathon, or you want a more casual, fun atmosphere, there's something for everyone.

Below I've listed some of the Key Colony Beach and Marathon Key restaurants you might enjoy. They're consistently good and are well worth a visit. I've also arranged them by area, and then alphabetically in each category for easy reference.

Known for serving up a good mix of style and taste, there's something else that can't be topped at any of these Marathon restaurants.

Atmosphere = ambiance.

Marathon Restaurants
Casual And Fine Dining

Barracuda Grill
4290 Overseas Hwy, MM 49.5
305-743-3314
A local favorite, this Marathon Florida restaurants food is varied and delicious. Highly raved about, you'll find that the service is impeccable and the portions are substantial. 

Butterfly Cafe
2600 Overseas Highway
305-289-7177
Located at Tranquility Bay, one of the area's premier resorts, this restaurant is the perfect destination for that special night out. Gorgeous views, delicious food, and gracious service make this a consistently superior choice.

Castaway Waterfront Restaurant & Sushi Bar
1406 Oceanview Ave, MM 48
305-743-6247
Featuring inside or outside dining, this fun and affordable restaurant serves up all the main ingredients needed for the perfect meal. They simply refer to it as the 4 "S's." Steaks, seafood, sushi and spirits. You'll find that the food is great, the people are fun, and the view is fantastic.

Catch 53
13205 Overseas Hwy
305-289-0303
Labeling themselves as "tiki chic" this beautiful waterfront restaurant specializes in only the freshest ingredients. Featuring a broad menu that ranges from the simple to the more complex, it has a casual relaxed elegance making it a fun and worthwhile stop.

Frank's Grill
11400 Overseas Hwy.# 16
305-289-7772
The food at this restaurant is what casual Florida Keys dining is all about. Consistent quality, sizable portions, and no matter what you order - just plain good. Just make sure you have reservations, since the restaurant has limited space.

Island Fish Company and Tiki Bar
12648 Overseas Highway, MM 54, Bayside
305-743-4191
Casual dining with a fantastic view, this restaurant is known to have the 'longest tiki bar in the Florida Keys.' The pleasant atmosphere and architecture add to the enjoyment of a refreshing drink, or a seafood meal at this favorite Marathon Florida dining spot.

Porky's Bayside BBQ Restaurant
1400 Overseas Highway, MM 47.5
305-289-2065
BBQ and smoked meat are heavily featured on a menu consisting of pork, chicken, beef and seafood. This long standing restaurant has served some of the most noted guests including Elizabeth Taylor and Ernest Hemingway.

Breakfast And
Funky Marathon Restaurants

Breakfast Restaurants

The Stuffed Pig
3520 Overseas Hwy
305-743-4059
With an extensive and affordable menu, this Marathon Florida restaurant specializes in unique and tasty breakfast concoctions, making it the perfect place for breakfast or brunch. They also serve up hearty and delectable lunch portions that range from "traditional" to "different" such as alligator tail with biscuits and gravy.

Funky Restaurants

Burdines Waterfront
1200 Oceanview Ave
305-743-5317
Accessible via boat or car, this casual dining restaurant sits on top of the marina. It also serves up some of the best burgers, fish sandwiches and delectable fries you've ever eaten.

Salty's Waterfront Grill
7 Mile Marina, MM 47.5 Bayside
305-289-7776
Featuring waterfront dining on three floors, this casually laid back restaurant is all about good food, great drinks, lots of fun and total relaxation.

Key Colony Beach Restaurants
Casual Dining

Cabana Breezes Eatery and Island Bar
401 E. Ocean Drive
305-743-4849 
Spectacular ocean views, casual atmosphere, and entertainment. Cocktails at the tiki bar, and a relaxing stroll on the pier. Add in a menu that ranges from finger foods and sandwiches to delicious seafood and steaks and you have the reasons why this Key Colony Beach restaurant is a popular favorite.

Key Colony Inn
700 W. Ocean Drive, MM 54
305-743-0100
A favorite hangout for residents and tourists, the extensive menu features a strong line up of Italian cuisine, seafood, fish, steaks and other delectable fare.

Leigh Ann's Coffee House of Key Colony Beach
301 Sadowski Causeway
Key Colony Beach, FL
Serving up good old fashioned comfort food, this coffee shop is a casual and friendly hangout and meeting place.

Sparky's Landing
289 6th Street
305-289-7445
Waterfront dining, tasty cocktails and delicious food spell good times at this favorite Keys Colony Beach restaurant.

You'll find that no matter where you go, the Key Colony Beach and Marathon restaurants will provide you with many tasty and memorable Florida Keys dining experiences. You'll also find that not only is the food fresh and delicious, the people you'll meet are fun and friendly.

However, the real icing on your cake, is that you're in the middle of paradise, and it can't get much better than that.

Plus don't forget - if you happen to come across an outstanding or interesting restaurant that you feel should be on this Marathon Restaurants list, please share your raves and reviews with us!