Robbie's

Robbie's in Islamorada is one of the Florida Keys' most beloved institutions — a funky, laid-back marina and waterfront market where the real attraction is feeding the giant tarpon that congregate under the dock. These silver-scaled fish, some well over a hundred pounds, jostle and leap for handfuls of baitfish that visitors can buy and toss from the pier. Beyond the tarpon feeding, Robbie's is a launching point for kayak rentals, boat tours, and fishing charters, all wrapped in the authentic, unhurried atmosphere that makes the Middle Keys so memorable. It's the kind of place you might plan to spend an hour and end up staying all afternoon.