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Whale Harbor Inn

83413 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036
305-664-4959
Ranked #40 of 51 restaurants in Islamorada
3.5 of 5 stars 136 Reviews
Cuisines: Caribbean, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Buffet, After-hours
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Buffet, After-hours
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Orlando, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Some times you think that people and places change through the years and it is true, most people obviously change, but some places, just got better; That was the case on our last visit to this restaurant, the first time that We visited Whale Harbor Inn was back on 1988 and We had such a great experience that We started... More

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New Castle, DE
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

Totally overpriced. The crab in the stir fry and the chowder both seemed to be imitation crab. Barely ate anything. Wished we had gone somewhere else. Staff did not speak or understand English very well.

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London
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I can see why people travel miles to this resturant. A selection from: Snow Clab leks/Oysters/Shrimp/Salad Bar/Pialla/Roast Beef/Chicken etc. If fact around 80 different things to eat all for a set price. This is our first visit having been to the key over 30 times, we will come back next year to fill up again! A set price and all... More

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Miami Lakes, Florida, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

It only gets a 'meh' because my girl friend liked it. Stick to the raw bar, seems to be the only thing worth eating. The prepared seafood is the same stuff you buy at Costco in the frozen section. And you'll spend more time picking bones and cartilage out of your mouth than chewing on fried snapper. Nothing fancy but... More

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1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012 via mobile

Lookef nice, food ok, wait staff great, roach in iced tea bad. Told waiter and he saw it and took it to management. He stopped by while wife and friend went outside to loose dinner He said he was sorry, we told him that stuff happens but it was not cool. Again with the sorry, maybe if we were locals... More

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Clinton Township, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

The all-you-can eat buffet is definitely good and the value is there. With such a wide selection of food, I would think anyone can find something they like. Most of us find too many foods that we like!

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Homestead, FL
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We used to come here when we wanted a bit of everything--seafood as well as chicken, beef, etc. However, our most recent visit was our last. The restaurant was dirty and damp, the service non-existent, and the food had that dry, heat-lamp taste.

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Overland Park, KS
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

So much to choose from; deep fried crab cakes, paella, raw or steamed oysters, crab legs, baked fish prepared several different ways, clams in garlic butter, seafood salads of all kinds, and desserts. I loved the crab cakes and smoked fish salad. The price is $29.95, but so worth it! You will have to drag yourself out of this place.

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Sterling Heights, Michigan
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Get there when the fishing boats come in to see the fresh catch. Then have yourself a cocktail upstairs at the bar overlooking ocean. Fabulous!!

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Miami, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Be ready to eat lots of food, so delicious. Great for a group or family gathering.

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