Islamorada Shrimp Shack

We stopped for a late lunch and were very pleased with our choice. Reese was our waiter and he was so much fun! He gave us some basic history of Islamorada and the Keys, which we were appreciative of! We tried gator bites which my husband loved. I would give them an ok, but just the thought I couldn’t get past, lol. Great shrimp, I had the catch of the day, Mahi Mahi , grilled and delicious. We had a great experience and will come back!

The shrimp and grits were amazing, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. The blackened fish plate was exceptional as well, perfectly cooked and seasoned. Great food and a must-visit spot while in the area for a quite inside dinner.

Stopped by Islamorada Shrimp Shack for takeout and tried the alligator bites and shrimp fritters. The alligator was a bit under-seasoned and definitely needed a dip in remoulade to bring it to life. The shrimp fritters, however, were on point—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious. Bonus points for the wonderfully friendly staff, who made the stop a super pleasant one. They were also fast and got us back on the road in no time.

Went on a Tuesday night and it was empty. The staff were friendly and quick. So quick she didn’t get us our appetizer. She forgot it completely. We did get our food and I opted for the grouper and it was delicious. My husband had the shrimp and grits and enjoyed it as well. No views though, so not much for ambience. Ice cold air conditioning indoors!

The customer service is excellent and the food is delicious. We ordered a combo platter which included fried fish, shrimp, and clams, along with hush puppies , coleslaw (a bit small), tartar sauce, and ketchup. We shared it between two of us because we weren't very hungry. My husband also ordered the soup of the day (meatballs with vegetables) and it was absolutely delicious. Actually, everything was fresh and very tasty.